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Satpal Malhotra v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 30 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4546-DB

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.

criminal petition_allowed

Vishwajeet Rana v. The State

Delhi High Court · 30 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4545-DB

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.

criminal petition_allowed

Sunder v. State

Delhi High Court · 30 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4519

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ramnik Yadav v. State

Delhi High Court · 30 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4518

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Raj Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4506-DB

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed

INDIAN COUNCIL OF LEGAL AID & ADVICE v. ABHINAV GARG & ORS

Delhi High Court · 30 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4529-DB

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.

criminal petition_dismissed

Bihari Mukhiya v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 30 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4507

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rakesh Kumar v. Narender Singh

Delhi High Court · 30 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4773

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dalip Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 May 2016 · 2025:DHC:1472-DB

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.

administrative petition_allowed

SMT. KRISHNA DEVI & ORS. v. SHRI TEJ PAL & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4448

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Vimal Jain

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4457

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Darshan Lal v. Prem Chand

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4458-DB

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dayan Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4443-DB

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.

administrative other

Poonam Devi v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4438-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

SQN LDR Rohit Kumar Tomar v. State Govt of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4431

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.

criminal bail_granted

Kusum Kaur v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4433

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Piyush Gautam & Ors. v. The State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4461-DB

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.

criminal petition_allowed

Rahul Sharma & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4460-DB

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.

criminal petition_allowed

Shyam Sunder Sharma & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4462-DB

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.

criminal petition_allowed

Rattandeep Singh Babraa & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4465-DB

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.

criminal petition_allowed