Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Mohit @ Paddu v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case where prima facie evidence was disputable and the dying declaration was recorded by police without a magistrate or doctor.
Harmeet Singh and Anr. v. Ravi Inder Singh, Deceased Through Legal Representatives
The court clarified that legal heirs' liability for a deceased's debt is limited to the estate and allowed modification of the decree to reflect this, rejecting personal liability of defendants.
Satpal @ Kake v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a robbery case, holding that hearsay evidence without independent corroboration is insufficient to deny bail, and multiple pending cases alone do not bar bail.
Sudhanshu Kumar alias Sudhanshu Mishra v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a rape and criminal intimidation case, emphasizing the delay in FIR registration and prima facie evidence indicating a consensual relationship.
Abul Kalam @ Sultan v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial heroin case, holding that uncorroborated disclosure statements of co-accused cannot deny bail and Section 37 NDPS Act rigours do not apply without direct recovery or sufficient incriminating evidence.
Perumal Ramasamy v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging AFI elections for non-maintainability due to non-disclosure of a pending identical writ petition.
M/S. HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD v. MR. NAVIN KUMAR PROP. M/S JAI DURGE CONSTRUCTION & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions are not maintainable against interlocutory arbitral orders under the Arbitration Act and MSMED Act disputes must be challenged via statutory remedies after the final award.
Posterity Associates Private Ltd. v. VLCC Health Care Ltd.
The Delhi High Court condoned a 420-day delay and appointed a sole arbitrator under a valid arbitration agreement to adjudicate payment disputes between the parties.
Deepak & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Monika v. DSSSB & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing appointment of a physically handicapped candidate under the correct category after timely correction of an inadvertent application error.
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board v. Mohd Vaquar Khan
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing appointment of a candidate from the waitlist, holding that delay by the recruitment agency in cancelling higher-ranked candidates' candidature cannot prejudice eligible waitlisted candidates.
Harbhajan Singh v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the charge framed under the Juvenile Justice Act against the petitioner, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the victim was a juvenile, and gave benefit of doubt on age determination to the accused.
Pravin Chatterjee v. Laxman Dass Bhatia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition seeking stay of execution of a possession decree, holding that mere pendency of a suit alleging forgery does not warrant stay absent exceptional circumstances and reaffirming the principles of res judicata and entitlement to decree fruits.
Sh Anil Kapoor & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi Through Chief Secretary & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed landlords' appeal directing government authorities to remove and dispose of liquor stock in sealed premises following Rule 56 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, relieving landlords from tenant's default liabilities.
Mohd. Rafi v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder and conspiracy case where the prosecution's case was primarily based on uncorroborated disclosure statements of co-accused, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial process.
Manu Wadhwa @ Mohit v. The State, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the applicant in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and the commercial nature of the dispute requiring trial.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. VIKASH
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order quashing rejection of police candidates with juvenile offences and remanded the matter for judicial scrutiny of the Standing Order's validity under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Smt. Shabnam v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition for a missing adult daughter who voluntarily appeared and chose to return to her parents, affirming the adult's right to decide her residence.
Snehlata Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to consider admission of a student entitled to reserved category admission in the next appropriate class after the original academic year had passed.
Sh. Hemal Mehta & Anr. v. State Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi through S.H.O
The Delhi High Court quashed charges against petitioners for criminal conspiracy and cheating due to lack of prima facie evidence beyond complainant's statements.