Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Kamal v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287, 337, and 338 IPC based on an amicable settlement and compensation, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Lalit Chopra & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 295-A, 292, 120-B IPC and Copyright Act based on a bona fide compromise, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in non-heinous offences.
Sunil Kumar v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, affirming the Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.
Rupesh Ranawat & Ors. v. The State (Govt NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of criminal proceedings under Sections 420 and 34 IPC based on a settlement between parties, emphasizing the cautious exercise of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in non-heinous offences.
Sunny Sethi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld revocation of probation for breach of good conduct but reduced the sentence from two years to one year considering the petitioner’s background and prolonged trial proceedings.
Rajesh Singh & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 304A IPC due to absence of negligence and amicable settlement with compensation, exercising its power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
State v. Ram Kishan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld acquittal in a dowry death case, holding that prosecution failed to prove cruelty or harassment soon before death in connection with dowry demand as required under Section 304B IPC.
Shri Bhim Sain and Anr. v. Delhi Power Company Limited and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking officiating allowance where appointments were made without lawful authority to create posts or grant monetary benefits.
Roshan Bhimrao Patil v. The Secretary, Department of Electronics and Information Technology & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a select list for appointment is exhausted once the advertised vacancies are filled, and subsequent vacancies due to resignation do not entitle lower-ranked candidates to appointment.
Usha v. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate cannot be denied reservation benefits due to delay by government authorities in issuing an OBC certificate if the candidate applied in time, directing appointment in the unreserved category with OBC status for future prospects.
SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd. v. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that depreciation at a higher rate is allowable on leased vehicles without remand, but statutory reserves under Section 45-IC and debt redemption reserves must be added back to book profits under Section 115JB of the Income Tax Act.
Punjab National Bank v. Kohinoor Foods Limited
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration agreement governs the derivative transaction dispute and appointed an arbitrator, rejecting the respondent's fraud and non-arbitrability objections.
The Commissioner of Income Tax-TDS v. Moradabad Toll Road Company
The Delhi High Court upheld that proceedings under Section 201 of the Income Tax Act must be initiated within four years for the relevant period, dismissing the Revenue's appeal against limitation bar.
Vinay Jain v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against the petitioner for lack of prima facie evidence of conspiracy and extortion, emphasizing the necessity of cogent evidence and judicial scrutiny before summoning an accused.
Ex. Gnr Billu Ram Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal from service of a soldier found guilty of escaping custody after injuring a sentry, rejecting claims of lawful excuse and inadequate appellate reasoning.
The National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Dinesh Tiwari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that proof of negligence is essential under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act and applied res ipsa loquitur to uphold compensation awarded for a fatal motor accident, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Pooran Lal Sharma v. Karan Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that compensation under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be claimed by legal representatives of a deceased person driving a borrowed vehicle who is not the owner-driver, and personal accident cover for the owner-driver does not extend to such persons.
The National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Shashi Goel; The National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Geeta Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld insurer liability for compensation in a motor accident despite permit condition violation and breach of insurance policy, clarifying the scope of Section 149(2)(i)(c) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Shashi Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that violation of permit conditions regarding the driver does not absolve the insurer of liability for motor accident compensation, affirming the award and allowing insurer recovery from the insured.
M/S VARUN INDUSTRIES LTD & ORS v. M/S S.E INVESTMENTS LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrator's jurisdiction and interim order directing appellants to furnish bank guarantee and surety under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, dismissing the challenge based on an alleged settlement superseding the arbitration clause.