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DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. v. PARAS
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s discretion to allow recall and further cross-examination of witnesses in a civil negligence suit, emphasizing the inherent powers of courts to ensure a fair trial while cautioning against routine reopening of evidence.
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd v. Sunehari Bagh Construction Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the seat of arbitration fixed by the arbitral tribunal with parties' consent determines the territorial jurisdiction of the court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, setting aside the dismissal of the application for lack of jurisdiction.
M/S Avon Industries v. M/S Masarsinsa Steels Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld summary judgment for recovery of debt based on acknowledgment and post-dated cheques, rejecting defenses of sub-standard goods and theft of cheques.
Quadra Strat Trade Services Ltd. v. Mahinder Kumar Madan
The Delhi High Court struck off the defendant’s defence for failure to timely file a compliant Written Statement despite extensions and court orders, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines and conditions even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Union of India & Ors. v. CDR Sudesh Kumar Sharma Retd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to a retired naval officer, affirming that disabilities arising during service are presumed service-connected unless the employer disproves attribution or aggravation.
NARA CHANDRABABU NAIDU v. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act applies prospectively from its enactment date and requires prior approval before enquiry or investigation, quashing proceedings initiated without such approval but allowing trial on independent IPC offences.
Forum For Fast Justice v. Government of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the salaries and perks of MLAs, holding such matters as legislative policy decisions beyond judicial interference and censuring the petitioner for frivolous and unsavory allegations.
The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that a reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 issued after the limitation period prescribed by the unamended law for AY 2013-14 is barred and invalid, affirming that amended reassessment provisions apply mandatorily to notices issued post 1st April 2021.
The State of Maharashtra v. Vijay Bhika Dive
The High Court reversed the acquittal of the accused and convicted him for kidnapping and attempting to procure a minor girl for prostitution, emphasizing that voluntary accompaniment of a minor without guardian consent amounts to kidnapping under IPC and trafficking under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
Nuvia India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging a tender award by recording the respondents' decision to recall the tenders and call for a fresh tender, allowing all parties to participate without adjudicating the contested allegations.
Sanjay @ Sanjeev @ Baba v. State
The Delhi High Court suspended the sentence and granted bail to a convict who had served more than half of his fixed term sentence during the pendency of his appeal under Section 389 Cr.P.C.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-18 v. M/S Wig Investment
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that gains on mutual fund redemptions are capital gains and that capital contributions by partner companies do not attract deemed dividend provisions under Section 2(22)(e) of the Income-tax Act, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
Oguljeren Hajyyeva v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing release of seized foreign currency balance after adjusting redemption fine and penalty, holding that the redemption option is deemed exercised when the order directs realization from the seized amount.
Jamia Millia Islamia v. Shabbir Hussain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award directing the regularization of a daily wager as Garden Supervisor based on acquired experience, dismissing the University's writ petition challenging the award.
Nipun Malhotra v. Sony Pictures Films India Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a film's portrayal of persons with disabilities, upholding CBFC certification and affirming freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a).
Hardev Kaur Jando & Anr. v. M/S Upper Land Constructions Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the 120-day limitation for filing written statements in commercial suits, dismissing the appeal for delay without condonation despite claimed extraordinary circumstances.
MR PRATHAM AND ORS v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal and maintenance proceedings, holding that disputed documents challenging marriage validity must be tested at trial and do not warrant pre-trial quashing under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Deepak Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition holding that CPMF personnel posted in LWE areas must choose between existing compensatory allowances and Risk/Hardship Allowance as per Government policy and Supreme Court precedent.
Ashoka Marketing Limited & Anr. v. Securities and Exchange Board of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court correctly dismissed writ petitions challenging SEBI's revocation order for lack of territorial jurisdiction and held Mumbai as the appropriate forum under the doctrine of forum conveniens.
Volans Uptown LLC v. Mahendra Jeshabhai Bambhaniya
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against a defendant who filed a trademark identical to the plaintiff's well-known mark, restraining use to prevent passing off and trademark squatting.