Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Ajindra Kumar Puri & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of an FIR and order under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that the Magistrate applied judicial mind and prima facie cognizable offences were disclosed, warranting investigation.
G. T. Karnal Road Industrial Estate CETP Society v. The Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the DPCC's unreasoned order imposing Environmental Compensation on a CETP society and remanded the matter for fresh, reasoned consideration respecting the petitioner's submissions.
Sajjad Alam v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a hotel owner accused of penetrative sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act, holding that absence of forensic evidence is not conclusive at bail stage and emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and consistency of the victim's testimony.
Vinay Goyal and Anr. v. Ajay Gupta
The Delhi High Court condoned a 24-day delay in filing a civil appeal and disposed it by recording a settlement for payment of the decree amount with interest, adjourning execution proceedings accordingly.
Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw its petition and granted liberty to seek interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before the constituted Arbitral Tribunal.
Well Trans Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. v. Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for AY 2011-12, holding that the Assessing Officer failed to independently apply mind and record valid reasons to believe that income had escaped assessment.
Kalicharan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging delayed confirmation, promotion as ASI instead of SI, and denial of third MACP benefit, holding the claims barred by delay and justified by recruitment rules and prior promotions.
Murli Manohar Sahay v. Meghna Sahay
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order of ₹10,000 per month granted under the DV Act, emphasizing the husband's duty to maintain his wife despite a decree of restitution of conjugal rights and prima facie allegations of domestic violence.
Y.P. Sethi v. Union Bank of India
The Delhi High Court upheld charges against a bank officer but remanded the penalty of dismissal for reconsideration on grounds of disproportionality and procedural fairness under Rule 7(2) of the 1976 Regulations.
M/S NIKUNJ WOODS PVT LTD v. M/S KRISHNA STEEL FURNITURE AND ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's dismissal of a recovery suit as barred by limitation, holding that the Supreme Court's extension of limitation period did not apply beyond 28.02.2022.
Vijay Keshao Kambe v. Technology Development Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a director of a private limited company who is responsible for the company's affairs can be held vicariously liable under Section 141 of the NI Act for dishonour of cheque and refused to quash the complaint and summons against him.
Baby Rishika v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that admission allotments by the Directorate of Education are valid only for the academic year allotted, and without interim court orders during that year, the right to admission lapses after the academic year ends.
Master Vinayak v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission based on a previous academic year's allotment, holding that such allotment is valid only for that year and cannot be enforced after the academic year ends without an interim court order.
M/s Aryan Cargo Express Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant company was ineligible for exemption benefits under the extended Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020 as its restoration order was outside the scheme’s stipulated period and forum.
Mohd. Yusuf and Ors. v. State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 308/34 and 323/341/506/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC can be exercised to prevent abuse of process in minor offence cases.
Hanny Wadhwa and Ors v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its power under Section 528 BNSS.
Sukhvinder Singh and Ors. v. The State (SHO PS Bindapur)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing prosecution would be an abuse of the court process.
Dinesh & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Suraj Sharma and Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Namrita Malik v. Kulwant Kaur and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the bequest under the Will did not lapse on the legatee's predecease, the relinquishment deed and DDA conveyance conferred absolute title to defendant no. 1, and dismissed the plaintiff's suit for lack of cause of action and procedural non-compliance.