Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Mukesh Kumar Soni v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail on humanitarian grounds to the accused in a serious criminal case, subject to strict conditions and compliance with bail in another pending case.
Pankaj Kumar Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a COFEPOSA preventive detention order against the petitioner, ruling it was based on recent relevant material, properly executed despite absconsion, and dismissed mala fide allegations for lack of impleading the accused official.
Eagle Infra India Limited v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing a toll operator's claim for losses due to local resistance, holding that the contractor bore the risk of operational difficulties and the authority was not liable under the contract.
Bhagwan Das v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking custody of a minor child for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that custody disputes must be filed in the court where the child ordinarily resides.
Francis Bizira & Ors. v. The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Naresh Sharma @ Narender Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Naveen Tanwar v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354D, 509, and 506 IPC based on a mediated settlement and the clearing of misunderstanding between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Sayed Mashhood Ahmad v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 354-A, 323, and 506 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Pankaj Surana & Ors. v. The State of N.C.T of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 506 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Meenu v. The State (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act following an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Satish & Ors. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 324, 506, 341, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Ghalib Zeyad v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court held that a student’s invalid registration for repeat courses exceeding prescribed limits cannot lead to forfeiture of original grades, and directed restoration of grades and award of degree considering the petitioner’s physical disability and academic merit.
Super Engineering Works v. Ishwar Singh
The Delhi High Court reduced the Labour Court's compensation and interest awarded to a workman, setting a fairer interest rate and clarifying adjustment of deposited amounts towards interest first.
Rajkumar Kuchhal v. Loyal Logistics Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a settlement agreement in a Section 138 NI Act criminal complaint must be formally adopted by the court to be enforceable, and absent such adoption, the criminal trial must proceed.
Rajkumar Kuchhal v. Loyal Logistics Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a mediated settlement in a Section 138 NI Act complaint must be formally adopted by the court to be enforceable, and absent such adoption, the case must proceed to trial despite settlement default.
Surender Singh v. National Insurance Co Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone a 779-day delay, upholding the tribunal's ex parte order against the appellant who failed to participate despite due notice.
M/S Prabhakar Nirman v. M/S Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing most claims by a subcontractor and allowing partial counterclaims by the main contractor, emphasizing the binding nature of arbitrator's factual findings and proper application of contract terms.
Jatinder Singh Anand & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A and related IPC provisions arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Jatinder Singh Anand & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A and related IPC provisions arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with caution.
Mohar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a BSF personnel, holding that the plea of guilty was validly recorded and the disciplinary proceedings complied with principles of natural justice, limiting judicial interference.