Delhi High Court
68,922 judgments
Mohit & Ors v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties.
Krishan Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 498-A/406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes 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.
Harsh Kumar v. Chinmaya Vidyalaya
The Delhi High Court restored a minor's school admission cancelled on grounds of a forged income certificate after verifying a valid certificate, emphasizing protection of minors from parental misconduct.
DEVANSH PRATAP KASHYAP v. DEEP PUBLIC SCHOOL
The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor under the EWS category after verifying a valid income certificate, holding that a minor cannot be penalized for alleged parental misconduct.
Kumari Ankita Nanda v. D A V Public School
The Delhi High Court restored a minor's school admission cancelled on alleged forged income certificate grounds after verifying a fresh certificate, emphasizing protection of minors and leniency in EWS category admissions.
BABY DIVYANSHI BISHT v. VASANT VALLEY SCHOOL
The Delhi High Court restored the admission of minors under the EWS category after verifying fresh income certificates and imposed a penalty on the petitioners' father, emphasizing protection of minors from parental misconduct.
Surinder Kumar Beri v. Deepak Beri
The Delhi High Court appointed a Court Commissioner and directed joint signing of cheques to ensure payment of employee salaries and statutory dues pending amicable settlement of family business disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Narinder Singh v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC on the basis of a genuine compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to secure ends of justice and prevent abuse of process.
Navrattan & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding 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.
Renu Yadav v. Arun Singh Yadav
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion by the wife under the Hindu Marriage Act, dismissing her appeal.
Saheb Lal v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on a genuine settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
The Instalment Supply Limited v. Khaitan Hotels Pvt Ltd & Anr
The High Court held that a trial court must first judicially determine whether a document is a lease deed chargeable with stamp duty before impounding it under the Indian Stamp Act, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
AL NAFEES FROZEN FOOD EXPORTS PVT. LTD. v. RELIABLE AGRO FOODS & ORS.
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming its jurisdiction as per the arbitration clause despite a pending civil suit challenging the agreement.
Salek Chand Jain v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking directions to adopt non-lethal devices and amend wildlife laws, holding that the Ministry's actions under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 adequately address human-wildlife conflict in accordance with law.
DTC v. Rajbir Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside an award granting back wages to a dismissed employee absent without sanctioned leave for 71 days, holding such dismissal lawful and justified.
Neeraj Kumar v. Pooja Verma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal seeking divorce on grounds of mental cruelty, holding that the appellant failed to prove cruelty and that irretrievable breakdown is not a statutory ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act.
M/S U TURN HOUSING PVT LTD & ANR v. STATE OF ( GNCT ) OF DELHI & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that sentences awarded in default of payment of compensation under Section 138 NI Act must run consecutively and cannot be ordered concurrently, but reduced the default sentence considering the period of custody already undergone.
Payal Abdullah v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of the family of ex-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking to retain government accommodation post his tenure, holding they have no independent right to the bungalow and adequate security can be provided at alternate residences.
Pankaj @ Bunty v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as infructuous since the appellant had already undergone the sentence and paid the fine under Section 21(b) NDPS Act and showed no interest in pursuing the appeal.
Union of India v. Associated Construction Co.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting labour escalation and interest claims, rejecting the petitioner's challenge based on alleged non-compliance with contract conditions and interest rate objections.