Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Siraj @ Sameer v. The State GNCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a murder and attempt to murder case, condoning delay and relying on inconsistencies in the injured's statements to find no prima facie case for continued detention.
Dilip Tripathi v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide under Section 304 Part II IPC, recognizing grave and sudden provocation and reducing sentences accordingly.
Ivy Entertainment Private Limited v. HR Pictures
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the defendant from releasing the film on the scheduled date due to breach of contractual obligations relating to delivery of release materials and prior approval, allowing the plaintiff time to monetize its rights.
Bhupinder Chadha & Anr. v. Ashok Kumar Khurana
The Delhi High Court held that fresh summons served to defendants must be considered for appearance under Order XXXVII CPC, excusing delay based on sufficient cause, and set aside the trial court's order treating the appearance as belated.
Inder Pal Kaur v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Probate Court's dismissal of a second Will due to lack of proper execution, mental incapacity of the testator, and failure to revoke the earlier registered Will, confirming the first Will as the last valid testament.
Bir Singh & Anr v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of compensation for death caused by the deceased's own negligence while traveling on a train.
Asif Khan v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner due to serious doubts about the legality and genuineness of his arrest arising from procedural irregularities in the investigation.
Roller Skating Federation of India v. Sanchit Bhandari & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld that an athlete’s qualification and ranking at an international event personally entitle him to participate in the World Games without undergoing fresh selection trials by the National Sports Federation.
S M Matloob v. Asma Parveen & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal challenging the rejection of his intervention and review petitions, holding that only the Presiding Officer can initiate criminal proceedings for perjury involving court documents and that the appellant lacked locus standi.
SH VIJAI PRATAP SINGH v. Delhi High Court Through Registrar General & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld Rule 9B restricting Senior Advocate designation eligibility to retired Delhi Higher Judicial Service officers, dismissing the petitioner's challenge of discrimination and violation of fundamental rights.
Azeem Ahmed v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, balancing stringent statutory bail restrictions with constitutional right to liberty amid prolonged pre-trial detention.
Seema v. The State of NCT Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a serious NDPS case due to repeated failure to join investigation and non-compliance with investigative directions.
Ajayaveer v. State Through SHO P S Bawana
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of causing death by blunt force injury, considering absence of weapon, motive, and unanticipated nature of the incident.
Gaurav v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a proclaimed offender accused of violent knife assault captured on CCTV, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and absconding conduct.
Vikas Kashyap v. Kirti Mudgal
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a possession suit, restored the defendant's defense, and imposed costs on the defendant.
Nargis v. Rajesh Pahadiya
The Delhi High Court granted the defendant one last and final opportunity to cross-examine the plaintiff witness, imposing costs to prevent delay, thereby allowing the petition challenging premature closure of cross-examination.
Mr. Gaurav Maver v. Delhi Development Authority
The High Court allowed the petitioner to lead limited rebuttal evidence by examining a Revenue Record official and directed the Trial Court to proceed expeditiously with final arguments in two consolidated civil suits concerning property demolition and injunction.
Upinder Kaur Malhotra v. Capt Teghjeet Singh Malhotra
The High Court dismissed the revision petition as infructuous after the Family Court passed a divorce decree, granting liberty to revive the petition if the decree is set aside.
Devi Dayal v. Kalawati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s application to be impleaded as a defendant under Order I Rule 10 CPC, reversing the trial court’s dismissal to ensure all interested parties are before the court for expeditious disposal of the suit.
M/S HARI OM HOMEO KALAYANPUR v. GANGA PARSHAD PURI & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing written statement beyond 30 days but within 120 days, restored the defence, and imposed costs to balance procedural delay with substantive justice.