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Narinder Kumar Sharma v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to allot an alternative vacant industrial plot to allottees whose original plot was encroached and protected by law, instead of forcibly evicting encroachers.
Suresh Kanti Lal Solanki & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 409/411/120-B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to secure ends of justice and prevent abuse of process.
Manish Radheshyam Malani v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406, 409, and 120-B IPC based on 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.
Amarjeet Singh and Ors v. Land Acquisition Collector (South) and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, declaring the petitioners' acquisition proceedings lapsed.
Nature's Organic v. Vijay Sethi
The Delhi High Court held that where part of the cause of action arises within the court's jurisdiction, the plaint cannot be returned under Order 7 Rule 10 CPC on disputed factual grounds and upheld the trial court's jurisdictional finding.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ishwar Singh
A civil suit challenging statutory disciplinary orders under the CISF Act is barred by res judicata and must be challenged by writ petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India.
Mahinder Singh v. M/S. Indian Airlines Ltd.
Termination of an employee during probation in accordance with contract terms does not constitute retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, and protections under Section 25-F do not apply.
Rupali Gupta v. Rajat Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that a qualified spouse with earning capacity is not entitled to interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act if she chooses not to work, while upholding maintenance awarded for the children.
The Indian Hotels Company Ltd v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff hotel operator has no right to renewal of licence beyond the fixed term and upheld NDMC's decision to conduct public auction for the hotel licence under statutory provisions.
Parminder Singh Bawa v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's bail application in a dowry death case under Sections 498-A and 304-B IPC, emphasizing the seriousness of allegations and risk of evidence tampering.
Ved Prakash @ Mistri v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application under Section 439 CrPC in a commercial quantity NDPS case, upholding the statutory bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Pradeep Dabas v. State
Bail was refused to the petitioner charged with abduction and attempt to murder, as he was clearly identified in CCTV footage and the trial was at an advanced stage, distinguishing his case from co-accused granted bail.
Murshidul Haque v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a criminal conspiracy and cheating case involving forged export documents and large financial fraud, emphasizing the gravity of offences and risk of absconding.
Golden Gate Industries Ltd v. JVG Finance Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a tentative order directing winding up petitions based on an SFIO report does not violate natural justice if the company is subsequently served and given full opportunity to contest the proceedings.
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED v. ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAXES
Payments made to sub-contractors cannot be included in the main contractor's total turnover for turnover tax under Section 6-B of the Karnataka Sales Tax Act, 1957, to avoid double taxation.
Prabhu Chawla v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that the High Court's inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is not barred by the availability of revision under Section 397 Cr.P.C. and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Sunita Devi v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court directed the government to consider the petitioners' claims for benefits on compassionate grounds after affording them a hearing and producing relevant documents, ensuring due administrative process.
Harpreet Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of gold loan fraud, balancing the seriousness of allegations with their cooperation and interim bail status.
Devender Kumar v. Surender Mittal
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant for failure to comply with rent payment orders under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the discretionary power of the Rent Controller to strike out defence after two opportunities to pay arrears.
Raj Kumar Gupta v. MS Bimla Aggarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a partition suit based on a voluntary settlement agreement reached through court-referred mediation, binding the parties to its terms.