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Vishal Srivastava and Others v. State of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 419, 354(A), 504, 509, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles laid down in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab.
Nisha Kapoor v. Deepak Saini
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree granted on the ground of mental cruelty where the wife developed a relationship with another man and deprived the husband of conjugal rights, rejecting her appeal and unsubstantiated allegations.
Bhawna Grover v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of two accused by the trial court but set aside the dropping of key prosecution witnesses, directing their restoration and examination to ensure a fair trial.
Central Public Information Officer, Central Bureau of Investigation v. Sanjeev Chaturvedi
The Delhi High Court held that the CBI is not exempt from the RTI Act for information related to corruption allegations and must disclose such information unless exempted under other provisions.
Kanta Goel v. Atul Gupta
The Delhi High Court set aside orders allowing recall of the complainant for further cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. after undue delay and held that such recall is not permissible as a routine or to fill lacunae in cross-examination.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Veerbal & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Employees' Compensation Commissioner's award holding the insurer liable to pay compensation for injury sustained by a driver during employment, rejecting insurer's plea of policy breach due to non-production of vehicle documents.
Shri Balaji Enterprises & Ors. v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging interim orders under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the petitioners must first exhaust the statutory appeal remedy under Section 37 before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Amrit Sharma@Amit v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of a life convict’s premature release application under the remission policy prevailing at the time of conviction, setting aside the Sentence Review Board’s order applying later prison rules.
Fayaz Alam v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the conviction under Section 138 NI Act for cheque dishonour, affirming the presumption of debt and rejecting the petitioner's defence and plea for reappreciation of evidence.
Dheeraj Rastogi v. Dnata International Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award that upheld the termination of a CFO for misconduct and negligence, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Siya Omar v. Union of India
Delhi High Court permitted a minor to donate part of her liver to her father under Article 226, directing framing of guidelines for exceptional medical grounds under the Transplantation Rules.
Manish Gulati & Ors. v. State (GNCT 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, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Veena Suri v. Ravi Shanker Luther and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against an interlocutory order refusing to summon witnesses in probate proceedings, holding that such orders are not appealable and title disputes cannot be adjudicated in probate cases.
Mohammad Hamim and Anr. v. Facebook India Online Services Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions against Facebook to curb hate speech targeting Rohingyas, holding that the IT Rules, 2021 provide an efficacious statutory remedy and prior censorship is impermissible.
Kushal Kudesia v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court rejected anticipatory bail to an accused in a rape case, holding that subsequent marriage after bail rejections does not justify bail when the accused absconds and serious allegations remain uninvestigated.
M/S ONE QUBE REALTORS PVT. LTD. v. DAIICHI SANKYO LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court stayed the sale of a disputed property pending adjudication of an application challenging attachment and sale orders, emphasizing the need to maintain status quo and hear parties on merits.
Prem Kumar v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 363/376 IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act based on the parties' marriage and settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. despite the offences being non-compoundable.
Sultan@Rajesh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition and directed grant of furlough despite prior delay in surrender, emphasizing fair application of prison rules and consideration of medical condition.
Babloo Passi @ Bhola v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for armed robbery and attempted murder but reduced his sentence to the period already served on grounds of parity with co-accused and mitigating factors.
Premwati v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Railway Claims Tribunal's order rejecting compensation, holding that the deceased's death was not due to an accidental fall from the train and the claimant failed to prove an untoward incident under the Railways Act.