Delhi High Court
80,866 judgments
Saurabh Saxena & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a neighbourly dispute based on a genuine compromise, applying the principles governing quashing under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Hitender @ Jitender Sharma & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, reaffirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to end criminal proceedings in such cases to serve the ends of justice.
Ashutosh v. State Govt. NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles governing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Himanshu Sharma & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Santosh Ravin & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Aslam Khan & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act and IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Shanti Devi & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324 and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Chirag Gupta & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, emphasizing the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
S C Aggarwal v. Geeta Flexo Grevure Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of criminal complaint and summoning order under Sections 409, 467, 468, and 471 IPC, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC should not be exercised when an effective remedy exists before the trial court.
Abhinav Kumar Saxena and Others v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to quash such proceedings in the interest of justice.
Raj Kumar and Others v. State of NCT Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Saadullah and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Ritesh Alias Ashu and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 324/342/34 IPC and Arms Act based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, applying its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC while imposing costs on petitioners.
Amir Raja and Others v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while emphasizing caution in serious offences.
Khubaib Azam and Others v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties at an early stage, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Mohd. Arif Khan & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Sree Bhagwan v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a criminal case involving disputed ownership of property and allegations of forgery, emphasizing that disputed facts are to be resolved at trial.
Ramesh Chand v. Naresh Kumar @ Naresh Madan
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of leave to defend to a tenant in an eviction petition based on the landlord’s bona fide requirement, holding that triable issues regarding dependency and accommodation sufficiency must be decided after trial.
Bhuttan v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and failure to exclude accidental death, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of proof in last seen cases.
Rotary Club Delhi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that NGOs cannot be held liable to pay salaries for the period after project funding ceased merely because employees continued to report pursuant to an interim court order, applying the principle that no party shall suffer pecuniary loss due to the act of the court.