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Neeta v. Pankaj Saragoi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s maintenance award, rejecting enhancement claims based on uncorroborated income declarations and emphasizing the inadmissibility of matrimonial website income as evidence.
M/S Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd v. Mrs Hardarshan Kaur
The Delhi High Court held that a tenant must effectively hand over possession to the landlord upon lease termination, and mere pleadings of readiness do not suffice; rent liability continues until actual possession is delivered.
Union of India v. S K Sharma
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for being internally contradictory and perverse, holding that a valid supplementary agreement discharging the original contract extinguishes the arbitration clause, and claims cannot be arbitrated thereafter.
Sachin Kumar @ Tinku v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempted murder and arms offences, emphasizing his limited role, clean antecedents, and prolonged custody despite the serious nature of the charges.
Anil Verma v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 69 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, based on a compromise and withdrawal of complaint in a personal dispute, emphasizing that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Rakesh Bhatara v. Sakshi Bhatara
The Delhi High Court upheld an order enhancing maintenance to Rs. 1,00,000 per month under the Domestic Violence Act, rejecting the husband's claims of medical expenses and financial incapacity due to lack of evidence.
Mahesh Kumar v. State of NCT Delhi and Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging refusal to direct police investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC in a land possession dispute, affirming that such disputes are primarily civil and police intervention is discretionary.
Ashok Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted in a forgery and property dispute case due to long delay in FIR, settled possession, and cooperation with investigation, with authenticity of documents left for trial.
Moti @ Mohit v. State, NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that pendency of a writ petition challenging premature release does not entitle a convict to extension of furlough or parole, dismissing the petition seeking such extension.
Anwar Khan @ Chacha & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that re-arrest after an initial arrest declared illegal on procedural grounds is permissible if procedural safeguards are complied with and sufficient material exists, upholding the petitioners' re-arrest and judicial custody.
Manish Handa v. Neha Handa & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing interim maintenance of ₹25,000 per month plus school fees, affirming the prima facie income assessment and rejecting the husband's challenge.
Subendu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a sexual offence case under POCSO and IPC, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and lack of corroborative evidence at the bail stage.
Exclusive Motors Pvt Ltd v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court held that Section 91 Cr.P.C. does not authorize directing a person to produce a demand draft and set aside the CBI's order seeking recovery of Rs. 50 lakhs as proceeds of crime under this provision.
Anirudh Dawar & Ors. v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 323, 341, 506, 509, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
M/S Mandhar Marketing A Partnership Firm & Ors. v. Sh. Rakesh Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that revision petitions under Section 115 CPC are barred against interlocutory orders of Commercial Courts by Section 8 of the Commercial Courts Act, and constitutional jurisdiction under Article 227 must be exercised sparingly, restoring and then dismissing the petition on withdrawal.
SH Vinay Mishra & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Rishab Arora & Ors. v. The State Govt. NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 528 BNSS 2023 to prevent unnecessary criminal proceedings.
Chirag Adlakha and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute-related FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Raj Saha @ Tarzen v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that the serious nature of the offence, advanced trial stage, and prior conviction preclude bail despite prolonged incarceration.
Ex Hav (GD) Jag Mohan v. Union of India
The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to approach the appropriate forum and dismissed the petition as withdrawn.