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Anuj Mani Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered for minor offences under IPC Sections 283, 290, and 506 based on an amicable settlement and the petitioner’s apology, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Brig Rohit Mehta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision to maintain the petitioner's downgraded military Confidential Report, ruling that such grading is a discretionary executive function not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or procedural irregularity.
Tulsi v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the police to produce the recovered missing minor and handed over her custody to the parents after recording her statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited v. Punj Lloyd Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitrator’s mandate expired as per the contractual two-year time limit, terminated the arbitrator’s mandate under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act, and appointed a new arbitrator to continue the proceedings.
Padam Singh Bagga v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that compulsory retirement orders under ITBP Rules cannot be retrospective and directed that the petitioner’s continuous service be counted for pension and retiral benefits.
M/S NCS SUGARS LIMITED & ANR. v. M/S PEC LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 begins from the date of the award's pronouncement, irrespective of stamp duty deficiencies, and dismissed the appeal as barred by limitation.
State NCT of Delhi v. Pargun & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to take cognizance of a charge-sheet filed beyond the one-year limitation period for an offence under Section 188 IPC related to COVID-19 public health orders.
ANKUSH ARORA v. M/S PARWATI TEXTILES AND ANR
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order against a petitioner wrongly impleaded as Director in a Section 138 NI Act complaint for lack of specific averments showing he was in charge of the company's business.
Mangat Ram @ Mangat Rai v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appeal proceedings under the Delhi Land Reforms Act become non est and must be quashed upon urbanisation notification under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Mohinder Singh.
Manvir @ Manish v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual assault charges due to evidence of tutoring of the minor victim, hostile witnesses, and lack of corroborative medical evidence, emphasizing the necessity of reliable child testimony free from influence.
Kitty Bhardwaj v. Lalit Pyare Lal Bhardwaj
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on grounds of mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, dismissing the wife's appeal challenging the finding of cruelty.
Mahesh Gupta v. Registrar of Trademarks
The Delhi High Court held that procedural amendments in the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 apply retrospectively to ongoing proceedings, conferring discretion on the Registrar to extend time, while timelines under the 2002 Rules are mandatory and non-extendable.
Thomas Varghese v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the petitioner for environmental offences due to invalid complaint filed by an unauthorized officer under Section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Hari Narayan Meena v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference with a charge sheet at the initial stage is limited and directed the competent authority to consider the inquiry report and petitioner’s representation before passing final orders on disciplinary proceedings.
Irshad Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner involved in a fake call centre fraud due to evasion of investigation and prima facie evidence necessitating custodial interrogation.
Sunshine Infraheights Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of complaint cases under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the trial court rightly summoned accused despite disputes over the timing of liability under Buy Back Agreements.
Manish Jain @ Manish Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of a witness under Section 311 CrPC after a six-year delay, holding that such power must be exercised judicially for strong reasons essential to justice.
Tilak Raj Aggarwal; Hans Raj Aggarwal v. Delhi Development Authority; Ranbir Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed defendant No. 12's application to set aside an ex parte decree due to failure to prove non-service of summons despite condoning delay in filing the application.
Share Samadhan Limited v. Ravindra Katyal
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Consultancy Agreement after parties failed to mutually agree on an arbitrator.
Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Private Limited v. Sales Tax Officer, Class II Ward 207 Zone 11 Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 CGST Act for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remitted the matter for re-adjudication after providing an opportunity of personal hearing.