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Upender Singh v. The State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from commercial to mid-quantity ganja possession due to discrepancies in weighment and inclusion of excluded parts, granting benefit of doubt and reducing sentence accordingly.
Harvansh Pandit & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a long-pending FIR under Sections 323, 342, 365, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC while imposing costs for public resources consumed.
Pushkar Khanduja & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement at the early investigation stage, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedents.
Ankur @ Vicky v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 365/506/34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties and absence of evidence, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Tuntun Singh & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 380/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Sh. Saneh Kumar Mittal v. Ms. Sadhana Gupta
The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit based on a court-mediated settlement and directed refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.
S. Randhir Singh Chandhok v. Shri Atma Ram Bansal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit based on a voluntary settlement reached through court-annexed mediation, vacated the interim stay, and ordered refund of court fees to the plaintiff.
Bijender Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties at the initial investigation stage, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedents.
M/S DR FRESH ASSETS LTD v. DDA & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of interest on earnest money retained by the DDA after auction cancellation is governed by the general limitation period under the Limitation Act and not barred by the shorter limitation under Section 53B of the Delhi Development Act.
Sandeep Kumar v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging OBC admissions under GGSIPU's institutional quota, holding that candidates with valid State OBC certificates who graduated from GGSIPU are eligible and that delay in challenging admission criteria bars relief.
Union of India & Anr. v. U. Rai Arya
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting interest on delayed retirement benefits to an employee acquitted in criminal proceedings, emphasizing that delay not caused by employee's fault entitles him to interest under constitutional principles.
Pankaj Kumar @ Dimple Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principles of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sahab Singh v. Director General & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an RPF constable for failing to disclose his involvement in criminal proceedings and not informing his employer about his arrest, despite his later acquittal.
PNR Lalmon Mishra v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a summary trial and punishment for insubordination under the Army Act, holding that procedural requirements were met and the petitioner disobeyed a lawful order.
Kavita Agarwal v. Avneet Soni
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of an arbitrator's appointment under a subsequent agreement's arbitration clause, dismissing the challenge that it did not supersede the earlier agreement's clause.
Sanjeev Kumar Goel v. Neeta Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 328 and 342 IPC based on an amicable settlement and compensation in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Rohit Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 363 IPC where the prosecutrix above 16 years consented to marriage and parties had amicably settled their dispute.
Sunita Gupta & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a family dispute based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Gaurav Duwa & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, affirming the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to end criminal proceedings where parties have amicably resolved their differences.
Ashish Mendirata @ Ashu Chibber & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case involving serious offences under Section 307 IPC on amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and imposing costs on petitioners.