Delhi High Court
79,582 judgments
Vinod Kumar Jangid v. Government of National Capital Territory
The Delhi High Court held that it cannot interfere at the initial stage of investigation regarding territorial jurisdiction and that police authorities must decide and transfer FIRs if necessary under Section 156 CrPC.
Davender Kumar Singh v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the disallowance of the petitioner from further recruitment tests, holding that absence of an appeal provision and delay in raising grievances do not warrant interference when the petitioner failed to qualify as per prescribed criteria.
DELHI EPDP COOPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. REGISTRAR, COOP. SOCIETIES & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that the audit of co-operative society accounts must be completed within 120 days from 30th April, the prescribed date for making up accounts, and condoned a minimal delay caused by the auditor, setting aside penalty orders based on an incorrect deadline.
Jagdish Singh v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the order permitting handwriting expert examination of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act despite admitted signatures, holding that such admission only creates a rebuttable presumption.
Vijay Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping and rape charges, holding that the minor prosecutrix was at the age of discretion and voluntarily accompanied the accused, rendering her consent valid under law.
PWI Northern Railway v. Jai Karan @ Nand Lal
The Delhi High Court dismissed Northern Railway's appeal challenging compensation awarded for permanent disability, affirming claimant's identity and the reasonableness of the award under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Dilawar Sharma and Ors v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 308 IPC based on a compromise between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pooja Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that non-payment of annual authorization fee invalidating a vehicle permit does not constitute a fundamental breach entitling the insurer to recovery rights, dismissing the insurance company's appeal.
Krishan Lal v. D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court allowed the DDA's review petition to recall its earlier judgment allotting a plot to a displaced person, on grounds of suspected forged official letters, condoning delay and restoring the writ petition for fresh consideration.
Amit Jain and Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Rachna Pandey and Ors. v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a road rage FIR under non-compoundable offences based on an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Tarun Kumar and Anr v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Ram Sahu @ Ram v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the criminal appeal of Ram Sahu @ Ram in terms of a detailed common judgment delivered in a related case on the same day.
Ajay Kumar v. State; Ram Sahu @ Ram v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants accused of kidnapping and rape due to failure of prosecution to prove victim's minority and absence of consent beyond reasonable doubt.
Union of India v. Cairn India Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to an arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction post-final award must be pursued in the courts of the seat of arbitration, dismissing the suit for lack of territorial jurisdiction.
Ashish Bhagat v. Veena Bhagat & Ors.
The Delhi High Court transferred a probate case to itself to be tried along with a civil suit involving the same Will and properties to avoid conflicting orders.
Vikram Sachdeva & Anr v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed revision petitions setting aside non-bailable warrants against absent accused on their assurance to appear and payment of costs, withdrawing proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C.
Deepak Kumar v. B D Sharma
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to reinstate petitioners within eight weeks as per its earlier order, despite a pending Supreme Court petition, and disposed of contempt petitions with liberty to revive if non-compliance occurs.
Ved Bhushan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging exclusion from the President’s Police Medal list, holding that seniority is a discretionary, not mandatory, criterion and the selection process was lawful.
DOW JONES & COMPANY v. M/S INDIABULLS HOUSING FINANCE LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 14-day delay in filing appeals by a US-based corporation against an ex-parte injunction, holding the explanation bona fide and the appeals admitted despite contested service and jurisdiction issues.