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Uppal Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Ircon International Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award except setting aside forfeiture of performance security for lack of actual loss and directed payment of post-award interest, affirming that failure to furnish performance security justifies contract termination and earnest money forfeiture.
Mohinder Kumar Verma v. Vinod Rajoria
In absence of a forfeiture clause, a buyer's bona fide refusal to accept delivery due to lack of demarcation and pending claims entitles refund of advance with interest and statutory charge under Section 55(6)(b) of the Transfer of Property Act.
Sanjeev Chadha v. D.P. Sachdeva and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of probate of a registered Will despite delay, holding that the right to apply for probate is continuous and the Will was duly proved in accordance with law.
M/S B S ENVIRO N INFRACON PRIVATE LIMITED v. VIJ CONTRACTS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s dismissal of the appellant’s suit, holding that a signed settlement document and acceptance of payment constituted accord and satisfaction and novation, barring further claims on the contract.
Mohammad Tasleem v. Indian Institute of Technology
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the IIT Delhi report, directing the petitioner to raise all objections in the pending appeal before the District Judge.
Viceroy Engineering v. Smiths Detection Veecon Systems Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing Viceroy's counter claims, holding that the award was reasoned, supported by evidence, and not liable to be set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Mohd. Sajid v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for trespass, causing hurt, and criminal intimidation but modified the sentence to probation considering mitigating factors and the reformative approach to punishment.
Rahul @ Bhupinder Verma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant holding that vague testimony of "physical relations" without clarification or supporting evidence is insufficient to prove penetrative sexual assault under POCSO and IPC.
Agrawal Infrabuild Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's discretionary power to annul a tender process without assigning reasons, dismissing the petitioner’s claim to be declared lowest bidder after extrication of the declared lowest bidder.
Kundan Singh Negi v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and related charges, holding that the prosecution failed to prove non-consent beyond reasonable doubt in a case involving a prolonged consensual relationship.
Ansh Thadani & Ors. v. The State of NCT Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Mukul Punyani & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
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.