Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Sunil Kumar Adlakha & Ors v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled amicably and obtained a mutual divorce decree.
Punjab National Bank v. Munish Monga & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the bank's appeal setting aside the trial court's dismissal of a recovery suit based on fraudulent transactions, holding that the bank had led sufficient evidence and was entitled to decree with interest.
Harsh Mander & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court struck down provisions criminalizing begging under the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959, holding them violative of Articles 14 and 21, while upholding penalties against employing beggars.
Karnika Sawhney v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court delivered a judgment in W.P.(C) No. 1630/2015 referencing an earlier decision in W.P.(C) No. 10498/2009, with no substantive details provided in the excerpt.
Yashpal Sachdeva & Anr. v. Sunil Relli & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 420 IPC, holding the dispute to be civil in nature and criminal prosecution an abuse of process.
Capital Land Builders Pvt Ltd & Ors v. M/S Shaheed Memorial Society & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing defendants to amend their written statement to raise preliminary objections of forgery in share transfer deeds, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments necessary for adjudicating the real controversy.
Jaspreet Kaur v. Arun K Chatterjee
The Delhi High Court held that mere communication about passport renewal does not satisfy court directions requiring disposal of complaints with hearings and directed compliance within six weeks, dismissing the contempt petition.
East Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr. v. Karan Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of interest on delayed retiral benefits withheld during disciplinary proceedings later dropped, affirming that such benefits are a right and not a bounty.
Amandeep Singh Johar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The High Court declined to interfere with ongoing criminal proceedings via writ petitions, emphasizing statutory remedies before the trial court and directing expeditious trial.
M/S Vanasthali Investments Private Limited v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the Magistrate's order directing refund of Rs. 38 lakhs paid under a settlement in Section 138 NI Act cases, holding that restitution cannot be ordered before trial concludes.
M/S Vanasthali Investments Private Limited v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the Magistrate’s order directing refund of Rs. 38 lakhs paid under a settlement in Section 138 NI Act cases, holding that such refund cannot be ordered before final trial adjudication.
India Infoline Ltd. & Anr. v. Dana Singh Bisht
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the trial and first appellate courts' decree for recovery against stock brokers, holding that arbitration plea and limitation cannot be raised belatedly and electronic evidence must comply with Section 65B requirements.
Kishan Dubey v. Mukesh Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the decree for ejectment and mesne profits in a tenancy dispute where the appellant failed to prove title as purchaser and possession was presumed to be as tenant.
Ishtiaq Ahmad v. Farzana
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Regular Second Appeal for recovery of possession, holding that no substantial question of law arose from concurrent factual findings and procedural lapses by the appellant.
Ms. A v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to lack of corroborative evidence and probable defence, dismissing the appeal.
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited v. Usha Shoken & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging acquittal in an electricity theft case due to failure of the prosecution to prove meter tampering and comply with evidentiary requirements under the Electricity Act and Indian Evidence Act.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Ladu Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by upholding a 50% addition for future prospects and adjusting non-pecuniary damages in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Pranay Sethi.
M/S RAM ABHOSHAN v. M/S PEC LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing the claim that a change in RBI gold import policy constituted force majeure or frustration of contract, holding that economic loss alone does not discharge contractual obligations.
Rajinder Kumar v. Council of Architecture & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary proceedings against an architect for alleged misconduct related to foreign collaborations, holding that no violation of the Architects Act or professional integrity occurred.
Navdeep Singh v. Lakhvinder Singh & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim involving 100% permanent disability, rejecting contributory negligence and directing insurer to bear future medical expenses and provide medical equipment.