Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Jwala Devi Enterprises P. Ltd. v. Fadi El Jaouni
The High Court upheld the quashing of proceedings against company directors under Section 138/141 NI Act for lack of specific averments that they were responsible for the company's business at the time of the offence.
Abhishek Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a property-related criminal case after the parties amicably settled the dispute through a mediation-based Settlement Agreement.
Ram Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, and 471 IPC on the basis of a bona fide compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dharmender Pandit v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord on the ground of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Dharamjeet Singh & Ors v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties reconciled and resumed cohabitation, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Hasim Khan @ Asim Ali Khan v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order framing charges against the petitioner in a sexual offence case due to the prosecutrix's denial and inconclusive forensic evidence, discharging the accused at the charge framing stage.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. v. Deepak Cables (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to the Arbitral Tribunal to complete arbitration proceedings and render the award under Section 29(A)(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Shri Braham Prakash v. Shri Rohtash
The Delhi High Court dismissed a second appeal filed after a 1650-day delay, refusing to condone the delay based on the appellant's counsels' government appointments and the appellant's failure to prosecute the case diligently.
CARLSBERG BREWERIES A/S v. SOM DISTILLERIES AND BREWERIES LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed two civil suits as withdrawn following an out-of-court settlement, leaving the legal issues raised in the suits open for future consideration.
Arif Shakeel v. State
The Delhi High Court disposed of multiple writ petitions as infructuous after the competent authority granted parole to the petitioners in accordance with parole guidelines.
Rakesh Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused involved in kidnapping and sexual offences against a minor, emphasizing the gravity of offences and fabrication of evidence.
Sanjay Singhal v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to five petitioners implicated in offences under IPC Sections 323, 341, 354, 356, 406, 506, 509, and 498A, applying the principle of parity with a co-accused already granted bail, subject to conditions ensuring investigation integrity.
ITC LIMITED v. VIKAS RASTOGI
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's suit for recovery against a distributor who failed to file a written statement, holding the suit within limitation and decreeing the amount with interest and costs under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC.
Manoj & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a trivial dispute between neighbors following an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Manoj & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a trivial dispute between neighbors following an amicable settlement, emphasizing restoration of peace and ends of justice.
Vikas v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to proceed further.
Ashwani Kumar Tiwari v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following a mutual settlement and divorce by consent, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Pravesh Singh & Ors v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Asif & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308 and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile.
Avdesh Tiwari v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim by applying a 40% addition for future prospects and awarding interest at 9% per annum as per Supreme Court precedents.