Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Ruchika Mittal and Anr. v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple writ petitions as withdrawn on the petitioners' request without adjudicating on their merits.
Laxmidevi v. Bhagwanidevi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed two civil suits for non-prosecution due to the plaintiff's failure to appear and prosecute the matter despite repeated opportunities.
Rajesh Khanna v. Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court declined to interfere in an ongoing investigation, treating the petition as a police representation and directing appropriate action and communication to the petitioners.
Siddharth Sapra v. Vinodkumar Khanna
The court dismissed the leave to appeal petitions as abated following the respondent's death and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the appeals.
Hans Kumar Gupta v. Lal Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed refund of Rs. 2.53 crores to the plaintiff in a property sale dispute due to absence of forfeiture clause and defendants' failure to fulfill conversion obligations.
Ranbir Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse if compensation is tendered and paid, dismissing the petitioners' claim and allowing revival of alternate plot requests.
J Khushalani v. Badarpur Thermal Power Station & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of delay of 1185 days due to insufficient cause and consequently dismissed the appeal.
Sh. Surat Singh thr. Lrs. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against dismissal of a possession suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, holding that the appellants failed to prove settled possession within six months prior to suit and that the suit was barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC.
Mohd. Alam v. State; Mohd. Iqhlak v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for robbery and murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, credible recoveries, and medical opinion, rejecting claims of delayed FIR and applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.
Gurdeep Ruhela v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of kidnapping and sexual offences involving a minor, holding that prima facie offences were made out and bail denial was justified.
Mohit Khurana v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that criminal proceedings for rash and negligent driving causing grievous injury cannot be quashed on the basis of settlement, emphasizing public interest and the fundamental right to life.
Indu Jain & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed summons against non-editorial persons for defamation, holding only printer, publisher, or editor are presumed responsible for newspaper content absent specific allegations.
Yudhvvir Singh & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 32 IPC arising from matrimonial discord on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties.
Lalta Prasad v. Jeevan Lal
The Delhi High Court held that a family settlement made to stop prosecution of a criminal case is void and an unregistered document cannot transfer immovable property, granting the appellant time to vacate the shop while protecting possession.
Suryakant Sandibigraha & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of accused in a large-scale financial fraud case, holding that bail should be denied to prevent evidence tampering and protect the investigation.
Surbir Singh v. Customs (Preventive)
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to significant discrepancies in investigation and evidence, holding that reasonable grounds exist to believe he is not guilty and unlikely to offend on bail.
Pranav Sharma v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and obtained mutual consent divorce.
Ashok Kumar Sehghal & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on a bona fide settlement and performance of obligations, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Hari Kishen Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed vague charges under Sections 506 and 509 IPC for lack of particulars and absence of grave suspicion, emphasizing the necessity of clear charges to prevent misuse of criminal proceedings.
State v. Nafisa @ Anisa & Anr.
The High Court upheld the trial court's discharge of accused from dowry-related offences due to lack of material showing cruelty or harassment linked to dowry, while maintaining murder charges.