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Kunal Singh v. CBI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash charges against a senior Income Tax officer in a bribery case, holding that the investigation was valid post the Supreme Court's invalidation of Section 6-A DSPE Act and that a prima facie case existed to frame charges.
Bharat v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/337 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Harbir Lakra v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 307 IPC 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.
Narender Kumar Ahlawat v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious criminal case, holding that medical grounds do not justify bail when treatment can be provided in custody and the trial is at a crucial stage.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. LAL KAUR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the tribunal's award of compensation with interest to the deceased's mother in a motor accident claim under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Arvind Bhardwaj v. Sana Realtors Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause ceases to operate when the original contract is discharged and replaced by a subsequent sale deed settling the dispute, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.
Pradeep Kumar Agrawal & Ors. v. Mahipal Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for non-pecuniary damages and increased interest rate in a motor accident claim, modifying the tribunal's award accordingly.
Poonam & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused in an acid attack case arising from a family dispute, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary despite specific allegations.
Harinder Singh Gujral v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail and permitted the petitioner to travel abroad, holding that unsubstantiated allegations and cooperation with investigation justify bail and travel despite pending criminal and civil proceedings.
Gillette India Limited v. Reckitt Benckiser (India) Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining use of the plaintiff's distinctive razor color in a disparaging advertisement while emphasizing that false or unsubstantiated comparative claims require independent evidence.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Satya Narain Sharma and Ors.
The insurer is entitled to avoid liability and recover compensation paid when the driver held a fake driving license and the insured fails to prove its genuineness or lack of knowledge thereof.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Santosh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the tribunal's award holding the insurer liable as the insurance policy was valid on the date of the accident.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RAVI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal for recovery against the owner and driver due to the driver's invalid license and remitted the matter for reconsideration by the tribunal.
Devinder Singh v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim to include loss of income during treatment, future loss due to permanent disability, medical expenses, and loss of amenities of life, correcting the tribunal's inadequate award.
Rekha v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of Rekha and Sheetal for forcing a minor into prostitution, affirming the presumption under Section 6(2A) of the ITP Act and rejecting claims of consent and procedural irregularities.
P.K. Wadhwa v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation against his transfer and restrained coercive action until a reasoned decision is communicated.
Kuruvila Kuriakose v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a senior citizen's petition directing issuance of a No Objection Certificate for transferring registration of a vehicle over 15 years old to Kerala, permitting fitness testing locally and accepting an undertaking not to ply the vehicle in Delhi.
Meera Mishra v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing issuance of NOC for out-of-state vehicle registration upon fitness certification, subject to the vehicle not being used in the National Capital Region.
Shyam Pal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to treat the writ petitions as parole representations and decide them expeditiously within ten working days, reserving liberty to the petitioner to seek further relief if needed.
MAXFORT SCHOOL PARWANA ROAD PITAMPURA v. DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions as infructuous after the respondent withdrew the challenged administrative order during proceedings.