Delhi High Court
72,805 judgments
Naved & Ors. v. State (GNCTD) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324/341/427/506/34 IPC based on 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.
Union of India v. Rambir Singh
The High Court upheld the illegality of a stigmatic termination without prior opportunity and refused belated additional evidence, dismissing the Union of India's second appeal for reinstatement of a CRPF constable.
M/S KSB AKTIENGSELLSCHAFT & ANR v. MIS KSBT PUMPS PRIVATE LIMITED (OPC)
The Delhi High Court recorded a pre-trial settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC as a decree and granted plaintiffs a 50% refund of Court Fees, holding the settlement fair and reasonable.
Rajiv Agarwal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for lack of tangible material and failure to consider assessee's objections, holding that reopening assessments requires more than mere suspicion or unsubstantiated complaints.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Suman Arora
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, remitted the issue of driving license validity for fresh inquiry, and clarified insurer's recovery rights contingent on that finding.
Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) v. Khetri Trust
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals and condonation applications due to inordinate delay and upheld prior orders against the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) in tax exemption matters involving Khetri Trust.
Mini Sabu v. Mohit Saini & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for loss of income in a motor accident claim based on the appellant’s proven salary and entire period of medically certified leave.
Sudhir Singh Teotia v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging SSC recruitment for lack of territorial jurisdiction, permitting the petitioner to approach the competent court.
Vinod Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Suman Arora & Ors. v. Sajjan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim's dependents, remitted the issue of the driver's license validity for inquiry, and clarified insurer's liability and recovery rights accordingly.
Jai Prakash Sharma & Ors. v. New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's contributory negligence plea and enhanced compensation and interest awarded to the claimants in a motor accident death claim.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Kiran Sharma & Ors.
The insurer is liable to compensate the accident victim despite dishonoured premium cheque but can recover the amount from the insured owner under Section 64 VB of the Insurance Act.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Shiv Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's interim relief for medical expenses, holding that such relief is not authorized under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and directed expeditious disposal of the claim.
Medicare Investments Limited v. Max Ventures Investment Holdings Private Limited
The Delhi High Court approved a composite scheme of reduction of capital and amalgamation under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with formal meetings due to obtained consents.
RV Akash Ganga Infrastructure Limited v. RV Akash Ganga Solar Power Limited
The Delhi High Court approved a Scheme of Arrangement under the Companies Act, 1956 between two companies, dispensing with the requirement of convening meetings of shareholders and creditors based on unanimous consent.
Bharat Bhushan v. Abdul Ghaffar
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant by a single co-owner landlord on bona fide commercial grounds, clarifying maintainability of eviction petitions and applicability of Section 14(6) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Rajinder Kaur @ Rani v. Ajay Kumar Sinha
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the trial court’s decree for possession and mesne profits in favor of the plaintiff, holding that the defendant failed to prove ownership or produce title documents.
Atulesh Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the complainant settled with the petitioners and withdrew her allegations, subject to compensation payment.
Gunjan Patni v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC subject to compensation conditions.
Inayat Luhera & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 377 IPC despite an amicable settlement and divorce, holding that serious allegations of mental depravity cannot be compromised.