Delhi High Court
80,866 judgments
Surender Kumar & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A/34 IPC based on a mutual settlement between parties in a matrimonial dispute, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sanjay Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to ensure the petitioner could summon a bank official to prove a Statement of Account, emphasizing the right to a fair trial over procedural delay concerns.
Ajit Singh Honey & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs registered under various IPC sections following an amicable settlement between neighbors, subject to payment of costs to the State.
Mis. Chaitanya Construction Co. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging a Special Audit Report on the ground of disputed facts, directing the petitioner to pursue alternative remedies.
Ranjit Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed grant and release of ACP/MACP benefits to eligible government employees, including retirees, with pension arrears and increments, in accordance with Central Government orders and prior judicial rulings.
Damanjeet Kaur v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions seeking quashing of a complaint and FIR as infructuous after a closure report was filed and the complaint merged, granting liberty to avail remedies if a protest petition is filed.
Amit Khaneja & Anr. v. State of Punjab
The Delhi High Court granted five days transit bail to petitioners accused under Sections 420 and 120B IPC to join investigation and approach the competent court for regular bail.
Imtiyaz v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to petitioners accused under Sections 308, 323, and 34 IPC on the ground of parity with co-accused already released on bail.
Satya Gupta v. Guneet Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the legal heirs of a deceased Decree Holder to be brought on record and disposed of the petition based on a binding settlement agreement executed through court mediation.
Vikas Gupta v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years, and vested rights under the 2013 Act cannot be retrospectively affected by the 2015 Amendment Ordinance.
Mukhtiar Singh v. The Chief Engineer (I&F) Irrigation and Flood Control Department
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that mere acts like tethering cattle do not establish settled possession and a suit for injunction simplicitor is not maintainable without proving lawful possession or title.
Sunni Kadian v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Essential Commodities Act due to procedural irregularities and an unchallenged appellate order setting aside license cancellation, holding the FIR to be wrongly registered.
Kiman Dass & Ors. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S. MANU ENTERPRISES & ANR. v. RAM PRATAP GOEL
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for recovery of debt against the deceased's wife limited to her inherited share, emphasizing the primacy of signed bills as evidence and the liability of legal heirs for debts.
Narender Kumar and Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The court held that contract labourers have no right to continue employment after contract expiry and that disputes over unpaid wages must be resolved under the Industrial Disputes Act, dismissing the writ petition.
Atul Kumar Verma v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that judicial review of examination answer keys is limited to procedural fairness and will not extend to re-evaluating academic correctness absent any illegality or bias.
Naresh Jain & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings under Section 63 of the Copyright Act following a compromise between parties, imposing costs on petitioners to compensate public resources.
Gautam Prasad Singh v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 380 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash non-compoundable offences where justice so requires.
Vinod Kumar & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Sanjay Sehgal v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against the petitioner under Sections 343/374 IPC and Juvenile Justice Act following an amicable settlement before the Child Welfare Committee.