Delhi High Court

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Vivek Garg v. Akhilesh Pati Tripathi

11 Aug 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:6737

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of an MLA accused of cheating the government by wrongly claiming medical reimbursements, ruling that no prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. was required and that the prosecution failed to prove dishonest intention.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 197 CrPC MLA prosecution cheating under Section 420 IPC medical reimbursement fraud

Harjeet Singh Talwar v. State NCT of Delhi

11 Aug 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:6790

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere inadvertent possession of live cartridges without conscious knowledge or intent does not constitute an offence.

criminal petition_allowed Significant conscious possession Section 25 Arms Act, 1959 live ammunition mens rea

Vahid @ Waseem v. State NCT of Delhi

11 Aug 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:6764

The Delhi High Court dismissed the third bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that bail is not warranted in heinous offences with active participation and witness threats despite co-accused juveniles being granted bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail heinous offence murder attempt to murder

Amrendra Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

11 Aug 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:6741

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a cheating and conspiracy case, holding that absence of grounds of arrest and completion of investigation justified bail with conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail illegal arrest Section 50 CrPC Article 22(1) Constitution

Nitin Jain v. Pallavi Jain

11 Aug 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:6659-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dissolution of marriage under Section 13(1A)(ii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, ruling that territorial jurisdiction objections were waived and that the respondent's statutory right to divorce was not barred by alleged concealment or 'own wrong'.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1A)(ii) Section 23(1)(a) Family Court jurisdiction

Drharors Aesthetics Private Ltd v. Debdulal Banerjee; Drharors Aesthetics Private Ltd v. Rahul Shawel

11 Aug 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:6655-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining a company from convening meetings to remove a director, holding that judicial interference in internal corporate governance is impermissible absent mala fide conduct and statutory non-compliance.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 169 Companies Act 2013 Section 173(3) Companies Act 2013 interim injunction

Ajay Jain v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.

11 Aug 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:6710

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287 and 337 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, relying on the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be unjust and an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 287 IPC Section 337 IPC Section 528 BNSS

Kuldeep Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

11 Aug 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:6709

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 323/341/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process through compromise.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS amicable settlement compromise deed

Preetam Thakur & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

11 Aug 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:6706

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Section 528 BNS based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 528 BNS abuse of process of law

SP Dabas v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr

11 Aug 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:6707

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the SC/ST Act following an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR SC/ST Act amicable settlement abuse of process

Ashish Gupta & Ors. v. The State N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.

11 Aug 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:6716

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC dowry harassment

Aashiq Hussain @Aasif @Asif and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi and Anr.

11 Aug 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:6705

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC dowry harassment

Court on Its Own Motion v. Mahender Singh Manan & Ors.

11 Aug 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:6667-DB
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that victim compensation provisions under Section 357A CrPC and the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme apply prospectively and denied further compensation to a 1984 riot victim's family who had already received ex gratia payments.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 357A CrPC Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme 1984 anti-Sikh riots victim compensation

Vishwajeet Singh, Karan Dhalla and Japman Singh v. Dhanraj & Ors.

11 Aug 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:6729-DB

Delhi High Court exercises revisional jurisdiction under Section 401 CrPC to set aside 1986 acquittals in 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases due to investigative and trial lapses, ordering fresh trials and investigations.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 401 CrPC 1984 anti-Sikh riots acquittal review fresh investigation

Punjab & Sind Bank v. K S Sethi

11 Aug 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:7375-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Single Judge's judgment modifying disciplinary punishment against a bank employee and remanded the matter for fresh consideration due to procedural irregularities and issues of natural justice.

administrative other Significant disciplinary proceedings natural justice Letters Patent Appeal Punjab & Sind Bank Regulations 1981

Satyarthi v. Dhanpat & Ors.

11 Aug 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:6730

Delhi High Court set aside 1986 acquittal in 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case due to defective investigation and trial, directing retrial under its revisional powers.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 401 CrPC revisional jurisdiction 1984 anti-Sikh riots acquittal and retrial eyewitness testimony

Kunal @ Akhtar Ali v. State (GNCT) of Delhi

11 Aug 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:6719

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction of the appellant for robbery at knife point causing injuries, relying on consistent eyewitness testimony and medical evidence despite minor procedural omissions.

criminal appeal_dismissed robbery knife injuries Section 394 IPC Section 397 IPC

Sharmila Tyagi v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

11 Aug 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:6697

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a woman accused of mediating fraudulent marriages, emphasizing her right to silence and noting procedural lapses in the investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail right to silence procedural irregularities Case Diary

Mohd. Hanif & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.

11 Aug 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:6714

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under various IPC sections on the ground of compromise between the parties and in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR compromise Section 323 IPC Section 341 IPC

Himanshu Garg & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

11 Aug 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:6703
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of FIR under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the ground of amicable settlement and full and final payment by the complainant in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act compromise