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Financial Intelligence Unit - Ind v. Kotak Mahindra Bank
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of a penalty imposed on a bank for non-reporting of suspicious transactions following a Cobrapost sting operation, holding that a prior warning letter closed the proceedings and the penalty was an afterthought.
Pritam Lal Makhija v. Akhil Bhartiya Aggarwal Sammelan
The High Court held that eviction under Section 14(1)(e) requires a bonafide need for additional accommodation, set aside the rejection of leave to defend, and allowed the tenant to contest the eviction petition.
Kanwaljit Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the government's decision to pay a uniform Overseas Subsistence Allowance to all ranks of UN Formed Police Units, rejecting claims of discrimination under Article 14.
Commandant V.S. Shekhawat v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that all entries in a public servant's ACR, including below benchmark gradings, must be communicated to enable representation, overruling the 2006 DoPT OM and directing reconsideration of the petitioner's promotion eligibility.
Arvind Ghildiyal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that failure to supply inquiry findings and recommendations before imposing administrative punishment violates natural justice and quashed the DG's displeasure order against a BSF officer.
Tinku & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of settlement between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute further.
Gagandeep Singh Bajaj & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jonu @ Monu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 287 and 304A IPC on settlement and compensation grounds, directing additional compensation for the deceased's minor children.
Ritu v. Sandeep Kumar Prashar
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an application to set aside an ex-parte decree of Judicial Separation, holding that refusal to accept summons sent by registered post constitutes valid service and the application was time barred.
State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Amit Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that where the complainant holds a position of influence in the police, the investigation must be conducted by an officer not below the rank of Inspector to ensure fairness and impartiality.
Hirendra Gupta v. Land & Building Department & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking allotment of alternative land on grounds of unexplained delay and closure of the original application, holding that delay and laches bar revival of such claims despite inheritance by Will.
Mamta & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288, 304-A, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Rajesh Manocha v. Dwarkadhis Projects Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court disposed of arbitration petitions seeking appointment of an arbitrator as the parties amicably settled their disputes through mediation and filed a Settlement Agreement.
East African (India) Overseas v. Govt. of National Capital Region of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a bidder withdrawing a tender must be proportionate and directed reconsideration of a three-year suspension imposed despite EMD payment.
India Tourism Development Corporation v. M/S CP & Associate Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging arbitral awards, upholding that the petitioner was not entitled to liquidated damages due to its own delay and that the arbitration awards were valid and binding.
Prem Kumar v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs.50,000 to Rs.1,00,000 for a temporary employee illegally terminated after three years, without ordering reinstatement.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Dr Nazhat Parveen & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld compensation for functional disability affecting a permanently employed government doctor, recognizing loss of earning capacity despite permanent employment.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SHAKUNTLA DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging the compensation award based on notified minimum wages, holding that such wages cannot be disturbed pending Supreme Court adjudication.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Zubeen Goswami & Ors.
The Delhi High Court apportioned 15% contributory negligence to an underage scooter rider in a motor accident claim, adjusted the compensation accordingly, and upheld the insurer's liability to indemnify the reduced amount.
Gajraj Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal challenging the fairness of a domestic enquiry, holding that the delay was not sufficiently explained and the enquiry complied with natural justice.