Delhi High Court
81,561 judgments
S. Randhir Singh Chandhok v. Shri Atma Ram Bansal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit based on a voluntary settlement reached through court-annexed mediation, vacated the interim stay, and ordered refund of court fees to the plaintiff.
Bijender Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties at the initial investigation stage, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedents.
M/S DR FRESH ASSETS LTD v. DDA & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of interest on earnest money retained by the DDA after auction cancellation is governed by the general limitation period under the Limitation Act and not barred by the shorter limitation under Section 53B of the Delhi Development Act.
Sandeep Kumar v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging OBC admissions under GGSIPU's institutional quota, holding that candidates with valid State OBC certificates who graduated from GGSIPU are eligible and that delay in challenging admission criteria bars relief.
Union of India & Anr. v. U. Rai Arya
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting interest on delayed retirement benefits to an employee acquitted in criminal proceedings, emphasizing that delay not caused by employee's fault entitles him to interest under constitutional principles.
Pankaj Kumar @ Dimple Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principles of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sahab Singh v. Director General & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an RPF constable for failing to disclose his involvement in criminal proceedings and not informing his employer about his arrest, despite his later acquittal.
PNR Lalmon Mishra v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a summary trial and punishment for insubordination under the Army Act, holding that procedural requirements were met and the petitioner disobeyed a lawful order.
Kavita Agarwal v. Avneet Soni
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of an arbitrator's appointment under a subsequent agreement's arbitration clause, dismissing the challenge that it did not supersede the earlier agreement's clause.
Sanjeev Kumar Goel v. Neeta Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 328 and 342 IPC based on an amicable settlement and compensation in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Rohit Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 363 IPC where the prosecutrix above 16 years consented to marriage and parties had amicably settled their dispute.
Sunita Gupta & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a family dispute based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Gaurav Duwa & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, affirming the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to end criminal proceedings where parties have amicably resolved their differences.
Ashish Mendirata @ Ashu Chibber & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case involving serious offences under Section 307 IPC on amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and imposing costs on petitioners.
Bhagwan Singh v. M/S Modern School & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that mere permissive possession without hostile animus does not amount to adverse possession and the appellant failed to prove title over the suit property.
Manohar Lal & Ors. v. State TH. PFA, Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed complaints against wholesalers of Dalda Vanaspati under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, relying on an earlier decision quashing complaints against the manufacturer for misbranding.
P.R. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central-II) v. Aakash Arogya Mandir Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer must record satisfaction separately for the searched person before initiating proceedings, even if the same AO exercises jurisdiction over the assessee, and dismissed the Revenue's appeals for non-compliance.
Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi, Central v. Navbharat International Ltd.
Delhi High Court dismissed Revenue's appeals, affirming that book results cannot be rejected solely on the ground of excess stock declared during search without supporting evidence.
Sanjay v. Ramesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a selection committee may prescribe fair and reasonable criteria including experience weightage before selection begins, and set aside a judgment invalidating an appointment made on such criteria.
Sushila Garg v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an order under Section 145 Cr.P.C. passed in execution proceedings is interlocutory and not revisable, dismissing the petition and directing the trial court to consider the pending application under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. independently.