Delhi High Court
81,916 judgments
Bhupender Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, reaffirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash criminal proceedings to secure ends of justice.
Harpal Singh v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of criminal proceedings under the Copyright and Trade Marks Acts based on an amicable settlement, applying the principles governing compromise under Section 482 CrPC.
Ehtesham Haider Khan v. State (Govt of 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 inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Nikhil Bhasin & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
DELHI ADMINISTRATION v. PRAHLAD RAI & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of respondents in a food adulteration case due to substantial unexplained variation between expert reports, ruling the sample non-representative and the prosecution's evidence insufficient.
Food Inspector v. Sunil Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against acquittal in a food adulteration case, holding that delay in prosecution and non-representative sample vitiated the prosecution under the PFA Act.
Micromax Informatics Ltd v. Shenzhen Oneplus Technology Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application for unconditional withdrawal of the suit under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC, dismissing the suit as withdrawn while permitting the plaintiff to contest related suits.
CABLE NEWS NETWORK INC v. NISHA SHARMA AND ANR
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by decreeing it in terms of a voluntary settlement agreement wherein the defendants acknowledged the plaintiff's trademark rights and agreed to cease infringing use.
Mankhanching Tombing v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 21(c) NDPS Act, ruling that Section 50 notice applies only to personal search, not baggage, and that voluntary statements under Section 67 are admissible despite retraction.
Manik Chand and Ors. v. GNCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Public Grievances Commission to hear street vendors before ordering their removal, restraining coercive action pending such hearing in accordance with the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
M/S S.S. AUTOMOTIVE PVT. LTD. v. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER, CUSTOM (EXPORT SHED), ICD, TKD
The Delhi High Court directed the customs authority to adjudicate a pending show cause notice within four weeks and decide on releasing the bank guarantee furnished for provisional export release, ensuring the petitioner’s right to be heard.
Ramesh Chand v. Jamia Millia Islamia
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award of compensation instead of reinstatement for illegal termination due to loss of trust and long delay in adjudication.
Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation Limited v. Presiding Officer, Industrial Tribunal No.III, Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s award holding that termination of an ad-hoc employee during the contract period without compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act is illegal, dismissing the employer’s writ petition.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Nitasha Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced compensation in a motor accident claim by excluding future prospects addition and deducting income tax, while allowing salary from a partnership firm for loss of dependency.
Baij Nath Singh & Ors. v. Vijender Kumar @ Vijay @ Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including full salary, increasing multiplier, granting future prospects addition, and applying Supreme Court guidelines on non-pecuniary damages.
Pran Kumar Kaul v. Indian Overseas Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging removal from service for proven fraudulent misconduct, holding that procedural requirements were met and the punishment was proportionate.
S.K. Jindal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a transfer order, holding that transfers are administrative matters not subject to judicial interference absent malafides, and upheld costs against the petitioner for abuse of process.
Rocket Ibrahim v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under non-heinous IPC sections on the basis of compromise between parties, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and serve ends of justice.
Rocket Ibrahim v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under non-heinous IPC sections based on amicable compromise between parties, applying the principles of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Kapil Arora & Ors. v. State of 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 and compliance with its terms, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.