Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Prosecutrix v. State & Anr.
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.
Madhu @ Pragati v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
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.
Priyanka Dhawan v. Navdeep Dhawan
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.
Pankaj Kumar Modi v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
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.
Uttam Tagaray v. Central Bureau of Investigation
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.
Rahul Singh v. Bank of Baroda
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.
Mahesh v. The State (NCT of Delhi) through SHO of Police Station Crime Branch (Central)
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.
Nisha Malhotra v. Naman Sharma & Ors.
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.
Sunil Kumar Jain v. Dinesh Bhatia
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.
Mohd Sabuddin v. Mohd Zakir
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.
Mohd Zakir v. Sabuddin & Anr
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.
Shri Siddhi Vinayak Medical College and Hospital Sambhal U.P. v. Union of India
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.
Singh v. Pawan Kumar Lal
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.
Seema Lal v. Pawan Kumar Lal & Anr.
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.
Dalmia Family Office Trust & Anr. v. Getamber Anand & Ors.
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.
Shree Shyam Enterprises v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd.
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.
Shree Shyam Enterprises v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd.
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.
M/S Dropadi Foods v. Government of NCT of Delhi
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.
Shabnam Burney v. Union of India and Ors
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.
Good Year Security Services v. Union of India & Ors.
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.