Delhi High Court
79,582 judgments
Rishi Khurana & Ors. v. State & Anr.
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 divorce decree, applying its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Shiv Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 323, 308, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable compromise, applying principles under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sunil v. State Govt. NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Sections 498A and 304B IPC, ruling that a demand of money linked to marriage constitutes dowry and that cruelty soon before death in connection with such demand justifies dowry death conviction.
Kallu Babu Rohatgi v. Raj Kumar Rohatgi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit in terms of a court-mediated settlement prior to framing of issues and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act, 1870.
Kamaljeet Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court allowed suspension of sentence under Section 389 CrPC during the pendency of appeal in a Prevention of Corruption Act case due to delay in hearing and absence of the prime accused, imposing conditions to ensure the appellant's presence.
M/S Vital Castings Ltd & Anr. v. The Oriental Bank of Commerce & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a civil suit barred by SARFAESI Act jurisdiction, granted liberty to approach the DRT, and stayed auction proceedings for two weeks to facilitate settlement.
Ajit R. Kyal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court suspended the sentence of a corruption convict during the pendency of his appeal due to delay in hearing and his compliance with bail conditions, imposing strict terms to ensure his presence.
Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of renewal of additional MBBS seats by the Union of India based on MCI's recommendation, holding that an opportunity of hearing is mandatory and minor deficiencies should be rectified before refusal.
DOW JONES & COMPANY v. M/S INDIABULLS HOUSING FINANCE LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 14-day delay in filing appeals by a foreign corporation, holding that bona fide procedural delays justify condonation under the Limitation Act.
Dalip Kumar v. Om Parkash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that tenancy rights under the Rent Act are partitionable assets and allowed the appeal directing a preliminary decree for partition among legal heirs.
Reckitt Benckiser India Ltd v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Reckitt Benckiser under the Insecticides Act due to delay causing expiry of the sample's shelf life, defeating the statutory right to retesting and amounting to abuse of process.
Mahesh Jawa v. Shivam Infocom Pvt Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition holding that salary and employment disputes lacking criminality are purely civil matters and do not warrant criminal proceedings.
Dr Ravi Shanker Garg & Anr v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving serious offences and public servants, holding that compromise between parties does not warrant quashing under Section 482 CrPC in such cases.
Dinesh and Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 406/498A/34 IPC upon amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Reckitt Benckiser India Ltd v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Reckitt Benckiser under the Insecticides Act due to delay causing expiry of samples, defeating the right to retesting and rendering prosecution an abuse of process.
Surinder Singh v. State & Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case arising from a landlord-tenant dispute under Sections 436, 451, and 506 IPC based on mutual settlement, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Vinod Kumar v. Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court converted the dismissal of a police constable for unauthorized absence into compulsory retirement, emphasizing the principle of proportionality in disciplinary punishment.
Padam Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging denial of ACP benefits as withdrawn, directing petitioners to submit representations to the competent authority for decision within four weeks.
Indo Alusys Industries Ltd v. GNCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that punitive termination during probation requires inquiry and upheld monetary compensation in lieu of reinstatement for illegal termination without inquiry.
Bayer Corporation v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a compulsory licence restricting use within India does not permit export of the patented drug abroad under Section 107-A, and directed expeditious disposal of the writ petition challenging such export.