Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Naveen v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 498A IPC FIR following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of court process.
Paras Hans & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Dhruv Chawla v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging government tender conditions for lack of maintainability, holding that only aggrieved parties can contest such tenders under Article 14.
Master Aansh Kandhari v. Rishi Kandhari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to reject a partition suit filed by a minor, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and factual disputes require evidence, not dismissal at the pleading stage.
Swastik Pipe Ltd v. Steelman Industries
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding the petition was within limitation and the notice was properly served on the partnership firm.
Karan Luthra v. M.K. Subba
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for specific performance filed beyond three years from the date of accrual of cause of action under an Agreement to Sell is barred by limitation and liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Shri Bhagwan v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration with the Will annexed to the petitioner after holding the registered Will dated 14.02.2002 validly executed and genuine, rejecting objections of forgery, delay, and exclusion of heirs.
Sheetal Dhariwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the FSSAI to expeditiously decide the petitioner's representation enforcing the prohibition of tobacco and nicotine in food products under the 2011 Regulations after giving an opportunity of hearing.
Rashmi Goyal v. M/S Mahalaxmi Fabrics
The Delhi High Court held that a Company Secretary cannot be held vicariously liable under Section 141 NI Act without specific allegations of consent, connivance or neglect, and quashed criminal complaints against the petitioner accordingly.
Indiwar Parijat v. National Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a letters patent appeal challenging a Single Judge's order in a motor accident claim, holding that Section 100A CPC bars such appeals against first appeal judgments arising from special enactments.
Ajay Kumar H v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging cancellation of Ph.D. admission due to ineligibility and misdeclaration of qualifications, affirming strict adherence to prescribed eligibility criteria.
Razia Begum v. The Appellate Court of Divisional Commissioner and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking eviction of family members from her property, upholding the maintenance payment directions under the Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2016.
Umesh Raza v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354(D) and 506 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Food Corporation of India v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Regional Labour Commissioner's orders enforcing the CGIT award, holding the challenged Memorandum of Settlement invalid for procedural non-compliance and affirming the limited jurisdiction of the Labour Commissioner under Section 33C(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Yash Pal Ashok v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-1 and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld recovery proceedings against a former director exercising ultimate control over a company’s affairs, validating attachment of his personal bank account under the Employees’ Provident Funds Act.
Anil Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court directed transfer of investigation into a missing person case to a specialized unit with periodic judicial monitoring to ensure diligent inquiry and protection of the missing boy.
India Power Corporation Limited v. Ministry of Power Government of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Government is the appropriate authority under the Electricity Act, 2003, to grant prior approval for an overhead line connecting an inter-State transmission system to a distribution sub-station within the same State.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. ANJU DEVI@ANJU & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the insurer liable to compensate the deceased pillion rider's family under a policy ambiguously described as 'Act Only Policy', applying the pay and recover principle.
Arun Mittal & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside Punjab National Bank's declaration of the petitioners' loan account as 'Fraud' for failure to follow the Supreme Court-mandated principles of natural justice, directing the bank to comply with due procedure before reclassifying the account.
Jindal Rail Infrastructure Limited v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed JRIL's appeal, upholding the setting aside of an arbitral award that contradicted the clear option clause in the contract, reaffirming that courts must enforce unambiguous contractual terms without re-writing agreements.