Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Saurabh Kumar @ Sagar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed enhancement of compensation to Rs. 1,60,000 under Rule 3(3) of the Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules, 1990, for serious injuries causing pain and suffering, condoning delay in filing the appeal.
Piyush Goyal v. Om Prakash
The Delhi High Court held that the appellate court must first decide the appeal against the suit's rejection before seeking a status report from the municipal authority regarding alleged unauthorized construction.
Soni Gupta v. Gaurav Garg
The Delhi High Court directed the Family Court to reconsider the allocation of Local Commissioner expenses in divorce proceedings, especially given the pending maintenance application of the wife.
Arpit Mishra v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a serious offence case due to material contradictions, delay, and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing bail as the norm and jail the exception.
Durgesh Kumar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a rape case, holding that consent given on a promise to marry made after the start of a consensual relationship does not vitiate consent under Section 376 IPC.
Ability Dodzi @ Chinazom Ability v. State NCT of Delhi
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging an interlocutory order summoning the Investigating Officer and refused to interfere with the pending application for preservation of CCTV footage, holding that revisional jurisdiction under Section 438(2) BNSS does not extend to interlocutory orders.
Mohd. Sajid @ Benam v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a child, affirming that consistent and corroborated child testimony suffices for conviction under the POCSO Act despite minor contradictions.
Ms. X v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Abhishek Paruthi
The Delhi High Court allowed DNA testing of the accused in a rape case under Sections 53/53A Cr.P.C., overruling the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 Indian Evidence Act, emphasizing the primacy of scientific evidence in criminal investigations.
Yashu Chugh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to pursue prosecution.
Nitin and Another v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act due to amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties.
Vijay Gupta v. Pawan Kumar Mittal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an injunction granted without considering goodwill in a passing off suit and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Robin Massey @ Monu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, reducing the sentence to 10 years based on the absence of premeditation and intention to cause death.
Babli Investments Private Limited v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court stayed a JMFC order directing transfer of funds from the petitioner’s bank account without hearing, emphasizing the necessity of natural justice before such orders.
Ehsan Ahmad Davran @ Ehsan and Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Sanjeev Kumar Agarwal & Ors. v. State & Anr
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 unjust and an abuse of process.
Shri Mohit Kumar & Another v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
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.