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Residents Welfare Association v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that security gates installed within a residential colony require MCD permission and stayed demolition pending administrative consideration of the petitioner’s representation.
Darshan Mohar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, affirming the applicability of statutory presumptions and the sufficiency of the victim's credible testimony despite absence of DNA evidence.
Sarfaraz Ahmad & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed three FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sandeep Kumar Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 419 and 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Zuber Ali alias Mohd Zuber & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Pradeep Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
D. K. Jain v. C. S. Agarwal
The Delhi High Court held that Agreements to Sell accompanied by delivery of possession attract stamp duty under Article 23A of the Indian Stamp Act, requiring payment of 90% of conveyance duty at the agreement stage, and upheld the Collector's orders imposing stamp duty and penalty.
Rahul v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's contradictory charge framing under Section 397 IPC and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after proper sanction and evidence, while condoning delay in filing the revision petition.
Sandeep Jha @ Sandy v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape under Section 376 IPC due to lack of corroborative evidence and the prosecutrix's knowledge of his prior marriage, granting the benefit of doubt.
Parwez Khan v. Shabnam Ara
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s interim maintenance order for wife and minor child under Section 125 Cr.P.C., modifying only the child’s maintenance amount, affirming the husband’s statutory duty despite his other financial obligations.
Mohd. Abbas v. State (CBI)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant for failure of the prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Anil Mithas v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a former director accused of economic offences involving diversion of homebuyers’ funds, holding that custodial interrogation is necessary for effective investigation.
Shantanu Prakash v. CBI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an accused cannot compel production of documents under Section 91 Cr.P.C. during investigation before charge sheet filing, dismissing the petition as premature.
BULL VALUE INCORPORATED VCC SUB-FUND v. DELPHI WORLD MONEY LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside a transfer order of a commercial suit on grounds of alleged judicial bias, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and established guidelines before transferring cases under Section 24 CPC.
Raghvendra Singh v. Union Public Service Commission
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of OBC-NCL candidates' candidature solely for submitting certificates outside a rigid cut-off period is arbitrary and violative of constitutional principles, directing provisional consideration and verification of such candidates.
Chillies Exporters Association India v. Directorate General of Foreign Trade & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Government lacks power to issue retrospective notifications under the FTDR Act, invalidating the retrospective withdrawal of export incentives under the TMA Scheme and allowing claims for exports made after the Scheme's prospective notification.
GP Capt Tarun Saha v. Director General Border Security Force
The court held that an officer on deputation can apply for permanent absorption to a higher post if recruitment rules permit, and rejected the review petition challenging this principle.
Ashan Ur-Rab and Ors. v. CEPI and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the vesting of a disputed property in the Custodian of Enemy Property under the Enemy Property Act, 1968, dismissing the petitioners' delayed challenge and rejecting their claim of valid transfer and ownership.
Jangli v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of a Letter of Administration obtained by concealment and misrepresentation, affirming the rights of the true heirs and purchasers over the disputed land.
Harminder Singh Bakshi v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the genuineness of a Will proved by secondary evidence but dismissed the probate petition due to concealment of material facts by the petitioner.