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Liyakat Ali v. State
The court held that criminal appeals must be decided on merits with independent examination of evidence, and mere concession by counsel not to challenge conviction cannot substitute judicial scrutiny, remitting the appeal for fresh consideration.
Vinay v. State; Rahul @ Chirmanti v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery and use of deadly weapon despite non-examination of the complainant and non-production of the knife, relying on credible injured witness testimony and corroborative evidence.
S.S. Thapar v. L.R. Verma
The Delhi High Court upheld the summary decree for Rs.74 lakhs in a money recovery suit after the appellant failed to comply with conditional leave to defend requiring deposit of Rs.34 lakhs.
Ram Saran v. Kartar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered Will revoking earlier Wills, dismissed the appellant's procedural objections, and affirmed the trial court's preliminary decree of partition among the testator's sons excluding daughters and agricultural land beyond civil court jurisdiction.
Rajeev Sharma v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 419/294 IPC and Section 66 IT Act following an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jatin Gupta & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and a divorce decree was granted.
PEC LTD v. M/S TRAXPO ENTERPRISES PVT LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside a trial court order passed in default under the Negotiable Instruments Act due to non-appearance caused by change in authorised representative, allowing the matter to be decided on merits subject to costs.
Ram Kaur v. Central Information Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking RTI disclosure of documents related to a property dispute and alleged FIR, holding that RTI cannot be used to interfere with settled judicial orders or judicial functioning.
Union of India v. M/S Sharma Kalypso Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes regarding liability for delay under Clause 2 of the contract are arbitrable, while quantification of compensation is excluded from arbitration, and thus dismissed the suit as not maintainable in view of the arbitration agreement.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Ajmeri Khatoon & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's award of 30% functional disability compensation to a tailor despite a 10% permanent disability certificate, emphasizing the impact on earning capacity.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Tata Consultancy Services Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award directing the State of Uttar Pradesh to pay TCS for completed examination services, rejecting the plea of contract frustration due to self-induced cancellation.
Commissioner of Customs v. Shrisurajprakash Dua
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and remitted customs appeals to the CESTAT for independent adjudication on jurisdiction and merits, including penalty, despite pending Supreme Court decisions.
Durga Dass Bansal & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their criminal petitions with liberty to raise their contentions before the appropriate court and dismissed the petitions as withdrawn.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. VIJAY KUMAR SOOD & ORS
The Delhi High Court reduced the multiplier for loss of earning capacity to the claimant's remaining employment period and enhanced compensation for disability and pain, awarding interest with limited exclusion for procedural delays.
Tumlare Softwares Pvt. Ltd v. Anurag Mahajan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of embezzled funds with interest against a former director who admitted fraud and failed to contest the suit.
Govt of NCT of Delhi Collectors of Stamps v. CTA Apparels Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that circle rates are only a guideline for property valuation under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and the Collector must conduct a detailed enquiry considering all relevant factors before determining stamp duty valuation.
Amardeep v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate cannot change his application category from General to OBC after the application deadline and commencement of the selection process, dismissing the petition challenging his non-selection under the reserved category.
Pawan Singh v. Delhi Police
The Delhi High Court directed the Screening Committee to reconsider the petitioner's police recruitment candidature afresh, considering his juvenile status at the time of alleged offences and his Army service, while affirming the Committee's authority to assess criminal antecedents including acquittals.
GOVT. OF N.C.T OF DELHI v. SHRI J. M. SHARMA
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order limiting the operation of a pay reduction penalty to the period between the penalty order and the employee's superannuation due to the disciplinary authority's failure to specify the penalty duration.
Union of India & Ors. v. Pravin Kumar
The Delhi High Court clarified that under Rule 15(1) of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, the Disciplinary Authority is not obliged to supply the inquiry report when remitting a case for further inquiry, and the Inquiry Officer may rely on criminal court judgments while the duty to summon witnesses lies with the Department.