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Rakesh Kumar & Ors. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 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.
Kiran Dev & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Yogender Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 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.
Brajendra Singh Yambem v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings against a retired government servant initiated beyond the four-year limitation period under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 are barred even if prior presidential sanction is obtained, and quashed such proceedings while directing fresh inquiry within six months.
Jamshed Ansari v. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Allahabad High Court Rules requiring advocates not on the local roll to appear with a local advocate, holding these as reasonable restrictions on the right to practice law under Article 19(1)(g) and Section 30 of the Advocates Act.
Vivek Singh v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that while reservation for physically handicapped candidates must be implemented as a matter of law, retrospective appointment against backlog reserved posts disrupting seniority is not permissible when the State has complied with reservation norms.
Souren Pal v. Prabhat Bouri
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order unseating appellants without hearing them and remitted the matter for fresh hearing, emphasizing the right to be heard in election disputes.
Anuj Kabra and anr. v. CL Educate Ltd.
In absence of a Small Cause Court with jurisdiction over a Leave and License dispute, the parties' arbitration agreement is enforceable and disputes are referred to arbitration.
Joginder Kaur (Gogi) v. Prit Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside a divorce decree granted on grounds of desertion and cruelty due to failure to prove statutory desertion period and cruelty, and enhanced maintenance awarded to the wife and child.
DEV VRAT SINGH BAGHEL v. D.A.V. PUBLIC SCHOOL & ORS
The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor in a school under the EWS category after verifying a fresh income certificate, directing a penalty deposit and protecting the child's educational rights despite alleged parental misdeeds.
USAE Equipment Private Limited v. Krishna Shanker Tripathi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of an arbitration clause granting one party exclusive right to appoint an arbitrator and directed the Court-appointed arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rohtash Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for alternative land allotment after a 23-year unexplained delay, holding that laches disentitles relief and prejudice to third parties must be considered.
Nisha Jain v. Amit Jain
A spouse who voluntarily resigns from employment without justification and has independent means is not entitled to interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Shashi Sharma v. Somlata Misra & Ors.
The court passed a final decree of partition after sale of immovable property and directed division of movable assets, disposing of the suit accordingly.
Dinesh Kumar v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted in a murder case based on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion and prima facie satisfaction at bail stage without detailed evidence examination.
Havells India Limited v. Rajadhani Knitwear & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a suit by Havells India Limited restraining defendants from infringing its trademark following their affidavit undertaking not to use the mark.
Gopal Krishna Kapoor v. R S Chhabra
The Delhi High Court upheld a compromise decree for sale of property, rejecting fraud allegations and pleas for rescission due to non-payment, emphasizing valid assignment and equitable conduct.
SMT. SHASHI KIRAN v. UNION OF INDIA
Delhi High Court held that employees who did not opt to continue in CPF by the prescribed cut-off date are deemed to have switched to the Pension Scheme, and denial of switching rights after extended deadlines is arbitrary and discriminatory.
Alkem Laboratories Ltd v. Evans Biotec & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit based on a voluntary settlement agreement reached through mediation and ordered refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.
Union of India and Ors. v. Rupwati
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside the removal of a railway employee for unauthorized absence due to failure to prove wilfulness and violation of natural justice in the inquiry.