Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Old Tyres Dealers Association v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld municipal authority to remove unauthorized encroachments obstructing infrastructure projects and directed timely completion of Rani Jhansi Grade Separator and related works, while holding that disputed ownership and compensation claims must be pursued through appropriate legal channels.
HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RAJ KUMAR
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for grievous injuries in a motor accident while denying insurer's recovery rights due to unrebutted evidence regarding the driver's license status.
Deepak Goel v. NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord based on a full settlement and the complainant's refusal to prosecute further.
Amiruddin & Ors v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and the complainant chose not to pursue the case further.
Abhitesh Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties reconciled and the complainant withdrew the complaint.
Surender & Ors. v. The State (G.N.C.T. Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes through mediation and divorce.
Vinod & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/341/34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.
Harbir Singh v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of double murder charges due to unreliable key witness testimony and failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.
Naveen Jain & Anr. v. The State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and obtained a mutual consent divorce.
Sunny Khanna & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and the complainant chose not to prosecute further.
Rishab Gupta v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic bail order granted to an accused involved in multiple fraud cases, emphasizing the need for reasoned bail orders considering the gravity of offences and accused's conduct.
Rukhsana Begum v. Abdul Aziz
The Delhi High Court held that a seller cannot forfeit the advance paid under an Agreement to Sell without proving loss and that a suit for refund after dismissal of specific performance is an independent cause of action not barred by Order II Rule 2 CPC.
Anil Kumar & Anr v. Hans Raj Azad & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a son and daughter-in-law challenging a possession decree in favor of parents, holding that exclusive ownership under a Conveyance Deed prevails over claims of ancestral property and that harassment by children negates their entitlement.
SHASHI v. NAVEEN SANGHAVI
The Court held that a seller cannot forfeit earnest money under an Agreement to Sell without pleading and proving loss caused by the buyer's breach, and the amount forfeited must be reasonable and reflect the parties' intention.
Nirmal Singh Rana v. The Estate Officer & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a licensee from hospital premises under the Public Premises Act, affirming that proper procedure was followed and unauthorized occupation cannot be permitted despite administrative lapses.
Manoj Godha v. Kathleen Shourie
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act, holding that factual disputes require trial and the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be sparingly exercised only when defence material is unimpeachable.
Manoj Godha v. Kathleen Shourie
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be exercised only when defence material clearly disproves allegations without need for trial.
Manoj Godha v. Vijay Shourie
The Delhi High Court held that criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. at the stage of issuance of process merely on disputed facts or pending civil proceedings, emphasizing the need for unimpeachable evidence to prevent abuse of process.
Manoj Godha v. Vijay Shourie
The Delhi High Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be quashed under Section 482 CrPC at the stage of issuance of process when disputed factual issues require trial.
Rishi Pal & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C., holding that disputed factual issues preclude summary quashing at the stage of issuance of process.