Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Sumit Maggu v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287/337 IPC based on an amicable settlement and compensation, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. can be exercised to prevent abuse of process in minor negligence cases.
Vijay Kumar Ahir v. Surinder Ahir & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Defendant No. 5's application to amend her written statement after trial commencement, holding that alleged misrepresentation was unproven and amendment would cause serious prejudice.
P. Roychaudhuri v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed charges under Section 498A IPC against the petitioner, holding that the allegations lacked specificity and did not establish a prima facie case of cruelty connected to dowry demands.
Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited v. Reliance Entertainment Studios Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that SCIPL’s lien over film revenues binds Reliance but not third-party LLP WSF, limiting enforcement to Reliance’s net profits and accepting Reliance’s undertaking to deposit commission and profit share pending suit resolution.
Sharda Gupta & Ors. v. Registrar of Co-operative Societies & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging refusal to recognize membership and denial of enquiry under Section 61 of the DCS Act, holding that membership disputes must be adjudicated by the appropriate forum and no enquiry is warranted where issues are sub judice or alternative remedies exist.
Naresh Kumar Aggarwal v. State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging DRAT's refusal to reduce mandatory pre-deposit under SARFAESI Act, holding that a debtor admitting liability and default is not entitled to equitable relief under Article 226.
Prabhjot Singh & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioners to pay the remaining auction bid amount to DDA after eviction of encroachers, while safeguarding refund rights pending related litigation on title.
M/S PAISALO DIGITAL LIMITED v. M/S SUN CORP AND ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a Sole Arbitrator appointed unilaterally lacks jurisdiction and that pecuniary jurisdiction of the Commercial Court includes the aggregate of claim and counterclaim, setting aside the arbitral award and allowing the appeal.
Atanu Bhattacharjee & Anr v. Corporation Bank
The Delhi High Court held that summary judgment under Order XIII-A CPC requires a written application and mandatory notice, and while the Trial Court's summary judgment was set aside for procedural lapses, its decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC was upheld due to appellants' failure to file a written statement.
Manju Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a major daughter who voluntarily left her parental home, affirming her right to choose her residence.
MS GLOBUS INFOCOM LIMITED & ANR. v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that summons cannot be issued without cognizance or specific court orders and must consider prior orders dropping proceedings, directing the trial court to reconsider the summons issued against the petitioners.
Sanshkar through his guardian Sh. Dhiroo Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for admission in the ended academic session but allowed the petitioner to apply afresh for the next session under the prescribed procedure.
Devender Mohan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that employees in non-EDP cadres are entitled to the same retrospective pay revision benefits from 01.01.1986 as granted to EDP cadre employees, disallowing discriminatory effective dates for identical pay revisions.
Union of India v. J R Sakhare
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing disciplinary penalty due to non-production of original evidence causing prejudice, directing reinstatement with partial back wages.
Kenneth Onyema v. State GNCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed IPC offences against a foreign national on amicable settlement grounds while allowing continuation of proceedings under the Foreigners Act.
Samsung Gulf Electronics, FZE v. Union of India
Delhi High Court directs Indian authorities to appoint an advocate to effectively pursue extradition proceedings of accused before Spanish Court, recognizing victim's right to assist prosecution and enforcing public duty through writ of mandamus.
T.V. Today Network Limited and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious appellate review of Instagram account suspension under IT Rules, highlighting constitutional concerns over due process and fundamental rights violations.
Anokhe Lal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s finding that the petitioner was not a workman under the Industrial Disputes Act and dismissed his claim of illegal termination due to contradictory evidence and failure to discharge the burden of proof.
Krishna v. Delhi Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-investigation or transfer of a murder case investigation to the CBI, holding that the police investigation was fair, credible, and supported by scientific evidence.
Agra Portfolio Pvt. Ltd. v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - 1 & Anr.
The High Court held that under Section 56(2)(viib) and Rule 11UA, the choice of valuation method for unquoted shares lies exclusively with the assessee, and the Assessing Officer cannot substitute the method chosen by the assessee when determining fair market value.