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Abdul Khalek & Others v. The State of Assam & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the State’s constitutional duty to remove unauthorized encroachments from reserved forests while mandating fair procedural safeguards including notice, hearing, and speaking orders before eviction.
J. Muthurajan & Anr. v. S. Vaikundarajan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a suit challenging a partition deed and a purported conciliation award on grounds of fraud and coercion discloses a prima facie cause of action and cannot be dismissed at the threshold, restoring the suit for trial alongside execution objections.
We the Women of India v. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's reduction of charges from attempt to commit rape, holding that the accused's acts constituted an attempt under Section 376 IPC read with the POCSO Act, and directed the creation of guidelines to foster judicial sensitivity in sexual offence cases.
Rhino Finance Private Limited v. Golden Bag Technology Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award as barred by limitation, holding that electronic delivery of a signed award triggers the limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
The Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement v. JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Co.
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of attachment of mortgage properties not purchased from proceeds of crime and directed their restoration to the Resolution Applicant under PMLA in light of insolvency proceedings.
Ex-Constable Virender Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant who voluntarily retires with a disability aggravated by service is entitled to disability pension under CCS (EOP) Rules, distinguishing the case from Army Pension Regulations and dismissing the review petition.
At-Baani Corporate One Tower Suite # 303, 3rd Floor Plot No. 5, District Commercial Centre v. M/S Vyagrah Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that Non-Executive Independent Directors cannot be held liable under Section 138 NI Act without specific material showing control, but the CFO can be summoned, partially quashing the complaint against some directors.
Amit Goyal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against Amit Goyal and Dharmender Yadav under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and absence of specific incriminating role.
Airports Authority of India v. URC Construction (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award granting compensation for delay and escalation in a construction contract, holding the arbitrator’s findings as a plausible view not warranting interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. v. Deepak Thakur
The Delhi High Court dismissed BSES's appeal against acquittal of Deepak Thakur for alleged electricity theft due to insufficient evidence and procedural lapses in the prosecution's case.
Narinder Kumar Trading as M/s Kundan Trading Company v. Kyoto Tool Co. Ltd. & Ors.
The High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the civil appeal and disposed of it accordingly without adjudicating on the merits.
Rekha Dewan v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition as not maintainable that sought to uphold a Tribunal judgment and quash a government circular relating to pension benefits already decided by the Tribunal.
Aarti Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition challenging cognizance under Section 186 IPC, granting liberty to raise the statutory complaint issue under Section 195 Cr.P.C. at final arguments before the Trial Court.
Sohail Saifi & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under BNS/IPC offences based on a voluntary compromise and the complainant's withdrawal, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Shabab Alam v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 376 and 354 IPC based on a compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Shri Chand Gautam & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the rejection of eviction of son and daughter-in-law from senior citizens' self-acquired property under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, holding that eviction requires proof of harassment and that writ jurisdiction does not permit reappraisal of factual findings.
Sameer Khan & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's consent.
Girish Sagar & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Aniket Choudhary & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/325/341/506/34 IPC based on a compromise between parties and absence of public interest, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Manhar Sabharwal v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed three FIRs arising from private family disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.