Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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Old Tyres Dealers Association v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

07 Sep 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:5774

The Delhi High Court upheld municipal authority to remove unauthorized encroachments obstructing infrastructure projects and directed timely completion of Rani Jhansi Grade Separator and related works, while holding that disputed ownership and compensation claims must be pursued through appropriate legal channels.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Rani Jhansi Grade Separator DCM Gaushala Road widening Kishan Ganj RUB relocation of shopkeepers

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RAJ KUMAR

07 Sep 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5773

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for grievous injuries in a motor accident while denying insurer's recovery rights due to unrebutted evidence regarding the driver's license status.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation enhancement permanent disability functional disability

Deepak Goel v. NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5767

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord based on a full settlement and the complainant's refusal to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC settlement

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

07 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5766

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and the complainant chose not to pursue the case further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC settlement

Abhitesh Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

07 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5764

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties reconciled and the complainant withdrew the complaint.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Surender & Ors. v. The State (G.N.C.T. Delhi) & Anr.

07 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5762

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes through mediation and divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute mediation settlement

Vinod & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5763

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/341/34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement voluntarily causing hurt

Harbir Singh v. State of Delhi

07 Sep 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:5775-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of double murder charges due to unreliable key witness testimony and failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence benefit of doubt murder Section 302 IPC

Naveen Jain & Anr. v. The State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

07 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5765

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC matrimonial dispute

Sunny Khanna & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

07 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5769

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and the complainant chose not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC settlement agreement

Rishab Gupta v. State & Anr.

07 Sep 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5758

The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic bail order granted to an accused involved in multiple fraud cases, emphasizing the need for reasoned bail orders considering the gravity of offences and accused's conduct.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. cryptic order fraudulent sale

Rukhsana Begum v. Abdul Aziz

07 Sep 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5760

The Delhi High Court held that a seller cannot forfeit the advance paid under an Agreement to Sell without proving loss and that a suit for refund after dismissal of specific performance is an independent cause of action not barred by Order II Rule 2 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Agreement to Sell forfeiture of advance specific performance refund of price paid

Anil Kumar & Anr v. Hans Raj Azad & Anr

07 Sep 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5761

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a son and daughter-in-law challenging a possession decree in favor of parents, holding that exclusive ownership under a Conveyance Deed prevails over claims of ancestral property and that harassment by children negates their entitlement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant possession suit conveyance deed Hindu Undivided Family property mental incapacity

SHASHI v. NAVEEN SANGHAVI

07 Sep 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5759
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The Court held that a seller cannot forfeit earnest money under an Agreement to Sell without pleading and proving loss caused by the buyer's breach, and the amount forfeited must be reasonable and reflect the parties' intention.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Agreement to Sell earnest money forfeiture breach of contract

Nirmal Singh Rana v. The Estate Officer & Anr

07 Sep 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:5791

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a licensee from hospital premises under the Public Premises Act, affirming that proper procedure was followed and unauthorized occupation cannot be permitted despite administrative lapses.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 eviction licensee show cause notice

Manoj Godha v. Kathleen Shourie

07 Sep 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5793

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act, holding that factual disputes require trial and the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be sparingly exercised only when defence material is unimpeachable.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal complaint abuse of process

Manoj Godha v. Kathleen Shourie

07 Sep 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5794

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be exercised only when defence material clearly disproves allegations without need for trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal complaint dishonoured cheque

Manoj Godha v. Vijay Shourie

07 Sep 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5796

The Delhi High Court held that criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. at the stage of issuance of process merely on disputed facts or pending civil proceedings, emphasizing the need for unimpeachable evidence to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal complaint inherent jurisdiction

Manoj Godha v. Vijay Shourie

07 Sep 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5795

The Delhi High Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be quashed under Section 482 CrPC at the stage of issuance of process when disputed factual issues require trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal proceedings dishonour of cheque

Rishi Pal & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

07 Sep 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5792

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C., holding that disputed factual issues preclude summary quashing at the stage of issuance of process.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of criminal proceedings house trespass Section 448 IPC