Delhi High Court
81,561 judgments
Mukesh @ Jaswant v. State of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Section 326-A IPC based on an amicable family settlement and minor injuries, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Sh. Chanpreet Singh Chadha & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.
Kushal Khurana & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal proceeding under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.
Anil Paswan & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.
National Fertilizers Limited v. Ashok Kumar Ahluwalia
Gratuity cannot be withheld from a superannuated employee merely because criminal proceedings are pending, as forfeiture under the Payment of Gratuity Act requires termination for misconduct or offences.
Sanjay v. Ramesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a selection committee may apply pre-decided fair criteria including experience weightage even if not explicitly stated in the advertisement, upholding the appointment of a Peon by the Veterinary Council of India.
M/S Satpal Sharma & Sons v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause does not lapse merely due to non-invocation within a contractual period and appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Geeta Devi & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the charge under Section 394 IPC due to lack of material and upheld the charge under Section 307/34 IPC against the petitioners.
Geetu v. Ravinder
The Delhi High Court enhanced the maintenance amount payable by the husband to his wife and child under Section 125 Cr.P.C., considering his income and the petitioners' needs.
Jagdish Chander Gupta v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC based on a settlement between parties and absence of culpable negligence, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Ramzan & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 323/392/509/34 and 323/392/427/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pridhi Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application seeking premature release of compensation fixed deposits awarded for minor children and dependents, upholding the original payment modalities to protect their financial interests.
Ramzan & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 323/392/509/427/34 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sunil Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Vijay Devi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Chetan Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a student who passed Class XI from a CBSE school is eligible for admission and examination in Class XII under CBSE Bye-Laws despite passing Class XII from another Board, quashing CBSE’s withholding of the petitioner’s result.
Rattan Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as compensation was not paid, and the 2015 Ordinance proviso could not retrospectively affect vested rights.
HEJIAN SOLIDKEY PETROLEUM MACHINERY CO. LTD v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim injunctions against termination of an oil pipeline contract, holding that such contracts are not specifically enforceable and monetary compensation is an adequate remedy.
Madan Mohan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to grant a personal hearing and pass a fresh reasoned order on the petitioner's pension revision claim, finding prior orders non-compliant with tribunal directions.
Union of India & Ors. v. Alstom India Limited
The Delhi High Court remanded the refund claim of Terminal Excise Duty paid on supplies under International Competitive Bidding to DGFT for fresh consideration in accordance with law, emphasizing proper exercise of statutory discretion.