Delhi High Court

47,108 judgments

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Prosecutrix v. State & Anr.

08 Oct 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7980

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of bail in a rape case, holding that serious allegations alone do not justify cancellation of bail without cogent reasons.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail rape Section 376 IPC cancellation of bail

Madhu @ Pragati v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

08 Oct 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7982

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order granting bail in a rape case, dismissing the petition seeking cancellation of bail due to absence of cogent grounds for interference.

criminal petition_dismissed bail cancellation of bail rape Section 376 IPC

Priyanka Dhawan v. Navdeep Dhawan

08 Oct 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7981

The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000 per month for a wife and minor son under the DV Act, directing payment from November 2024 based on the husband's increased income and legal obligations.

family petition_allowed Significant interim maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 maintenance enhancement husband's income concealment

Pankaj Kumar Modi v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

08 Oct 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7983

The Delhi High Court held that a cheque issued as a written promise to pay a time-barred debt under Section 25(3) of the Contract Act is enforceable under Section 138 NI Act, setting aside the dismissal of the complaint on limitation grounds.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act Section 25(3) Indian Contract Act time-barred debt dishonour of cheque

Uttam Tagaray v. Central Bureau of Investigation

08 Oct 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7984

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR and charge-sheet against an EPFO official accused of conspiracy and corruption in fraudulent PF claims, holding that sufficient prima facie material exists and sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act was valid.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC Prevention of Corruption Act Sanction for prosecution Quashing of FIR

Rahul Singh v. Bank of Baroda

08 Oct 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7979
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding that in absence of a binding settlement with the bank, the complaint is maintainable and liability continues.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 NI Act Cheque dishonour Quashing of complaint Inherent jurisdiction

Mahesh v. The State (NCT of Delhi) through SHO of Police Station Crime Branch (Central)

08 Oct 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7977

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that mere disclosure statements without corroborative evidence are insufficient to deny bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act bail Section 37 NDPS Act disclosure statement

Nisha Malhotra v. Naman Sharma & Ors.

08 Oct 2024 · MANMOHAN, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:7908-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a party cannot withdraw sworn pleadings to take a mutually destructive stand later in the suit, upholding the sanctity of affidavits and judicial propriety.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant withdrawal of pleadings mutually destructive pleas affidavit verification Order VI Rule 15(4) CPC

Sunil Kumar Jain v. Dinesh Bhatia

08 Oct 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7952

The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant's revision petition, setting aside the eviction order for the tenanted shop by holding that the tenant raised triable issues regarding the landlord's bona fide requirement and entitlement to leave to defend under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) leave to defend bona fide requirement

Mohd Sabuddin v. Mohd Zakir

08 Oct 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:7799

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the appellant liable for rash and negligent driving and held the registered owner jointly liable for compensation, clarifying that absence of license or insurance by the claimant does not amount to contributory negligence without causal connection.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Rash and negligent driving Contributory negligence Registered owner liability

Mohd Zakir v. Sabuddin & Anr

08 Oct 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024 INSC 652

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for grievous injuries and 75% permanent disability in a motor accident claim, emphasizing correct assessment of functional disability and denying liability to registered owner due to lack of evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement permanent disability functional disability

Shri Siddhi Vinayak Medical College and Hospital Sambhal U.P. v. Union of India

08 Oct 2024 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 5883
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking approval for additional MBBS seats by holding it lacked territorial jurisdiction and that the appropriate forum was the High Court of Uttar Pradesh under the doctrine of forum conveniens.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Article 226 cause of action forum conveniens

Singh v. Pawan Kumar Lal

08 Oct 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7942

The High Court upheld the setting aside of an interim maintenance order passed after adjournment, holding that the court becomes functus officio upon granting adjournment and must decide maintenance applications based on pleadings and affidavits.

family petition_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 adjournment functus officio

Seema Lal v. Pawan Kumar Lal & Anr.

08 Oct 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7941

The Delhi High Court held that inconsistencies in statements during matrimonial proceedings do not amount to perjury warranting Section 340 CrPC proceedings, especially when the underlying order is set aside.

family appeal_allowed Significant Section 340 CrPC perjury matrimonial dispute maintenance

Dalmia Family Office Trust & Anr. v. Getamber Anand & Ors.

08 Oct 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:7895-DB

The Delhi High Court held that arbitral tribunals have powers akin to civil courts to initiate contempt proceedings for baseless allegations and misconduct during arbitration, accepted the apology of Respondent No.1 with costs, and cautioned against repetition of such conduct.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 27(5) Section 17(2) Contempt of Court

Shree Shyam Enterprises v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd.

08 Oct 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:7838

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondent failed to initiate arbitration despite the petitioner exhausting the dispute resolution mechanism.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Arbitrator Arbitration Clause

Shree Shyam Enterprises v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd.

08 Oct 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:7837

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, rejecting the respondent's objection regarding a third party and directing arbitration to resolve contractual payment disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration clause

M/S Dropadi Foods v. Government of NCT of Delhi

08 Oct 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:7872

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of kiosk licenses at Anand Vihar ISBT for redevelopment, holding that explicit contractual termination clauses override claims of legitimate expectation and that the termination was lawful and not arbitrary.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant license termination redevelopment Inter State Bus Terminal legitimate expectation

Shabnam Burney v. Union of India and Ors

08 Oct 2024 · The Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:7867-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court dismissed the stay applications, holding that unauthorised constructions in ecologically sensitive Zone 'O' and flood plains without statutory permissions are liable to demolition to protect river Yamuna's environment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant unauthorised colonies flood plains Zone O river Yamuna

Good Year Security Services v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Oct 2024 · MANMOHAN, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:7857-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld stringent eligibility criteria and evaluation parameters in a security services tender, dismissing the petitioner's challenge of arbitrariness and unfair exclusion.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender conditions eligibility criteria arbitrariness judicial review