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M/S INDOJ CONSULTANT PVT LTD v. SHRI GOVIND MISHRA
The Delhi High Court held that where a statutory remedy of revision under Section 115 CPC is available, a petition under Article 227 challenging dismissal of an application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is not maintainable.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. M/S. Gill Acqu Hydro Power Generation Company Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award applying the 10% deductible clause in an insurance policy, rejecting the insurer's claim for a 5% deductible based on a cover letter and internal circulars, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34.
Prem Kumar v. Kalpana Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty arising from the wife's hostility towards his mother and prolonged separation.
Amit Bansal & Anr. v. The Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed over 32-year-old criminal proceedings against petitioners in a bank fraud case due to full settlement and violation of the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Alok Kumar Lodha v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising from license agreements involving declarations of rights in personam are arbitrable and referred the suits to arbitration under the valid arbitration clause.
M/S SK ENTERPRISES v. Principal Commissioner of Goods and Services Tax, West Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of GST registration due to vague show cause notice lacking specific allegations and absence of reasons for retrospective cancellation.
Delhi Jal Board v. Pratap Singh through LRs and Ors.
Delhi High Court directed DDA to pay compensation to DJB and ordered release of attached funds in execution proceedings, resolving the dispute amicably under Article 227.
Surya Alloy Industires Ltd v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the arbitration agreement, holding that pre-arbitral procedural objections cannot bar arbitration once invoked.
M/S GAS AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD. v. M/S JSW ISPAT STEEL LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing proportionate refund of fixed transportation charges due to short supply of gas caused by government-mandated force majeure, rejecting limitation and estoppel defenses.
Pramod v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case, emphasizing cautious appraisal of oral dying declarations made to interested witnesses and the petitioner’s conduct during prolonged custody.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Nishi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of compensation based on the deceased's Income Tax Returns, affirming that such returns are reliable evidence for determining income in motor accident claims.
Union of India v. Subhash Chandra Agrawal
The Delhi High Court held that legal opinions tendered by the Solicitor General to government ministries are protected by fiduciary privilege under Section 8(1)(e) of the RTI Act and exempt from disclosure absent overriding public interest.
Raj Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a recovery notice holding the petitioner liable as employer for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, rejecting his challenge on identity and course of employment grounds.
Achal Nath & Anr v. Atul Nath
The High Court held that seizure of documents under Section 202 CrPC inquiry is an interlocutory order, and inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to challenge such orders must be exercised sparingly, while upholding the police's power to seize documents without violating Article 20(3).
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Jitendra Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's petition challenging the non-maintainability of a second review application against a consent award in a motor accident claim, affirming that appeal under Section 173 is the proper remedy.
National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Jagan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing cross-objections, upheld rash and negligent driving findings, enhanced compensation on non-pecuniary heads as per Supreme Court precedents, and dismissed insurer's appeal and recovery claim against the driver.
Neeta Amar v. Vipul Amar
The Delhi High Court upheld divorce granted on grounds of mental cruelty involving public humiliation, false allegations, and parental alienation under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Hulas Rahul Gupta v. Bureau of Immigration & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Look Out Circular issued against a guarantor in a bank loan recovery case, holding that without criminal proceedings, an LOC cannot restrict the fundamental right to travel abroad.
Baby Afia Noor v. Maharaja Agarsen Adarsh Vidyalaya School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a school is bound to admit EWS students allocated through the DoE's computerized draw of lots based on seat data provided by the school, and cannot refuse admission due to fewer actual general category admissions.
Anuj Kumar Sah v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed a student from EWS to complete Nursery admission in a school despite initial refusal, emphasizing the child's welfare but denied automatic promotion to the next class.