Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Abid Ali Siddiqui v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under section 498A IPC based on a genuine amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Sh. Rakesh Kumar and 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 following a genuine settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process through amicable dispute resolution.
Rajeev Kumar and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 34, and 406 IPC following a genuine and voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the Court's power to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.
Shamikh Shahbaz Shaikh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail in a serious cyber fraud case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the distinct approach required for economic offences.
Gaurav Jajoria & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 following a voluntary mutual settlement between the parties, promoting peace and avoiding futile litigation.
Hemant Bhardwaj & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent futile litigation and promote peace.
Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 following an amicable mediation settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power to quash proceedings to promote harmony.
Naveen Juyal and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC following an amicable mediation settlement and divorce between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to quash proceedings to promote peace.
Pardeep Garg & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 of the BNSS following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to promote harmony through compromise in matrimonial disputes.
Sakshi Dhall v. Indira Dhall & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a simpliciter suit for partition by a co-owner presumed in joint possession and held that fixed court fee suffices absent pleaded ouster.
Jasleen Kaur v. Sarvjeet Singh
The High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject the plaint in a malicious prosecution suit, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and the suit was within limitation considering the Supreme Court's extension of limitation period during the COVID-19 pandemic.
M/S MKU Ltd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator to decide disputed issues including limitation and novation.
ANKUSH KUMAR PRAJAPATI v. JAMSHED ALAM & ORS.
The High Court upheld the setting aside of an ex-parte decree in a summary suit, directing the respondents to deposit Rs.15 lacs to contest the suit and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on merits.
H AND M HENNES AND MAURITZ RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITED v. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 10(1) NEW DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed a reassessment notice issued without mandatory prior approval under Section 151(ii) of the Income Tax Act, affirming that extended limitation under TOLA does not alter the specified authority for approval.
Commissioner of Income Tax (International Tax)-1, New Delhi v. Goto Technologies Ireland Unlimited Company
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's ruling that subscription payments for cloud services by a non-resident are not taxable as royalty income under the India-Ireland DTAA and Income Tax Act.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7 v. Raja Arora
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's order setting aside an income tax assessment for failure to obtain mandatory prior approval before selecting the return for scrutiny under CBDT Instruction No. 5/2017.
Savitri Devi v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd
The Delhi High Court modified the deduction for personal expenses from 50% to one-third in a motor accident claim where the bachelor deceased was the sole earning member of a large dependent family, remanding the matter for recalculation of compensation.
National Seeds Corporation Ltd v. Associated Jute Industries
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone a 315-day delay in filing under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that protracted settlement negotiations do not constitute sufficient cause for delay.
M/S KLA CONST TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD v. M/S GULSHAN HOMZ PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that it has exclusive jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act where the contract designates Delhi as one of the arbitration seats, emphasizing harmonious construction of arbitration and jurisdiction clauses.
Chishtiya Khuddam Khwaja Sahib Syedzadgan Dargah Sharif, Ajmer v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an audit under Section 20 of the CAG Act can only proceed after the CAG consents and terms are agreed upon, and the audited body is given a meaningful opportunity to represent against a concrete proposal.