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Vishal Vashisht alias Vishal Sharma & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of a bona fide settlement and mutual divorce, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings after amicable compromise amounts to abuse of process.
Mukesh Kher and Others v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine and voluntary settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
Solomon Ogbe v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under the NDPS Act due to prolonged pre-trial detention violating the right to speedy trial, overriding statutory bail prohibition.
Manish Kumar v. Amit Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 138 NI Act after the parties amicably settled the cheque dishonor dispute and the petitioner paid the compensation amount.
Sh. Dinesh Kumar and Ors v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the Court's power to end futile matrimonial criminal proceedings.
Sh. Varun Kumar and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, emphasizing the futility of continuing proceedings.
Prashant Chaudhary & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following a valid mutual settlement and divorce by consent, emphasizing the Court's power to quash proceedings to promote peace between parties.
Mursid Alam & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, promoting peace and harmony in matrimonial disputes.
Pawan Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Vishal and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable mediation settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to promote peace through quashing criminal proceedings in matrimonial disputes.
Dr. Kapil Kalaswa v. State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a doctor accused of sexual assault, holding that completed investigation and charge-sheet filing with clean antecedents favor bail despite serious allegations.
Ankit Bisht @ Nikki v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious attempt to murder case, holding that parity with co-accused does not entitle bail when the petitioner’s role is graver and trial is underway.
Dalip Singh v. Durga Prasad Sharma & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging an eviction order, reaffirming that title disputes cannot be adjudicated in eviction proceedings and must be decided in civil suits.
Rajender Mittal v. Union of India; State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld consecutive default sentences totaling 182 years under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, ruling that such sentences in civil execution proceedings cannot run concurrently and dismissed the writ petition challenging the order.
Shahzad Khan and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of residents claiming protection under the PM-UDAY Scheme for unauthorized constructions in the ecologically sensitive Yamuna flood plains, upholding demolition orders and emphasizing public purpose and zoning regulations.
Om Prakash Sunil Kumar v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that the insured retained insurable interest and was entitled to indemnification under the marine cargo policy despite mid-transit sale, as the declaration was proper and no route diversion occurred.
Sanjay Kaul v. The Income Tax Officer Ward 24 (4), New Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that reopening a concluded income tax assessment requires tangible material with a direct nexus to escapement of income, and set aside a reopening notice issued on general investigation reports lacking specific evidence against the petitioner.
Piccadily Hotels Private Limited v. Ashish Rathi
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for recovery of outstanding payment, holding that unsubstantiated allegations of forged invoices and inferior goods cannot defeat a claim supported by primary business records.
SK SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. AND ANR v. RAVI KANT CHANDHOK
In absence of a written mandate, a claimant must prove the quantum of professional fees with cogent evidence; unilateral invoicing without substantiation cannot sustain a decree, leading to modification of the decree to a reasonable assessed amount.
Quazar Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. National Agricultural Coop. Marketing Federation of India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on additional payment claims under a lump sum contract, holding that judicial interference is limited and no patent illegality was shown.