Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Uma Shankar Gupta v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 448, 380, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
Sainik Welfare Org – India v. Nehra Infrastructures & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a settlement agreement reached during mediation, though not an arbitral award, is binding and enforceable by the court under Section 89 CPC, and disposed of Section 9 petitions accordingly.
Rajiv Sharma v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 following an amicable settlement and payment of the disputed amount, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
B.S.N.L & Ors. v. Ram Pratap & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a delayed disciplinary penalty against a BSNL officer due to lack of evidence and prejudice caused by inordinate delay.
Mohd. Mudaser Ahmadi v. The Regional Passport Officer and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to submit the applicant's mother's passport copy and the respondents to process the minor's passport application accordingly, emphasizing verification under Section 3(1)(c)(ii) of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax Central-2 v. Adarsh Kumar
The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals with tax effect below Rs. 50,00,000 without deciding substantial questions of law, following Circular No. 3/2018.
DR. R. N. GUPTA TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that the application fee for establishing a medical college is non-refundable under existing regulations, and writ relief for refund claims barred by limitation will not be granted.
Rajpal Singh Tanwar v. Kamal Nanda
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's appeal in a possession suit, holding that the plaintiff's valid chain of title and failure of the defendant to prove authenticity of his documents established the plaintiff's ownership.
Rakesh Kanaujia v. M/S Superwhite Drycleaners & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a suit for rendition of accounts in a dissolved two-partner firm as barred by the three-year limitation period from the date of dissolution, validating the amended partnership deed and emphasizing the mandatory nature of limitation under Section 3 of the Limitation Act.
Sanjeev Dass v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of assault and threatening, noting lack of injury and cooperation with investigation.
Rashid Hussain & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under dowry and cruelty laws arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and divorced, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Dinesh Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354-D/506 IPC and Section 12 POCSO Act following an amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to continue prosecution.
VIJENDER @ SONU DONALD @ KAILASH & ORS. v. THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 427, 323, 341, 506, and 34 IPC after the parties settled their dispute and the complainant withdrew prosecution.
Pawan Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences and the complainants chose not to pursue the complaints.
Rajeev Verma & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC following an amicable settlement and resumption of cohabitation between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.
Union of India & Anr. v. Ishwar Dass
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing the inclusion of the respondent's substitute and casual labour service as qualifying service for pension, dismissing the Union of India's writ petition.
Jitender Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping and rape charges after holding that the prosecutrix was not a minor at the time of the alleged offence and the prosecution failed to prove forcible rape beyond reasonable doubt.
Gulshan Singh v. Hari Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal as abated for non-substitution of legal heirs, holding that limitation for substitution begins upon knowledge of death and legal heirs, and remanded the appeals for fresh hearing on merits.
S. Novateur Electrical & Digital Systems Pvt Ltd v. State
The Delhi High Court held that amended Sections 142(2) and 142A of the Negotiable Instruments Act confer territorial jurisdiction on the court where the cheque is presented, allowing restoration of complaints previously returned for lack of jurisdiction.
Ram Chander v. Bisania & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that adverse possession requires hostile possession with assertion of ownership, and decreed possession and mesne profits in favor of the plaintiff owner under a registered sale deed.