Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Khushal Singh Chauhan @ Vishal v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a rape and related offences case, observing delay in complaint and prior examination of prosecution witnesses, subject to conditions safeguarding the trial and complainant.
Kirti Kumar @ Nikhil v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence despite non-production of the weapon and minor discrepancies in site plans.
Sanjit Chatterjee v. Alok K. Bagchi
The court held that the defendant is entitled to construct additional floors as per the Collaboration Agreement and government bye-laws, dismissing the plaintiff's injunction except regarding elevator construction potentially encroaching on plaintiff's space.
Lakhan Singh @ Vicky v. Kaushal Kumar
The Delhi High Court acquitted the petitioner under Section 138 NI Act after the complainant amicably settled the matter at the revisional stage and imposed costs on the petitioner.
Sujata Prakash v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted letters of administration with the Will annexed to the widow petitioner after due proof of the duly executed Will and no objection from legal heirs.
Shri Rohit Sharma and Anr v. Chander Mohan Kalra, HUF
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance holding the Agreement to Sell forged based on forensic evidence, thereby negating the existence of a valid contract.
Satish Kumar v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions are not maintainable for negligence claims involving disputed facts and directed ex-gratia compensation pending civil trial.
Shehnaz v. Avtar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed premature release of Rs.3,00,000 from compensation fixed deposits to a disabled claimant, holding that applications filed through a representative are valid and the claimant’s welfare is paramount.
Sudeshena Das & Anr v. Rajender Kumar & Anr
The Delhi High Court reduced compensation awarded for loss of income in a motor accident claim due to lack of evidence, dismissing enhancement claims for loss of promotion.
Ramprastha Promoters & Developers Pvt Ltd v. Army Welfare Housing Organisation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the rejection of a Section 9 petition seeking joint inventory, holding that the appellant's participation in Board proceedings and delay barred interference before the Arbitral Tribunal.
M/S YASH PROMOTERS AND BUILDERS PVT LTD v. SUDHA KAUSHIK
The Delhi High Court dismissed two civil appeals filed by M/s Yash Promoters and Builders Pvt Ltd for non-prosecution due to their failure to appear on the hearing dates.
Deepak Sharma v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs related to matrimonial offences on the ground of amicable settlement and the complainant's consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Nitin Manak v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed two writ petitions as withdrawn, granting liberty to the petitioners to seek relief before the High Court of Allahabad.
Thakur Das v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following a mutual consent divorce and amicable settlement between the parties.
Hussain Mukadam & Ors v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of a genuine, voluntary settlement and mutual divorce by deed of Mubarat.
Mahender Singh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Child Welfare Committee to determine the custody of children by considering their wishes and best interests and to release them to one of the parents accordingly.
Kiran Kumar Anand v. Lt. Governor, National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation not paid, and recognized locus standi of a GPA holder to seek such declaration.
Pyari Rauthan v. Land Acquisition Collector / A.D.M. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court declared land acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation, without deciding title disputes.
Rajesh Dang and Anr. v. Brij Mohan
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for a worker injured during employment, inferring employment from employer's conduct, and reduced the interest rate on the award.
Sharma v. PGF Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance as barred by limitation, non-joinder of the true owner, and the plaintiff's failure to remain ready and willing, holding that Section 5 of the Limitation Act does not apply to condonation of delay in institution of suits.