Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Babul Hussen v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a 19-year-old accused in a POCSO case after prima facie evaluation of evidence and considering the rebuttable presumption of guilt under Section 29 of the POCSO Act.
Udit Thapar & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Iliyas Khan v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that uncorroborated disclosure statements of co-accused cannot alone deny bail and the embargo under Section 37 NDPS Act does not apply where reasonable grounds exist to believe the accused is not guilty.
Rakesh Mohan Agarwal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the CMD of ITI Ltd., holding such challenge premature and affirming applicability of CDA Rules mutatis mutandis to the petitioner.
Gopal Singh v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/323/506/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Punit Kumar @ Ashish and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s order allowing amendment of the claim petition to correct the vehicle registration number, dismissing UPSRTC’s petition challenging the same.
VRC Constructions India Pvt Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation against the annulment of the tender and pass a reasoned order, without adjudicating on the merits.
Gautam Kumar Das v. NCT of Delhi through the Commissioner of Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court emphasized the child's welfare in a custody dispute, directing mediation and interim visitation while leaving final custody determination to the Family Court.
M/S SHARUN WIRES PVT LTD v. M/S M & A ORIENT ACCESSORIES PVT LTD
The Court held that a sale of mortgaged property by a company in liquidation without court leave is prima facie void but may be validated if bona fide, while recognizing the secured creditor’s right under SARFAESI Act to enforce security by private sale.
Irshad @ Bhuru v. The State N.C.T of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in counterfeit currency offences, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and recoveries made against him.
Gati Jain v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission for a concluded academic session, directing the petitioner to apply afresh for the next session as per DoE guidelines.
FAST TRACK EXPRESS LLP v. GAS LOGISTICS LLP
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's revision challenging dismissal of an application to set aside an ex parte summary suit decree, holding the application barred by the 30-day limitation under Order XXXVII Rule 4 CPC and finding no special circumstances or fraud to justify reopening.
Sharda Relan v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed exemption from furnishing Administration and Surety Bonds to the sole beneficiary after granting Probate under a Registered Will.
Shana Bano v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission under the EWS category for a concluded academic session, directing the petitioner to apply afresh for the next session as per DoE guidelines.
New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Vinita Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award against the insurer, holding that a driver related to the vehicle owner qualifies as a third party under a policy with third party coverage and that the insurer failed to prove negligence to avoid liability.
Dinesh Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused director in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case involving unauthorized sale of flats, emphasizing the right to bail amid trial delays and documentary evidence custody.
Vantage Construction Private Limited & Anr. v. NPS Chawla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Company Law Board's order directing equal division of shares held by a deceased in private companies among heirs and invalidated unauthorized share allotments, affirming the shares as movable property under the Will.
Sanjeev Kumar v. Department of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a student’s right to admission as an EWS candidate is confined to the academic year for which eligibility is determined and does not extend to subsequent years without fresh admission procedures.
Akash Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in a murder and arms offence case, emphasizing the need for corroborative evidence and considering prolonged custody without misuse of liberty unjustified.
Abhishek Oberoi v. Karishma Oberoi
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s grant of unconditional leave to defend in a loan recovery suit under Order XXXVII CPC, emphasizing the need to allow plausible defences and considering limitation and evidentiary gaps.