Delhi High Court
35,876 judgments
Dr. Anjali Raizada & Anr. v. Aliya Alias Ali Hussain & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction to entertain a petition under Article 227 against NCDRC orders if the cause of action arose outside Delhi, allowing withdrawal with liberty to approach the correct High Court.
Neelu Malhotra v. The Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed 35-year-old criminal proceedings against the petitioner on grounds of inordinate delay violating the right to speedy trial and settlement of the underlying civil dispute, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Neelu Malhotra v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed 35-year-old criminal proceedings against the petitioner for bank fraud on grounds of inordinate delay, settlement between parties, and parity with co-accused, affirming the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Shubham Kapoor and Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine, voluntary settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.
Jaya Agarwal v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 342 IPC following a voluntary and amicable settlement between parties in a family dispute, reaffirming the court's power under Section 528 BNSS 2023 to end criminal proceedings where continuation would be an abuse of process.
Harmeet Singh & Ors. v. The 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 between husband and wife, emphasizing that continuation of proceedings would be futile and against peace.
Ravinder Kumar Gupta v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on a voluntary mediation settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to promote amicable resolution and avoid futile litigation.
Hafizullah v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to a foreign national accused of murder due to the gravity of the offence, risk of absconding, and proven attempts to evade arrest, despite trial delay.
Bhushan Sharma v. Kailashpati Polyplast Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing the Respondent to summon a postal official witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. at an advanced stage to prove service of statutory notice in a Section 138 NI Act complaint, emphasizing the pursuit of truth over procedural delay.
Hitesh Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a director accused of orchestrating a multi-bank mortgage fraud involving forged documents, citing the gravity of offences and prior abscondence.
Hitesh Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused involved in fraudulent sale of mortgaged properties, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the accused’s abscondence.
Desh Raj v. Director Gen. B.S.F. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for unauthorized border crossing, holding that the SSFC proceedings complied with law and principles of natural justice, and the findings were supported by sufficient evidence.
Jharna Jhaveri v. Anurag Singh
The High Court held that a compromise decree under the first part of Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC is valid and enforceable, and challenges to its lawfulness must be made before the court which recorded it, not the executing court.
Mobin Mohammad v. Tata AIG General Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurance claim for a stolen vehicle despite delayed intimation and minor negligence, holding that prompt police reporting and absence of prejudice preclude repudiation.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. R B Farms and Estates Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld deletion of additions under Section 68 where unsecured loans routed through sham companies were satisfactorily explained as income already disclosed and taxed by a related group company before the Settlement Commission.
Sh. Vineet Gupta v. Smt. Bhawna Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance of Rs. 50,000 per month for two minor children, affirming adverse inference against the petitioner for income concealment and emphasizing fair, contextual assessment focused on the children's welfare.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) - 2 v. M/s. Delhi Gurgaon Super Connectivity Ltd.
The High Court upheld the Principal Commissioner's revisionary powers under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act to set aside an assessment order passed without necessary inquiries into sundry creditors, directing fresh assessment despite statutory time limits.
Extramarks Education India Pvt Ltd v. Jay Jalaram Education Trust
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreements and allowed a consolidated petition appointing a sole arbitrator for disputes arising from multiple related agreements.
Naresh Kumar & Anr. v. Sushil Kumar
Delhi High Court holds it has territorial jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act for disputes arising from a partnership deed registered and principally located in Delhi.
UMC Design Studio v. Aabir Saikia
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal in part, setting aside damages awarded for incomplete and incorrect work due to insufficient pleadings and evidence, but upheld refund of excess payment made under an interior design contract.