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Kewal K. Duggal v. Uttar Pradesh Handicrafts Development and Marketing Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful abolition of the petitioner's post and consequent termination, quashed unauthorized salary deductions and certain show cause notices, and dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary and termination orders.
M/S HI-TECH PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trademark Registry’s order disposing of assignment applications for non-response without considering the petitioner’s filed reply, directing fresh consideration in accordance with law.
Suresh Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 4 of the POCSO Act but reduced the life imprisonment sentence to 12 years considering mitigating factors and proportionality.
Yashpal Sehrawat & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking FIR registration and compensation for alleged police misconduct during a land dispute, holding that the police acted lawfully and alternative remedies are available.
Irfan v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings based on the parties' settlement and complainant's consent, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Hemani @ Hema v. The State of Delhi
Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of extorting a minor by threatening to upload her nude video, given the serious nature of the offence and prima facie evidence.
Yunus v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after the parties settled their dispute and the complainant expressed no objection to prosecution.
Puran Chand Arya v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions against unlawful stalling of Delhi Metro, holding that investigation and charge-sheeting are complete and the matter should proceed before the trial court.
MBL Infrastructures Ltd. v. RITES Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the 2019 amendment to the Arbitration Act does not apply retrospectively and upheld the extension of time granted under the unamended law for passing the arbitral award.
M/S A B GRAIN SPIRITS PVT LTD v. SANDEEP JAIN & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld insurer's recovery rights against an employer for employing a driver with a fake licence, emphasizing the employer's duty to verify licence authenticity before appointment.
Unikil Pesticides Pvt Ltd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that registration applications for insecticides imported from a different source must be filed under Section 9(3) of the Insecticides Act, 1968, and dismissed the petitioner's challenge to the Registration Committee's guidelines and decision.
Anju Sehgal & Anr. v. Jagbir Singh @ Sonu & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim by applying a higher multiplier and increasing future prospects and other heads of damages.
Balkishan Gupta v. Baljit Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the registered owner and driver jointly and severally liable for compensation in a motor accident claim, rejecting the owner's claim of prior vehicle transfer without proper documentation.
Mrs. Pravin Chatterjee v. Mr. Lakshman Das Bhatia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the respondent's ownership and right to possession under a lease, holding that unproven allegations of fraud and delay in filing the appeal were insufficient to overturn the lower courts' decisions.
Videsh Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving death of three individuals on the ground of amicable settlement and enhanced compensation to legal heirs, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Mandeep Kaur & Ors v. Manjinder Singh Sirsa & Ors
The Delhi High Court accepted a binding payment schedule for outstanding employee salaries proposed by the respondent management and agreed by the petitioners, disposing of the petitions accordingly.
Arun Singh & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings under dowry laws while quashing charges under Section 493 IPC, clarifying the scope of Section 482 CrPC in matrimonial disputes.
Arun Singh & Others v. State of U.P. through its Secretary & Another
The Supreme Court quashed the charge sheet under Section 493 IPC for lack of prima facie offence but upheld prosecution under the Dowry Prohibition Act, affirming that compromise does not justify quashing non-compoundable offences against society.
Arun Singh & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings under Section 493 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act, emphasizing the limited scope of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in matrimonial disputes involving serious allegations.
Arun Singh & Others v. State of U.P. through its Secretary & Another
The Supreme Court quashed the charge sheet under Section 493 IPC for lack of prima facie offence but upheld charges under the Dowry Prohibition Act, affirming that compromise does not justify quashing non-compoundable serious offences.