Delhi High Court
80,351 judgments
Group Capt (Dr) B S Nayyar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a transfer order, holding that no mala fides or illegality was shown and that adequate medical facilities existed at the new posting.
Union of India & Ors v. Daya Ram
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of interest at GPF rates on delayed pension benefits due to administrative lapses in premature retirement case.
Vikash Kumar v. State of NCT Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal case under Section 482 CrPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying Supreme Court guidelines on inherent jurisdiction.
Pradeep Pathak and Others v. State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ravinder C P Navelkar v. Aruna Infracon Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order curtailing the accused's cross-examination in a Section 138 NI Act case to prevent vexatious delays and ensure a speedy trial.
Ramakant Duggal and Others v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and serve ends of justice.
Harvinder Pal Singh Dua & Anr. v. S.K. Mukherjee & Anr.
The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance in favor of buyers who paid substantial consideration and demonstrated readiness and willingness, holding that time ceased to be essence of contract due to sellers' acceptance of delayed payments without objection.
Harphool Dutt Pandey & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a landlord-tenant dispute FIR under Sections 323/380/448/506/34 IPC on amicable settlement grounds, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Mukesh Sharma v. Satbir Singh
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to consider the condonation of delay application on merits before proceeding with trial under the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing judicial discretion in condoning delay to meet ends of justice.
Sh Sushil Jain v. State of NCT Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420, 406, 341, 506, 509, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Arjun Chowdhry v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed NBWs issued without prior notice to the accused and directed him to join investigation, emphasizing the necessity of notice before coercive action.
Ved Prakash v. D D A
The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice proposing enhancement of punishment must be fairly considered after a personal hearing and that a writ petition challenging the notice before the final order is premature.
Tek Singh and Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC after prima facie assessment of the case.
Ritesh Kumar Singh and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Shyam Nath v. State of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences in appropriate cases.
Umesh Singh Bisht and Others v. State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in appropriate cases.
Naveen Goel v. State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 279 and 427 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences where justice so requires.
M/S Bhatia Service Station v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitrary termination of a petrol dealership by Indian Oil Corporation for violating natural justice and Marketing Discipline Guidelines, affirming writ jurisdiction despite an arbitration clause.
M/S SARDA ENERGY & MINERALS LTD. & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging Section 10(5) of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, holding that the successful bidder is entitled to dispose of coal stock not removed by the prior allottee as per statutory provisions and consented terms.
Ram Niwas Kaushik v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for parole of a convict who had not served the minimum required imprisonment period and where police reports indicated security and law and order concerns.