Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Mr. Rohit Kumar v. M/S SJVN LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed a time-barred execution petition seeking enforcement of a Disputes Review Board recommendation treated as an arbitral award, holding that the 12-year limitation period under the Limitation Act runs from the date of the recommendation and cannot be extended by later judicial clarifications.
NAV SHAKTI EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. LAXMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL SOCIETY & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Article 227 is maintainable against a remand order passed by the appellate court in a civil suit where no second appeal lies, and set aside the impugned remand order for lack of proper exercise of remand power.
Vipul Rohilla & Ors v. State of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Rajesh Sharma @ Pintoo & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord based on a mutual settlement and divorce, holding that continuation of prosecution would be futile.
Devender & Ors v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against petitioners based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.
Pradeep Kumar v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging forgery of a power of attorney due to lack of evidence and refused to allow further evidence under revisional jurisdiction.
Kulwinder v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for culpable homicide and offences under the SC/ST Act in the Mirchpur riot case, affirming selective liability and rejecting the prosecution's claim of premeditated murder.
Ajay Singh Chautala v. The Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to allow the prosecution to place additional evidence on record after charge-sheet filing, emphasizing the need to balance justice and fair trial under Sections 173 and 311 CrPC.
Amira Pure Foods Pvt Ltd v. Canara Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking mandamus directing banks to accept the petitioner's resolution plan, holding that such commercial decisions lie within the banks' discretion and are not subject to judicial interference.
Kapil Gaur @ Kapil & Anr. v. Dinesh Kumar Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the revisional court's order setting aside discharge and directing trial based on prima facie evidence of forgery and criminal conspiracy revealed during pre-charge inquiry.
Kuhu Pandya & Anr v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie case for criminal breach of trust under Section 406 IPC was made out against the parents-in-law for non-return of stridhan and directed framing of additional charges, while refusing to prosecute other relatives lacking specific evidence.
Azad Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed verification of property status in abadi area before rejecting alternate plot allotment applications in land acquisition cases and mandated reconsideration upon proper verification.
GAIL (India) Limited v. Newton Engineering & Chemicals Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that unconditional contract extensions without notice preclude liquidated damages for the extended period, upheld the amended liquidated damages rate, and affirmed the arbitral award on disputed deductions.
Darshan Lal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be sparingly exercised and payment of penalty does not justify quashing economic offence prosecutions.
Rakesh Mittal v. State
The High Court held that criminal courts cannot interfere with civil auction disputes and allowed the bank to use the frozen auction proceeds subject to an indemnity bond, restoring the Magistrate's order and setting aside the Sessions Court revision.
Rakesh Mittal v. State
The High Court held that criminal courts cannot interfere with civil auction proceedings and allowed the bank to deal with frozen funds subject to an indemnity bond pending investigation.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Laxmi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce compensation in a motor accident claim by applying minimum wages with future prospects and disallowing loss of love and affection, following Supreme Court precedent.
Binod Kumar @ Bindu v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant under Section 20 NDPS Act due to insufficient evidence linking him to the seized ganja and procedural infirmities in sampling and investigation.
M/S FRESH & HEALTHY ENTERPRISES LTD. v. M/S R.K.BROTHERS
The Delhi High Court held that a suit based on an open, mutual and current account is not barred by limitation if filed within three years from the end of the financial year of the last transaction, setting aside the trial court's dismissal of the suit as time barred.
Mohit Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner, admitted under the 2016-17 SPDC Scheme guidelines, was entitled to continue receiving the scholarship despite residing in India, as the eligibility criteria did not restrict residency and the respondent was estopped from denying the benefit.