Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Kishore Kumar v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 324 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their consent to discontinue proceedings.
Deepak Jain v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that in absence of a specific validity period in a Trial Court’s no objection certificate, passports issued during pending criminal proceedings are valid for one year as per the 1993 notification, not the full ten-year term under Passport Rules.
Tarun Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that separate criminal cases involving similar allegations but distinct offences registered in different jurisdictions may be tried independently, dismissing the petition to consolidate all trials before the Delhi court.
Rajesh Gupta & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from family property disputes based on a bona fide settlement between parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and contrary to justice.
Rajesh Gupta & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from family property disputes on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the futility of continuing criminal proceedings.
Vijendra Kumar @ Vijendder Solanki & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent futile criminal proceedings.
Union of India v. M/S Ranganathan Enterprises
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the trial court's dismissal of a recovery suit, holding that documents proved by affidavit stand valid even without formal exhibit markings, especially in ex-parte proceedings.
Dhananjay @ Bunty v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and robbery charges due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and conclusive chain of circumstantial evidence.
Hari Om v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from arrest to the petitioner in a rape case pending regular bail application, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and procedural compliance.
Public Information Officer v. V. Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC's order directing disclosure of police-held information on unauthorized construction, clarifying that Section 11 of the RTI Act does not prohibit disclosure of such non-confidential third-party information.
M/S. PEARL DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. UNIVERSAL LAND AND FINANCE CO.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Pearl Developers' appeal, upholding the setting aside of an arbitral award for lack of pleaded claims, evidence, and reasons, emphasizing the necessity of procedural fairness and reasoned awards in arbitration.
Rajiv @ Monu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder and criminal conspiracy based on admissible disclosure statements, circumstantial evidence, and conduct excluding any reasonable hypothesis of innocence.
Ramesh @ Pindari v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants of gang rape charges due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, lack of corroborative medical and forensic evidence, and investigative lapses, emphasizing the need for reliable and consistent prosecution evidence in sexual offence cases.
Ashwani v. State; Gaurav v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted two appellants convicted of murder and robbery due to failure of prosecution to prove a complete and conclusive chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
Fatima Nafees v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking a new SIT and court-monitored investigation into the disappearance of Najeeb Ahmed, holding that the CBI investigation is adequate and further proceedings lie before the criminal court.
Danish v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges under Section 302 IPC due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.
N C Gupta v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for leave encashment filed after a seven-year delay, holding that the claim was barred by laches and that repeated representations do not extend limitation absent statutory remedy.
Pacific Convergence Corpn. Ltd. v. Data Access (India) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed modification of restraint orders against SPIL's assets upon full repayment of principal and interest on funds improperly transferred by a controlling individual, clarifying liability and interest obligations.
Ramesh Sharma v. Jagat Singh Nagar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court restored trial proceedings by setting aside the revisional court's discharge order, holding that charges must be framed if a prima facie case or grave suspicion exists, even if electronic evidence lacks Section 65B certification at that stage.
Capital Land Builders Pvt. Ltd. v. Komal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring a suit dismissed in limine on limitation grounds, holding that the longer limitation period for recovery of possession applies when such relief is claimed alongside declaration of forgery.