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SP Dabas v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the SC/ST Act following an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Ashish Gupta & Ors. v. The State N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Aashiq Hussain @Aasif @Asif and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Mahender Singh Manan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that victim compensation provisions under Section 357A CrPC and the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme apply prospectively and denied further compensation to a 1984 riot victim's family who had already received ex gratia payments.
Vishwajeet Singh, Karan Dhalla and Japman Singh v. Dhanraj & Ors.
Delhi High Court exercises revisional jurisdiction under Section 401 CrPC to set aside 1986 acquittals in 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases due to investigative and trial lapses, ordering fresh trials and investigations.
Punjab & Sind Bank v. K S Sethi
The Delhi High Court set aside the Single Judge's judgment modifying disciplinary punishment against a bank employee and remanded the matter for fresh consideration due to procedural irregularities and issues of natural justice.
Satyarthi v. Dhanpat & Ors.
Delhi High Court set aside 1986 acquittal in 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case due to defective investigation and trial, directing retrial under its revisional powers.
Kunal @ Akhtar Ali v. State (GNCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction of the appellant for robbery at knife point causing injuries, relying on consistent eyewitness testimony and medical evidence despite minor procedural omissions.
Sharmila Tyagi v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a woman accused of mediating fraudulent marriages, emphasizing her right to silence and noting procedural lapses in the investigation.
Mohd. Hanif & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under various IPC sections on the ground of compromise between the parties and in the interest of justice.
Himanshu Garg & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of FIR under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the ground of amicable settlement and full and final payment by the complainant in a matrimonial dispute.
Deepak @ Kale & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 324/34 IPC due to settlement between parties and non-support of prosecution witnesses, holding it not in the interest of justice to continue the trial.
Bhupender@Jokhar v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of parole for a petitioner charged under Section 302 IPC, directing release on parole for medical treatment considering interim bail granted in a related case and non-support of prosecution witnesses.
Avtar Singh v. Anoop Kumar Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction based on a clear admission by the tenant of misuse of residential premises for commercial purposes, validating an admission decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC without a full trial.
N. PEDDI RAJU AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court dismissed a transfer petition alleging judicial partiality and held that counsel must prioritize duty to the Court over clients, condemning scandalous allegations against High Court judges as contempt requiring unconditional apology.
TIME CITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND HOUSING LIMITED LUCKNOW v. THE STATE OF U.P.
The Supreme Court held that ex parte injunctions under Order 39 Rule 3 CPC require mandatory recording of reasons and compliance with procedural conditions, and non-compliance warrants vacation of such injunctions without deciding merits.
Gurdeep Singh v. The State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a jail official for criminal conspiracy and attempt to murder, affirming the Court's power under Section 319 Cr.P.C. to summon additional accused based on trial evidence despite initial police exoneration.
Arshnoor Kaur & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Army cannot restrict the number of women officers in the JAG branch beyond statutory notification and struck down the discriminatory recruitment policy favoring men over equally or higher-ranked women candidates.
Union of India and Ors v. Rashmi Sinha
The Delhi High Court allowed an application to correct its earlier judgment by recording the appearance of the petitioners' counsel through a corrigendum.
Aditya Institute of Technology v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of late affiliation application, holding that prescribed deadlines for submission are mandatory and must be strictly followed.