Delhi High Court

58,461 judgments

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Zahir Khan v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4583

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail on humanitarian grounds to an accused under Section 20 NDPS Act to attend his daughter's marriage, subject to bail conditions.

criminal bail_granted interim bail Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Section 20 NDPS Act humanitarian grounds

Sunil Gupta v. State & Anr

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4582

Complaint under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act must be filed by the payee or holder in due course; a director authorized by the company cannot file in his individual name, leading to discharge of accused.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act payee holder in due course discharge under Section 251 Cr.P.C.

Bhupender & Ors. v. State & Anr.

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4580

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled disputes and obtained a mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC mutual consent divorce

Om Prakash Chautala v. The Central Bureau of Investigation

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4579

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s application to summon additional defence documents and witnesses despite delay, emphasizing the accused’s right to a fair defence and absence of prejudice to prosecution.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant summoning defence documents Section 313 Cr.P.C. delay in trial custody of accused

Sandeep v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4576

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354D and 506 IPC following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint by the victim, emphasizing that continuation of proceedings would be futile.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 354D IPC Section 506 IPC compromise

LT COL RAMANDEEP SINGH v. THE STATE & ANR

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4575

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 325 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties reconciled and the complainant withdrew the complaint.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 325 IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Jasmeet Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4574

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties.

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

Cdr Brij Mohan Lal Khemchand Chhabra v. State and Others

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4587

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition and acquitted the petitioner by compounding the offence under Section 138 NI Act following a bona fide settlement and payment of agreed amounts including costs as per Supreme Court precedent.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonor Compounding of offence Settlement

Pankaj Sharma v. State of NCT

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4588

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from matrimonial discord based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the interest of justice and restoration of peace.

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

Pankaj Sharma v. State of NCT & Anr

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4589

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the futility of continuing criminal proceedings in such cases.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement mutual consent divorce

Pankaj Sharma v. State of NCT & Anr

27 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4591

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the ends of justice and restoration of peace.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial discord settlement mutual consent divorce

Pratibha & Anr v. State & Ors

26 Jul 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:9310

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioners one final opportunity to produce an attesting witness to prove the will, modifying the trial Court's orders closing evidence after seven years due to procedural delays caused by change of counsel.

civil appeal_allowed Significant probate petition will attesting witness closure of evidence

Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association v. Union of India & Anr

26 Jul 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:8488

The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Commerce and Rubber Board to expeditiously consider the petitioners' representations on inverted duty structure and import duty on Natural Rubber, affording them an opportunity to be heard, and disposed of the petitions by consent.

administrative petition_dismissed inverted duty structure import duty Natural Rubber Ministry of Commerce

The Financial Times Limited v. Union of India and Ors

26 Jul 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of the 'Financial Times' trademark registrations following a global settlement between the parties.

property appeal_allowed trademark registration cancellation rectification application global settlement

Times Publishing House Ltd v. Union of India & Ors

26 Jul 2018 · Vibhu Bakhrur

The Delhi High Court held that the IPAB is not bound to allow cross-examination in trademark cancellation proceedings unless necessary, and denial of cross-examination without reasons does not violate natural justice.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Intellectual Property Appellate Board Trade Marks Act, 1958 cross-examination principles of natural justice

Surender Passi v. Suman Lata Passi & Ors.

26 Jul 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:8497

The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to dismiss the suit under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC where defendants raised substantive objections requiring adjudication on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 12 Rule 6 CPC relinquishment deed gift deed forged will

Vikas Yadav and Anr. v. Jawaharlal Nehru University and Ors.

26 Jul 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:8520

The Delhi High Court allowed students to appeal university disciplinary punishments before the Vice Chancellor, directing adherence to natural justice and granting interim relief pending appeal disposal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice proctorial enquiry university disciplinary proceedings appeal before Vice Chancellor

M/S PSL LTD v. State

26 Jul 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:9082

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and directed release of Rs. 8.5 crores with interest to the complainant from frozen bank accounts pursuant to a bona fide settlement between the parties.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Memorandum of Understanding quashing of FIR frozen bank accounts repayment of loan

Ravendra Singh v. M/S. G.M.S. Express (Pvt) Ltd. & Ors

26 Jul 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:9155

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn following a settlement between the parties reached through court-referred mediation.

civil appeal_dismissed appeal withdrawal settlement agreement mediation and conciliation employee compensation

Archana Singh & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

26 Jul 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8452

The Delhi High Court set aside non-speaking bail orders and remitted the matter for fresh reasoned consideration, granting interim bail to the accused pending the fresh decision.

criminal appeal_allowed Procedural bail non-speaking order reasoned order remand