Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Ajay Paswan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ seeking custody of his minor wife and child, upholding the Child Welfare Committee’s protective custody order and noting serious charges against the petitioner under IPC and POCSO.
Nishi Handa v. Manju Kanwar
The Delhi High Court decreed partition of a leasehold property between co-owners based on a clear Will and relinquishment deed, overruling inconsistent mutation entries and clarifying ownership and possession rights.
Raj Kumar Pandey and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
M/S Volunteer for Village Development v. M/S Innovative Financial Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Fund Raising Services Agreement containing an arbitration clause.
Hardial Singh v. Vivek Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, ruling that the landlord's bona fide requirement was established and the tenant failed to disclose a prima facie case to contest eviction.
Gaurav Goel & Ors. v. IDBI Bank Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that banks must provide borrowers with underlying documents and a fair opportunity to represent before classifying accounts as fraud under RBI Master Directions, reinforcing the principles of natural justice.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. R. Vasudevan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the CBI's late-stage application to produce original hard disks as evidence, holding that prosecution's prior concession and delay violated the accused's right to a fair trial.
Munna Singh & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that taking accused into custody without pronouncing and supplying the judgment as mandated under Section 353 Cr.P.C. is a procedural lapse violating statutory and constitutional rights but does not vitiate conviction if rectified subsequently.
Sharanjeet Kaur v. IDBI Bank Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the closure of a sexual harassment complaint by the ICC, holding that an alternative remedy under Section 18 of the POSH Act is available and bars maintainability of a writ petition.
Jagriti Jain v. Principal District and Session Judge - North & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL concerning pendency and connectivity issues in Digital NI Act Courts after respondents created an additional court and resolved network problems, satisfying the petitioner's concerns.
Faizan Qureshi & Ors. v. The State of Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354D, 506, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in non-serious offences.
Arihant Jain and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Raj Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a dowry death case due to insufficient and contradictory prosecution evidence failing to prove cruelty and dowry demand beyond reasonable doubt.
Brajesh Singh v. Professor Tarun Kr Das & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of Ombudspersons under the latest UGC Regulations constitutes substantial compliance with its 2017 order, dismissing contempt petitions against the University and UGC.
Rippu Yadav v. Returning Officer North East Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to rejection of nomination papers during elections are barred under Article 329(b) and must be raised only by election petition after the election concludes.
Kumar Shashank Shekher v. Election Commission of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that no inclusion in the electoral roll can be directed after the nomination deadline under Section 23(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, dismissing the petition seeking restoration of the petitioner’s name for the 2024 General Elections.
M/S Suich Industries Limited & Anr. v. State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court set aside SBI's fraud classification of petitioners' account for failure to follow natural justice, directing the bank to follow the Supreme Court's procedure before reclassifying.
Yatti Dawar and Ors. v. Ashok Kr. Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants for failure to plead grounds and support leave to contest application, affirming bona fide requirement of landlord despite change in intended business.
Md. Shamim v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking rehabilitation and allotment of alternative land due to inordinate delay and latches, holding that the petitioner’s limited license had expired and writ relief was not warranted.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Deepak Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by 50% due to contributory negligence of the minor deceased driving without a license and not wearing a helmet, while affirming primary liability on the offending vehicle driver.