Delhi High Court
31,024 judgments
Anuj Talwar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be unfair and an abuse of process.
Razia Begum v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that detention and confiscation of gold jewellery without issuance of a valid show cause notice and personal hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is illegal, and that bona fide personal jewellery worn by passengers is exempt from customs detention under the Baggage Rules, 2016.
M/S Masihi Sahitya Sanstha v. Mr. Nikhil Sen & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s interim injunction application challenging a sale deed of trust property as barred by limitation and for failure to establish a prima facie case, holding that limitation is a mixed question of fact and law requiring trial.
Canara Bank v. Sanjeev Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a loan recovery suit and referral to arbitration, holding that the arbitration clause in a tripartite agreement applies to the entire composite transaction including non-signatories.
Monbir @ Monu & Ors. v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would not serve the interest of justice.
Kothari Shaileshbhai Ramanlal HUF v. Samaksh Jain
The Delhi High Court restored the petitioner’s right to be examined in person after recovery from ill-health, setting aside the Trial Court’s order closing his right to lead evidence and directing a suitable date for deposition.
Union of India & Ors. v. GP Capt Girish Kumar Johri (Retd.)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to a retired Air Force officer with lifestyle diseases, affirming the presumption of sound health at entry and the employer's burden to disprove service attribution.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Sgt Kunal Palit
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type II, affirming the presumption that such disease is attributable to military service unless disproved by the employer.
Hans Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellants of murder charges due to unreliability of the sole eyewitness testimony and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Dr Rashmi Jain v. Union of India
The petitioner withdrew her writ petition after her transfer posting was changed from Imphal to Guwahati, leading to disposal of the petition by the High Court.
Union of India v. HFO Ratnakar Mahala Retd
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are service attributable unless the employer disproves it, and clarified the limited scope of certiorari jurisdiction in such matters.
Tahir Shoib @ Shoib Malik v. The State (NCT of Delhi) through SHO of Police
Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of accused involved in printing and circulation of fake currency, emphasizing the gravity of economic offences and rejecting parity with co-accused granted statutory bail.
Sudheesh C Anand & Anr. v. Jia Ram Anand & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the executing court to prioritize and promptly dispose of a long-pending execution petition and related application without expressing any opinion on the jurisdictional merits.
M/S ARORA H/W AND PAINT STORE v. M/S JAWAHAR CHIT P LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the executing court's rejection of objections already decided in a prior appeal, upholding the finality of the decree and refusing to interfere under supervisory jurisdiction.
Raj Kumar v. Kanahiya Lal and Anr.
The High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's order dismissing the application challenging service of summons, holding that failure to examine material witnesses justified an adverse inference and ex parte proceeding.
Sonam Kaushik v. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
The Delhi High Court extended interim status quo against the petitioner's repatriation pending final hearing before the Central Administrative Tribunal without expressing any opinion on merits.
Union of India & Ors. v. Bhoj Raj Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, affirming that the burden lies on the employer to prove non-attributability to military service and limiting writ interference to errors of law.
M/S EKAM CHEMICALS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to denial of personal hearing where the Show Cause Notice was uploaded only on a less visible portal tab, remanding the matter for fresh hearing while leaving the validity of related notifications to the Supreme Court.
M/S BENETT COLEMAN AND COMPANY LIMITED v. SACHIN KUMAR & ORS
The High Court set aside the trial court's order dismissing the limitation plea in a defamation suit and remanded the matter for fresh examination of limitation and jurisdiction issues.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Meenu Rani
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside the termination of a transport corporation employee for strike participation due to lack of proper inquiry and violation of natural justice.