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Desh Dinkar Jain v. Bank of Baroda & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit alleging fraud involving bank officials is maintainable in civil court despite statutory bars conferring exclusive jurisdiction on Debt Recovery Tribunals, and dismissed the application to reject the plaint.
M/S SDREEN INDIA LTD v. SMT. MEENA CHAWLA
Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file belated Statement of Defence in arbitration proceedings, holding that limitation period starts from delivery of documents and extended time granted by Arbitral Tribunal must be respected.
Rangoli International Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the recovery of duty drawback from an exporter who failed to realise export proceeds within the prescribed time, rejecting claims based on RBI write-off circular and non-application of refund rules.
Mandal and Associates v. Hero Fincorp Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award, holding that the award was not patently illegal or against public policy and that courts must limit interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Khushi Ram v. Radha Kishan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging execution of a decree based on a settlement agreement partitioning property by metes and bounds, holding that such agreements are binding unless properly challenged and that belated objections to execution constitute abuse of process.
Ritu Rani and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a representation against the transfer order, stay the transfer pending decision, and decide the representation within two weeks.
Birendra Kumar Paswan & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to conduct a review Departmental Promotion Committee to revise the petitioners' seniority and grant consequential benefits, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Tahal Consulting Engineers India Pvt. Ltd. v. Promax Power Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's discretionary refusal to release an admitted amount or grant attachment before judgment, affirming that interim reliefs under Section 17 require a strong prima facie case and risk of asset dissipation, with limited scope for judicial interference under Section 37(2)(b).
Divya v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging house trespass and theft against a wife who lawfully entered her matrimonial home under a protection order, holding such entry does not constitute a criminal offence.
Dev Karan & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and resumed cohabitation between the parties, emphasizing judicial discretion to prevent abuse of process in private matrimonial disputes.
Hajj E Betullah Haj Umrah Tour Corporation v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the government to consider the petitioner’s representation for upgradation to Category 1 Haj Group Organiser status in compliance with Supreme Court directions, despite a revised policy, leaving remedies open thereafter.
Amit Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the removal from service of a CISF officer charged with theft and absence from duty, holding that prior permission from the authorized custodian negated the theft charge and the absence was with proper relief.
Government of NCT Delhi v. Ram Kumar Kaushik
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of a retired government employee to lifetime medical reimbursement under the Delhi Government Employees Health Scheme, affirming the State's constitutional obligation under Article 21.
Sheena Tomar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction under the Senior Citizens Act, holding that cohabitation was not feasible due to acrimony and criminal allegations, and upheld the order directing rent payment to the evicted party.
Yashovardhan Birla v. Cecil Webber Engineering Ltd
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against a non-executive Director under section 141 NI Act, holding that mere designation without control over day-to-day affairs does not attract criminal liability for dishonoured cheques.
Sunil Kumar v. Ankur Jain and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously dispose of pending contempt and related applications, dispensing with notice to non-appearing respondents.
Jitender Ahlawat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to take a reasoned decision on the petitioner's claim for joining as Havaldar under the meritorious sportsman scheme and communicate the same within a stipulated time, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Jagbir Singh Malik v. Energy Infrastructure India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld that an employee performing managerial legal duties and enrolled as an advocate is not a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, and thus not entitled to protections against termination under the Act.
Vishal @ Johny v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application and held that a plea of guilt cannot be accepted after charges are framed and trial has commenced, especially in a grave offence involving conspiracy and contract killing.
Yudhvvir Chhikara v. Priyanka
The Delhi High Court held that a Family Court must decide an application under Section 12 of the Guardians and Wards Act on merits without deferring it due to pending contempt proceedings.