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Rajendra Prasad v. C. Ramesh
The Delhi High Court upheld the reinstatement of an employee whose termination was quashed due to lack of authority by the terminating body, emphasizing that delegation of disciplinary powers after termination does not validate prior invalid termination.
Shri R.K. Rametra and Another v. Shri Prakash Chand Kaushik
The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 does not apply to tenancy of vacant land with temporary structures, and civil courts have jurisdiction to entertain suits for possession in such cases even if the Act is extended to the area.
ORION SECURITY SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that rejection of a tender bid solely on the ground of low agency charges, absent any prohibition in tender conditions and without considering the bidder's financial viability, is arbitrary and directed reconsideration of the bid.
Abdul Mazid v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the POCSO Act and IPC, ruling that minor contradictions and absence of semen evidence do not vitiate a credible prosecution supported by the presumption under Section 29 of the POCSO Act.
Gaurav v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery-related offences but set aside dacoity convictions due to failure to prove involvement of five or more persons as required under Section 395 IPC.
Sachdeva & Company v. Delhi-Gurgaon Super Connectivity Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the Court cannot appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act unless the arbitration clause is specifically incorporated and the institution fails to appoint an arbitrator as per agreed rules.
IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SIMPLEX PROJECTS LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's order restraining invocation of a mobilisation advance Bank Guarantee beyond the amount recovered, affirming that such invocation is unjustified and that Section 17 of the Arbitration Act permits interim relief including refund directions.
Gaurav v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dacoity and related offences but set aside the charge of dacoity with murder due to insufficient proof of five or more persons involved.
Gaurav v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery and related offences but set aside the dacoity conviction due to failure to prove involvement of five or more persons as required under Section 395 IPC.
Aditya Rao Gautam v. The State of N.C.T of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/341/427/506/34 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.
Jitender Singh & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 408 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.
M/S R G OSWAL HOSIERY INDUSTRIES & ANR v. DINDAYAL GUPTA & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim relief in a passing off suit, holding that the appellants failed to prima facie establish prior use, reputation, or dishonest adoption by the respondents.
Vishnu Kumar Sikaravar v. Anil Kumar Garg
The Supreme Court held that a public official must be given a valid show cause notice and opportunity of hearing before being restrained from exercising financial and administrative powers, directing fresh proceedings accordingly.
M. S. Kazi v. Muslim Education Society & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a tribunal not required to defend its order is not a necessary party in writ proceedings under Articles 226 and 227, allowing the appeal and restoring the case for merits consideration.
Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation of Orissa Ltd. v. New India Assurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that burglary insurance claims require proof of forcible and violent entry or exit, and absent such proof, the insurer is not liable, dismissing the appellant's claim and appeal.
Gopakumar Gopinathen v. Bergen Associates P Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order dismissing the petitioner’s application challenging territorial jurisdiction based on an exclusive jurisdiction clause in the service contract, dismissing the petition under Section 115 CPC.
Nishala Chhabra v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail cancellation petitions, holding that custodial interrogation was not necessary and adequate protective conditions were imposed, thus upholding the bail granted to the accused in a dowry harassment and unnatural sex case.
Manish Goel v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their bail applications and disposed of the matters accordingly.
Muni Devi & Anr. v. Union of India
The High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the Tribunal's finding that the deceased was not a bona fide passenger at the time of the railway accident, thereby denying compensation.
Surinder Kumar Beri v. Deepak Beri
The Delhi High Court facilitated interim relief and appointed a Court Commissioner to oversee compliance with a family business settlement and arbitral award, despite objections on maintainability of a Section 34 petition by a non-party.