Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
Neeraj & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that FIRs under Section 307 IPC involving poisoning causing dangerous injury cannot be quashed on the basis of a private settlement, emphasizing the societal interest in prosecuting heinous offences.
Prem Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the discharge of accused from Section 406 IPC charges on the ground that the complaint and FIR were barred by limitation.
Sabiha Begum & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sanjeev Bhaskar & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Anand Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ravi Singhania & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings involving forgery and document fabrication based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Vinod Bansal v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Resham Devi v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the maintenance amount but remanded the case for the trial court to decide with reasons whether maintenance should be awarded from the date of filing the petition or the date of the order.
SCORPIOS APPARELS PVT LTD v. BANK OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court directed the Banking Ombudsman to expeditiously dispose of the petitioner's complaint regarding release of bank securities, emphasizing judicial restraint where statutory grievance mechanisms exist.
M/S INTER IKEA SYSTEMS BV & ANR v. RANKIT KANAIYALAL THAKKAR & ORS
The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit in favor of Inter IKEA, directing the defendants to pay damages, withdraw their infringing trademark application, and destroy infringing goods.
P.C. Joshua v. M/S D.S.CONSTRUCTIONS P. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the appellant's suit, affirming that arbitration clauses and compliance with foreign laws in employment contracts do not oust Indian court jurisdiction and that simplicitor termination with due payment is lawful.
ROSA POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging denial of Deemed Export Benefits, holding that review jurisdiction is limited and the writ petition was barred by limitation and not maintainable.
ADD Lounge Services Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the denial and refusal to renew security clearance to a corporate entity based on adverse intelligence reports against a shareholder, emphasizing limited judicial review in national security matters under the Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2011.
Balwan Singh v. International Airport Authority of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the civil suit for non-prosecution under Order XVII Rule 3 CPC due to the plaintiff's failure to lead evidence and pursue the suit.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Munni Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation awarded for death due to spinal injuries, affirming causal connection, income assessment with future prospects, and 12% interest rate.
TRF LTD. v. ENERGO ENGINEERING PROJECTS LTD
The Delhi High Court held that unconditional bank guarantees can only be restrained from encashment on grounds of egregious fraud or irretrievable harm, dismissing the petitioner's plea for interim injunction against encashment and upholding the validity of the arbitral tribunal's appointment.
Shiv Kumar @ Shiva v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioner for kidnapping and extortion offences, holding that sufficient material existed to establish grave suspicion at the charge framing stage.
Ajay Aggarwal & Others v. Luv Bhardwaj
The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit on the basis of a bona fide out of court settlement and directed refund of 50% court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act as the settlement was reached before framing of issues.
M/S KEY STONE BUILDTECH PVT. LTD v. SHRI JAWAHAR LAL CHABRA & OTHERS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the civil suit for default and non-prosecution due to the plaintiff's failure to appear and take necessary procedural steps after the death of a defendant.
Sarvesh Kumar Bhatia v. Narcotics Control Bureau & Anr.
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction under the NDPS Act but modified the default sentence for non-payment of fine considering his prolonged custody and inability to pay.