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Rofiqul Hoque v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Foreigners Tribunal's declaration of the appellant as a foreigner, ruling that inclusion in the draft NRC does not invalidate such a declaration.
Rajo Devi & Anr. v. Manjeet Kaur & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the finding of contributory negligence in a motor accident case, enhanced compensation to the dependants of deceased motorcyclists, and admitted new evidence to ensure just relief under the Motor Vehicles Act.
GOPAL DIKSHIT v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal holding that damage caused by flooding due to heavy rainfall is covered under the insurance policy and set aside the insurer's repudiation based on seepage, remanding the matter for compensation determination.
Hakim v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for acid attack under Section 326A IPC, reduced the sentence of one appellant on humanitarian grounds, and reaffirmed limited scope for interference in concurrent criminal findings.
Deepak & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 452, 323, 506, and 34 IPC based on a genuine amicable settlement between the parties, applying Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Supreme Court precedent.
Mohd. Suyaib and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 110/3(5) BNS following a genuine amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the Court's power under Section 528 BNS to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.
COSMOS INFRA ENGINEERING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. ECONOMIC OFFENCES WING & ORS.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 420, 409, and 120B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties and the principles laid down in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab.
Prem Kumar and Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine, voluntary settlement between the parties and no objection from the victim and State, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.
Sujata Jain & Anr. v. Anil Kumar Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order condoning an 8.5-year delay in substituting legal heirs in a civil suit, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation laws despite the liberal approach to condonation.
Manoj and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, affirming the Court's power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Deepak Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between the parties under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Amit Tiwari & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary mutual settlement and divorce by mutual consent, emphasizing the court's power to quash criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes when parties amicably resolve their differences.
Nipun Kataria & Ors. v. State Through SHO P.S. Naraina & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a domestic violence FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following a voluntary settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the Court's power to promote peace through quashing criminal proceedings in matrimonial disputes.
Danish Ahmad & Anr. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage by Mubaraat/Khula, emphasizing the court's discretion to prevent futile litigation.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Rajan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that siblings can be dependents of a bachelor deceased if credible evidence of financial dependency exists, modified the compensation award by excluding loss of love and affection, and upheld the rest of the award.
Varsha Aggarwal v. Maya Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the petitioner's application to strike out a suit for permanent injunction by the property owner against a licensee, clarifying the law on injunction suits where possession and title are undisputed.
Mohd. Saied v. Iqbal Singh
The Delhi High Court held that an order under Order XXII Rule 3 CPC adding legal representatives is interlocutory and not revisable under Section 115 CPC, dismissing the petition and directing remedy under Article 227 of the Constitution.
M/S FULLERTION INDIA CREDIT CO. LTD. v. M/S CREDIT MICROFINANCE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court ordered dissolution of M/s Credible Microfinance Limited under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 due to lack of assets and non-cooperation by ex-directors, permitting the Official Liquidator to close accounts and transfer remaining funds.
Harshvardhan Chemicals and Minerals Ltd and Anr v. UOI
The Delhi High Court held that indefinite debarment pending prolonged criminal proceedings violates natural justice and proportionality, setting aside the impugned order of blacklisting petitioner No.1.
M/SSINGH CATERERS AND VENDORS v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitrator’s order imposing a Rs. 2.5 crore deposit as security, holding it arbitrary and unsupported by proper sales data or legal principles under CPC Order XXXVIII Rule 5.