Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Deepak & Anr. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act after the disputed electricity bill was paid in full and the complainant withdrew prosecution, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. and the precedent in Gian Singh.
Swapnil Yadav @ Sonu Yadav v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act for electricity theft after the petitioner paid the disputed bill and the complainant withdrew prosecution, relying on the inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. and Supreme Court precedent.
Mohd. Arif Ansari v. Nasreen Alias Chhoti & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction execution, holding that possession taken from premises other than those decreed for eviction is illegal and must be restored.
Rashda Siddiqui v. Commissioner of Income Tax-VIII, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that for Assessment Year 2006-07, paintings could be personal effects if held for personal use, remitting the matter to the Assessing Officer to decide based on evidence, and set aside orders rejecting the petitioner's rectification application.
Brahm Prakash v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking pay scale parity for an Assistant Welder with Welders, holding the claim barred by limitation and lacking merit due to distinct duties and promotional hierarchy.
Hardeep Kaur & Ors. v. Deepansh Malhotra & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of objections to execution for default due to petitioners' deliberate delays and non-appearance, emphasizing the need for diligent prosecution of execution objections.
Kritender Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to examine himself as a witness under Section 315 Cr.P.C., modifying the trial court’s order to prevent undue delay while safeguarding the accused’s right to defence.
Mahesh Chand v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order rejecting a petitioner's belated attempt to withdraw his refusal of promotion, holding that acceptance of refusal extinguishes the right to claim promotion absent statutory provisions permitting revival.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. M/S Radhey Shyam
The Delhi High Court held that deposit of an arbitral award amount in court as a condition for stay of execution does not extinguish interest liability unless it is an unconditional payment under Order XXI Rule 1 CPC.
Shubh Arora & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside non-bailable warrants issued against petitioners in a family dispute case due to procedural irregularities and amicable settlement, allowing their appearance before the Magistrate on a future date.
Prabhjeet Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 279 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in non-serious offences.
Arjun Pandit v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to lack of conclusive evidence linking the recovered dagger to the injuries and contradictions in the prosecution case.
Narender Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for robbery, kidnapping, and murder based on circumstantial evidence and recoveries under Section 27 Indian Evidence Act, affirming the presumption of guilt when stolen articles are found in accused's possession without satisfactory explanation.
All India Panchayat Parishad v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking directions to protect Gram Sabha lands, holding that the reliefs were already covered by Supreme Court directions and implemented by State task forces.
All India Students Association (AISA) v. The Chief Election Officer (DUSU Elections 2014-15) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that courts should not interfere with the ongoing student union election process conducted under statutory rules and dismissed the petition challenging alphabetical ballot numbering.
Commissioner v. T.G. Buildwell Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order holding that expenditure on a self-constructed project with commenced operations should be treated under Accounting Standard 2 and not capitalized as pre-operative expenditure under Accounting Standard 7.
XYZ & ANR v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the men's squash team selection for the 2014 World University Championships, holding that procedural irregularities and lack of substantiated grievances warranted dismissal.
Santosh Rani v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner judicially recognized as a Punjab migrant residing in a designated refugee camp is entitled to housing allotment under the Punjab Migrants Rehabilitation Scheme despite disputes over unauthorized occupation.
Anil Kumar Dhawan & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's disinterest in prosecution.
Surinder Kumar Sharma v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's finding that the appellant breached the contract for sale of paper and was not entitled to specific performance or refund beyond expenses paid for truck charges.