Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Mukesh v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's plea for parole due to prior misconduct, violation of parole conditions, and adverse police reports, upholding the competent authority's discretion to deny parole.
Harish Kumar & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Sections 498A and 304B IPC for dowry death, affirming that credible testimony of close relatives and a suicide note can establish cruelty and harassment leading to dowry death.
Mohd. Aklaq v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rape of a minor under Section 376 IPC, ruling that consent is immaterial if the prosecutrix is below sixteen years, but modified the sentence considering the appellant's circumstances.
Krishan Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Jamia Hamdard & Ors. v. M M Nomai
The Delhi High Court held that a fresh dismissal order passed within the court's stipulated period pursuant to setting aside an earlier dismissal negates entitlement to back wages beyond that order, setting aside the executing court's order granting back wages and attachment.
Union of India v. Jayaraj Naik
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the CAT's quashing of an unsustainable adverse grading in an employee's Annual Performance Appraisal Report due to procedural irregularities and lack of multi-level assessment.
M/S Saurabh Agrotech Private Limited v. Radhey Shyam Agencies
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's registered assignment and proprietorship of the trademark "ASHOKA", restraining defendants from infringement and passing off, affirming that registered assignments are prima facie valid unless set aside by appropriate authority.
Sanjay Chandeliya v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed revision petitions and compounded the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act following an amicable settlement and payment of compounding fees as per Supreme Court guidelines.
Sanjay Chandeliya v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed revision petitions to compound the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act following an amicable settlement and compliance with Supreme Court compounding guidelines.
Sonu v. Rajni
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s interim maintenance order under the Hindu Marriage Act, allowing payment of a lump sum amount in installments and confirming maintenance payable from the date of application.
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board v. Ranbir Singh
The Delhi High Court directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to examine and decide the equivalence of a National Trade Certificate with the prescribed diploma under Recruitment Rules for Draftsman Grade III, without deciding the question itself.
Raju v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking parole due to lack of police verification and the petitioner's history as a habitual parole violator.
Rudal Mahto & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following reconciliation and withdrawal of complaints between the matrimonial parties.
G. Neelakandan & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following a lawful and amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sanjeev Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, 387, 506, and 120B IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between business associates, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in private disputes.
Kamal & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and compensation agreement between the parties.
Ranjit Singh & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
The Manager, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation v. Munesh @ Dimple & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified compensation in a motor accident claim by disallowing future prospects without proof of earnings, confirming age for multiplier, enhancing non-pecuniary damages, and increasing interest rate.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Naresh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remitted the motor accident compensation claim for fresh inquiry due to insufficient proof of claimant's income and allowed both parties to produce further evidence, setting aside the quantum of compensation awarded by the tribunal.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Shamim Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a driver’s licence authorizing only motorcycles or tractors is invalid for a medium goods vehicle, entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid due to breach of insurance policy terms.