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Nitesh Jindal & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable matrimonial settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Amit Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition on territorial jurisdiction grounds, emphasizing the doctrine of forum conveniens and directing petitioners to approach the Allahabad High Court.
DELHI STATE CONSUMER COOPERATIVE FEDERATION LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to appoint a sole arbitrator within six weeks under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing the plea of limitation to be raised before the Arbitral Tribunal.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Kailashi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that negligence must be proved by evidence in claims under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act and remanded the matter for fresh inquiry due to lack of proper proof of negligence.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh. Maiku @ Pahari Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that claimants must prove negligence under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act to establish insurer liability and remanded the case for fresh inquiry due to lack of such proof.
Bhola Ram Patel v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court clarified that existing street vendors have interim protection under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, subject to survey and licensing by Town Vending Committees, balancing their right to livelihood with public interest.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SUJATA GHILDIYAL
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld compensation for loss of earnings during child care leave taken for treatment in a motor accident claim.
DDA v. Shalini Kanwar
The Delhi High Court held that victims can appeal against acquittal orders only after obtaining leave of the High Court under Section 378(3) CrPC, dismissing revision petitions filed without such leave as not maintainable.
Ganeshi Lal & Ors. v. The Chairman DDA & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for pay parity with Assistant Security Officers in other organizations, holding that pay fixation decisions by expert bodies require cogent evidence of grave errors for judicial interference.
Amit Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing the doctrine of forum conveniens and directing petitioners to approach the Allahabad High Court where the majority of the cause of action arose.
Dev Raj v. State; Neeraj Pal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld Neeraj Pal's conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC but acquitted Dev Raj due to lack of clear evidence implicating him.
Umesh v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to unreliable witness testimony, contradictory forensic evidence, and planted weapon, emphasizing the need for fair investigation and credible proof.
DDA v. Shalini Kanwar
The Delhi High Court held that a victim must obtain leave of the High Court under Section 378(3) CrPC before appealing against an acquittal order, dismissing revision petitions filed without such leave as not maintainable.
Raman v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions and seven-year sentences of three appellants for armed robbery causing grievous injuries, affirming the sufficiency of victim identification and evidence despite minor procedural lapses.
ST Microelectronics Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the final assessment and penalty orders for AY 2009-10 as they were not passed within the statutory limitation period nor properly dispatched to the assessee's updated address, emphasizing the necessity of timely dispatch for validity.
M/S. SHIVALI CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. v. JOINT DIRECTOR, ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE, LUCKNOW
The Delhi High Court directed the appellant to file a fresh stay application before the PMLA Tribunal and ordered revival of the status quo order until disposal of the fresh application, after it was vacated due to irrelevant facts in the original stay application.
Ruchika Arora & Ors. v. Vinod Kumar & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying correct multiplier and future prospects, rejecting insurer's challenge to income assessment and rental income claim.
Vinod Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that judicial review of sports awards like the Dronacharya Award is limited to procedural fairness and mala fide, and declined to interfere with the expert Selection Committee's discretionary decision awarding the Dronacharya Award to respondent No.4.
Mukesh Kr. Gupta & Ors. v. State (GNCT) Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288, 337, and 304A 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.
Rajeev Bhalla v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to secure ends of justice and prevent abuse of process.