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Nargis v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of father-in-law and sisters-in-law in a cruelty case under Section 498-A IPC due to vague and unspecific allegations against them.
Haffizur Rehman v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s plea for release of a licensed pistol confiscated during trial, directing release on superdari subject to license renewal and ballistics clearance.
Sh. Kamal Kishore & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Sonia & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 380, 448, 451, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences when justice so requires.
Gautam R Patel v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 195-A and 506 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Rajkumar @ Ram Ladhete Yadav & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving serious offences under IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties at the investigation stage, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC with caution.
Chander Prakash @ Rinku & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, 323, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.
Manmeet Singh v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Ashwani Kumar Dua v. Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a seniority list and reversion order due to inordinate delay and laches, affirming that unexplained delay bars equitable relief in service matters.
Vinod Kumar & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable mediated settlement, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Indira Gandhi National Open University v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside a Labour Tribunal award reinstating contract workers as employees of the principal employer, holding that the Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by deciding on sham contract issues not referred to it and that the workers failed to prove employer-employee relationship with the petitioner.
Nar Singh Prasad Roy v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a claimant for freedom fighter pension under the SSS Scheme due to failure to meet strict documentary and evidentiary requirements prescribed by the scheme.
M/S VIJAY STEEL TUBES & FITTINGS PVT LTD v. M/S APOLLO PIPES LTD
The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is not maintainable against a company already ordered to be wound up before cheque presentation, and quashed the complaint and summoning order accordingly.
Rahul Prasad Singh v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder and robbery, holding that strong prima facie evidence including call records and recovery of stolen property justified denial of bail despite absence of matching fingerprints.
Indira Gandhi National Open University v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside a Labour Tribunal award reinstating contract workers as employees of the principal employer, holding that the Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by deciding on sham contract issues beyond the terms of reference.
E2 Labs Information Security Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Roberto Preatoni & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for default and non-prosecution due to the plaintiffs' failure to file required affidavits and to provide instructions to their counsel despite repeated opportunities.
Firdaus Amin v. Huma Mirza & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit and disposed of it on the basis of a registered Partition Deed reflecting an amicable settlement between the parties.
Indira Gandhi National Open University v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the Industrial Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by declaring the contract sham without specific reference and that the workmen failed to prove employer-employee relationship with the petitioner, setting aside the reinstatement award.
Indira Gandhi National Open University v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the Industrial Tribunal's award reinstating contract workers as employees of the principal employer, holding that the Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by deciding on the sham nature of the contract without specific reference and that the workers were employees of the contractor, not the petitioner.
Indira Gandhi National Open University v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside a Labour Tribunal award reinstating contract workers as employees of the principal employer, holding that the Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by declaring the contract sham without specific reference and that the workers failed to prove employer-employee relationship with the petitioner.