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M/S UPPER INDIA TRADING CO. PVT. LTD. v. M/S HERO FINCORP LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed by a party interested in the dispute, violating Section 12(5) and the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Jebin Nagarajan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions to trace an adult alleged missing wife staying with her parents of her own free will, emphasizing respect for adult autonomy and ordering return of her original documents.
Mahua Moitra v. Directorate of Enforcement and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain media leaks of investigation-related information against a public figure, balancing freedom of the press with privacy and fair investigation rights.
Suresh Kumar Rathee v. Shri Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that substantial compliance with its 2016 order was made by the Registrar Cooperative Societies in resolving allotment claims, and no willful disobedience occurred.
Piyush Bagoriya & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a policy limiting retention of government accommodation by families of deceased service personnel to five and a half years, dismissing the appellants' challenge to extend occupancy beyond this period.
Confederation of Delhi Industries and CETP Societies v. The Special Commissioner of Industry Cum Appropriate Authority, CETP and Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed a notification transferring CETP societies for non-compliance with statutory procedural requirements and violation of natural justice, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with law.
MD Parvej Alam v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not legally required to disclose criminal cases registered against him for offences committed as a minor, and suppression of such facts cannot justify departmental inquiry or disqualification from service.
Kuldeep v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a prison punishment imposed without issuing a mandatory show cause notice, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards under prison laws.
Naresh Kumar and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of charges under Section 307 IPC, holding that a prima facie case was made out and the inherent powers to quash charges should be exercised sparingly.
Bhanumati v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of government accommodation allotment and penalty for illegal subletting, holding that acceptance of penalty and non-challenge of appellate order bars re-agitation of the issue.
Deepak Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual offence provisions following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Jai Bhagwan v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under the SC/ST Act for lack of credible evidence and failure to consider enquiry reports, emphasizing the Magistrate's duty to apply judicial mind before issuing process.
Chiranjivi Pradhan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not obliged to disclose juvenile criminal cases when applying for service, and dismissal for suppression of such information is unsustainable under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Birender Kumar v. Imperia Structures Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed reference of the dispute to arbitration under DIAC, rejecting the unilateral arbitrator appointment clause as unworkable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Radico Khaitan Limited v. Nargesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator through DIAC to resolve disputes arising from unpaid invoices where the arbitration clause was defective.
Shiv Jatia v. Gian Chand Malick & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed the criminal complaint against appellants for lack of prima facie offence and improper issuance of summons without requisite police report under Section 202 CrPC in a pre-2006 complaint.
Swami Goverdhan Rangachariji v. M/S. A.J. Printers
The Supreme Court disposed of a landlord-tenant dispute by recording an amicable settlement granting the tenant time to vacate the premises under terms of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1995.
K. BALASUBRAMANI v. THE TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT
The Supreme Court affirmed ejectment of tenants occupying temple shops beyond lease terms under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, while permitting limited occupation extensions subject to arrears payment and agreed conditions.
Hikal Ltd. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that while the writ petition challenging the Principal Bench of NGT's orders is maintainable, it declined to entertain it on forum conveniens grounds, directing the petitioner to seek remedy before the Gujarat High Court.
Hikal Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that while the writ petition challenging the Principal Bench of NGT's orders is maintainable, it declined to entertain it on forum conveniens grounds, directing the petitioner to seek remedy before the Gujarat High Court.