Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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Chitwan Malhotra v. State of NCT Delhi

02 Aug 2018 · A.K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8235

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of assault, considering their cooperation with investigation and possibility of false implication.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail false implication assault investigation

Akash v. State (Govt of Delhi)

02 Aug 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8234

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a prolonged investigation under Sections 308, 324, and 34 IPC, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation and non-interference.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 308 IPC Section 324 IPC Section 34 IPC

Reserve Bank of India v. MS JVG Finance Ltd.

02 Aug 2018 · J. P. Aggarwal · 2018:DHC:4819

The Delhi High Court held that a bona fide purchaser of a plot from a company prior to winding up is entitled to possession despite absence of formal board resolution, as the sale deed was valid and not a preferential transfer under Section 531 of the Companies Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant bona fide purchaser sale deed winding up Section 531 Companies Act

Ram Dass v. State

02 Aug 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:4801-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a father for sexual offences against his minor daughter under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the reliability of the child's testimony supported by medical evidence and directing appropriate victim compensation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act sexual assault minor victim testimony medical evidence

S. Manpreet Singh v. The State & Anr.

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4790

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 323, and 506 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties amicably settled and resumed cohabitation.

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

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

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4791

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 following an amicable settlement and payment of the disputed electricity theft bill.

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

MR. KARAN MEHTA & ORS. v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ORS.

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4792

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a neighborhood dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences and no longer wished to pursue criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR cross FIRs amicable settlement neighborhood dispute

MR. KARAN MEHTA & ORS. v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ORS.

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4794

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a neighborhood dispute after the parties amicably settled, emphasizing restoration of peace and ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement cross FIRs neighborhood dispute

Priya & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4793

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, and 506 IPC arising from a family dispute after the parties amicably settled the matter.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 323 IPC Section 341 IPC Section 506 IPC

Vaibhav Aggarwal & Anr. v. State & Anr.

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4800

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, emphasizing that continuation of prosecution would be futile when the complainant no longer wished to proceed.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement mediation Section 420 IPC

Ashok Kumar Kapoor v. State of GNCT of Delhi

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4799

The Delhi High Court allowed release of a vehicle seized in an NDPS case on superdari pending trial, subject to bond and undertaking, emphasizing the owner's rights and preventing unnecessary vehicle deterioration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act superdari release of seized vehicle Section 451 CrPC

Lalit Khanduja v. State

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4798

The High Court allowed the petitioner to seek reconsideration of the Magistrate's order on vehicle release after depositing a Fixed Deposit Receipt with the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, directing expeditious disposal.

criminal appeal_allowed Fixed Deposit Receipt vehicle release Metropolitan Magistrate Motor Accident Claim Tribunal

Ravinder v. State

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4797

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and acquitted the petitioner by compounding the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act following settlement and compliance with Supreme Court guidelines.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque bounce Compounding offence Settlement

Pushpa Devi v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4796

Delhi High Court granted bail to a petitioner accused of employing a minor child after medical evidence indicated the child was above 15 years and no maltreatment was alleged.

criminal appeal_allowed child labour juvenile justice bonded labour ossification test

Sanjay v. State of NCT of Delhi

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4795

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a case under Sections 498A, 304B, and 34 IPC after investigation was complete and a charge sheet filed, imposing conditions to protect the trial process.

criminal petition_allowed anticipatory bail Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC Section 34 IPC

Vijay @ Rinku v. State

02 Aug 2018 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. ANU MALHOTRA · 2018:DHC:4789-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Vijay @ Rinku for conspiracy to murder and robbery based on corroborated disclosure, identification, and forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder robbery criminal conspiracy disclosure statement

Sai Kripa Engineering Works & Ors. v. Narender Kumar Shah

02 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:4788-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte decree against a partnership firm and its partners, holding that valid service was effected by affixation after repeated attempts, and delay in filing to set aside the decree was not condonable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ex-parte decree service of summons affixation Order IX Rule 13 CPC

Turning Point & Anr. v. Turning Point Institute Private Ltd

02 Aug 2018 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; C. HARI SHANKAR · 2018:DHC:4785-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory injunction restraining the appellant from using the mark "TP TURNING POINT", holding that the respondent had established prior user and goodwill, thereby succeeding in a passing off action.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant passing off prior user interlocutory injunction goodwill

UOI and Ors. v. Sh. S.P. Singh

02 Aug 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:4786-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a review DPC for reconsideration of promotion after employer-upgraded ACRs, rejecting the petitioners' reliance on the DoP&T OM barring retrospective review.

service_law appeal_dismissed Significant Annual Confidential Reports Departmental Promotion Committee Review DPC Upgradation of ACRs

Ajeet Kumar v. Union of India

02 Aug 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:4787-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an officer denied mandatory duty battalion service due to departmental postings in public interest is entitled to relaxation of promotion eligibility criteria and consequential benefits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant mandatory field service promotion eligibility relaxation of service requirement Border Security Force