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Sandeep Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of court process.
Yogesh and Ors. v. State of Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing prevention of abuse of court process.
Vipin and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/365/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Sangeeta Mulwani; Jyoti Pardasani v. Kavita Keswani
The Delhi High Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction to declare a Will genuine, which is exclusively within the Probate Court's domain under the Indian Succession Act, and accordingly dismissed the suit seeking such declaration.
Sanjay Kumar v. Hans Raj College
The Delhi High Court quashed recovery notices issued after seven years for alleged excess payments during study leave, applying the Supreme Court's five-year limitation rule in Rafiq Masih.
Vicky and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Group 4 Securities Guarding Ltd. v. Secy. Labour, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that bonus must be computed strictly as per the Payment of Bonus Act's definition of salary or wages, excluding allowances like house rent allowance, and quashed the Industrial Tribunal's award directing computation based on minimum wages.
Rekha and Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Jal Board to pay enhanced compensation of Rs. 30 lakhs to families of deceased manual scavengers in line with Supreme Court mandates prohibiting manual scavenging and mandating rehabilitation.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. Maharaji Education Trust
The Delhi High Court allowed the Revenue's appeal, holding that reassessment under Section 148 was valid based on prima facie material, and that charging capitation fees disqualifies a charitable trust from exemption under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act.
Shikha Chakravarty & Ors. v. Major Saumitra Sarkar (Retd.)
The Delhi High Court disposed of the execution petition enforcing conditional repair obligations and lift access under a settlement agreement, directing compliance by the respondent upon requests from the petitioners.
Delhi Development Authority v. Rajender Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside the Central Administrative Tribunal's unreasoned order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration to ensure a reasoned decision.
Sgt. Mrityunjai v. Ex Sgt Akhileshwar Singh Yadav
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting writ interference to errors of law apparent on record.
Kamal Raheja v. Hahnemann Pure Drug Co.
The Delhi High Court held that a registered trademark proprietor's right to injunction against infringement is not defeated by non-use or suspension of related licenses, affirming that registration alone suffices to claim relief under the Trade Marks Act.
Shento Varghese v. Julfikar Husen & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that delayed reporting of seizure to the Magistrate under Section 102(3) Cr.P.C. does not vitiate the seizure order, clarifying that such procedural lapses are irregularities and not illegality.
Dharnidhar Mishra and Another v. State of Bihar and Others
The Supreme Court held that the State must pay just compensation for acquired land without undue delay and set aside the High Court’s order dismissing the claim on delay grounds, remanding for fresh consideration.
M/S. EMBIO LIMITED v. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
The Supreme Court held that penalty under Section 11(2) of the FT Act cannot be imposed for mere non-fulfilment of export obligation and set aside the penalty imposed on the appellant.
Ahluwalia Contracts India Ltd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, following the recusal of the originally appointed arbitrator, directing continuation of arbitral proceedings with fees fixed as per the Fourth Schedule.
Maharashtra Conductors Association v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court restored a writ petition withdrawn with liberty after alternative proceedings under the MSMED Act were held not maintainable but rejected the petitioner's request to convert the writ petition into a Section 34 arbitration challenge application in absence of an arbitral award.
Echjay Industries Pvt Ltd. & Ors. v. Mr. Rajendra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed search and seizure under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act for lack of credible reason to believe, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards and non-disclosure of satisfaction notes to the assessee at the search stage.
Vidya Rajaram Bandiwadekar & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The High Court held that the Deputy Charity Commissioner cannot adjudicate membership validity under Section 41-A of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, and set aside directions restricting election participation and amendment of bye-laws based on such findings.