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DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD v. M/S MAPSA TAPES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that delay beyond the statutory outer limit of 120 days under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act cannot be condoned, and administrative delays in State machinery do not constitute sufficient cause for such condonation.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Chand
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave petition challenging the acquittal of an accused in a POCSO case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove lack of consent beyond reasonable doubt and the victim was above the age of consent considering the margin of error in ossification tests.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Nitesh Shrama & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award and remanded the case for fresh determination of rash and negligent driving, emphasizing the necessity of framing this crucial issue before fixing liability.
Shri Anil Kumar Gupta v. Shri Ajit Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a defendant cannot retain amounts paid over earnest money upon contract termination due to breach and directed refund with interest, while framing issues for trial on breach and injunction.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Shikha Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the MACT award by deducting interest income, reducing future prospects addition to 40%, and enhancing compensation for loss of love and affection and consortium.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Shikha Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the MACT award by deducting interest income, reducing future prospects addition to 40%, and enhancing compensation for loss of love and affection and consortium in a motor accident claim.
True Zone Buildwell Pvt Ltd v. Surendra Pal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award on limitation grounds, holding that the buyer's claim for refund of sale consideration was time-barred as the cause of action arose upon rejection of release of land by the High Powered Committee.
John Tinson Co. Pvt Ltd. v. Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord is entitled to recover mesne profits at prevailing market rent from an unauthorized occupant even if not claimed in ejectment proceedings, but future mesne profits cannot be claimed in a suit for arrears recovery.
Manjeet & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ajay v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of trafficking and sexual exploitation due to prima facie evidence of involvement despite discrepancies in the complainant's statements.
Hazi Nasim Ahmad v. The State of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of serious cheating and criminal conspiracy due to non-cooperation, proclaimed offender status, and need for custodial interrogation.
Devaragudi Jagadeesh v. Election Commission of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Election Commission's finding that a public speech by a politician did not violate the Model Code of Conduct due to lack of concrete evidence of election expenditure admission.
Nava Samaj Mandal v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the School Tribunal's order setting aside the respondent's oral termination for lack of acceptance of resignation and directed reinstatement with backwages.
Anjali Bhasin v. M/S Breamarseascope India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one final opportunity to cross-examine prosecution witnesses subject to costs, setting aside the trial court's order under its inherent jurisdiction to ensure a fair trial.
DELHI ANUSUCHIT JATI VIKAS SANGTHAN v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking enforcement of an earlier order after respondents confirmed issuance of the required No Objection Certificate, reserving liberty for future recourse.
BAL VIKAS SEWA SANSTHAN v. DIRECTORATE OF EDU., GNCTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of a tender bid, holding that judicial interference in administrative tender decisions is limited to cases of arbitrariness or mala fide, which were absent here.
Ajay Tiwari v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's compulsory retirement of a professor found guilty of sexual harassment, affirming the inclusive definition of sexual harassment and procedural safeguards including questionnaire-based cross-examination.
Tata Communications Ltd v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Tata Communications' writ petition challenging land acquisition notifications and award under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, holding it barred by delay and laches and affirming the validity of urgency invocation and acquisition proceedings.
Ravinder & Anr v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.