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State v. Sukash @ Sukesh Chandrashekar
The High Court held that compliance with one court's custody parole order cannot constitute contempt of another court's contradictory order and quashed contempt proceedings against the police officer.
SR. DIVISIONAL COMMERCIAL v. SANRA HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed a new arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the original arbitrator withdrew, and condoned delay in re-filing the petition.
Rana Pratap Singh v. Director General (Persion Head Quaters Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that forwarding furlough applications of BSF convicts to the DG, BSF is lawful under the BSF Act and dismissed the petition challenging this procedure and the claim for compensation.
Smt. Chetna v. State & Anr.
The High Court set aside the trial court's discharge order, holding that a prima facie case existed against the accused under Sections 376, 417, 406, and 493 IPC, and directed the trial to proceed.
Rohit Valecha & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Sections 498A and 406 IPC and dismissed the petition to quash the FIR, holding that sufficient material existed to proceed to trial.
Election Commission of India v. Central Information Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an electronic voting machine is not 'information' under the RTI Act and set aside the CIC's order directing its disclosure.
SANJJIIV KKUMAAR v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the gender-specific nature of rape laws, holding that legislative policy decisions on such matters lie with Parliament and existing laws adequately protect all genders.
Prime Market Reach Pvt. Ltd. v. Supreme Advertising Pvt Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause in the original 2011 agreement did not survive subsequent independent contracts lacking arbitration clauses, and dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.
Sunder System Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that adjudication of service tax show-cause notices must be completed within the one-year limitation period prescribed under Section 73(4B)(b) of the Finance Act, 1994, and quashed proceedings exceeding this period.
Priya Arya & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, 120B, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, subject to conditions including plantation of saplings.
State v. Raja
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 308 IPC for causing injuries under grave and sudden provocation, dismissing the State's appeal for conviction under Section 307 IPC and sentence enhancement.
Mehrauli Minorities Resident and Shop Owners Welfare Association v. Delhi Waqf Board
The Delhi High Court directed the Survey Commissioner and Delhi Waqf Board to complete the survey of Waqf properties in Mehrauli within the statutory timeline, ensuring cooperation and publication of the survey report as mandated under the Waqf Act.
PHARMACYCLICS LLC v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that additional submissions illustrating original opposition grounds do not constitute fresh evidence and allowed the Patentee an opportunity to rebut before directing expeditious disposal of the post-grant opposition.
Parminder Singh and Anr. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 420/34 IPC involving forged government documents, holding that serious offences affecting public interest cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a settlement.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Anil Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award, ruling that the insurer cannot recover from the owner or driver when the owner exercised reasonable care in verifying the driver’s licence, which was valid on record at the time of employment.
Rasoi Canteen & Caterer v. Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of a conditional and tax-noncompliant tender bid, affirming limited judicial interference in administrative tender decisions absent arbitrariness or mala fides.
Ramesh Chander @ Ronit Dayal & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving serious sexual offences, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should not be exercised when an alternate remedy before the trial court exists.
Dilithium Networks Inc. v. Dilithium Software Technologies India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve Dilithium Software Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd. after completion of winding up, permitting remittance of unclaimed dividends to the RBI and discharging the Liquidator.
Kanu Exports Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up and dissolution of Kanu Exports Limited under Section 497(6) of the Companies Act, 1956, after finding compliance with all statutory requirements.
Delhi Jal Board and Anr. v. Usha Kapoor
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order dismissing disciplinary action against a retired Delhi Jal Board officer who took effective steps to recover departmental dues, holding that inquiry findings cannot be interfered with absent arbitrariness.