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Nitin Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of rape and assault due to grave allegations, non-cooperation with investigation, and credible evidence on record.
AMIT KUMAR ..... v. STATE .....
The Delhi High Court acquitted three accused due to inconsistent dying declarations but upheld the murder conviction of one accused consistently named in a reliable dying declaration.
Mahender Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to add an additional charge under Section 304 Part I IPC alongside Section 304B IPC, clarifying the scope of Section 216 Cr.P.C. powers to alter charges without prejudicing the accused.
Chatter Singh Rao v. Kamal Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking restoration of a suit withdrawn with apparent consent and settlement, holding that restoration requires credible proof of unauthorized withdrawal which was absent here.
M/S Nyathar Mal Naresh Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Fair Price Shop licence cannot be refused renewal solely because a missing partner did not appear, as one partner can represent the firm under the Indian Partnership Act and non-appearance of a missing partner is not a valid ground for cancellation.
Sumeet Singal v. Surender Kumar Singhal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court restored and continued an ad-interim injunction in a possession suit after impleading the co-owner, directing the trial court to decide the pending interlocutory application on merits.
Kasongo Abimael v. State
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to accept the surety produced by a foreign national accused under the Foreigners Act and admit him to bail, emphasizing proper safeguards on the surety.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Sahana
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the motor accident compensation awarded to the deceased's dependents, rejecting contributory negligence and confirming the compensation calculation.
Vir Singh v. Chandra Lata & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to grant possession under Order XII Rule 6 CPC due to lack of clear admissions, dismissing the petition challenging the dismissal of decree on admissions and review application.
Ashish Aggarwal v. Sushil Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the accused is entitled to cross-examine the complainant on affidavit evidence, setting aside the trial court's refusal and directing a fair opportunity for cross-examination.
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd v. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax Range 12 New Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed HUDCO's appeal, holding that the provision for pay revision was deductible as an ascertained liability and that income from loan-related fees did not accrue until realization, setting aside the ITAT's disallowance and addition.
HERO FINCORP LTD v. CENTURY ALUMINIUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed extension of time for arbitral proceedings and substituted the arbitrator with parties' consent under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Mitul Goel v. The Food Corporation of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that continuation beyond probation without formal confirmation does not confer deemed confirmation and upheld termination of a probationer for unsatisfactory performance as lawful and non-stigmatic.
State v. Sonu Singh @ Deva
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and failure to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence.
Sanju Devi & Ors. v. Shriram Gen Ins Co Ltd & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying Delhi minimum wages, granting 40% addition for future prospects, and awarding non-pecuniary damages as per Supreme Court precedents.
Ravi Dutt Gupta & Anr v. Oriental Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside the insurer's right of recovery against the owner and driver for lack of commercial vehicle endorsement on the licence, relying on Supreme Court precedent that an LMV licence authorizes driving vehicles up to 7,500 kgs regardless of endorsement.
Sushil Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a one-time office order and Cabinet decision ensuring timely wage payments do not convert contractor-employed workers into direct contractual employees of the government, but directed strict compliance with wage payment directives.
Sushil Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that temporary office orders and advisory resolutions do not convert contract workers into direct employees of the government, but directed strict compliance with Cabinet orders ensuring timely wage payments to contractual workers.
Raj Kumari v. Chairman, Local Implementation Committee, State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court held that a peon employed by a Local Implementation Committee without nexus to SBI is not a bank employee and upheld her termination as lawful.
Rajesh Kapoor v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking directions against police officials and allowed the petitioner to have legal representation during interrogation while permitting the ongoing investigation under Section 411 IPC to continue.