Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Tripta Rani v. Union of India & Anr.
The court held that while family pension is payable only after presumption of death following seven years of disappearance, unpaid pension and terminal benefits from retirement to that date must be paid to the legal heirs with interest.
Kamlesh & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that private offences can be quashed under Section 482 CrPC when compromise is voluntary and no serious societal interest is involved.
Surinder Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court upheld reinstatement with continuity of service, entitling the petitioner to salary fixation including increments accrued during removal, and set aside the Tribunal's contrary order.
Indian Council of Medical Research v. Virender Kumar Mehra
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration of promotions to Administrative Officer posts in ICMR based on combined seniority without any fixed quota between feeder cadres, holding that a one-time agreement does not create a binding promotion rule.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Monica
The Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying the Sarla Verma multiplier of 16, increased interest to 9%, and clarified apportionment among legal heirs.
Jiya Lal v. Lalit Kumar Jha and Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recalculating disability, loss of income, and interest, directing the insurer to pay the revised amount with interest.
Banna Ram & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against one accused due to lack of prima facie material while allowing withdrawal of petition against co-accused with sufficient evidence.
M/S Samarth Designs (P) Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the interpretation of Section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944, holding that the issue was already settled by prior judgments.
Sonal Agarwal v. Puneet Agarwal
The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary settlement agreement in a matrimonial dispute, recorded it on court record, and disposed of the appeals and pending applications accordingly, emphasizing the welfare of the minor child and binding nature of the settlement.
Rohit @ Sunny v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a POCSO case following an amicable settlement and no objection from the prosecutrix's father, subject to cooperation with investigation.
Sunil Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused in a grievous injury case, emphasizing the seriousness of offences and lack of satisfactory explanation.
Sunil Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused charged with grievous injuries and outraging modesty, emphasizing the gravity of offences and specific roles assigned.
MAYTAS-RITHWIK (JV) v. KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION LTD.
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint a retired judge as Presiding Arbitrator after repeated arbitrator resignations and delays, allowing termination of existing arbitral mandate under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
MAYTAS-RITHWIK (JV) v. KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION LTD.
The Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint a retired judge as presiding arbitrator after repeated resignations and delays, terminating the existing arbitral mandate to ensure expeditious arbitration.
Mohit Gupta & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord following a lawful and voluntary settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohd Azam & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sumeet Verma v. Kalicharan & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/337 IPC arising from a motor vehicle accident following an amicable settlement and compensation paid between the parties.
Suman & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC subject to compensation conditions.
ANIS v. STATE
The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a life convict to file a Special Leave Petition, holding that parole cannot be denied without cogent material and affirming the constitutional right of convicts to prosecute higher court proceedings.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Om Prakash
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a dowry death case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove specific dowry demand and cruelty connected thereto as required under Section 304B IPC.