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Kamal Srivastava & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute upon amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ashok Kumar Pal v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
The Principal/Manager M/s. Queen Mary’s School & Ors. v. Sunita Prem John & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld that a Maid employed by a recognized unaided private school is entitled to wages at par with government school employees of corresponding status under Section 10 of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, based on salary and provident fund evidence establishing employment.
Lalit 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 powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ratnesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a decade-old FIR for commercial offences under IPC based on a settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC while imposing costs for judicial time consumed.
Vikas Sharma v. State of Govt of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A/34 IPC based on a mediated settlement between spouses, emphasizing the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to end futile matrimonial criminal proceedings amicably.
Surat Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The court held that disciplinary proceedings and penalties cannot be imposed post superannuation, upheld reinstatement without back wages till superannuation, and dismissed the appeal.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Krishan Gopal Nagar
The Delhi High Court held that a trial court has inherent discretion under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to suo motu recall a witness at the final stage of trial for a just decision, and such discretion cannot be negated by earlier dismissal of recall applications.
Mahipal Singh v. National Seeds Corporation
Termination of a fixed-term contractual workman upon expiry of the contract does not constitute retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and does not attract Section 25F protections.
Pawan @ Chachi v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and directing expeditious trial completion.
Amanbir Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and compliance thereof, reaffirming the principles governing quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Abhishek Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC where the prosecutrix, above 16 years, voluntarily accompanied and married the petitioner, emphasizing the court's power to end proceedings to prevent abuse of process when parties have settled.
Yashpal Kapoor @ Pally v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 409 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, reaffirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in non-heinous offences.
Deepak & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
D.T.C. v. P.O., IND. TRIBUNAL II, KKD COURT
The Delhi High Court held that simultaneous criminal and departmental proceedings are permissible, departmental enquiry evidence need not be strictly formal, and acquittal in criminal case does not preclude disciplinary action, thereby upholding the dismissal of a DTC conductor for misconduct.
Ashish Jain v. Kapil Gupta
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's ex parte suit for recovery of ₹14 lakhs loan with interest, moderating the claimed 24% interest to 12% per annum as reasonable.
Ashok Kumar Verma v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's order, holding that delay in joining promotional post caused by the petitioner’s own representation disentitles him from claiming seniority and benefits from the original promotion date.
Shaeda v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking mandamus against municipal authorities to stop alleged unauthorized construction on disputed co-owned property, holding that public law remedies are not available for private ownership disputes.
Bijender Singh v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking mandamus against municipal authorities for unauthorized construction, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 cannot be invoked to settle private property disputes already subject to civil litigation.
P. Perumal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that service period for second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme must be reckoned from initial appointment date, not re-mustering, and pre-promotional courses are not mandatory, directing grant of benefits to petitioners.