Delhi High Court
28,294 judgments
Dr. S.C. Vats v. The State NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR alleging forgery and cheating under Sections 420, 468, and 471 IPC based on a settlement between parties and absence of essential ingredients of offences.
Sharanjeet Kaur v. IDBI Bank Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a woman employee during pendency of sexual harassment proceedings without due process is illegal, retaliatory, and violates fundamental rights, directing adherence to POSH Act and setting aside the termination.
Christina Katushabe v. Customs
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for an accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that stringent conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act were not met and procedural lapses did not invalidate the arrest or detention.
The Director Central Government Health Scheme v. Ram Chander
The Delhi High Court held that workers engaged through sham contracts with placement agencies are employees entitled to regularisation and benefits under the Industrial Disputes Act, condoned delay in appeal, and modified the Labour Court award accordingly.
Abdul Rashid Sheikh v. Union of India; Dwarka Dass v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of BSF constables for negligence and connivance in cattle smuggling, affirming the disciplinary authority's decision based on preponderance of evidence.
Subhash v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges, holding that last seen evidence and abscondence without a complete chain of corroborative evidence are insufficient to sustain conviction.
Laxmi v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition for recovery of a minor as the child was recovered and present, directing custody disputes to the Child Welfare Committee.
Jupinder Kaur Maker & Anr. v. Pritpal Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld a finding of civil contempt against appellants for wilful breach of an undertaking given to the Court in a settlement order dismissing a suit as withdrawn, affirming that such undertakings are enforceable even without a formal decree.
Sanjeev Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO and IPC sexual offence case despite prior bail cancellation, imposing stringent conditions to protect the minor victim from further harassment.
MS Rajkumar Jaiswal Canteen and Contractor v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted a seven-month extension of a catering stall license at Prayagraj Railway Station, affirming its jurisdiction and relying on prior similar reliefs under the uniform Indian Railways policy.
Tilak @ Nepali v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for theft and possession of stolen two-wheeler based on credible police evidence and rejected his claim of false implication.
Sunil v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual molestation charges under POCSO and IPC due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence, delayed complaint, and credible alibi defence.
Shelley Marwah v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The High Court upheld the trial court’s discretion in refusing to summon records from another case under Section 311 CrPC at a belated stage, emphasizing that such power must be exercised judicially to prevent abuse and delay.
M Gangi Setty v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a CISF constable for assault and possession of a mobile phone on duty, holding the punishment disproportionate and ordering restoration of pension benefits.
Rati Sahni v. Ganesh Seth
The Delhi High Court held that while several properties prima facie belong to the HUF, the plaintiff failed to establish irreparable injury to warrant an injunction restraining the karta from managing or alienating HUF properties during the suit.
Kunal Sharma & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Prakash Kumar Srivastava & Ors. v. State GNCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Sh. Sumit and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under BNS based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure the ends of justice.
Gafoor Ahmed & Ors. v. Sabila & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants on landlords' bona fide requirement under the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting tenants' defense based on a void agreement and lack of triable issues.
Black Gold Resources Private Limitada v. International Coal Ventures Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction against contract termination and invocation of an unconditional bank guarantee, holding that such guarantees must be honoured on demand unless egregious fraud or irretrievable injustice is proven.