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Gauvind Pathak & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
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.
CNS Infotech (India) Private Limited v. Ratna Commercial Enterprises Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between CNS Infotech and Ratna Commercial Enterprises under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dissolving the transferor company without winding up.
PVK Marketing Private Limited v. Gold Star Infratech Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Section 391(1) of the Companies Act, 1956 to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approving a Scheme of Amalgamation between a holding company and its wholly owned subsidiary based on unanimous written consents.
Samsung Data Systems India Private Limited v. Samsung SDS India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Arrangement where requisite written consents were obtained.
Giesecke & Devrient India Private Limited v. Giesecke & Devrient MS India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Arrangement and Demerger where overwhelming consents were obtained.
Paramount Organochem Private Limited v. Paramount Aromachem Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the transferor company's application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, where all stakeholders consented in writing and no secured creditors existed.
Toyo Ink Businessnetwork India Private Limited v. Toyo Ink India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Amalgamation based on their written consents.
Commissioner of Police v. Karam Chand
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition challenging the CAT order quashing disciplinary punishment, directing the Disciplinary Authority to pass fresh reasoned orders in accordance with law, emphasizing that multiple punishments for the same misconduct are impermissible.
Anita Meena v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the CAT's dismissal of the petitioner's recruitment challenge and remanded the matter for fresh hearing following remand of identical cases.
Nitin Bansal & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement reached through mediation, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to secure ends of justice and prevent abuse of process.
Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes v. Shiva Nandan Prasad
The Delhi High Court clarified that the department must release consequential benefits in accordance with law following the quashing of a charge sheet, while allowing legal objections through speaking orders.
MERCK KGAA & ANR v. PAWAN KUMAR JINDAL & ORS
The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary compromise in a trademark infringement suit, decreeing the suit in terms of the settlement and disposing of the case.
Ayushi Sethi & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on a genuine settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Khushwant Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for the accused in a rape case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and evidentiary support against bail at the pre-trial stage.
S C Aggarwal v. B K Goel & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed a preliminary decree for partition based on admissions of joint ownership under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC, emphasizing that mutual possession arrangements do not affect the legal right to partition.
Manju Bala v. Vinod Kumar
The Supreme Court held that it has constitutional power under Articles 32 and 142 to transfer civil and criminal cases to or from Jammu and Kashmir courts to ensure the fundamental right of access to justice, despite the non-applicability of Central procedural codes.
Pragati Mahila Samaj v. Arun
The Supreme Court held that a temporary part-time appointment under the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools Act does not confer permanent status, and termination on expiry of the fixed term is lawful, setting aside the High Court's order of reinstatement.
G.T. Venkataswamy Reddy v. State Transport Authority
The Supreme Court held that after publication of an approved scheme under Chapter IV-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, no increase in trips or vehicles by variation of existing permits is permissible except as provided by the scheme, overruling conflicting precedents.
Avtar Singh & Ors v. The State (NCT) Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed cross-FIRs arising from a trivial quarrel causing simple injuries after the parties amicably settled their disputes, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ransingh Chauhan v. Puneetkumar Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of multiple contempt petitions as infructuous following a subsequent Division Bench order, granting petitioners liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings if future breaches occur.