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Gopal Krishan Srivastava v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a purported letter allegedly keeping the petitioner’s allotment recommendation in abeyance, holding no such letter was issued and the petitioner’s possession of the allotted plot is valid.
National Highways Authority of India v. Limak Soma (JV)
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by apportioning cess liability between parties beyond the pleaded claims, setting aside that part of the award while upholding the respondent's liability under the contract and law.
M/S BLUE HEAVEN COSMETICS PVT LTD v. MIDIE COSMETICS
The Delhi High Court recorded a mediated settlement resolving a trademark dispute between cosmetic companies, decreeing the suit in terms of the settlement and ordering refund of court fees.
Ajay Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 448/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Pawan Arora v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a psychotropic substances case, holding that possession under a verified valid license and early trial stage justified bail despite the bar under section 37 NDPS Act.
Shamrock Geoscience Ltd & Anr. v. Timab NL B.V.
The Delhi High Court disposed of trademark appeals by consent after the appellants agreed to withdraw registrations and cease use of the mark 'GeoCrete', allowing the respondents' claims without adjudicating on technical issues.
Charan Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and condoned delay, holding that the appellant was a bonafide passenger entitled to compensation for railway accident injuries despite late ticket production.
Anil Kumar Tyagi & Anr. v. Sushil Kumar Tyagi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Revenue Authorities lack jurisdiction over urbanized land under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, rendering their orders null, and affirmed that partition of such land falls within Civil Court jurisdiction.
Ashok Kumar Garg v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for ignoring the assessee's timely reply and directed a fresh hearing with full disclosure and opportunity to be heard.
D P S Rathore & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was refused to accused who misled the Court with false undertakings in a cheating case involving sale of encumbered property and dishonored cheques.
Shahid v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled their differences and agreed to live together, emphasizing the court's power to promote reconciliation.
MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd & Anr v South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors
The Bombay High Court upheld the statutory recovery proceedings by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation against MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd, dismissing writ challenges to distress warrants and attachment notices issued within its jurisdiction.
STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS. v. KAMAL KISHORE PRASAD
The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective dismissal of a bank officer after superannuation, clarifying the application of SBIOSR Rules 19(1) and 19(3) in disciplinary proceedings concluded before retirement.
K.T.V. HEALTH FOOD PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order invalidating ex post facto clearance for edible oil storage facilities located outside the notified Chennai Port limits under the 2011 CRZ Notification, emphasizing strict adherence to environmental regulations.
K.T.V. HEALTH FOOD PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order invalidating ex post facto clearance for storage facilities located outside notified port limits under the CRZ Notification, emphasizing strict interpretation of environmental regulations.
B V Seshaiah v. The State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 138 NI Act where parties had validly compounded the offence through a settlement agreement mandating arbitration, emphasizing respect for such compounding in criminal disputes.
B. V. Sheshayya v. Telangana State
The Supreme Court held that a binding settlement agreement providing for amicable resolution bars criminal prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside the convictions accordingly.
B V Seshaiah v. The State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where parties had entered into a valid settlement agreement providing for amicable resolution or arbitration, emphasizing the compoundable nature of the offence.
Godrej Sara Lee Ltd. v. Excise and Taxation Officer
The Supreme Court held that the Revisional Authority exceeded its jurisdiction under Section 34 of the Haryana VAT Act by modifying final assessment orders without valid grounds, allowing the appeal and restoring the original orders.
M/S GODREJ SARA LEE LTD. v. THE EXCISE AND TAXATION OFFICER
The Supreme Court held that a revisional authority cannot exercise suo motu revision to alter final tax assessments settled by a tribunal, and a writ petition challenging such jurisdictional overreach should be entertained notwithstanding availability of alternative remedies.