Delhi High Court
58,461 judgments
Amar Yadav & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and contrary to the ends of justice.
Surya Kant Tyagi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A and 509 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.
Vikram & Ors v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406 and 498A IPC arising from matrimonial discord on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties.
Rahul & Anr v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Lalit Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi; Balbir Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed Lalit Singh's appeal granting juvenile benefit and reduced Balbir Singh's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder based on the accused's age and circumstances of the attack.
Rakesh Kumar v. State (GNCTD)
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of the appellant, holding that failure to explain a homicidal death in the matrimonial home under Section 106 Indian Evidence Act, coupled with complete circumstantial evidence, justifies conviction under Section 302 IPC.
Tanuj Arora v. Priya @ Patricia Herrera
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of desertion under Section 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, setting aside the Family Court's dismissal.
ANAND RAO INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD. v. ABB INDIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that electronic evidence was admissible under Section 65B and procedural defects in authorization were curable by ratification.
Bhagwati Yadav & Ors v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in the interest of justice.
Puran v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation or cruel conduct.
Baljit Singh v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of charges under Sections 325/34 and 323/34 IPC due to lack of corroborative evidence and inconsistencies in eyewitness testimonies.
Ambeek Khemka v. Jaswant Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a person who only witnessed a loan agreement and did not execute any security documents is not liable for repayment of the loan.
Saddam v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for attempt to murder and causing disappearance of evidence but reduced the sentence under Section 307 IPC from seven to four years.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Baby Divija & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal, reducing motor accident compensation by deducting income tax, limiting future prospects addition to 50%, adjusting non-pecuniary damages, and lowering interest to 9% per annum in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Sartaj v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder committed in furtherance of common intention, relying on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence.
Indoco Remedies Limited v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a CETIRIZINE syrup formulation with minor strength variation is a scheduled formulation under DPCO-2013 and subject to NPPA's price ceiling, dismissing the petition challenging overcharge recovery.
Raj Zutshi v. State
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act to the petitioner, the named executor and sole beneficiary, in absence of any objections.
Yamin v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and related charges due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and reliable chain of circumstantial evidence.
Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate commercial disputes or pass binding monetary orders, setting aside the impugned order against the petitioner.
Prem Kaur v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed land acquisition notifications issued beyond the statutory period after quashing of earlier declarations, holding that acquisition proceedings without possession or compensation are invalid.