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Jitender @ Kalla v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a life convict's writ petition and granted furlough despite a 12-day late surrender, holding that non-wilful delay and a warning do not bar furlough under prison rules aimed at rehabilitation.
Mubina v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that detention and confiscation of gold jewellery worn by a passenger without issuing a proper show cause notice and personal hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is illegal, and such jewellery as personal effects must be released.
Rajveer Singh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring a complaint dismissed for non-appearance due to bona fide error, clarifying that such dismissal is not acquittal and the proper remedy is appeal under Section 378(4) CrPC.
Rahul Shrma & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Manu Yadav & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary, amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power to promote peace in matrimonial disputes.
Surendra Kumar v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court reduced the sentence of a 90-year-old convicted public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act to the period already served, emphasizing mitigating factors including advanced age, health, and prolonged trial delay, while upholding the conviction.
Sh. Rana Mukharjee & Anr. v. The State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process of law.
Raman Chawla and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Sh. Waseem v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings to secure justice.
Geeta Bedi v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Mustkeen @ Mota v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that active facilitation in the offence and serious evidence on record preclude bail once trial has commenced.
Sajib Qureshi v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, applying the principle that criminal proceedings may be quashed if continuation would be unfair or an abuse of process despite the seriousness of the offence.
Rahul Bisht v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Sagir v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Sentence Review Board's unreasoned rejection of a life convict's premature release plea and directed reconsideration applying relevant legal criteria.
Neeraj Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC on the ground of compromise and marriage between the parties, holding that continuing prosecution was not in the interest of justice.
Manoj Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Interim bail on medical grounds was denied to an accused involved in serious NDPS offences as his medical condition was stable and adequately treated in jail, and his regular bail had been dismissed.
M/S TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD v. M/S PREM POWER CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement, leaving all substantive disputes to arbitration.
MS VEERJI RESTAURANT PRIVATE LIMITED v. YASH RAI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff restraining defendants from infringing its trademark and copyright, awarding damages and costs due to defendants' non-appearance and mala fide use of similar marks.
Virtuous Energy Private Limited v. Smart Power Grid Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that complex questions of binding non-signatories to arbitration agreements must be decided by the arbitral tribunal, not the referral court.
Vinayak Baban Parab v. Snehal Vinayak Parab
The High Court reduced the interim maintenance for a minor child from Rs.30,000 to Rs.23,250 per month, emphasizing that maintenance must be reasonable and based on the child's actual needs rather than speculative income claims.