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Satpal Malhotra v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging forgery and cheating under IPC sections 419, 420, 467, 468, and 471 based on an amicable settlement between parties in a private property dispute, subject to compensation to the victim.
Vishwajeet Rana v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following amicable settlement of matrimonial disputes and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
Sunder v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants accused of rape due to inconsistencies in prosecutrix's statements, unexplained FIR delay, and evidence of consensual marriage, emphasizing the need for reliable and corroborated evidence in sexual offence cases.
Ramnik Yadav v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual assault charges after holding that the prosecutrix was above the age of consent and the relationship was consensual within a runaway marriage.
Raj Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for double murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory, recovery of weapon, and forensic proof, dismissing the appeal.
INDIAN COUNCIL OF LEGAL AID & ADVICE v. ABHINAV GARG & ORS
The Delhi High Court accepted an unconditional apology tendered by the contemnor at the earliest opportunity and disposed of a criminal contempt petition alleging publication scandalizing the Court.
Bihari Mukhiya v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for gang rape based on credible uncorroborated testimony of the prosecutrix corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, dismissing the appeals and modifying the default sentence for fine.
Rakesh Kumar v. Narender Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding ex parte decree for possession and rent arrears against a tenant who failed to contest the suit despite opportunities.
Dalip Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recovery of amounts from an employee’s retiral benefits within one year of retirement without consent is illegal, modifying the Tribunal’s order to refund ₹2,21,036 to the petitioner with interest.
SMT. KRISHNA DEVI & ORS. v. SHRI TEJ PAL & ORS.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim involving a deceased pensioner by properly accounting for pension, notional income, and non-pecuniary damages.
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Vimal Jain
The Delhi High Court held that future prospects cannot be included in loss of dependency for self-employed or fixed salary earners and modified the compensation and interest awarded in a motor accident claim.
Darshan Lal v. Prem Chand
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a cruelty case under Section 498A IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the trial court's findings were not perverse.
Dayan Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner's representation for ACP benefits in light of a prior Division Bench judgment, recognizing entitlement arising from post abolition and merger.
Poonam Devi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a BSF transfer order, holding that modification of the Supreme Court's earlier order must be sought before the Supreme Court itself.
SQN LDR Rohit Kumar Tomar v. State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of sexual assault and dowry demand, imposing conditions including monetary compensation and cooperation with investigation.
Kusum Kaur v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed substitution of a legatee as petitioner in a probate petition under Section 232 of the Indian Succession Act after the original executor's death, permitting letters of administration with the Will annexed.
Piyush Gautam & Ors. v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Rahul Sharma & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent of the parties.
Shyam Sunder Sharma & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Rattandeep Singh Babraa & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 499 and 503 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties involving non-cognizable private offences.