Delhi High Court
80,411 judgments
Prakash Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for possession of commercial quantity of ganja, ruling that Section 50 NDPS notice is not mandatory in chance recovery cases and police evidence without public witnesses can be credible.
M/S Ruby Handicraft v. Nexus Design Project Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a recovery suit as barred by limitation, holding that the account was not mutual, open and current and refused admission of additional evidence under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC.
Rakesh Kumar Mehra v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of appellants under the NDPS Act due to failure of prosecution to produce independent witnesses and non-compliance of mandatory procedural safeguards, granting them benefit of doubt.
Union of India v. Vijay Singh & Ors.
The court held that disciplinary authorities must apply independent mind before seeking UPSC advice and provide charged officers an opportunity to represent against UPSC's recommendations, setting aside penalty orders passed without such procedural fairness.
Vikas Kumar v. Central Reserve Police Force
Termination of provisional appointment for alleged concealment of criminal case was set aside as the petitioner was never arrested and the termination was based on incorrect information without due process.
M/S INNOVATIVE TEXTILES PVT. LTD & ANR. v. SH. HEM CHAND SHARMA & ANR.
The Court held that defendants violated a conditional injunction by transferring shares in a company owning restrained property without permission, amounting to contempt, and ordered furnishing of security to continue defending the suit.
Vikram Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that separate approval for initiation and issuance of a charge sheet is mandatory under CCS (CCA) Rules, quashing the charge sheet for lack of such approval.
Brij Mohan Thr Lrs v. Mam Chand & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding possession decree against a tenant holding over after lease expiry, rejecting non-joinder and tenancy protection statute defenses.
Mukesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a CISF member’s right to a defence assistant of his choice during disciplinary enquiry cannot be restricted by the place of enquiry once approved, directing the Force to facilitate effective assistance despite transfers.
CIT v. Arvinder Singh; CIT v. Elegant Travels Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed Revenue's delayed appeals against ITAT orders for lack of satisfactory explanation, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation periods by government departments.
Manoj Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR under Section 307 IPC at an advanced trial stage despite reconciliation, allowing the accused to seek recall and cross-examination of the complainant in trial court.
HOTEL QUEEN ROAD PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S VIKAS HOLDING PVT. LTD. AND ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a director is neither a necessary nor proper party in a suit against the company for recovery of amounts advanced by a third party, dismissing the appeal seeking his impleadment.
Anmol Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's pre-arrest bail application in a serious robbery case under Sections 394/34 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the petitioner's involvement.
Md. Jacki v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287 and 304-A IPC based on a settlement and compensation paid to the victim's family, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Khushbir Singh v. State NCT Govt of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings due to lack of evidence and the complainant's son's affidavit supporting the petition.
Kailash & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the inherent power to quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. cannot be exercised in serious forgery cases merely because the disputed amount has been paid, especially without a No Objection Certificate from the complainant.
Naresh Verma v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Jayakumar R Nair & Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 420, 120-B, and 34 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement and compensation between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Bata India Limited v. Vitaflex Mauch Gmbh
The Delhi High Court held that threats of infringement proceedings without valid registered trademark or patent rights are groundless and granted injunction restraining such threats.
Archana Tuli v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court declined to quash the summoning order under Sections 506(1) and 34 IPC, directing the petitioner to raise her contentions at the trial court during the charge hearing.