Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
C Natesan & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings in a multi-victim economic offence case, holding that settlement with some victims does not justify quashing and suppression of prior dismissal warranted dismissal.
Deepak Sahu v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking quashing of a Section 498A IPC FIR on the ground that the complainant opposed quashing and the merits of the case must be decided at trial.
Vijay Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal proceedings for forgery and cheating of a bank, holding that serious offences affecting public interest cannot be quashed merely on settlement or no-objection.
Sunita Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment orders under the Benami Act are invalid without prior show cause notice but the Initiating Officer may issue fresh notices to cure procedural defects, and such re-initiation is not barred by earlier orders set aside on procedural grounds.
Sunita Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment orders under the Benami Act are invalid without prior show cause notice, and procedural defects do not bar the Initiating Officer from re-issuing fresh notices.
Sunita Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment orders under the Benami Act require prior show cause notices and that procedural defects do not bar the Initiating Officer from re-initiating proceedings after curing such defects.
Sunita Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment orders under the Benami Act require prior show cause notices and that procedural defects do not bar fresh proceedings by the Initiating Officer.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi – 1 v. AT & T Global Network Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the period of special audit is excluded from the limitation period for assessment under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act, and the limitation is extended to sixty days if less time remains, validating the draft assessment order passed within the extended period.
ECL Finance Ltd. v. Ms. Sukhmani Bedi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that mere directorship without specific responsibility for company affairs at the time of cheque dishonour does not attract criminal liability under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, dismissing the petition to reinstate proceedings against the respondents.
Veena Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking compensation for a fatal accident caused by alleged municipal negligence, holding that such tort claims involving disputed facts must be pursued in civil courts, not under writ jurisdiction.
Sanjeev K. Saroha & Anr v. NDMC
The Delhi High Court quashed NDMC's cancellation of permission for a wall wrap advertisement due to procedural lapses and held that the Petitioners must be given proper notice under the applicable policy before cancellation.
Haradhan Bhowmik v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that allegations of forgery and cheating in property transfer constitute cognizable offences warranting investigation and refused to quash the FIR despite pending or dismissed civil proceedings.
Haradhan Bhowmik v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that an FIR alleging forgery and cheating in property transfer cannot be quashed merely because the dispute appears civil or related civil suits were dismissed, affirming the validity of criminal proceedings.
Haradhan Bhowmik v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that an FIR alleging forgery and cheating in property transfer discloses cognizable offences and cannot be quashed merely because the dispute is civil in nature or civil proceedings exist.
Darshan Mukhiya v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Darshan Mukhiya for dacoity based on credible victim identification despite procedural challenges to the TIP.
Ikechukwu Chukwubuikem Stanley v. Narcotic Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court denied bail to a repeat narcotics offender found in conscious possession of heroin but granted bail to a courier agency owner who lacked prima facie knowledge of the contraband.
Sukhmeet Singh Anand v. State of NCT Delhi
Delhi High Court upheld the issuance of non-bailable warrants against an accused evading investigation abroad, affirming jurisdiction and procedural validity despite absence of notice at foreign address.
Raj Bahadur @ Bahadur Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of rape and criminal intimidation due to lack of prima facie evidence and procedural delays, subject to conditions safeguarding the investigation.
Rajesh Singh v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Section 411 IPC against the petitioner as the alleged stolen property was not established as stolen by AIIMS, and the prolonged trial lacked sufficient evidence.
Shubhashish Ganguly & Anr v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce.