Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Fawadullah Khan @ Fawabullah Khan & Others v. State (NCT) of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of court process.
Sunil Ahuja v. Prem Ahuja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a bona fide family settlement between siblings as binding and enforceable, directing parties to comply with its terms and execute necessary documents.
MS Preeti v. MS Mamta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court modified a consent order limiting use and occupation charges upon the petitioner's undertaking to vacate premises and clear dues, directing possession delivery with consequences for non-compliance.
Metenuo Kechu v. Divisht Kaushik
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against summary eviction for admitted rent arrears and tenancy termination, affirming the landlord's right to possession despite alleged non-compliance with pre-litigation mediation.
Murtaza Gheewala v. M/S Deewan Chand Om Prakash
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a review petition and upheld the closure of the defendant's right to file a written statement after 120 days, refusing to condone delay in filing the appeal.
Sumit Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal from service of a CISF constable following a departmental enquiry that complied with procedural requirements and found the punishment proportionate to proven misconduct.
Santosh Kumar v. Director of Education and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing payment of salary arrears to a teacher appointed without strict compliance to recruitment rules, relying on admissions and adverse inference against the school.
Rajesh Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused under the NDPS Act due to prolonged trial delay, holding that undue incarceration overrides the statutory bail restrictions under Section 37.
Smt. Ruma Kapoor v. Shri Gulshan Khullar & Others
The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff was in lawful possession of the garage portion under the status quo order in a partition suit and dismissed applications for attachment and modification of the order as without merit.
Banwari Chaturvedi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified bail conditions to grant interim bail without upfront deposit, directing the petitioner to deposit a reduced amount within two months, clarifying the scope of bail conditions and inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Shekh Ansar Ali and Ors. v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
Delhi High Court dismissed petitioners' claim for rehabilitation under the DUSIB Policy, holding their hutments lie outside notified slum clusters and are not entitled to protection or compensation.
Nikhil Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a property fraud case involving forged documents due to serious allegations and necessity of custodial interrogation.
Muzammil Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Anticipatory bail was denied to an accused facing serious sexual assault and blackmail charges who was absconding and not cooperating with investigation, despite his claim of consensual relationship and marriage.
Mudassir Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a serious sexual assault and blackmail case, subject to stringent conditions, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and protection of the complainant.
Gayur v. State
The Delhi High Court held that pendency of a criminal appeal does not automatically bar passport issuance and granted a no objection certificate allowing the appellant to obtain a fresh passport.
Naresh Mahato v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Naresh Mahto in a criminal conspiracy and extortion case involving impersonation of Enforcement Directorate officials, holding that the serious nature of allegations and evidence justified denial of bail at this stage.
Sunil v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under the NDPS Act due to prolonged trial delay and procedural lapses in sample collection, emphasizing constitutional rights over stringent statutory bail restrictions.
Shri Anil Seth & Anr. v. M/S Mega Construction Company & Ors.
Delhi High Court upheld binding arbitration terms regarding completion and possession of property, directing possession handover and continuing arbitration without granting interim relief.
Narinder Bhatia & Anr. v. Satish Chander Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that no oral partition of the suit property occurred, upheld a mutual agreement for peaceful possession, and granted the plaintiffs a decree of partition for their half share.
Rekha Chandra v. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
The Delhi High Court upheld NABARD's 2012 circular restricting retention of bank accommodation on transfer and justified charging penal rent for unauthorized occupation, dismissing the petitioner's challenge of malafide and arbitrariness.