Delhi High Court
72,805 judgments
Manish Chadha & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed trial courts to expedite disposal of multiple matrimonial and criminal cases arising from marital discord, emphasizing timely justice and avoidance of unwarranted adjournments.
Rajan Kala v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the selection process for appointment as LDC on the ground of constructive res judicata, holding that the petitioner could not re-litigate the same cause of action without reserving the right or seeking leave.
Mahender Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the conviction of kidnapping for ransom with threat under Section 364A IPC to simple kidnapping under Section 363 IPC due to lack of evidence of threat, reducing the sentence accordingly.
Tauhid v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for snatching but reduced the sentence from three to two years considering the petitioner’s family responsibilities and time already served.
Prakash v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s conviction for theft and dishonest retention but reduced the sentence from one year to six months considering the petitioner’s personal circumstances and time already served.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Harishankar & Anr
The High Court allowed the State's appeal, remanding the case for specific findings on offences and appropriate sentencing, clarifying that Section 397 IPC's minimum sentence applies only to completed robbery with deadly weapons, not attempts.
Sajid Ali v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
Bail was refused to the petitioner charged with attempt to murder and robbery due to strong prima facie evidence and risk of absconding or influencing witnesses.
Ashwani Sirohi & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 365, 392, 342, 323, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice even in non-compoundable offences.
Lokesh Kumar Chhibber & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A 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.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Nirmal Jain & Ors.
Liability under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act requires proof of fault by the driver; absent such proof, the owner and insurer cannot be held liable, leading to dismissal of claim against scooter owner/insurer and remand for proceeding against the truck’s driver/owner/insurer.
NM v. BS
The Delhi High Court set aside a divorce decree granted on grounds of mental cruelty due to lack of cogent evidence and improper burden shifting, emphasizing that normal matrimonial conflicts do not constitute cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Sajid & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A 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 justice.
Eagle Theatres & Anr. v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that cinema plots are excluded from the 2003 leasehold to freehold conversion scheme due to absence of notified market rates, and the State's classification is reasonable and not arbitrary, dismissing the appellants' plea for conversion under commercial property rates.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Izhar Ahmad & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld insurer liability in a motor accident claim, rejecting breach of policy plea based on driving license validity and clarified compensation principles for self-employed deceased persons.
Mohd. Naeem v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A 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.
Hari Kishan v. State, Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Pawan Sharma & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Jasvinder Singh Malhotra v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 287, 337, and 304-A IPC based on a full settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC despite the offences being non-compoundable.
Jatin Sehgal & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences arising from matrimonial disputes.
Kishan Chand v. State (Govt of NCT) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings under Section 326A IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in line with Supreme Court precedents.