Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Prakash Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, holding that proof of breach of insurance policy terms due to invalid driving licence entitles the insurer to recover compensation paid from the insured.
Bhagwan Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years before the 2013 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
Amit Jain & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and against the interests of justice.
Naeemuddin & Ors. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court refused to quash cross FIRs at the investigation stage on compromise grounds, emphasizing that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly and only when no prima facie offence is made out.
Sanjay Wadhwa & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIRs involving serious offences, holding that mediated settlements cannot sanction offences punishable with life imprisonment and that a prima facie case requires trial.
Sanjay Wadhwa & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIRs involving serious offences under Section 326 IPC, holding that mediated settlements cannot override the requirement of trial where a prima facie case exists.
Manjit Singh & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC based on an amicable compromise, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile and justice demands ending the dispute.
Devender Gupta & Ors v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on a fully complied amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Naeem v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 307 and 201 IPC, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be exercised sparingly and the trial should proceed.
Santosh Chandola v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings or grant stay under Section 482 CrPC at the final hearing stage, emphasizing sparing exercise of inherent powers to avoid stifling legitimate prosecutions.
Rohit Kumar v. Directorate General ITB Police & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld denial of appointment to a Group-A para-military post due to deliberate non-disclosure of an FIR, emphasizing the requirement of utmost probity for such positions.
Gautam @ Ravinder Khari & Ors. v. State of Delhi Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC at the investigation stage, emphasizing that a prima facie case requires trial and investigation completion before interference under Section 482 CrPC.
Giriraj Singh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing that continuation of proceedings would be futile and against the interests of justice.
Amir Ahmad v. State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 336 IPC based on a mediated settlement between the parties before trial commenced, emphasizing the court's power to end proceedings to serve justice and avoid abuse of process.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Paramjit Singh Gulati
The Delhi High Court directed that interim bail on medical grounds should be granted only in genuine cases and preferably on government hospital certificates, cautioning trial courts against reliance on private hospital certificates, especially in serious narcotics offences.
Ashish Virmani & Ors v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable mediated settlement and compliance with its terms.
Surender Singh Rawat & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 323, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable compromise between the parties, emphasizing that continuation of proceedings would be futile.
Flamagas, S.A. v. Sharad (Alias Raja)
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by FLAMAGAS against Sharad based on a voluntary out-of-court settlement acknowledging exclusive trademark rights and ceasing infringement.
Balwant Kaur v. Director of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the benchmark for appointment to the post of principal is 'good' as per the 2002 Office Memorandum and dismissed the petition challenging the appointment based on a 'very good' benchmark.
Shyam Lal Mittal v. Sarla Mittal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's regular second appeal and refused impleadment of the deceased plaintiff's brother, holding that no substantial question of law arose and that proper procedure for substitution was not followed.