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Dinesh Godara v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC on the ground of compromise between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute.
Badal @ Badal Rajput and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and full and final compromise between parties in a matrimonial dispute.
Pankaj Aggarwal v. Meenakshi Dubey
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to decide disputed factual issues as preliminary issues under Order XIV Rule 2(2) CPC and denied stay of suit pending a related proceeding.
Rohit Aggarwal v. Sandeep Kumar Bhatt
The Delhi High Court disposed of a criminal revision petition based on a settlement whereby the petitioner agreed to pay the respondent Rs. 2.25 lakhs in three installments, directing the parties to record their statements before the trial court.
Sohan Lal @ Sonu @ Akash & Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 397 IPC but granted the appellant probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, recognizing the discretionary relief despite the mandatory minimum sentence.
Ajay & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable compromise and withdrawal of complaint in a matrimonial dispute.
Kartik Venu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of appellants accused of criminal conspiracy in the 2020 Delhi riots, holding that prima facie evidence under Section 43D of the UA(P) Act bars bail despite prolonged incarceration, balancing constitutional rights with public interest.
Kailash Kumar & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The High Court altered the appellants' conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to attempt to cause culpable homicide under Section 308 IPC and modified their sentence to the period already served.
Manoj Dhankar v. Neeharika
The Supreme Court granted the father limited video-conferencing visitation rights with his son residing abroad, emphasizing the child's welfare and right to maintain relationships with both parents.
SHREE NAGANI SILK MILLS PVT. LTD. v. L.D. INDUSTRIES LTD.
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against a sick company restrained by BIFR are not barred per se, and summons once issued cannot be recalled without evidence, restoring the complaints for trial.
Shailja Krishna v. Satori Global Limited
The Supreme Court held that the NCLT has jurisdiction to decide oppression and mismanagement complaints including validity of share transfers and gift deeds, restored the appellant's shareholding and directorship, and set aside the NCLAT order dismissing the company petition.
OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD. v. M/S G & T BECKFIELD DRILLING SERVICES PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a contractual clause barring interest on delayed payments does not bar the arbitral tribunal from awarding pendente lite interest, and upheld the arbitral award including interest from the date of claim affirmation.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central -1 v. PVR Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's ruling that entertainment tax subsidies retained by multiplexes are capital receipts, ESOP/ESPS expenses are allowable revenue expenditure, and Rule 8D is prospective, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Axis Finance Limited v. Arjun
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court's role is limited to prima facie satisfaction of the existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Atifa Tasleem
The Delhi High Court dismissed MCD's petition and upheld the Tribunal's order directing appointment of a second-ranked physically handicapped candidate due to the first candidate's prolonged inaction.
DELHI SUBORDINATE SERVICE SELECTION BOARD v. MUMTAZ PARVEEN
The High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the Tribunal's order, holding that the original qualification requirement of minimum 50% marks applied to the Teacher (Primary-Urdu) post as the Recruitment Rules were not amended for that post and the candidate was estopped from challenging the same after participating in the selection.
Union of India & Ors. v. Bachan Ram & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of departmental candidates to the post of LDC through departmental competitive examination is direct recruitment, not promotion, entitling them to ACP benefits.
Harvey Mann v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court remanded the case for fresh charge framing after directing the Trial Court to consider supplementary evidence and held that issues of unsoundness of mind under Section 84 IPC are to be decided at trial, not at the charge stage.
Shivansh Kalia v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that candidates for DUSU elections need only file an affidavit regarding a Rs. 1.00 Lakh bond without pre-depositing the amount, dismissing the petition challenging the Notification imposing the bond requirement.
AMCP Edutech Private Limited and Abhinay Sharma v. Rankers Gurukul and Aditya Ranjan
The Delhi High Court refused interim injunction restraining defendants from publishing allegedly defamatory content against plaintiffs, emphasizing the need to balance freedom of speech with reputation and applying the Bonnard principle in defamation cases.