Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Goldi Arora & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Robin Raju v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a motor vehicle accident after the parties amicably settled their disputes and the complainants withdrew prosecution.
Dr. Kimti Lal v. Harpal Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's decree for specific performance, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove continuous readiness and financial capacity and had paid only nominal consideration, thus disentitling them from specific performance.
Shashi Cables Ltd. v. Directorate General of Foreign Trade
The Delhi High Court upheld the DGFT's discretionary rejection of the petitioner's request for extension of Duty Free Import Authorization, holding that commercial risk does not constitute genuine hardship warranting relief under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Mahesh Chander Sharma v. Chameli Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court’s partition decree and holding that an oral family settlement must be proved by cogent evidence, not mere self-serving statements.
Master Abhishek Mehra & Ors. v. JLG Retails Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acceptance of part payment 'without prejudice' does not discharge the entire liability under an arbitral award and allowed the execution appeal restoring the execution application.
Shekhar Arora v. Ram Kripal Yadav
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, upholding the partial decree for rent arrears while setting aside claims based on unproved ledger entries and affirming the dismissal of delayed additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC.
Phool Wati Gupta & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if neither possession is taken nor compensation paid, declaring lapse for 14 bighas of land and directing compensation payment.
M/S MMTC LTD. v. SHRI K.K. SAXENA
The Delhi High Court held that pre-deposit of gratuity amount is mandatory for appeal under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, but the Appellate Authority must afford hearing before deciding limitation, restoring the appeal upon deposit.
Girjesh @ Babloo v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murdering his wife by setting her on fire based on a reliable dying declaration and corroborative evidence, while acquitting him of causing injury to his daughter.
Jagmohan Singh v. Kuljeet Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of electricity connection to the respondent in a disputed property, holding that such provision does not create or affect property rights.
Ritu Sharma v. Rajbir Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an injunction order after the appellant had admitted before the trial court that she did not obstruct the plaintiff's access to the suit premises.
Satya Narayan Prasad v. Election Commission of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking disqualification of candidates who lose Lok Sabha elections from contesting Rajya Sabha elections, holding that such disqualifications must be legislated and cannot be judicially mandated.
Arun Kumar Jain & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging recovery orders, holding that statutory appeal under Section 30 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 is the exclusive remedy and writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not maintainable.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Shashi Wife & L.R. of Late Sh. Naresh Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that daily wagers employed by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation qualify as employees under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and are entitled to gratuity, dismissing the petition challenging the gratuity award.
Pramjeet Kaushik & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties.
Suresh Mishra v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's refusal to prosecute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vijay Kumar v. Dilip Kumar
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque dishonour case due to the petitioner's failure to prove the existence of a valid partnership and legally enforceable debt.
Mai Chand v. Rampal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the trial and first appellate courts' decree granting permanent injunction to the declared bhumidhar against dispossession from agricultural land, affirming the presumption of possession based on statutory revenue records.
Suresh Kumar & Ors. v. Rajiv Bhayana & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the land acquisition compensation claim for fresh adjudication after permitting appellants to produce vital documents and pay costs, holding that procedural non-compliance due to advocate miscommunication warranted leniency.