Delhi High Court
80,411 judgments
Bhagat Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed conviction under Sections 325/341/34 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing the petitioners on probation considering their conduct, compensation offered, and victim's consent.
Bhagat Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed conviction under Sections 325/341/34 IPC but modified the sentence, releasing the petitioners on probation with conditions including compensation to the victim.
Amit Bansal & Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences arising from matrimonial disputes.
Alok Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of physical possession.
Naveen Singhal v. M/S Raghubir Saran Amit Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the revision petition as settled by compounding the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, acquitting the petitioner and directing release of the deposited compensation to the complainant.
Manoj Saini v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Anju Sharma v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if compensation is not paid within five years under the 2013 Act, and that the 2015 Ordinance cannot retrospectively affect vested rights.
State v. Hari Nandan
The High Court upheld the appellate acquittal of the respondent in a motor accident case due to contradictions and doubts in prosecution evidence, dismissing the State's appeal.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd v. TTK Healthcare Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court accepted a joint out-of-court settlement in a trademark dispute suit, decreeing the suit in terms of the agreed settlement and disposing of the case.
Gautam Soni & Anr v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court disposed of a probate petition with directions to safeguard a minor beneficiary's interest by ordering deposit of his share in Court until majority, following a settlement among heirs.
Arjun Chowdhry v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed orders against the petitioner in an earlier FIR due to similarity with a later FIR where relief was granted, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and preventing multiplicity of proceedings.
Mohd Arif and Ors v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 420/34 IPC based on a settlement between the parties at the initial investigation stage, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Vinod Kumar @ Sheshnath v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a father for sexually abusing and intimidating his minor daughter under the POCSO Act and IPC, relying on the credible and consistent testimony of the victim.
Vijay Nath Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an employee reinstated after setting aside a technical resignation is entitled to continuity of service including salary and allowances for the intervening period.
Delhi Development Authority v. Kaushalya Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's appeal, upholding the trial court's decree granting permanent injunction to the plaintiff based on a reliable court-appointed demarcation report confirming her ownership except a small acquired portion.
HOTEL QUEEN ROAD PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S BEETAL PLANTATION PVT. LTD AND ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a director is neither a necessary nor proper party in a suit against the company for recovery of monies, affirming the company's separate legal personality.
Balwant Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid within five years, and mere deposit of compensation in the treasury without possession does not prevent lapse under the 2013 Act.
Sandeep Pasricha & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Vijay Maini v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's application for alternate plot allotment for lack of personal hearing and directed reconsideration after affording a fair opportunity.
Yudhvir Singh v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court directed the Land & Building Department to reconsider the petitioner's long-pending application for alternate land allotment with a personal hearing and a speaking order.