Delhi High Court

68,922 judgments

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IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SIMPLEX PROJECTS LIMITED

22 Aug 2016 · Vibhu Bahru · 2016:DHC:5880

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's order restraining invocation of a mobilisation advance Bank Guarantee beyond the amount recovered, affirming that such invocation is unjustified and that Section 17 of the Arbitration Act permits interim relief including refund directions.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Bank Guarantee mobilisation advance Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17

Gaurav v. State (NCT of Delhi)

22 Aug 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:5878

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dacoity and related offences but set aside the charge of dacoity with murder due to insufficient proof of five or more persons involved.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dacoity Section 395 IPC identification parade hostile witness

Gaurav v. State (NCT of Delhi)

22 Aug 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:5877

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery and related offences but set aside the dacoity conviction due to failure to prove involvement of five or more persons as required under Section 395 IPC.

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Aditya Rao Gautam v. The State of N.C.T of Delhi & Anr

22 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5885

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/341/427/506/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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Jitender Singh & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

22 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5883

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 408 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 408 IPC compromise

M/S R G OSWAL HOSIERY INDUSTRIES & ANR v. DINDAYAL GUPTA & ANR

22 Aug 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:5995

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim relief in a passing off suit, holding that the appellants failed to prima facie establish prior use, reputation, or dishonest adoption by the respondents.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant passing off trademark interim relief prior user

Gopakumar Gopinathen v. Bergen Associates P Ltd

20 Aug 2016 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:4881

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order dismissing the petitioner’s application challenging territorial jurisdiction based on an exclusive jurisdiction clause in the service contract, dismissing the petition under Section 115 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant exclusive jurisdiction clause Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 115 CPC territorial jurisdiction

Nishala Chhabra v. State

19 Aug 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:9050

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail cancellation petitions, holding that custodial interrogation was not necessary and adequate protective conditions were imposed, thus upholding the bail granted to the accused in a dowry harassment and unnatural sex case.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail cancellation custodial interrogation stridhan recovery unnatural sex

Manish Goel v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

19 Aug 2016 · A. K. Pathak · 2016:DHC:8229

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their bail applications and disposed of the matters accordingly.

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Muni Devi & Anr. v. Union of India

19 Aug 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:5864

The High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the Tribunal's finding that the deceased was not a bona fide passenger at the time of the railway accident, thereby denying compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed Railways Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 bona fide passenger railway accident compensation procured ticket

Surinder Kumar Beri v. Deepak Beri

19 Aug 2016 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2016:DHC:5853

The Delhi High Court facilitated interim relief and appointed a Court Commissioner to oversee compliance with a family business settlement and arbitral award, despite objections on maintainability of a Section 34 petition by a non-party.

civil other Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 34 Arbitral Award

Mahender Kumar Kanwaria v. Sh. Sanjay Barolia

19 Aug 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:5866

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the first appellate court's decree for recovery of Rs.1,00,000 loan, holding that the appellant failed to prove the alleged loan given by him to the respondent.

civil appeal_dismissed loan recovery burden of proof cheque evidence oral evidence

Praveen Kumar & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr

19 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5852

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Sections 498-A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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Balvinder Pal Singh v. The State

19 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5850

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Deepak Lomas & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

19 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5849

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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Kayum Khan & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

19 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5848

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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MS DARSHNA v. STATE (GOVT OF NCT DELHI)

19 Aug 2016 · P.S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5847

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a dowry death case, holding that specific allegations and the grave nature of the offence preclude bail at the preliminary investigation stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail dowry death Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC

Vikas Chandna v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

19 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5846

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable dowry harassment FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice in matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Smt. Omwati v. Sh. Samay Singh & Ors.

19 Aug 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:5865

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, affirming that the suit for specific performance failed due to fabricated documents and lack of proof of sale, treating the transaction as a loan.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance agreement to sell general power of attorney document authenticity

MS DARSHNA v. STATE (GOVT OF NCT DELHI)

19 Aug 2016 · P.S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5842

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a dowry death case, holding that specific allegations and the gravity of the offence preclude bail at the investigation stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail dowry death Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC