Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Abhishek Nanda v. State

01 Feb 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:675

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a matrimonial dispute case following an amicable settlement through mediation, subject to compliance with settlement terms and conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail matrimonial dispute mediation settlement agreement

Whatman International Limited v. P Mehta & Ors.

01 Feb 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:676

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against Defendants for repeated infringement and passing off of the WHATMAN trademark, holding them guilty of contempt for disobeying court orders and making false statements.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction punitive damages

Sunil v. State

01 Feb 2019 · Mukta Gupta · 2019:DHC:690

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and seven-year sentence of Sunil for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC based on overwhelming and corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 307 IPC Attempt to murder Medical evidence Eyewitness testimony

Dr. Ankita Baidya v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Feb 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:671

The Delhi High Court held that maternity leave availed by a DM student at AIIMS cannot justify postponement of her final examination, upholding her right to appear in the exam as per the original schedule.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant maternity leave DM course AIIMS extension of registration

Gurdeep Singh & Ors. v. Parkash Kaur & Ors.

01 Feb 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:707-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a final partition decree for ignoring the unresolved dispute over the deceased co-owner's share, directing further adjudication before final division.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit final decree preliminary decree deceased co-owner

Preetilata Jain v. Kailash & Ors.

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:692

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expedite the pending criminal trial under Sections 406 and 498A IPC and complete it within one year to ensure timely justice.

criminal other expedited trial Section 406 IPC Section 498A IPC speedy trial

Major (Retd) Saurabh Priya Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:693

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/323/324/34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR mediated settlement Section 498-A IPC

Pranati Swain v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:694

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC on the ground of bona fide error and settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR compromise between parties bona fide error

Ashu Khan v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:695

The Delhi High Court held that FIRs involving serious offences like rape cannot be quashed on the basis of settlement, emphasizing public interest and ordering trial continuation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC serious offences rape

Mohd. Javed Saifi & Ors. v. The State & Anr

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:696

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of a bona fide compromise between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Hukum Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:701

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Sandeep Wali & Anr. v. State & Anr.

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:700

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498-A IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sachin Sharma & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:691

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Islam & Ors. v. The State & Anr

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:699

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under multiple IPC sections on the ground of settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR settlement between parties inherent jurisdiction

Pramod Kumar v. State

01 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:698

Pre-arrest bail granted to petitioner in rape case where prosecutrix's statement excluded him and delay in FIR was explained, subject to bail bond and cooperation with investigation.

criminal bail_granted pre-arrest bail Section 376 IPC Section 420 IPC Section 164 Cr.P.C.

Multi Impression Carbons Private Ltd

01 Feb 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:703

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up and final dissolution of Multi Impression Carbons Private Ltd after finding full compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 Section 497 Official Liquidator

Indian Medical Association (Regd.) v. M/S. Arth Business News Channel Pvt. Ltd.

01 Feb 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:702

Delhi High Court held that an unregistered lease exceeding one year is deemed month-to-month tenancy and allowed recovery of arrears, mesne profits, and interest from defaulting tenant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant unregistered lease Section 49 Indian Registration Act month-to-month tenancy arrears of rent

Earthcon Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. Mahamaya Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd.

01 Feb 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:697

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a consent arbitration award and termination order, holding that the petitioner failed to prosecute with due diligence and good faith and was not entitled to exclusion of delay under the Limitation Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Consent award Limitation Act, 1963

Yogesh Kumar Sharma and Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Education

01 Feb 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3445
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a CTET question as out of syllabus, holding that courts should exercise restraint in interfering with final answer keys unless there is a manifest error.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant CTET CBSE environmental studies syllabus final answer key

Bijender Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

31 Jan 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:7378-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Act, holding that delay and laches bar revival of stale claims and possession is deemed with the acquiring authority as per Supreme Court orders.

property petition_dismissed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act delay and laches possession deemed