Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Giridhari Pal v. Vice Chancellor University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing retrospective promotion of a Technical Assistant to Senior Technical Assistant with seniority from 2016, rejecting delay and procedural objections but denying retrospective financial benefits.
State v. Roshan
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child sexual assault case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of credible evidence proving kidnapping or assault beyond reasonable doubt.
Nakul Kumar Jain & Ors. v. The Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Luv Chaudhary v. Shruti Agarwal
The Delhi High Court disposed of cross-appeals and a contempt petition by directing detailed custody and visitation arrangements prioritizing the child's welfare and ensuring parental access to school information.
Gymnastics Federation of India v. Padmaja Garikipati and Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interlocutory stay on election notice, holding that any variation must be sought before the same court and will be decided according to law.
Ali Qureshi and Anr. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in minor offence cases.
Amit Choudhry v. Kawandeep Singh Sampuran
The Delhi High Court held that cross-examination under Section 138 NI Act can be conducted via video conferencing and the respondent cannot withdraw prior consent for virtual examination without valid reasons.
Sanjay Babu Rinku v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC based on subsequent marriage and settlement between parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash serious offences in appropriate cases.
Mulakh Raj Dua v. The State, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to consider the petitioner's refund application for stamp duty paid on a voided auction sale, holding that the six-month limitation under Section 54 of the Indian Stamp Act is not absolute and must be reckoned from the date of knowledge of non-use.
Suresh Bhati and Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, directing adherence to visitation rights.
Sneh Lata & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under non-heinous IPC sections upon amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC with conditions for social responsibility.
Saraf Paper Mills Ltd. v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court dissolved M/s. Saraf Paper Mills Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator and permitting transfer of surplus funds after completion of liquidation.
Atamjit Singh & Ors. v. Sports Fit World Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court transferred a nascent winding up petition under the Companies Act, 1956 to the NCLT in light of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and Companies Act, 2013 provisions mandating such transfer.
Atul Raheja and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to land classification and compensation under the National Highways Act must be addressed before an arbitrator, and acquisition notifications issued prior to highway notification are valid.
Kanav Gupta & Ors. v. State 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 continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Ravinder Kumar & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/324/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in a minor offence dispute.
Krishan Pal @ Bobby v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused charged with murder under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence, risk of witness tampering, and directed expeditious trial progress.
Vijay Maheshwari v. Splendor Buildwell Private Limited & Anr.
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that unilateral appointment clauses are invalid under the amended Act and allowing the petitioner’s arbitration petition in a real estate dispute.
Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court scheduled further hearings on multiple trademark infringement suits involving unauthorized domain name registrations and emphasized the obligation of domain name registrars to comply with court orders for blocking infringing domains.
Ashok Kumar Makhija v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices and order for AY 2017-18 due to lack of requisite approval under Section 151 of the Income Tax Act, affirming that reopening after three years requires prior sanction from specified authorities.