Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Lakhan Rajput & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of court process.
Prashant Batra v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354 and 323 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process in minor offences.
Sh. Maganjeet Singh Khara @ Sunder & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/341/506/509/354/34 IPC arising from a boundary wall dispute due to an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Kamal Kishore Sharma & Anr v. State Through SHO, PS Rajouri Garden & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a minor altercation after amicable settlement under Section 528 BNSS, emphasizing the power to prevent abuse of process in minor criminal disputes.
Pradeep Mittal & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs involving mutual assault under IPC after amicable settlement between parties, exercising its power under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process.
Ankit Bansal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 469, 500, and 509 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Gurmeet Singh & Ors. v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 363/34 IPC relating to a custody dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Abrar Bale v. State Through Crime Branch SHO
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused under the NDPS Act, holding that reasonable grounds exist to believe his guilt and risk of reoffending, thus bail is not warranted under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Sunita & Anr. v. Yogesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the wife's revision petition, setting aside the Family Court's order and directing maintenance payments under Sections 125 and 127 CrPC, holding that the wife was entitled to maintenance as she was forced to live separately due to cruelty.
Prosecutrix v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of bail in a rape case, holding that serious allegations alone do not justify cancellation of bail without cogent reasons.
Madhu @ Pragati v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order granting bail in a rape case, dismissing the petition seeking cancellation of bail due to absence of cogent grounds for interference.
Priyanka Dhawan v. Navdeep Dhawan
The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000 per month for a wife and minor son under the DV Act, directing payment from November 2024 based on the husband's increased income and legal obligations.
Pankaj Kumar Modi v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a cheque issued as a written promise to pay a time-barred debt under Section 25(3) of the Contract Act is enforceable under Section 138 NI Act, setting aside the dismissal of the complaint on limitation grounds.
Uttam Tagaray v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR and charge-sheet against an EPFO official accused of conspiracy and corruption in fraudulent PF claims, holding that sufficient prima facie material exists and sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act was valid.
Rahul Singh v. Bank of Baroda
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding that in absence of a binding settlement with the bank, the complaint is maintainable and liability continues.
Mahesh v. The State (NCT of Delhi) through SHO of Police Station Crime Branch (Central)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that mere disclosure statements without corroborative evidence are insufficient to deny bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Nisha Malhotra v. Naman Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a party cannot withdraw sworn pleadings to take a mutually destructive stand later in the suit, upholding the sanctity of affidavits and judicial propriety.
Sunil Kumar Jain v. Dinesh Bhatia
The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant's revision petition, setting aside the eviction order for the tenanted shop by holding that the tenant raised triable issues regarding the landlord's bona fide requirement and entitlement to leave to defend under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Mohd Sabuddin v. Mohd Zakir
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the appellant liable for rash and negligent driving and held the registered owner jointly liable for compensation, clarifying that absence of license or insurance by the claimant does not amount to contributory negligence without causal connection.
Mohd Zakir v. Sabuddin & Anr
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for grievous injuries and 75% permanent disability in a motor accident claim, emphasizing correct assessment of functional disability and denying liability to registered owner due to lack of evidence.