Delhi High Court
48,936 judgments
Ashok Kumar v. State of Delhi NCT
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal complaints under the Negotiable Instruments Act where parties had amicably settled the dispute through mediation and payment, holding continuation of proceedings an abuse of process.
Soni and Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition seeking police protection, directing petitioners to first approach the Witness Protection Committee as the appropriate forum.
Zeng Shanghai v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a fresh application for travel permission to China for last rites of his deceased father, directing the trial court to decide it expeditiously, and clarified that previous orders on different grounds would not prejudice the fresh application.
Inder Singh Solanki v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against the petitioner for brandishing a licensed firearm and threatening the complainant, holding that a prima facie case under Section 30 of the Arms Act and Sections 336/506 IPC was made out and dismissed the petition seeking discharge.
Manoj Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court discharged the accused from charges under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere refusal to repay a loan and threats without proximate instigation do not constitute abetment of suicide.
Annie Thomas & Anr. v. Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioners were entitled to additional insurance compensation under the doctrine of legitimate expectation despite the policy lapse caused by the employer's negligence.
Assets Care and Reconstruction Enterprise Limited v. Domus Greens Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of a registered charge holder against interim arbitration orders restraining alienation of charged properties, holding that registered charges under the Companies Act prevail over unregistered claims and such interim orders cannot prejudice third-party secured creditors without notice.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. v. M/S Deepak and Co
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting the respondent catering service provider claims for welcome drink, wet tissues, service charges, GST, interest, and costs, dismissing the petitioner IRCTC’s challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Deepa Chawla v. Raheja Developers Ltd
The court held that disputes arising under an overriding agreement without an arbitration clause cannot be referred to arbitration under the arbitration clause of another agreement absent specific incorporation, and dismissed the defendant's application for arbitration.
Growth Techno Projects Limited v. Ishwar Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for enforcement of a pre-2015 arbitral award resumes from the 2015 amendment date, excluding the stay period during Section 34 challenges, and allowed the enforcement petition as within limitation.
Pawan Kumar & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court restored the Trial Court's interim injunction against unauthorized construction after the defendant undertook to comply with lawful norms, setting aside the Appellate Court's order.
Ajit Dhanda v. M/S CL EDUCATE LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed revival of an execution petition after the original arbitral award was duly stamped, setting aside its earlier dismissal for non-stamping.
KALVAKUNTLA KAVITHA v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of Smt. K. Kavitha in money laundering cases, holding that mandatory twin conditions under Section 45 of PMLA were not met and that statements of approvers and witnesses can be relied upon at the bail stage.
Pankaj Rai v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that disclosure statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible without corroboration and that the presumption under Section 37 NDPS cannot be mechanically applied without direct evidence.
Sattar v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO and IPC sexual assault case after prima facie evaluation of evidence under Section 29 POCSO, noting contradictions and lack of corroboration in the victim's statements.
Deepak Mann v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case after considering prolonged incarceration and prima facie doubts in prosecution evidence, emphasizing that bail decisions should not involve detailed evidence appraisal.
Rahul v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under serious charges, holding that mere presence in an unlawful assembly without active participation does not prima facie attract liability under Section 149 IPC.
ATS Infrastructure Limited & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a real estate buy-back scheme, holding that investigation must proceed as prima facie cognizable offences are disclosed.
Bibhav Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging illegal arrest and violation of fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 22 is maintainable despite availability of alternative remedies, and issued notice to the State for reply.
Anand Kumar Kapur v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that trial under PMLA is an independent continuing offence and cannot be stayed pending appeal against conviction in the predicate offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act.