Delhi High Court
36,211 judgments
Anglo-American Metallurgical Coal Pvt. Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that objections alleging fraud cannot be entertained during enforcement of a final arbitral award under section 36 of the Arbitration Act, 1996, and such challenges must be raised only under section 34 within the prescribed time.
Bhavreen Kandhari v. Shri C. D. Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court vacated its interim orders restraining tree felling permissions for 50 or more trees, deferring supervision to the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee, while maintaining restrictions for fewer trees pending SOP finalization.
Narinder Singh Bogarh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that provisional arrest warrants under the Extradition Act require urgency and pending extradition proceedings, and anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is available despite Section 25 of the Act, dismissing the petitions as the warrants had lapsed without extradition proceedings.
Sh. Farman & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be unjust.
Deepak v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 323, 509, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement and withdrawal of proceedings by the complainant.
Jai Mahadev Auto Deals v. The State NCT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-prosecution where the complainant was present and willing to proceed despite counsel’s absence due to technical issues, restoring the complaint for trial.
Arun Kumar Jindal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Anticipatory bail was denied to a senior railway engineer accused of large-scale bribery and conspiracy, as the court found overwhelming evidence and procedural compliance by the investigating agency.
Mohd Rashid Alis Shakir v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of robbery and attempt to murder after nearly seven years of custody, emphasizing the prolonged detention and advanced trial stage despite the gravity of offences.
Kapil Dev v. Life Insurance Corporation of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking investigation into alleged corrupt practices by the petitioner’s father-in-law, holding that matrimonial disputes and disputed factual allegations do not warrant writ jurisdiction absent statutory cause of action.
IMPRESARIO ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. STAR HOSPITALITY
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs to the plaintiff against the defendant for unauthorized use of the deceptively similar trademark 'SOCIAL AFFAIR', holding it to be trademark infringement and passing off.
The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Sanaul Khan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to unreliable and contradictory testimony of the prosecutrix.
SI Kiran Dayal v. Awadh Raj
The Delhi High Court condoned delay and granted leave to appeal against the acquittal in a POCSO sexual assault case, emphasizing the need for prima facie scrutiny at the leave stage without detailed reappraisal of evidence.
Vikram Singh v. FIITJEE Ltd and Anr
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the arbitration clause in the employment service rules to adjudicate the petitioner’s dues dispute, directing arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rahul Jain v. FIITJEE Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and does not extend to merits of the dispute.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Ravinder Kumar & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal and upheld compensation awarded to a workman injured in an employment-related accident despite absence of formal medical records, relying on admitted facts and credible testimony.
M/S D S GLOBAL PVT LTD v. M/S IND SYNERGY LTD
The Delhi High Court clarified that its earlier judgment set aside the impugned order issuing warrants of arrest, recalling those warrants and allowing the executing court to proceed further.
Hari Singh v. Suresh Pawar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of repeated applications for cross-examination and additional evidence in Section 138 NI Act cases, emphasizing finality and prevention of abuse of process.
Bhana Ram Choudhary v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity opium case, holding that conscious possession and the bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act apply, precluding bail.
Sh. Narender Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process under Section 528 BNSS.
Tejasswi Sharma and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage between the parties.