Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Shivam Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/337/338 IPC based on an amicable settlement under Section 528 BNSS, holding that minor offences with compensation and no objection from the victim warrant quashing to prevent abuse of process.
Pooja Mehta & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Senior Citizens Act against a daughter-in-law despite a DV Act protection order, balancing the senior citizen’s right to peaceful residence with the daughter-in-law’s right to shared household and directing financial support for alternative accommodation.
Ujwal Ghai v. Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging exclusion from the Jail Visiting Panel shortlist, holding that the three-year legal practice requirement is a general standard with limited discretionary exceptions and that internship experience does not count as professional practice.
G P Sharma v. CBI
The Delhi High Court set aside convictions of MCD officials and contractors for corruption due to invalid sanction for prosecution granted without application of mind, emphasizing strict compliance with sanction requirements under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Bipinchandra Jaglawala v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's claim for increments in light of a Supreme Court decision within eight weeks and pass a reasoned order.
Col. Sandeep Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an officer whose disciplinary proceedings were time barred and administrative actions invalid must be considered for promotion without impediments, rejecting the respondents' challenge to this principle.
JAI MAA TRADERS v. HSCC (INDIA) LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging tender terms, holding that judicial interference is unwarranted absent arbitrariness or malafide, and emphasizing the tendering authority's discretion.
Meenakshi v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition after finding the alleged detainee was not missing and warned against filing baseless petitions against police officials.
Ram Preet v. State
The Delhi High Court mandated procedural reforms to ensure timely communication between POCSO Courts and Legal Services Authorities for prompt victim compensation disbursement.
Kalawati v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition seeking FIR registration under the SC/ST (POA) Act, holding that no second FIR can be registered for the same incident and that the allegations did not disclose any caste-based offence under the Act.
Mahesh Kumar Yadav v. The State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a street vendor challenging the rights granted to differently-abled vendors, holding he lacked locus standi and his grievance had been duly decided.
Smt. Harpyari (Deceased) through LR-1A Bharat Bhushan Sharma v. Badri Bhagat Jhandewala Temple Society and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of a criminal application under Section 340 CrPC alleging forgery of an affidavit, holding that the error was attributable to the Notary Public and lacked substantive proof.
Seth Sunder Lal Sonthalia Trust v. Rani
The Delhi High Court held that ownership disputes cannot be adjudicated in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act, and impleadment of parties requires direct and substantial interest, dismissing the application to implead a co-owner claiming title.
Prem Singh Sehrawat v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the regular bail application of Prem Singh Sehrawat in a case involving recovery of illegal arms, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence, the applicant's conduct, and public safety concerns despite medical grounds and delay in trial.
Emeka Prince Lath v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of heroin trafficking, holding that non-compliance of Section 50 NDPS Act applies only to personal searches and procedural defects did not warrant bail given the commercial quantity and ongoing trial.
Dr. Girish Soni v. Sean Wee Lee and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to dispose of a long-pending eviction petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act within four months, enforcing prior Supreme Court directions for expeditious disposal.
Isha Tanwar v. Dinesh Lohia
The High Court allowed reinstatement of the petitioner's written statement in a divorce proceeding upon payment of costs and directed the Trial Court to permit cross-examination and evidence, emphasizing procedural compliance and expeditious disposal.
Avinesh Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a lone worshipper without personal interest or lawful possession cannot maintain a suit for injunction against demolition of an unauthorized temple on government land, affirming the bar under Section 91 CPC and Section 41(j) of the Specific Relief Act.
Anil Madan & Anr. v. RBL Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging categorization as 'wilful defaulters' and 'non-cooperative borrowers' as premature, directing petitioners to file replies per RBI procedural guidelines.
M/S JES AND BEN GROUPO PVT. LTD. v. M/S SHAKTI TRADING CO
The High Court directed payment of outstanding court costs before allowing the defendant to lead evidence, ensuring procedural fairness in a commercial suit.