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B.S. Sangwan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court terminated the mandate of an inactive arbitral tribunal due to undue delay and appointed an independent arbitrator to ensure expeditious resolution of a contractual payment dispute.
Amaan Sachdev & Ors. v. Fahed Abdulrahman Ali Alkhamiri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the CLB's refusal to order an investigation under section 235 of the Companies Act, holding that the appellants lacked the required one-tenth voting power and that no new material justified investigation.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sumita
The Delhi High Court upheld the claimant's entitlement to enhanced compensation for loss of dependency despite the deceased being a bachelor and rejected insurer's claim for recovery from the owner due to lack of evidence of policy breach.
INOVYN Sverige AB v. The Designated Authority & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a mere change of name without change in legal status does not require a mid-term Review of anti-dumping duty findings and directed the Designated Authority to consider the petitioner's application on merits.
Rajender Kumar @ Babban v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable identification and procedural lapses, emphasizing the necessity of credible evidence and adherence to natural justice in criminal convictions.
Bajrang Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of VAT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that electronic service of tax notices by uploading on the department's website is valid but set aside default assessment notices under the DVAT Act relating to interstate sales taxable only under the CST Act due to glaring errors and lack of application of mind.
Tina Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi & Anr.)
The Delhi High Court transferred the investigation of a sexual offence FIR to the Crime Branch due to lack of progress and threats to the victim, exercising its powers under Article 226 and Section 482 CrPC.
Parveen & Ors. v. Sohtas & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim, applying the multiplier method and awarding increased non-pecuniary damages to the claimant's wife.
Havaldar Pramod Kumar Singh Yadav v. Geetu & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's revision petition and upheld the Family Court's order directing him to pay maintenance to his wife and son under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that the wife had justifiable reasons for living separately due to harassment.
CDR Rupesh Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the transfer order of a naval officer pending completion of post-deputation service conditions and directed timely disposal of his premature retirement application.
Dharam Vir v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals and set aside convictions in a kidnapping and ransom case due to unreliable victim testimony, lack of corroboration, and failure to identify accused beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S FOODWORLD v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING & TOURISM CORPORATION LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld licence fee liability for continued catering services under IRCTC contracts and set aside forfeiture of deposits where the full contract term was completed.
M/S FOODWORLD v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING & TOURISM CORPORATION LTD (IRCTC)
The Delhi High Court held that Foodworld was liable to pay licence fees for the entire period it operated catering services on Geetanjali Express but entitled to refund of forfeited deposits for Jaipur-Mysore Express where it completed the full contract term.
KRISHNA CONTINENTAL LTD. v. DELHI POLLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition solely seeking refund of money without challenging the fee structure is not maintainable, and dismissed the petition of a hotel operator who failed to obtain environmental consents for twenty years.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Om Arora & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the CBI is not obliged to disclose privileged surveillance-related communications under Sections 123 and 124 of the Indian Evidence Act, setting aside trial court orders directing such disclosure.
Deepak Sharma & Anr v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes 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.
Deepak Khosla v. Pramod Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging wilful disobedience by court officers, holding that directions to place a matter before the Chief Justice for assignment to an appropriate Bench do not mandate constitution of a larger Bench and that no contempt was committed.
Badku v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of a chowkidar for sexually assaulting a child under the POCSO Act and IPC, relying on credible victim testimony and rejecting the appellant's false implication plea.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sumita
The Delhi High Court allowed the claimant's appeal to enhance compensation for a motor accident death, rejected insurer's plea to avoid liability for policy breach without owner's knowledge, and recalculated damages with appropriate deductions and interest.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Reshmi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by disallowing future prospects for a self-employed deceased and recalculating loss of dependency based on minimum wages with increased interest.