Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
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.
UETA INC & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court dismissed writ petition challenging bid rejection for Noida Airport duty-free outlets on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction and non-amenability of private entity to writ jurisdiction.
Shiksha Kumari v. Santosh Kumar
The Delhi High Court Full Bench held that the one-year separation period under Section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act can be waived in exceptional cases, and the six-month waiting period under Section 13B(2) is directory, allowing courts discretion to grant divorce by mutual consent before completion of these timelines.
Uma Devi v. Satula Devi
The Delhi High Court held that interim orders merge into the final appellate judgment, requiring no separate clarification, and dismissed applications seeking such clarification in probate-related appeals.
M/S SANGEETA LEASINGS & ANR. v. HEM MANOHAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court set aside a summary eviction decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a disputed property suit, holding that serious factual and legal disputes require trial and evidence.
Vipin Kumar Manaktala v. Shri Vinod Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the modification of injunction restraining alienation to 25% of disputed family property, emphasizing protection of bona fide third-party rights and applying the doctrine of lis pendens under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act.
Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University v. Asad Mueed & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an Executing Court cannot exceed the scope of an Arbitral Tribunal's order under Section 17 of the AC Act by adjudicating regulatory compliance or coercive relief against a non-party, setting aside the enforcement order directing issuance of Consent of Affiliation.
India Retail Mart v. Commissioner of DGST
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging GST notifications and an adjudication order, directing the petitioner to pursue appellate remedies pending the Supreme Court's decision on the notifications' validity.
I Money Wallet Private Limited v. Sales Tax Officer Class II / Avato, Ward 64, Zone 4 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging GST adjudication orders and notifications, directing the petitioner to file a statutory appeal with pre-deposit, pending the Supreme Court's decision on the validity of the impugned notifications.
Jaiswar Ramavtar Prahlad v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of petitioners' claims for relaxation of essential experience qualifications post-selection, emphasizing that such discretionary relaxation must be exercised during the selection process and not thereafter.
Hashmi v. Manoj Kumar
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting retrospective seniority to a police officer punished with temporary forfeiture of service, remanding the matter for reconsideration of promotion fitness under Rule 8(d) of the Delhi Police Rules.
Nayab Raza v. Nitish Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal against a partial decree for admitted outstanding amount in a commercial suit, holding that a decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is valid for admitted sums and delay condonation requires sufficient cause.