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Akash Bindal & Anr. v. State Through SHO and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 289 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 based on a bona fide compromise between the accused and the deceased's legal representatives, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Himanshu & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of a compromise and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jamipal Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC, directing the trial court to expedite the trial and allowing exemption from personal appearance for the accused serving in CRPF.
Kamlesh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under the Essential Commodities Act against a Fair Price Shop licensee following license restoration and absence of further violations over a decade.
Rizwan & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a compromise in a matrimonial dispute and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
National Highways Authority of India v. Roadway Solutions India Infra Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed NHAI's appeal, holding that injunctions restraining contract termination in infrastructure projects should not be granted if they delay project completion, emphasizing public interest over contractor's commercial claims.
Suraj Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The High Court acquitted appellants convicted under Sections 326/34 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove their identity and common intention beyond reasonable doubt.
Sohail Malik v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The High Court upheld the Magistrate’s discretionary refusal to order police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. where the petitioner’s complaint did not warrant FIR registration, emphasizing judicial discretion to prevent misuse.
Chaman Singh Verma & Ors. v. Dharam Yug
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted injunction protecting the appellants' right to use the common passage and stilt parking access from the front lane, holding that locking the gate by respondent no.1 unlawfully obstructed their easementary rights.
The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Sanjay Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of a school bus driver, holding that rash and negligent driving was not proved beyond reasonable doubt despite the fatal accident.
P.S. Gahlaut v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed Look Out Circulars against petitioners accused of economic offences, holding that unrestricted travel restrictions without evidence of evasion violate fundamental rights when the accused cooperates with investigation.
Gaurav v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case, holding that circumstantial evidence including Call Detail Records and questionable recovery is insufficient to deny bail when prosecution witnesses do not support the case.
Nisha v. State NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in a serious assault case resulting in death, considering the gravity of the offence and stage of trial despite delay in FIR and personal circumstances.
Hitesh Bhugra v. The State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to accused with limited role in assault and arms-related offences who cooperated with investigation and faced no serious opposition.
Johan Kevat alias Mastan Baba v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a Section 302 IPC murder case due to insufficient circumstantial and forensic evidence connecting him to the crime.
Bothra Shipping Services Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld NSIC's rejection of a bidder's tender for non-submission of mandatory Letters of Acceptance and Work Completion Certificates despite CA-certified documents, affirming strict compliance with tender eligibility criteria.
Abhimanyu Singh and Anr v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity and prospective application of the 2023 Amendment prohibiting IFS probationers from appearing in competitive examinations during training, dismissing challenges based on retrospective operation and legitimate expectation.
Kanchana Rai v. Geeta Sharma
The Supreme Court held that a widowed daughter-in-law, regardless of when she became a widow, is a dependant entitled to claim maintenance from the estate of her deceased father-in-law under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018, emphasizing the need for independent oversight in prior approval mechanisms to balance protection of honest public servants with the rule of law.
State of Haryana v. Krishan Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that only the Central Government has the power to prescribe qualifications for Drug Inspectors under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and State Governments cannot impose additional qualifications under Article 309 or State laws.