Delhi High Court
81,561 judgments
Deepak Kumar Gupta & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on a mediated settlement, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in such cases.
Devbrata Biswas & Anr. v. The State (Government of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint at the initial stage based on a mediated settlement between neighbors, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Amit Jain v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Jagbir Yadav & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 494, 506, 323, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice and prevent abuse of process.
Sachin Mahajan & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the principles of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shakuntala Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, ruling that an insurer cannot avoid liability merely because the driver lacked a valid licence if the vehicle owner had reasonably verified the driver's credentials.
Vineet Kumar & Anr v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Narender Mahendru v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted probation to a senior citizen convicted under Sections 201 and 212 IPC after prolonged proceedings, modifying the sentence by enhancing the fine and dispensing with further imprisonment.
Sudhir Mansinghka v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an FIR cannot be quashed on territorial jurisdiction grounds pending investigation and directed the investigating officer to forward the case to the competent Magistrate if jurisdiction is lacking.
Manoj Kumar @ Tona v. The State & Others
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 394, 341, and 34 IPC based on a genuine compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226 of the Constitution.
Tridivesh Singh Maini v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed the impounding of the petitioner's passport and the Look Out Circular issued by the CBI, holding that only Passport Authorities can impound passports following due procedure, and that the LOC was unjustified without evidence of evasion.
Rajesh Anand v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in an economic offence case due to flight risk, possibility of evidence tampering, and pending forensic report despite completion of investigation.
Varun Chhabra v. Kanta Devi Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the civil suit as withdrawn following the plaintiff's settlement with the defendant and decision not to pursue the case.
Prem Lata v. Krishna Devi & Ors.
The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to file applications in the connected probate petition, dismissing the petition as withdrawn.
Ravi and Others v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted accused in a murder case due to contradictory dying declarations and insufficient evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to prove homicidal death beyond reasonable doubt.
Veena Kumari v. Kishan Lal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's delayed application to set aside an ex parte decree for possession, holding that negligence of counsel and inordinate delay without valid cause do not justify setting aside a decree passed on merits.
Delhi Chemical & Pharmaceuticals Works Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Himgiri Realtors Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration agreement in a duly stamped document executed in Delhi is enforceable despite objections on stamp duty raised belatedly, dismissing the petitioners' applications for modification and stay of arbitration proceedings.
Commissioner of Income Tax –II v. Modi Rubber Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that delayed employer contributions to superannuation fund are not disallowable under Section 43B, expenditure on imported Banbury mixers is capital expenditure, and notional interest on interest-free loans is not taxable without nexus to borrowed funds.
Major Amandeep Singh v. University of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed a defence personnel’s petition to appear in a supplementary LLB examination beyond the prescribed span period, emphasizing special consideration for military service and the High Court’s broad jurisdiction under Article 226 to prevent injustice.