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Surpreet Singh Alias Rishu v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under IPC sections 285, 336, and 337 following an amicable settlement between the parties and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vikash Mathur v. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the DRT's order under SARFAESI Act, holding that statutory remedies must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Kundan Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to recall witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. for further cross-examination, emphasizing the court's duty to ensure a just decision by exercising wide discretion to summon witnesses at any stage.
Dr Kumar Alok v. Anish Dayal Singh DG ITBP and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging violation of a no-coercive-action order, holding that actions taken without knowledge of the order and subsequently withdrawn do not constitute contempt.
Anil Kumar Sanwaria & Anr. v. The Speaker, Lok Sabha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the 2003 Lok Sabha Secretariat Executive Officer selection process, holding no illegality or mala fide was established and emphasizing limited judicial interference in recruitment matters.
The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Kirpal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's Criminal Leave Petition due to a 392-day unexplained delay in filing beyond the statutory limitation period, refusing to condone the delay.
M/S RANJIT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. GUJARAT STATE ROAD & BUILDING DEPARTMENT
The Delhi High Court held that pre-arbitral conciliation under the contract is directory, not mandatory, and appointed a sole arbitrator despite the respondents' objection of non-exhaustion of conciliation.
Sh. Naresh Jain v. M/S Shaurya Housing Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a concluded public auction sale by the Official Liquidator cannot be reopened merely due to a higher bid received post-auction, absent fraud or irregularity, and confirmed the highest bidder's sale at Rs.13 crores.
Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty v. Suman Sankar Bhunia
The Delhi High Court held that permission to relocate abroad with minor children requires full disclosure and welfare consideration by the Family Court, allowing the petitioner to file a fresh application for such permission while permitting interim travel alone.
Handicraft and Handlooms Exports Co of India v. SMC Comtrade Limited
Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral interim order directing preservation of Rs. 5 Crores under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, limiting judicial interference to cases of patent illegality or perversity.
Gaurav Bhardwaj v. Bhumika Arora
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw US divorce proceedings and upheld Indian court jurisdiction over matrimonial disputes involving Indian citizens married under Hindu law.
Margo Networks Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Railtel Corporation of India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a restrictive panel of arbitrators consisting solely of former employees of one party is invalid, and appointed an independent three-member arbitral tribunal to ensure impartiality and counterbalancing in arbitration proceedings.
Sulphur Mills Limited v. Sulphur Crop Care Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit against Defendant 1 in terms of a lawful settlement acknowledging the plaintiff's patent rights and payment of royalties, thereby resolving the patent infringement dispute amicably.
Siddharth Sahib Singh v. Apex Council of DDCA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the appointment of the Ombudsman by the DDCA, holding that the petitioner must seek redressal before the National Company Law Tribunal as an efficacious alternative remedy exists.
GLS Foils Products Pvt. Ltd. v. FWS Turnit Logistic Park LLP & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral order restraining a purchaser from altering disputed property pending arbitration, emphasizing limited judicial interference and enforceability of the Joint Venture Agreement.
Anay Kumar Gupta v. Jagmeet Singh Bhatia
The Delhi High Court extended the time for completion of arbitral proceedings, holding that disputes over arbitrator fees fixed with parties' consent do not justify substitution of arbitrator or denial of extension under Section 29A of the Arbitration Act.
Mugada Venkataramana v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court corrected typographical errors in its earlier order and disposed of the petition after respondents agreed to induct the petitioner into the Indian Coast Guard recruitment process subject to formalities.
M/S GDN ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S ILUMINAR MERCHANDISING PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from lease agreements where parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.
Pankaj Jain v. Parul Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the father's appeal against a Family Court order directing him to hand over custody of his daughter to the mother, upholding fines and civil imprisonment for non-compliance.
Rakesh Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court extended the petitioner’s parole for six months considering his bona fide efforts to settle a long-pending land acquisition dispute and pending enhanced compensation application.