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Dinesh Rana and Another v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a private dispute under IPC sections 323, 341, 354A, and 34, relying on the parties' amicable settlement and exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Jagjit Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the conviction under Section 138 N.I. Act following an amicable settlement under Section 147, while imposing costs for delayed surrender.
T S Mokha v. Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful retirement of a private employee at superannuation, rejecting claims of contractual extension and reinstatement due to lack of proof and failure to mitigate damages.
Ranu and Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual consent divorce.
NTPC LTD v. EMAMI POWER LTD; NTPC LTD v. ORIENTAL SALES AGENCIES (INDIA)
The Delhi High Court dismissed NTPC's appeals, holding that Emami and OSAPL were not group companies nor colluded in bidding, and ordered release of their deposits and set aside blacklisting.
Ashwani Choudhary v. Pratibha Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to convert a contested divorce petition into a mutual consent divorce petition based on a settlement and directed the Family Court to consider waiver of the statutory waiting period.
Ten Events and Entertainment v. Novex Communications Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an event manager cannot maintain a suit under Section 60 of the Copyright Act for groundless threats made to hotels demanding licenses for playing songs during wedding ceremonies exempted under Section 52(1)(za), and dismissed the suit as not maintainable.
Preeti Kasana v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition concerning custody of a minor child by accepting a mutually agreed Memorandum of Understanding between estranged parents, emphasizing the child's welfare and binding visitation arrangements.
Muneer Ahmad v. Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court held that a device mark comprising the word 'BHARAT' with a paint brush device is distinctive and not descriptive, setting aside the rejection and remanding for determination of user date.
Union of India v. A B P Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that the Central Government's power to amend excise duty exemption notifications under Section 25(1) of the Central Excise Act, 1962, is subject to valid policy and public interest, and arbitrary withdrawal of exemptions is invalid.
Union of India v. A. B. P. Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the government's power under Section 25(1) of the Customs Act to amend customs duty exemption notifications in public interest, setting aside the High Court's order invalidating such amendment.
Union of India v. A. B. P. Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that the government’s power to amend or withdraw excise duty exemption notifications under Section 25(1) of the Central Excise Act, 1962, is subject to public interest and procedural fairness, upholding the original exemption notification and setting aside the unlawful amendment.
Union of India v. A. B. P. Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the government's power to amend and withdraw customs duty exemption notifications under Section 25(1) of the Customs Act, holding that such power must be exercised in public interest and is subject to limited judicial review.
Magic Eye Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Green Edge Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the referral court must conclusively decide the existence and validity of an arbitration agreement at the pre-referral stage under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration Act and cannot leave this issue to the arbitral tribunal.
Aureliano Fernandis v. Goa State and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a university professor for sexual harassment, affirming that the disciplinary inquiry complied with natural justice and statutory rules under Article 311 and CCS (CCA) Rules.
Aureliano Fernandes v. State of Goa
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a university employee for sexual harassment, holding that the Complaints Committee's report is a valid inquiry under CCS (CCA) Rules and procedural fairness was adequately observed.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Aditya Tripathi
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders under the PML Act, emphasizing strict application of Section 45 and ongoing Enforcement Directorate investigation in money laundering cases.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Aditya Tripathi
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders under the PML Act, emphasizing the strict bail conditions under Section 45 and the ongoing nature of the Enforcement Directorate's investigation.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-3 v. Abhisar Buildwell P. Ltd.
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a miscellaneous application seeking clarification on reassessment limitation under Section 150(2) of the Income Tax Act, directing the Revenue to file a review petition instead.
Dr. V. R. Sanalkumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal without inquiry of an ISRO scientist under Article 311(2) proviso (2)(c) and Rule 16(iii) CCS Rules on state security grounds, affirming limited judicial review over executive satisfaction.