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Gurmeet Singh v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Laksh Mirchandani & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Rita Raj v. Pabitra Roy Chaudhuri
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree dissolving marriage on grounds of mental cruelty, rejecting the appellant's plea of condonation and claim for permanent alimony.
M/S CONNOISSEUR BUILDTECH PVT. LTD. v. OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR OF M/S. CONNOISSEUR BUILDTECH PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of a company under winding up to bear security expenses incurred by the Official Liquidator based on undisputed statutory disclosures and unchallenged court orders, dismissing the company's belated claim of non-ownership of the property.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS v. SH. RAJENDRA SINGH RAWAT
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a tampered APAR, emphasizing the sanctity of objective service records and dismissing the Government's delayed writ petition.
Union of India and Ors. v. Sameer Dnyandev Wankhede
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging its earlier order directing promotion, holding that subsequent departmental proceedings do not justify review and emphasizing the duty of full disclosure in judicial proceedings.
Ramesh Chand v. MCD
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against coercive action on the petitioner’s property pending hearing of his appeal before the Appellate Tribunal, without adjudicating the merits of the Show Cause Notice.
Rachna Bansal & Ors. v. Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD and Delhi Jal Board to take lawful action against encroachments on public land while ensuring due process and hearing before the Religious Committee, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Party for the Rights of Other Backward Classes v. Election Commission of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission of India to complete the verification and registration of a political party within six weeks to enable timely participation in upcoming elections.
M/S OYO HOTELS AND HOMES PRIVATE LTD v. M/S ASHIANA MANUFACTURING INDIA LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award by consent of parties and remanded the dispute to a fresh arbitrator with directions, affirming the Court's power to do so under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Engineers India Limited & Anr. v. MS Shivhare Road Lines
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award in a material handling contract dispute, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Tani Sandhu Bhargava v. Shumita Didi Sandhu
The Delhi High Court held that summary judgment under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is discretionary and inappropriate where substantial disputes exist, setting aside decrees based on admissions and restoring suits for regular trial.
Atomberg Technologies Private Ltd v. Eureka Forbes Limited
The Supreme Court transferred the patent infringement suit from Delhi to Bombay to be tried alongside the prior suit for groundless threats, emphasizing avoidance of multiplicity and conflicting judgments.
Kannaiya v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant and co-accused of murder due to contradictory and unreliable eyewitness evidence undermining the prosecution case.
Kotresh @ Kotrappa v. State of Karnataka and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and 8-year sentence for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, rejecting the appellant's plea for further reduction based on lack of premeditation and youth.
Pride Foramer S.A. v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that a non-resident company undergoing a temporary lull but maintaining business correspondences is deemed to be carrying on business in India, allowing deduction of business expenses and carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation under the Income Tax Act.
Sanjay Kumar Mishra & Ors. v. District Judge, Ambedkar Nagar (U.P.)
The Supreme Court held that appointments made beyond initially advertised vacancies pursuant to a waiting list within a reasonable period are valid and quashed the termination of Class IV employees made on the ground of excess appointments.
State of Rajasthan and Ors. v. Anisur Rahman
The Supreme Court referred to a larger Bench the question of whether allopathy and AYUSH doctors should be treated equally in service conditions, permitting interim continuance of AYUSH doctors beyond retirement age with half pay.
Rajendra Bihari Lal and Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of FIRs under the U.P. Conversion Act and IPC, dismissed petitions seeking their quashing, and clarified the limited scope of quashing powers post chargesheet.
Suprabhat Lala v. National Stock Exchange Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination by NSE, holding that private contractual disputes without public law element are not maintainable under writ jurisdiction.