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Delhi Development Authority v. M/S Tirupati Cements
The Delhi High Court held that a witness present in court without summons cannot be refused examination merely because his name was not in the witness list, allowing DDA to examine a retired official despite the Trial Court's refusal.
Tarun Chauhan v. Lovekush & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and condonation application due to unexplained delay and failure to prove rash and negligent driving or identify the offending vehicle in a motor accident claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
SD Windlesh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging encroachment of green parks in Yamuna Vihar due to lack of specific evidence, emphasizing adherence to the Master Plan for Delhi-2021 and proper use of PILs.
Biji Rajesh v. The Competent Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of permission granted for repair and renovation of a property within the prohibited area around Humayun Tomb, distinguishing repair from prohibited reconstruction under the Ancient Monuments Act.
ARG DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD. v. THE COMMISSIONER TRADE AND TAXES AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to expeditiously decide the petitioner's refund claim under the Delhi VAT Act applying the principle of unjust enrichment.
Maharishi Dayanand Educational Society v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of an educational institute by the NCTE for lack of natural justice and directed reconsideration after proper representation by the governing body.
M/S V2 RETAIL LIMITED v. VIJAY SINGH
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's finding that the respondent was forced to resign and upheld the award of compensation in lieu of reinstatement.
Harpeet Kaur v. Amarjeet Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dissolution of marriage on the ground of desertion under Section 13(1)(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, finding that the wife voluntarily deserted the husband without reasonable cause or consent.
Chasvinder Singh v. M/S Swiss Auto Pvt Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that objections to the relevancy and scope of affidavit evidence must be finally decided at the suit's final hearing, not by tentative interim orders.
Janhit Sewa Samiti v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed administrative authorities to review LPG storage licenses for compliance with safety norms and take lawful action after hearing license holders, dismissing the PIL without issuing immediate cancellation orders.
M/S RIKON IMPEX v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking release of detained goods and waiver of demurrages, holding that re-export permission had been granted and demurrages are payable as per law.
SRM BUILDCON LTD v. THE GENERAL MANAGER NORTHERN RAILWAY
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by consent of parties despite an arbitration clause providing for a three-member tribunal, emphasizing mandatory disclosure and fee fixation under the Arbitration Act.
Shri Pankaj @ Lekhraj & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498-A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled through mediation and a divorce decree was granted.
Ram Mehar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw criminal petitions with liberty to file a revision before the concerned court and dismissed the petitions as withdrawn.
Iuran Mehlawat v. State
The Delhi High Court granted a one-week parole to the petitioner on humanitarian grounds due to the serious illness and hospitalization of his son.
Canadian Infrastructure Group India Pvt. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the voluntary winding up petition of Canadian Infrastructure Group India Pvt. Ltd., ordering its dissolution after confirming compliance with statutory requirements and no outstanding liabilities.
Shahar Bano & Ors. v. United India Ins Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to grant compensation for loss of love and affection and loss of consortium to each claimant in a motor accident claim, following Supreme Court precedent.
Vikas v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.
Rahul Chaudhary v. Andhra Bank and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the appointment of an advocate as receiver by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate under Section 14(1A) of the SARFAESI Act is permissible and dismissed the petition challenging such appointment.
Sangrur Sales Corporation v. United India Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that an insurance policy exclusion for damage caused by excavation applies only to the insured's own property, not third-party excavation, and restored the insured's claim for loss due to adjacent excavation.