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Surender Kumar Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings based on an amicable settlement between landlord and tenant, emphasizing the binding nature of mediated settlements and the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process.
Deepak Sharma v. State through NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between estranged spouses resolving all matrimonial disputes and pending litigations.
Chander Bhan v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the removal of an employee for unauthorized absence, holding that the inquiry was fair, the punishment justified, and the writ court cannot reappreciate evidence in disciplinary matters.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rajinder Singh Dangi
The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by applying the correct multiplier based on the deceased's age, adding future prospects, and reducing interest to 9%, thereby enhancing the claimants' compensation.
Devendra Singh Chaudhary v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court upheld JNU's admission policy requiring NET-JRF qualification through prescribed exams for Ph.D. admission, dismissing a petition seeking admission based on a different fellowship.
Devinder Singh v. Axis Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 138 NI Act filed by an authorized representative of a sister company is maintainable and cannot be quashed at the threshold for lack of direct power of attorney from the complainant company.
EIT Services India Private Limited v. India Post Payments Bank Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition restraining invocation of a Performance Bank Guarantee, reaffirming that unconditional bank guarantees are independent contracts and can be invoked despite disputes, except in cases of egregious fraud or irretrievable injury.
Rohit Panjwani v. M/S BSES Rajdhani Power Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal affirming that the workman's voluntary resignation precludes claims of illegal termination, limiting writ jurisdiction interference over Labour Court's factual findings.
Dr. Mahesh Prakash Shinde & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that FCPS qualifications awarded by CPS, Mumbai are not equivalent to MD/MS degrees and refused interim relief to appellants seeking to appear in DNB/DrNB examinations, emphasizing the clarificatory nature of government policy and judicial restraint in academic matters.
Dr. Shradha Malik v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration proceedings under the MSMED Act are maintainable against company directors in default of a settlement agreement and set aside interim stays obtained by the directors through non-disclosure of the company’s involvement.
Girish Kapoor v. Roop Kishore Rastogi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of a witness for further cross-examination, granting a final opportunity subject to costs and strict conditions to prevent delay.
Jaiprakash Associates Limited v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council
The Delhi High Court held that MSMED Act benefits apply only prospectively from the date of registration, quashing an arbitration reference where the respondent's MSME registration postdated contract completion.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Sanjay Bari & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for attendant charges based on permanent disability but ruled that penal interest for delayed payment beyond awarded interest is not statutorily permissible.
Balraj Kishore v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of arranging fake visas in an international cheating racket, relying on parity with co-accused and completion of investigation, subject to strict conditions.
DLF Limited v. PNB Housing Finance Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief preserving the petitioners' statutory right of redemption under Section 177 of the Contract Act by restraining further transfer of pledged shares sold without their consent and directing disclosure of transferee identities pending arbitration.
Anupam Ghosh v. Micro Small Enterprises Facilitation Council & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that MSMED Act benefits and arbitration jurisdiction apply only if the supplier is registered under the Act on the contract date, quashing the MSEFC's reference order where registration was subsequent.
Gyan Chand Tather v. Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint against a former director under the ESI Act for failure to produce records after his cessation as director, holding he cannot be held liable for acts beyond his tenure.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Munish Bhalla @ Monti Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award assessing 50% whole body disability due to intellectual impairment, including attendant and special diet charges, and dismissed the insurer's appeal.
Reeta Kalonia v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of the accused’s application to recall the complainant for cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that repeated failure to utilize granted opportunities justifies closure of cross-examination rights to prevent abuse of process and delay.
Analjit Singh v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal’s order rejecting a Miscellaneous Application on valuation grounds and directed the Tribunal to reconsider the application on merits.