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Abid v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 397 IPC, holding that the knife was not used as a deadly weapon during the theft, and reduced the sentence under Section 392 IPC to the period already served.
Badri Singh Vinimay Private Limited v. MMTC Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the petitioner's challenge based on alleged non-compliance with Section 21 of the Arbitration Act and procedural irregularities, affirming the validity of arbitration proceedings commenced under agreed ICA Rules.
MMTC Ltd v. Gian Gupta
The Delhi High Court set aside a six-year delayed arbitral award for procedural irregularity and inordinate delay, directing a fresh arbitration to ensure expeditious justice.
Shashi @ Sachin v. State
Delhi High Court dismissed appeal and upheld conviction for attempted robbery and causing injuries with a deadly weapon based on consistent eyewitness and medical evidence despite minor inconsistencies.
Pawan Kumar Sharma v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL by directing the concerned authority to treat the petition as a representation and decide it in accordance with law and government policy.
Deepak Chopra v. Flakt (India) Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for recovery of rent for the lock-in period on the ground that the plaintiff failed to plead or prove loss caused by the tenant's premature vacation, holding that mere contractual entitlement to forfeit rent is insufficient for recovery.
Well Protect Manpower Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that bids quoting zero profit over minimum wages can be rejected as non-responsive but minimal profit differences require consistent and transparent evaluation, dismissing the petition as infructuous after contract award.
Ajay Dika v. Shalu & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte maintenance order for lack of notice and opportunity to cross-examine, directing fresh adjudication with interim maintenance continuing.
Shri Ram Prakash & Ors. v. Raj Kumar
The court held that short-term possession for mourning does not constitute settled possession under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, dismissing the petitioners' claim for restoration of possession.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Vasant S Bhat & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a corruption and cheating case, holding that prosecution failed to prove abuse of official position or cheating where contractual terms and evidence did not establish criminal misconduct.
Mohd. Ali v. State; Munna Bhai v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants convicted under the NDPS Act, holding that mere possession of a railway receipt and proximity to a parcel containing ganja without dominion or control does not establish constructive possession.
Naseem v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, upholding his conviction for robbery under Sections 392/34 and 397 IPC based on consistent witness testimony and recovery of the weapon from his possession.
Rais @ Lala v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the POCSO Act for penetrative sexual assault on a minor, emphasizing that partial penetration and consistent child testimony corroborated by DNA evidence suffice for conviction.
Sh. Himanshu v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to examine and act against alleged illegal constructions after due process, disposing of the PIL with appropriate directions.
Harsh Goyal v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the construction bidding process and safety norms, holding that existing laws and guidelines suffice without need for judicial intervention.
Avinash Chand Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to examine and remove unauthorized construction on the Yamuna riverbed after due process, emphasizing environmental protection.
GAIL (INDIA) LTD. v. PIONEER GAS POWER LTD.
The Delhi High Court granted an eight-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 based on parties' consent.
Surender Kamboj v. Virender Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for summary judgment in a partition suit, holding that properties purchased from joint family funds and held in trust require trial to determine their character and that limitation and Benami Act issues cannot be decided summarily.
Ajay Kumar Saini v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault and rape of a minor under the POCSO Act, relying on the credible sole testimony of the prosecutrix and the presumption under the Act.
ION BIO MED ICARE PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. DRAEGERWERK AKTIENGESELLACHAFT MOISLINGER ALLEE & ORS.
The Delhi High Court refused a discovery application under Order XI Rule 12 CPC in a suit for permanent injunction and rendition of accounts arising from an alleged breach of a Joint Venture Agreement, directing the Trial Court to decide substantive issues on evidence led.