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Vishal Yadav & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 420, and 120B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Ram Krishan Singh @ Dadu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction under POCSO, setting aside charges of penetrative assault due to contradictions but upheld conviction for sexual assault by inappropriate touching, directing his release after considering time served.
Sabu Trade Private Limited v. Rajkumar Sabu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction in favor of the registered proprietor Rajkumar Sabu over the trade mark 'SACHAMOTI', rejecting appellants' claims of prior use and ownership.
Sh Dinesh Singhal alias Sindhal v. Deepak Jain & Anr.
The High Court held that Sections 347B and 347E of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act do not bar civil suits for injunction and damages due to unauthorized construction and upheld dismissal of the petition challenging the plaint's maintainability.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam v. P.H. Dinesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court transferred the Karur stampede investigation to the CBI, set up a supervisory committee, and clarified procedural propriety regarding writ petitions on investigation and SOP formation.
Rahul Agarwal v. The State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that Magistrates have the power to order voice samples from any person without violating the right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3), allowing the appeal and restoring the Magistrate's order.
KACHARA VAHATUK SHARAMIK SANGH v. AJOY MEHTA & ORS.
The Supreme Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to comply with its 2017 order regularizing employees by appointing an auditor to verify dues and ensuring timely payment, while leaving Provident Fund disputes to the Bombay High Court.
Valimohamed Hasher Khakhra v. M. V. Labitra Carmel IMO 8739114 and Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed execution of an admiralty decree against sale proceeds of vessels other than the subject ship owned by the same company when the original vessel's proceeds were insufficient due to prior maritime lien claims.
Rajuram Sawaji Purohit v. The Shandar Interior Private Limited
The Bombay High Court held that the Section 11 Court must appoint an arbitrator upon prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, even if a Section 37 appeal is pending, and substantive issues must be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal.
Union of India v. Arun P. Attrade
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside pension withholding penalties imposed without concluding inquiry and violating natural justice, affirming the right to provisional pension pending final disciplinary action.
Dnyaneshwar Lavhaji Kalukhe v. Director (Human Resource), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd.
The High Court held that termination of a government employee on medical grounds who acquired disability during service violates the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and directed reinstatement with benefits.
Sandeep Kumar v. Nihal Chand
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement was established and the tenant failed to raise a triable issue for leave to defend.
Sh Tek Chand (Deceased) Through His Lrs v. Smt Meenakshi Gupta & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order for failure to properly consider bona fide requirement and tenant's defense, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication on landlord's genuine need under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Harish v. State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a child sexual assault case due to prima facie doubts arising from inconclusive identification, CCTV, and DNA evidence, imposing strict conditions to protect the victim and trial integrity.
Taranjeet Singh Kohli v. Kawaljeet Kaur Kohli
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking condonation of a six-year delay in filing Written Statement, holding that negligence of previous counsel does not excuse such inordinate delay without a reasonable explanation.
AMD Estates and Developers Pvt Ltd v. VSR Infratech Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief protecting the Owner's share in a delayed real estate project under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, while dismissing the Developer's injunction petition based on an unenforceable Right of First Refusal clause.
National Council of Education Research & Training v. M/s Murli Industries Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing return of forfeited Performance Security, holding that machinery breakdown was not force majeure and time was not of the essence of the contract.
R.K. Jain v. Suraj Sunar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for lack of territorial jurisdiction, limited the scope of review petition, and clarified that the plaintiff's residence alone does not confer jurisdiction under Section 20 CPC.
Neelendra Singh Chauhan v. Central Warehousing Corporation Regional Office
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as barred by the three-year limitation period under Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963, commencing from the date of the initial arbitration notice.
Apoorv Air Control v. GAIL India Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes and counterclaims between Apoorv Air Control and GAIL India Limited.