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Logix Technopark Pvt Ltd v. ATS Heights Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration proceedings cannot be initiated or continued during the moratorium period under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, dismissing petitions for appointment of arbitrator and interim relief.
Z.S. Sagar v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary penalty against a CISF officer for examination misconduct, affirming limited judicial review in departmental enquiries involving disciplined forces.
Malkit Singh v. Jarnail Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding that refusal to accept summons amounts to proper service and unexplained delay in filing the application to set aside the decree is not excusable.
Sohanvir @ Sohanvir Dhama & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that caste-based abuse uttered inside a private residence does not satisfy the 'public view' requirement under Section 3(1)(s) of the SC/ST Act, quashing proceedings under that provision while allowing trial on other IPC charges.
Radha Thevannoor v. M/s. National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's finding of contributory negligence against the deceased driver based on credible eyewitness evidence and restored the full compensation awarded by the Tribunal.
Govind Mandavi v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to fatal omissions in the FIR and unreliable eyewitness identification, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Dadu @ Ankush & Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under the SC/ST Act and IPC due to unreliable prosecution evidence and lack of independent corroboration, granting the appellants benefit of doubt.
Salil Mahajan v. Avinash Kumar & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail to an accused in a multi-crore embezzlement case for non-consideration of crucial investigation material and the necessity of custodial interrogation.
Akola Municipal Corporation v. Zishan Hussain
The Supreme Court held that municipal corporations have statutory authority to revise property tax rates and that courts should exercise judicial restraint in reviewing such economic policy decisions, setting aside the High Court's quashing of the tax revision resolution.
M/S S.A. BUILDERS LTD. v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that in execution of an arbitral award with partial payments, amounts must be appropriated first towards interest and then principal, rejecting the judgment debtor’s contrary approach, and allowed payment of the balance in installments considering financial hardship.
Deepesh Gupta v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Court allowed the petition to quash the FIR and complaint under the Wild Life (Protection) Act and IPC, and issued a corrigendum correcting typographical errors in the earlier judgment.
THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD v. SAGAR KHERA
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying a 40% addition for future prospects, increasing functional disability to 80%, and raising non-pecuniary damages based on updated medical evidence.
Keshar v. Sandeep Lakra
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte arbitral award for lack of proper notice under Section 21 and held that a fraudulent Agreement to Sell invalidated the arbitration clause, rendering the award unsustainable.
Canara Bank v. M/s Karishma Enterprises & Ors.
The court upheld the lawful classification of accounts as NPA and validated the sale of mortgaged property with borrower’s consent, diluting strict procedural compliance under the SARFAESI Act.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Mahesh Prasad & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that for a self-employed deceased below 40 years, future prospects in motor accident claims should be enhanced by 40%, not 50%, and directed recomputation of compensation accordingly.
Lalita Gupta & Ors. v. Manoj Kumar Rana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that the latest income tax return is the proper basis for assessing deceased's income and that non-pecuniary damages must be awarded to all entitled dependants.
Mohd. Sahil and Others v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Faizan & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 290 and 106(1) BNS based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Nikhil Lahri v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/304A IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in a rash and negligent driving death case, affirming the court's power to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.
Saluja v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under IPC sections 506, 509, 354, and 34 based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.