Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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Babinder Singh Maan & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

14 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5108

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.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement mediation mutual allegations

Surender Kumar Gupta & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

14 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5106

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.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement

Amar Singh @ Angad v. State (NCT of Delhi)

14 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5107

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 164 Cr.P.C. kidnapping contradictory evidence

Bhushan Malik v. State (Government of NCT of Delhi)

14 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5103

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail sexual offences POCSO Act anticipatory bail

Sumant v. Punjab National Bank

14 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5100

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.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant OBC certificate Central Government notification Jat community Supreme Court judgment

Poonam (LRS) v. Pradeep Tyagi

14 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5099

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance agreement to sell readiness and willingness Section 16(c) Specific Relief Act

Rakesh Bhardwaj v. Jai Gupta

14 Aug 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:5130

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.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC defamation privileged statements complaints to police

Suman K Manhas v. Ranvir Singh

14 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:5131

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.

administrative petition_dismissed Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Unauthorized construction Municipal Corporation Compliance with court order

Court on its Own Motion v. Inspector Devendra Rathi

14 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:5133

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.

criminal petition_dismissed contempt of court FIR registration Investigating Officer jurisdiction Station House Officer

Jay Prakash v. State of Delhi

14 Aug 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:5132

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant probate Will forgery Section 467 IPC

Jugal Kishore v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5128-DB

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.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 compensation

State (NCT) of Delhi v. Momin @ Sabbir & Ors.

13 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5093

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant final investigation report Additional Public Prosecutor Juvenile Justice Board Section 173 CrPC

Rakesh Kumar Sharma v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

13 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:5097

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.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition Article 226 mandamus de-sealing

Raja Ram Jindal v. Union of India

13 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5094-DB

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.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act lapse of acquisition proceedings compensation

Shakuntala Devi Educational Society v. Mohammed Shahid Chaudhary

13 Aug 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:5092

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.

civil appeal_allowed Order XXXVII Rule 2 CPC summary suit recovery of money Memorandum of Understanding

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Mohd. Zahid & Anr.

13 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:5096

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.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 308 IPC Acquittal Benefit of doubt Grievous injury

Rajesh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

13 Aug 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:5085-DB

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 302 IPC murder circumstantial evidence disability certificate

Gaurav Kumar v. High Court of Delhi

13 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:5080-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed probation termination Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965 Rule 5 summary termination

Gaurav Kumar v. High Court of Delhi

13 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:5084-DB

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed probation termination Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965 Rule 5 natural justice

Rajesh Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

13 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5083

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.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR theft of electricity Indian Electricity Act, 2003 Section 135