Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Karan Moolchandani v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 354(A), 354(D), and 509 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, subject to the petitioner performing community service.
Tanvee Sharma & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, applying the principles of compromise in criminal cases as recognized by the Supreme Court.
Aquestia Limited v. Automat Industries Private Limited & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted interim injunction against defendants for infringing plaintiff's patent on fluid control valve, holding that defendants' patent does not immunize them from infringement liability.
Ishwar Singh v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal directing the Official Liquidator to examine a liquidation claim based on photocopies of documents when originals were misplaced, emphasizing the need for reasoned orders and permitting indemnity.
Murari Mohan v. Meenakshi Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld a summary decree for possession and injunction against a tenant who admitted tenancy and rent payments, rejecting his claim of adverse possession.
Parveen @ Naveen @ Vicky v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a life convict to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, holding that parole eligibility depends on recent good conduct and that the right to pursue legal remedies cannot be arbitrarily denied.
Prem Shankar Dwivedi v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside non-speaking appellate orders upholding dismissal of an ITBP personnel declared absconder, directing fresh consideration with reasons and opportunity of hearing.
Hari Das and Others v. Delhi Development Authority and Others
The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for rehabilitation under the 2015 Policy requires both presence in voter lists for 2012-2015 and possession of prescribed documents, dismissing the petitioners' claims for lack of voter list inclusion and upholding the DDA's orders.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7 v. Thapar Homes Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for imposing penalty under Section 271E starts from the Assessing Officer's notice initiating penalty proceedings, and a penalty order passed beyond six months thereafter is barred by limitation.
Ms. Kaveri Rawal; Ms. Zinnea Mehta; Mr. Sukrit Seth; Mr. Yash Johri v. National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition restraining recovery actions against SPVs, holding that disputes regarding Resolution Plans under the IBC must be adjudicated by specialized insolvency forums and not by writ jurisdiction.
Ranjana Kapoor v. Mani Ram
The Delhi High Court upheld arbitral awards dismissing Ranjana Kapoor’s claim of individual membership in a cooperative society, holding that membership obtained by fraudulent transfer without documentary proof is invalid.
Rajeev Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 376/366 IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act against the petitioner, holding that the prosecutrix was a consenting adult and continuation of prosecution would be an abuse of process.
Ravi Kumar v. State of NCT Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, and 354A IPC on the ground of compromise between parties arising from a matrimonial dispute.
Rahul Dev v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a prisoner's furlough application, holding that unapproved punishments and expired adverse effects cannot bar furlough release.
Malkit Singh @ Money @ Manny Singh & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of compromise between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute.
Aakash Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a case alleging false promise of marriage and circulation of objectionable material, holding the relationship to be prima facie consensual with insufficient evidence to deny bail.
Nidhi Jain v. Ankit Jain
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal directing the Family Court to summon witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to prove the respondent's concealment of assets for maintenance determination, emphasizing the court's wide discretionary power to ensure justice.
Daulat Ram Brake Mfg Co v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to invalid constitution of the arbitral tribunal comprising ineligible railway employees without express written waiver under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing the necessity of impartiality and party autonomy in arbitrator appointments.
Ansal Housing Limited v. Vikas Jain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the NCDRC must issue notice before modifying an order to ensure procedural fairness, and directed reconsideration of the review application after affording the petitioner an opportunity to be heard.
Bharat Bhushan Sachdeva & Ors. v. Jhang Biradari Housing Residents Society
The Delhi High Court held that issues involving mixed questions of law and fact cannot be decided as preliminary issues without evidence and upheld the trial court's order directing evidence to be led.