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Harjeet Singh Talwar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere inadvertent possession of live cartridges without conscious knowledge or intent does not constitute an offence.
Vahid @ Waseem v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the third bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that bail is not warranted in heinous offences with active participation and witness threats despite co-accused juveniles being granted bail.
Amrendra Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a cheating and conspiracy case, holding that absence of grounds of arrest and completion of investigation justified bail with conditions.
Nitin Jain v. Pallavi Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dissolution of marriage under Section 13(1A)(ii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, ruling that territorial jurisdiction objections were waived and that the respondent's statutory right to divorce was not barred by alleged concealment or 'own wrong'.
Drharors Aesthetics Private Ltd v. Debdulal Banerjee; Drharors Aesthetics Private Ltd v. Rahul Shawel
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining a company from convening meetings to remove a director, holding that judicial interference in internal corporate governance is impermissible absent mala fide conduct and statutory non-compliance.
Ajay Jain v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287 and 337 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, relying on the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be unjust and an abuse of process.
Kuldeep Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 323/341/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process through compromise.
Preetam Thakur & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Section 528 BNS based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
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.