Delhi High Court
102,696 judgments
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. v. Deepak Thakur
The Delhi High Court dismissed BSES's appeal against acquittal of Deepak Thakur for alleged electricity theft due to insufficient evidence and procedural lapses in the prosecution's case.
Narinder Kumar Trading as M/s Kundan Trading Company v. Kyoto Tool Co. Ltd. & Ors.
The High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the civil appeal and disposed of it accordingly without adjudicating on the merits.
Rekha Dewan v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition as not maintainable that sought to uphold a Tribunal judgment and quash a government circular relating to pension benefits already decided by the Tribunal.
Aarti Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition challenging cognizance under Section 186 IPC, granting liberty to raise the statutory complaint issue under Section 195 Cr.P.C. at final arguments before the Trial Court.
Sohail Saifi & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under BNS/IPC offences based on a voluntary compromise and the complainant's withdrawal, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Shabab Alam v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 376 and 354 IPC based on a compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Shri Chand Gautam & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the rejection of eviction of son and daughter-in-law from senior citizens' self-acquired property under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, holding that eviction requires proof of harassment and that writ jurisdiction does not permit reappraisal of factual findings.
Sameer Khan & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's consent.
Girish Sagar & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Aniket Choudhary & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/325/341/506/34 IPC based on a compromise between parties and absence of public interest, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Manhar Sabharwal v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed three FIRs arising from private family disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S Bhagwan Corporation v. Commissioner of Customs ICD Patparganj
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging absolute confiscation and penalty under the Customs Act, holding that denial of redemption was lawful for prohibited goods and that delay in statutory appeal barred writ relief.
Chopra Land Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Late Jatinder Nath
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on limitation, completion, and construction cost claims, affirming the award except for personal liability on one appellant.
Harshvardhan Goel v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Additional Sessions Judge's order directing FIR registration for alleged cheating and forgery in a partnership firm dispute, emphasizing the necessity of police investigation when prima facie material exists and evidence is not fully in complainant's possession.
Gangadharan C v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a defamation complaint, holding that absence of publication of defamatory words to the public negates the offence under Section 500 IPC.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Amit Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused due to infirmities in recovery and identification, extending benefit of doubt under Sections 394, 397, 411 IPC.
Mirza Ibrahim Baig v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery of property documents, holding that criminal proceedings can proceed independently despite a pending civil suit on the same subject matter.
Somwati v. Suresh Jain
The Delhi High Court held that the interim moratorium under Section 96 IBC does not stay criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, setting aside orders that adjourned such proceedings sine die.
M/S CSAT SYSTEM (P) LTD v. APPELLANT AUTHORITY UNDER THE PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT, 1972 AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that the Controlling Authority and Appellate Authority appointed by the State Government lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate gratuity claims against a multi-state company, affirming that only authorities appointed by the Central Government have such jurisdiction under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
Govind Singh Mauni v. Tej Bhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal enhancing compensation for loss of future earning capacity and related heads by applying the multiplier method and recognizing functional disability despite continued employment.