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Shailendra Kumar Yadav v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of sexual assault on the pretext of marriage, holding that severity of allegations and issuance of NBWs alone do not bar bail when the totality of circumstances and prior conduct indicate disputed facts.
M/S CARDIFF ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. M/S INDRAPRASTHA ICE AND COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed the Defendant's petition to admit documents proving possession since 2013 in a Section 6 Specific Relief Act suit, emphasizing relevance to limitation and procedural due diligence.
Vipin Kumar v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed letters of administration with the Will annexed to the beneficiary petitioner despite defects in proof, clarifying that probate can only be granted to the named executor.
LYFT, INC. v. GOER TECHNO INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that a credible apprehension of trade mark infringement within its jurisdiction suffices to confer territorial jurisdiction under Section 20 CPC, and dismissed the defendant's application to return the plaint for lack of jurisdiction.
Janu Singh & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
Newton Engineering and Chemicals Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of an arbitration petition with liberty to appoint a mutually agreed Sole Arbitrator and condoned delay in re-filing the petition.
State v. Samim Khan
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused under the POCSO Act, emphasizing that appellate interference with acquittal requires very substantial and compelling reasons and that inconsistencies in the victim's testimony created reasonable doubt.
Devender v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving serious allegations, holding that disputed factual issues must be decided at trial and the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be exercised sparingly.
Usha & Ors. v. Shish Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed tenants leave to defend an eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord’s age alone does not justify eviction without considering available accommodation.
BBEL-MIPL Joint Venture v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that post-award interest is payable only on the principal sum expressly specified in the arbitral award and refused to grant interest on pre-award interest, while directing payment of interest for delayed payment period.
Sanjay Paswan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Sanjay Paswan for the murder of his stepdaughter based on credible circumstantial evidence, including minor witness testimony, last seen theory, and forensic reports.
Umesh Kumar v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's discretion to prevent abuse of process.
Satendra Pal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Summary Court Martial conducted by a Commanding Officer of an attached unit, affirmed the petitioner’s conviction and sentence under the Army Act, and dismissed the writ petition challenging the proceedings and mercy petition rejection.
Manoj Kumar & Anr v. Corporation Bank
The High Court allowed the petitioners a final opportunity to file their written statement after directing the respondent to provide a legible copy of the plaint, setting aside the order that had closed pleadings.
Ashok Kumar Bagga v. Mohinder Yadav
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a revision petition against eviction under bona fide necessity, staying eviction until possession is surrendered with payment of use and occupation charges.
Deepak Mishra v. The Principal De Indian School and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a school cannot unilaterally reduce declared EWS category seats without DOE approval and directed admission of the petitioner’s ward accordingly.
M/S BIBA CHEM PVT LTD v. M/S BIRLA CARBON INDIA PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement whereby mutual decrees held by the parties were set off against each other and treated as satisfied, disposing of the petition challenging execution proceedings.
Sudhakar Singh & Anr v. M/S Webkul Software Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that striking off defence for non-filing of affidavit of admission/denial is not justified under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 when the written statement is filed within time, and permitted filing of the affidavit subsequently.
Shailender Singh (HUF) v. Village People Restaurants LLP
The Delhi High Court held that ejectment suits require valid written notice of termination under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act and that service of summons alone is insufficient, but granted relief ex parte where the defendant failed to appear.
Arvind Kumar v. The State
Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of illegal sale and purchase of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in commercial quantities without proper documentation, affirming the applicability of the NDPS Act embargo and reliance on co-accused statements.