Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Pradeep Suri v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of domestic violence proceedings, holding that such claims constitute a continuing cause of action requiring trial despite other pending criminal or maintenance cases.
Commissioner of Customs v. R.K. International
The Delhi High Court held that customs duty under Section 125(2) cannot be recovered on redeemed confiscated goods unless the show cause notice under Section 124 specifically proposes such duty.
Daya Ram v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to quash the Magistrate’s order directing police investigation into cognizable offences, holding that protective provisions for public servants apply only after cognizance and summons.
Meenakshi v. Praveen Rajora
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under the Domestic Violence Act alleging continuing offences are not barred by limitation despite divorce, reviving the petitioner's proceedings for relief.
Pawan Gupta v. State of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal proceedings involving forgery and cheating, holding that compromise between parties does not warrant quashing serious economic offence prosecutions.
Rajesh Kumar & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that criminal proceedings for assault on a public servant on duty cannot be quashed merely on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties.
Sunaini Khale & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of an FIR alleging matrimonial cruelty and related offences, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and Delhi courts have jurisdiction to try the matter.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. Institute of Geo Informatics Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award insofar as it adjudicated non-arbitrable claims excluded by contract and court order, holding that the tribunal lacked jurisdiction over those claims.
INSTITUTE OF GEO INFORMATICS (P) LTD v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD
The Delhi High Court reserved and pronounced judgment in a commercial appeal filed by Institute of Geo Informatics against Indian Oil Corporation, with detailed reasoning referenced to a related case.
National Institute of Public Finance and Policy v. Commissioner of Service Tax
The Delhi High Court held that refund claims for payments made under a mistaken belief of tax liability where no levy was applicable are not barred by statutory limitation periods and allowed refund of the entire amount with interest.
Madan Pal v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder under Section 302 IPC due to unreliable witness testimony, defective investigation, and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
INTARVO TECHNOLOGIES LTD v. A R PRINTER POINT
The Delhi High Court held that suits under Order XXXVII CPC are maintainable only on dishonoured negotiable instruments or written agreements with liquidated liabilities, and dismissed summary proceedings for a service supply claim lacking these requisites.
M/S G4S Security Services (I) Pvt Ltd v. Dhiraj Negi
The Delhi High Court held that wrongful termination of private employment entitles the employee only to salary for the notice period and set aside the trial court's order of reinstatement and extended salary.
Arun Saxena & Anr. v. Today Homes & Infrastructure P. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's discretion to reject police investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC in a dispute involving alleged breach of contract and fraud, holding that the allegations did not disclose cognizable offences warranting police intervention.
Urmila Vohra & Anr v. M/S Janak Properties Pvt. Ltd. & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application in a suit for specific performance, holding they failed to show readiness and willingness to perform their contractual obligations, and allowed the defendants' application to vacate the interim order.
Arun Singh Chauhan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Indian Army’s rejection of a Major’s study leave application was arbitrary and directed grant of leave in accordance with existing policy guidelines.
Hitesh Kakkar v. Sanjay Kakkar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal in a partition suit, holding that photocopies of documents are admissible in ex parte proceedings when originals are with the defendants, and decreed the appellant as one-third owner of the suit property.
Ramesh Chander v. M/S Shiv Infra Promoters Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that interest is payable in equity and under Section 80 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for the delay in encashment of a cheque, awarding interest at 1.5% per month for the delay period.
Sunil alias Machhar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 4 of the POCSO Act, finding the victim's credible testimony corroborated by medical evidence and a satisfactorily explained delay in FIR registration.
B Venkateshwara Rao v. State & Anr
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's summoning order due to missing witness statements under Section 161 Cr.P.C. and remanded the case for fresh consideration after the evidence is placed on record.