Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Babinder Singh Maan & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 354, 506, 509, 323, and 34 IPC based on a formal settlement and mediation between neighbors, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Surender Kumar Gupta & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual divorce decree.
Amar Singh @ Angad v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a kidnapping and trafficking case where the prosecutrix’s initial identification under Section 164 Cr.P.C. was contradicted by her trial testimony, weakening the prosecution’s case.
Bhushan Malik v. State (Government of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a sexual offence case considering contradictions in the prosecutrix's statements, delay in complaint, and custodial period, imposing conditions to protect the victim and investigation.
Sumant v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of candidature for failure to produce a valid Central Government OBC certificate after the Supreme Court struck down the notification recognizing the Jat community as OBC.
Poonam (LRS) v. Pradeep Tyagi
The Delhi High Court set aside a decree for specific performance due to failure to prove readiness and willingness but ordered refund of earnest money with interest to the buyer.
Rakesh Bhardwaj v. Jai Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to summarily reject a defamation suit, holding that complaints to police containing mala fide defamatory imputations are not absolutely privileged and disclose a cause of action.
Suman K Manhas v. Ranvir Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against the EDMC Commissioner for alleged non-compliance with court directions, holding that inspection and a status report negating unauthorized construction constituted compliance.
Court on its Own Motion v. Inspector Devendra Rathi
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt proceedings against a police officer for delayed FIR registration and not naming an accused, holding that FIR registration is within police discretion and no willful disobedience of court orders occurred.
Jay Prakash v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for restoration and condonation of delay in a probate case involving a suspicious Will, directing prosecution if forgery is established.
Jugal Kishore v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid despite physical possession, declaring the petitioner's land acquisition lapsed.
State (NCT) of Delhi v. Momin @ Sabbir & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Juvenile Justice Board's order dispensing with prosecution scrutiny of final investigation reports, affirming the necessity of such vetting to ensure proper legal process without undue delay.
Rakesh Kumar Sharma v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed the East Delhi Municipal Corporation to consider the petitioner's representation for de-sealing his property expeditiously and in accordance with law.
Raja Ram Jindal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if no compensation is paid and no possession taken within five years, and a subsequent purchaser has locus standi to claim such lapse.
Shakuntala Devi Educational Society v. Mohammed Shahid Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court decreed Rs. 3.2 crore with interest in favor of the plaintiff under summary suit procedure due to the defendant's failure to repay and appear.
State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Mohd. Zahid & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of respondents in a Section 308 IPC case due to insufficient and inconsistent prosecution evidence.
Rajesh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for the murder of his wife based on strong circumstantial, medical, and forensic evidence, dismissing his appeal challenging the trial court's findings.
Gaurav Kumar v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the summary termination of probationary chauffeurs based on objective monitoring reports despite absence of formal memos, dismissing writ petitions challenging the termination.
Gaurav Kumar v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of probationary employment of two chauffeurs based on objective assessments despite absence of formal memos, dismissing their writ petitions.
Rajesh Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 for electricity theft following a settlement and payment of the agreed amount by the petitioner.