Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Sh. Loveleen v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324 and 506 IPC arising from a domestic dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement between husband and wife.
Sh. Vimal Khanna v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The High Court held that trial courts must provide legal aid counsel to unrepresented accused to ensure their right to cross-examine prosecution witnesses, and failure to do so vitiates the trial.
Ircon International Limited v. M/S Baba Builders
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award holding that a substantial withdrawal of contract work after due notices constituted part termination under Clause 50, not mere modification under Clause 55, and that the arbitrator's contrary interpretation was patently illegal.
Gokul Projects v. Cyclone Energy Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a belated counter claim in arbitration proceedings, setting aside the Arbitrator's refusal and emphasizing discretion to avoid multiplicity of litigation.
Jahangir v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 323/341/308 IPC and 323/341 IPC following amicable settlement between parties in a dispute involving simple injuries.
Jahangir v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family quarrel involving minor injuries on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties.
Sarita Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld interim bail granted on humanitarian grounds to an accused in a murder case but modified the bail period and imposed conditions to address the petitioner’s apprehensions.
Mayank Duggal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord based on a bona fide settlement and the complainant's discontinuance of prosecution.
Mark Douglas Holford v. State
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration under Section 228 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, based on a Will proved in a foreign court, upon production of an authenticated copy and fulfillment of procedural requirements.
Chand Mohd & Anr v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 382, 342, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.
Naveen Kumar & Anr v. The State of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 463, 465, 415, 417, 420, and 34 IPC after the accused fully settled with all complainants and refunded the money, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile and contrary to the interests of justice.
Riyaz @ Riyazuddin v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 308 IPC due to lack of intent to cause death and allowed compounding of the Section 323 IPC offence, resulting in acquittal.
Gyan Prakash v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that knowledge of the Award constitutes tender of compensation under Section 31 of the Land Acquisition Act, entitling the Collector to deposit compensation in Court if refused, and upheld the Reference and its disposal.
Vinod Kumar Sood v. Bipin Gujral & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that injunctions over open areas in disputed family property cannot be granted without resolving title disputes in separate proceedings.
Rakshit Jain v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court upheld prosecution under Section 276CC of the Income Tax Act for willful failure to file returns, validating sanction by the Commissioner of Income Tax and extending liability to company directors.
Videocon Telecommunications Limited v. IBM India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding fixed Annual Service Charges and Termination Charges to IBM, rejecting Videocon's claims for pro rata reduction and damages, holding the award not contrary to public policy.
Gautam Navlakha v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the transit remand order and quashed the illegal detention of Gautam Navlakha, emphasizing mandatory judicial scrutiny and procedural safeguards under Article 22 and CrPC during arrest and remand.
Mahesh Karwal v. Satya Devi
The Delhi High Court held that a mother is not a trustee or fiduciary of her major son under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, and dismissed the appeal challenging the injunction directing the son to vacate property held in the mother's name.
Brajesh Rai v. Gurmeet Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld a trial court decree for recovery of Rs.14 lakhs under an unregistered mortgage-cum-loan agreement, holding such agreements enforceable as collateral transactions for loan recovery.
Jalandhar Pandit v. DSC Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's dismissal of a suit for recovery of money for civil works, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove the value and measurements of the work done.