Delhi High Court
81,561 judgments
Shabana v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 379 IPC and Section 135 Electricity Act based on an amicable settlement and No Dues Certificate, applying the principles laid down by the Supreme Court for exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sumit Mittal & Anr v. State of NCT & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 120-B IPC based on a full compromise between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sunil Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 363 IPC where the prosecutrix, above 16 years, voluntarily accompanied and married the petitioner, endorsing amicable settlement and non-incriminating statement under Section 164 CrPC.
Pammi @ Heera and Others v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of appellants who set two women ablaze with kerosene, relying on consistent eyewitness and forensic evidence despite minor discrepancies.
Mithun Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC where the prosecutrix voluntarily accompanied and married the petitioner, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Sumit & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 147/149/186/353/506 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement at the initial investigation stage, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and imposing costs on petitioners.
Ajay Kumar @ Nand Kishor & Ors v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406/498-A/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Rajkumar Khatree @ Toni & Ors v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 308/323/506/341/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles governing quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohd Amzad @ Bholu & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in appropriate cases.
Vinod Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape and criminal intimidation but reduced the sentence from ten to eight years due to uncertainty about the victim's exact age.
State NCT of Delhi v. Umesh
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused in a sexual offence case due to lack of conclusive proof of the victim's minority and absence of prima facie evidence of kidnapping or rape.
Dinesh Yadav v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to inconsistencies and improbabilities in the prosecution's evidence, granting him the benefit of doubt.
Ghasita Singh v. Ram Prag Koiree
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's finding that the appellant failed to prove ownership of the suit property due to forged documents, entitling the respondent as legal heir to possession.
Mahavir Prasad & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal proceeding under Sections 406/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S VIRENDER KUMAR JAIN v. M/S BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award and held that judicial interference under Section 34 is not warranted where the award has been clarified under Section 33 and the disputed amounts paid.
Om Prakash Makhija v. Manohar Lal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decree for recovery of Rs. 6 lakh with interest, holding that the defendant failed to prove the cheques were issued against goods supply and that the suit was within limitation.
Vishva Mitra v. A R Nim
The Delhi High Court held that a remand for framing additional issues and recording evidence permits the trial court to reappraise all evidence and pass a fresh or modified judgment, dismissing the appellant's contention to the contrary.
Naveen Import Private Limited & Ors. v. Ekta Infratech Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for a Scheme of Amalgamation where all parties had given written consent and no secured creditors existed.
National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd v. M/S Pradeep Chopra
The High Court set aside the trial court's summary dismissal of objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and remanded the matter for proper adjudication on the merits within a stipulated timeframe.
Shilpi Verma v. University of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that academic equivalence of degrees for university admission is a technical matter within the university's exclusive domain and not subject to judicial review, dismissing the petition challenging denial of admission.