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L. Narayana Swamy v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that prior sanction under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is mandatory before investigation against a public servant, but no sanction is required if the public servant does not hold the same office at the time of cognizance.
Dhariwal Industries Ltd. v. Kishore Wadhwani
The Supreme Court held that a complainant's role in prosecution is limited under Section 301 CrPC unless the Magistrate grants permission under Section 302 CrPC to conduct prosecution independently, which requires a formal application.
Ludovico Sagrado Goveia v. Cirila Rosa Maria Pinto
The Supreme Court held that execution proceedings initiated under the repealed Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984 continue unaffected by the 2002 Act, upholding the auction sale certificate and setting aside the High Court's order.
Commissioner of Commercial Tax, U.P. v. M/s. A.R. Thermosets (Pvt.) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that bitumen emulsion is covered under the entry for bitumen in the U.P. VAT Act and is taxable at the same rate, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Sonali Mallikarjun Bedgnur v. The Secretary, Dnyansampada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal
The High Court quashed the Education Officer’s illegal cancellation of approval and the consequent oral termination of a teacher, ordering reinstatement with back wages for violation of natural justice and procedural fairness.
Nadeem & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Harish Arora v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Kuldip Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Azad Singh & Ors. v. The State N.C.T of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Juvalia Marketing Private Limited v. Santa Claus Couriers Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the thirty-day period for appointment of an arbitrator begins from the initial arbitration notice, and appointed an arbitrator after respondents failed to do so within the stipulated time.
Shri Vivan Mehra v. Smt. Gita Kwatra
The Delhi High Court recorded a court-mediated settlement as a decree in partition and will validity suits and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.
Bhajan Singh v. Jagtar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the civil suit for non-prosecution and default due to the plaintiff's failure to appear and file a formal withdrawal application despite expressing intent to withdraw.
Shyam Sahni v. Sarabjit Prakash
The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a civil suit involving the same property and parties to be heard along with a related suit to avoid conflicting decisions and expedite trial.
Union of India & Anr. v. S K Das
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary dismissal for sexual harassment due to procedural lapses and barred fresh inquiry post-retirement beyond statutory limitation.
M/S FORECH INDIA LTD v. M/S TECPRO SYSTEMS LTD
The Delhi High Court held that winding up proceedings must be stayed under Section 22(1) of SICA during pending BIFR revival inquiry, notwithstanding the company's admission of debt or conditional payment proposals.
Sunny @ Yogesh v. The State (Govt. of NCT), Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeals of Sunny @ Yogesh and Naresh, upholding their criminal convictions based on proper appreciation of evidence and absence of procedural irregularities.
Sunny @ Yogesh v. The State (Govt. of NCT), Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal appeals of Sunny @ Yogesh and Naresh against their convictions in terms of a detailed common judgment in a related case.
Imtiyaz @ Tinku v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of three appellants for robbery and related offences based on credible victim identification, corroborative medical evidence, and recovery of the crime weapon.
M/ S. K. S. S. Petron Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Gypsum Structural India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that disputes arising from a Letter of Intent supplementing a Work Order fall within the arbitration clause, affirming the Arbitrator's jurisdiction and dismissing the petition to set aside the award.
Rewati Prasad & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging repatriation orders, granting salary only for the period of interim protection and directing sympathetic consideration of posting representations.