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Sunil Kumar Chandra v. M/S Spire Techpark Pvt Ltd
Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause designating New Delhi as the seat prevails over conflicting jurisdiction clause, appointed sole arbitrator, and asserted its jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Sanjay Kalra v. State
The Delhi High Court held that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC cannot be used to recall a consent-based order or unsettle a family settlement absent exceptional circumstances, dismissing the petitioner's application as an abuse of process.
Bhakti Biswas v. Raisina Bengali School Sr Sec and Ors & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed release of employment benefits to the petitioner despite internal disputes over the Head of School appointment, emphasizing that rightful dues cannot be withheld on such grounds.
G.K. Choksi and Co. v. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central -3 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner auditor is entitled to interest at 7% per annum on delayed audit fees paid after an inordinate delay of over four years, exercising equitable jurisdiction in absence of statutory provision.
M/S SHYAMJEE PREPAID SERVICES v. M/S TOP STEELS AND MRS. RENU DEVI & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that dissolution of a partnership firm does not bar invocation of arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, and orders appointing arbitrators are not ordinarily reviewable except for procedural errors.
GTI Infotel Private Limited v. ML Infomap Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging arbitration agreements and awards are maintainable only in exceptional circumstances and dismissed the petition seeking to set aside arbitration proceedings and award on grounds of non-existence of arbitration clause.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Raju Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of respondents in a murder case due to insufficient evidence implicating them as accomplices.
Dr. Rakesh Kishore v. The Chief Fire Officer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Cooperative Societies to investigate and take action against the cooperative housing society management for failure to maintain fire safety compliance over many years.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Sagar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal in a sexual assault case, emphasizing the prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the appellate court's limited interference in a possible view of acquittal.
Monika Oli v. M/S CL Educate Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for non-compliance with mandatory notice under Section 21 and invalid delivery of the award, holding that limitation under Section 34 did not commence without valid receipt.
Vicky Singh v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a proclaimed offender under prolonged undertrial incarceration, emphasizing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 and imposing stringent bail conditions.
Ashok Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that passport renewal for ten years requires a specific Magistrate order indicating the period of renewal; absent such order, renewal is limited to one year.
N. Murugesan & Ors. v. Delhi Tamil Education Association (Regd.) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the 2012 election as infructuous due to subsequent elections and permitted destruction of the sealed ballot boxes and records.
Rajesh Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that departmental inquiry reports exonerating accused must be taken on record and considered during framing of charges to prevent unjust criminal prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Lokpal of India
The Delhi High Court issued notice and stayed a CBI investigation ordered by the Lokpal into unauthorized constructions by MCD officials, highlighting jurisdictional and procedural lapses under the Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Ashok Nagar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal under Section 308 IPC, holding that material contradictions in prosecution evidence warranted benefit of doubt to the accused.
Paramjeet v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under IPC and POCSO Act based on victim's misrepresentation of age and an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Mohammad Rafique Ansar Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, applying Supreme Court precedents permitting quashing in such cases.
Kiritkumar B. Shah v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking compensation for land acquired in 1983 due to unexplained delay of over 36 years and upheld the finality of the earlier dismissal, holding that statutory remedies and limitation periods bar such claims under Article 226.
Stalin @ Satalin Samuvel v. State
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable eye witness testimony and flawed identification parade, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards in criminal trials.