Delhi High Court
47,915 judgments
Kavita v. M/S D L Nagpal Finance and Leasing Co. Pvt. Ltd & Ors.
The court held that a defendant specifically averred as a guarantor cannot be deleted from the suit merely because their right to file written statement is closed, though they retain the right to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses.
CARS 24 FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. SANDEEP BHASKAR GHUMARE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court appointed a common arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from Credit Facility Agreements where respondents failed to respond to arbitration notices.
Bharat Bhushan Kapoor and Others v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Sheeshpal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement and absence of rash or negligent driving, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dr Jai Kishan Godara 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 continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Sugandha Sharma v. M S Shiv Shakti Float Glasses Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a director not alleged to be in charge or responsible for the company’s affairs, holding that mere directorship does not attract vicarious liability without specific averments.
Akbal Ansari v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of contract killing, holding that disclosure statements and CDRs alone do not suffice to deny bail without corroborative evidence.
M/S. Dhanlaxmi Sales Corporation v. Boston Scientific India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie arbitration agreement existed based on contract and correspondence, directing disputes to arbitration while leaving arbitrability issues to the arbitral tribunal.
Tarun Kumar Puri v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a director who resigned prior to issuance of dishonoured cheques cannot be held liable under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside summons against him.
Uma Shankar Mehta v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to direct police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that no investigation was necessary as the complainant had full knowledge of facts and could depose in the pending complaint.
Operation Asha v. Dr Shelly Batra
The Delhi High Court held that a registered society receiving donations for public charitable purposes can be treated as a constructive trust under Section 92 CPC, dismissing the appeal challenging leave to institute a suit alleging mismanagement.
Suresh Chand Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the GST registration cancellation order due to defective Show Cause Notice and violation of natural justice, restoring the petitioner's registration.
M/S MJ BIZCRAFTS LLP v. CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX, DELHI SOUTH COMMISSIONERATE
The Delhi High Court upheld the provisional attachment of the petitioner’s bank accounts under Section 83(1) of the CGST Act, ruling that such attachment is valid once proceedings have commenced and is aimed at protecting government revenue irrespective of legal disputes on GST liability.
Container Corporation of India Limited v. M/S Shivalaya Construction Company Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as non-maintainable under the Commercial Courts Act against the rejection of a limitation-based Order VII Rule 11 application.
Amit Garg & Anr. v. The Secretary (Alt.) Land Building Department Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed allotment of an alternative residential plot to petitioners whose land was acquired, affirming eligibility under statutory policy despite delay and non-compliance by authorities.
Kawakami, Shigeki & Ors. v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a patent application for lack of novelty on grounds not communicated in the hearing notice, emphasizing the mandatory requirement to inform all objections prior to hearing under the principles of natural justice.
Ravi Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful revocation of a stamp vending license by the DDA, holding that the petitioner had no vested rights to prevent cancellation of a permissive license.
Tkreeb v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the accused's petition to recall the prosecutrix for cross-examination under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing the need to ensure a fair trial by granting a final opportunity to cross-examine a crucial witness in a sexual offence case.
State v. Durgesh Nandini & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of Respondent No. 1, holding that no sufficient material existed to frame charges under Section 506 IPC for criminal intimidation, emphasizing the limited scope of charge framing under Sections 227 and 228 CrPC.
M/S WORLD INFRACONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S SHUBH ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve a dispute arising from a valid arbitration agreement, despite the respondent's initial refusal to consent.