Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Dharam Singh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Anuradha Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 498A IPC, holding that the petitioner has an alternate efficacious remedy before the trial court at the charge framing stage.
Abhey Kumar Jain v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside a blacklisting order against a contractor for failure to afford a hearing by the deciding authority, emphasizing that natural justice requires the decision-maker to personally conduct the hearing.
Vikram v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex parte externment order under the Delhi Police Act against a habitual offender who deliberately avoided participation, limiting judicial review to procedural legality and affirming the authority’s subjective satisfaction based on sufficient material.
MBL Infrastructures Ltd v. Telecommunication Consultants India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a party cannot seek termination of an arbitrator's mandate under Section 14(2) after an unsuccessful challenge under Sections 12 and 13, and must await the arbitral award to raise objections under Section 34.
Meena Devi & Ors. v. Shiv Prasad
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order allowing possession to the respondent as 'owner' under the Delhi Rent Control Act, clarifying that ownership includes leasehold rights and bona fide requirement justifies eviction.
R K Jain v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from neighbourly disputes on the ground of amicable settlement, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
R K Jain v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a neighbourly dispute after amicable settlement, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Rahul Srivastava & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile and contrary to justice.
Praveen v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between neighbors, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Subhash Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on credible extra-judicial confession and circumstantial evidence despite non-recovery of the dead body.
Farzana v. The State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIRs involving serious offences, holding that settlements do not justify quashing once charges are framed and prosecution evidence recorded.
M/S Visionaire India v. M/S IBM India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant's appeal and condoned the delay in filing the written statement and condonation application, emphasizing the need for adequate reasons and considering the plaintiff's own lack of diligence.
Sanjay Sachdeva v. Veena Sachdeva
The High Court of Delhi dismissed the appellant's civil appeal for default and non-prosecution due to his failure to appear on the hearing date.
Raunaq Bhalla v. The State of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 323 and 324 IPC based on a valid compromise between parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC in the interest of justice.
Vijay Tata v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to withdraw multiple petitions with liberty to rely on settlement agreements and affidavits at the trial court’s framing of charges stage, directing the trial court to consider these documents on their merits.
Poonam v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court disposed of the bail application filed by Poonam as withdrawn without adjudicating on its merits.
Prem Narain Sharma & Ors. v. Sh. Mehar Chand (Deceased) Through His Legal Heirs
The court held that in a partition suit, a final decree can be passed even if the original plaintiffs or their heirs do not seek partition, as other co-sharers are entitled to claim their shares.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. AKANSHA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to recover compensation paid where the driver lacked a valid licence at the accident time and the insured failed to prove due diligence, establishing insurer's recovery rights under the policy.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ranjana Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal seeking recovery of compensation on the ground of driver's licence invalidity, holding that breach of insurance policy terms must be proved at the trial stage and cannot be raised belatedly on appeal.