Delhi High Court

49,371 judgments

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Ram Wati v. New-Delhi Municipal Council and Anr.

01 Apr 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:2601-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking substitution as legal heir and enforcement of a Lok Adalat order, holding that the allotment cancellation was valid and unchallenged.

administrative petition_dismissed Tehbazari site allotment cancellation of allotment legal heir substitution Lok Adalat order

Dharmendra Singh Maurya v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

01 Apr 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:2529

The Delhi High Court upheld the registration of an FIR based on an anonymous complaint alleging jail corruption and impersonation, emphasizing that courts should not quash FIRs at the investigation stage unless no cognizable offence is disclosed.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC anonymous complaint cognizable offence

Prince Mathuram Jayachandra v. State of NCT of Delhi

01 Apr 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:2532

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner declared a proclaimed offender in a fake visa syndicate case due to non-joining of investigation and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail proclaimed offender criminal conspiracy fake visa

Vinod Tayal v. Smt Neha & Anr.

01 Apr 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:2788-DB

The Delhi High Court appointed the mother as guardian of her differently-abled minor child and approved a family settlement agreement as being in the child's best interest.

family appeal_allowed guardianship minor child differently-abled settlement agreement

Ajay Kumar Singh @ Deep v. Shanti Devi

01 Apr 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:2636

The Delhi High Court allowed inclusion of certain paragraphs in the petitioner's evidence affidavit related to a tenancy dispute, holding that evidence beyond pleadings cannot be admitted unless supported by documents on record, thereby partially setting aside the trial court's order deleting such evidence.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 151 CPC pleadings and evidence Order VI Rule 1 CPC Order VIII Rule 1A CPC

Chroma-Ator Energy Systems Pvt Ltd v. Indraprastha Gas Limited

01 Apr 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:2569
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The Delhi High Court held that the petition for appointment of a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act was within the extended limitation period due to COVID-19, and appointed the arbitrator accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Limitation Act, 1963 Article 137

Javed and Others v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

01 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2506

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the married parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Pawan Sharma and Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

01 Apr 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:2531-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of kidnapping and gang rape charges due to lack of credible evidence, disowned prosecutrix testimony, and investigative lapses including failure to produce call records and confront accused with DNA report.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant kidnapping gang rape DNA evidence Section 376D IPC

Bharat Khatri & Ors. v. State & Anr.

01 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2505

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, preventing abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Good Wish Realtors Pvt. Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

01 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2673

The Delhi High Court held that refusal to register a sale deed based on outdated revenue records showing government ownership post-quashing of acquisition proceedings is unsustainable and directed registration of the sale deed.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition registration of sale deed revenue records quashing acquisition proceedings

Kamal v. State NCT of Delhi

01 Apr 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:2528

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR alleging sexual assault and blackmail, holding that the allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences and the investigation must proceed.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC cognizable offence consent

Good Wish Buildwell Pvt. Ltd. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

01 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2674

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing registration of a sale deed by holding that quashing of land acquisition proceedings reinstates ownership and outdated revenue records cannot bar registration.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition registration of sale deed revenue records Land Status Report

Dilip Kumar v. Dharmendra Singh and Ors.

01 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:2683

The Delhi High Court condoned delay and remanded a dismissed motor accident claim for fresh evidence, emphasizing fair trial and access to justice amid COVID-19 disruptions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 Section 140 condonation of delay

Param Preet Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

01 Apr 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:2623

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the discharge of accused in a Section 138 NI Act complaint where the accused's bank account was attached and could not be operated at the time of cheque dishonour.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Bank account attachment Section 258 Cr.P.C.

Ajit Singh Chauhan v. State Thr. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

01 Apr 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:2725

The Delhi High Court set aside the framing of charges under Sections 323, 509, and 34 IPC against the petitioner due to lack of grave suspicion and contradictory allegations at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant charge framing Section 323 IPC Section 509 IPC Section 34 IPC

Jagan Nath v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Apr 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:2732

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing release of a life-convict on furlough on furnishing cash surety instead of surety bond, emphasizing the rehabilitative purpose of furlough and the prisoner's good conduct.

criminal petition_allowed Significant furlough parole surety bond cash surety

Ashok Kumar v. The State N.C.T of Delhi

01 Apr 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:2530

The Delhi High Court denied interim bail for medical treatment at a private hospital, directing the accused to receive treatment at a second-tier jail referral hospital while remaining in custody.

criminal other interim bail medical grounds hernia jail referral hospital

Lata Chhiber v. Registrar, Co-operative Societies

01 Apr 2024 · Manmohan, ACJ; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, J · 2024:DHC:2703-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the arbitral award and upheld the allotment of a Type 'B' flat to the petitioner, holding that she failed to prove entitlement to a Type 'A' flat.

civil petition_dismissed Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 arbitral award flat allotment Type A flat

Kimaya Lal Kidwai and Another v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

01 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2675

The Delhi High Court directed registration of a sale deed after quashing refusal orders based on outdated revenue records showing government occupancy despite quashing of acquisition proceedings.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition registration of sale deed revenue records quashing acquisition proceedings

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi v. Election Commission of India

01 Apr 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:2627

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Election Commission's rejection of allotment of a common election symbol, holding that the concession under para 10B(B) is available only twice cumulatively and that the petitioner failed to meet eligibility and procedural requirements.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Election Symbols Order 1968 common election symbol unrecognized political party para 10B(B)