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Bharat Kantilal Dalal v. Surendra Kantilal Dalal and 32 Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a Civil Court has jurisdiction to entertain a Suit for administration of a deceased's estate even when probate proceedings are pending, rejecting the plea for dismissal of the Suit on grounds of exclusive probate jurisdiction.
Manjeet Singh T. Anand v. Nishant Enterprises HUF Thru. Its Karta & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that as the Seat Court it has jurisdiction to execute an arbitral award against an HUF and that the Karta of a trading HUF is personally liable for unsatisfied debts, allowing interim relief including appointment of a Court Receiver.
Sh. Trilok Agarwal & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector (North)
The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to make a reference to the Court of Additional District Judge for determination of compensation payable to petitioners for acquired land under Sections 30 and 31 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Ravi Mohan Studios Private Limited v. Indospirit Beverages Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by advancing the hearing of the interlocutory application causing prejudice to the appellant and directed expeditious disposal without deciding the substantive dispute.
Suraj Kumar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint by the complainant.
Satya Prakash v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the denial of sanction for prosecution of public servants under Section 197 Cr.P.C., holding that the accused officers were not criminally liable for the petitioner's injury caused by his failure to follow safety protocols while operating the printing machine.
Aryan Singh; Ankit Garg; Mrinali Gupta; Sagar v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs involving police and private parties on the basis of an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC as the disputes did not involve public interest.
M/S SHIVA ENGINEERING COMPANY v. M/S RELIANCE COMMUNICATION LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration Act, holding that sufficient cause existed due to procedural delays and insolvency moratorium, and that delay caused by pursuing remedies before wrong forums is excusable.
National Highways Authority of India v. Hindustan Construction Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award allowing composite measurement and payment for fly ash embankment including the top one meter and sustained the award of compound interest, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Abhayjit @ Anil v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with sexual offences against a minor, holding that the gravity of the offence and tender age of the victim outweigh contradictions in statements at the bail stage.
Arif Khan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case due to absence of incriminating evidence and reliance on a confessional statement from a separate case.
Diwan Chand v. State Through SHO PS Dwarka Sector 23 and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to quash FIR under Section 308 IPC based on compromise between the parties and the injured party's unwillingness to prosecute.
Ishant Bhura v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused due to lack of sufficient incriminating evidence, holding that mobile tower-based Call Detail Records and confessional statements in police custody are insufficient to deny bail.
Hitender Yadav @ Raju v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to an accused facing serious charges to care for his mother undergoing spinal surgery, subject to bond and surrender conditions.
Tej Narain Sharma v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a corruption case due to failure of prosecution to prove the demand of bribe and irregularities in evidence and sanction, emphasizing the necessity of proving demand for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Aditya Mohan Nigam & Ashok Nigam v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Kavita Nigam
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC in a matrimonial dispute, holding that vague and unsubstantiated allegations did not disclose a prima facie offence and constituted abuse of process.
SI Sachin v. Ravinder Kumar Arya
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual harassment case due to contradictions in the complainant's testimony and delay in FIR registration.
Karan Mandal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that a prisoner previously absconding during furlough but subsequently maintaining good conduct must have his furlough request reconsidered without rigid application of exclusionary prison rules.
Ompal Singh (Now Deceased) Thr LR and Anr v. Dharam Kumar Sahu and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing release of compensation funds held in the deceased husband's name to his widow without a Succession Certificate, relying on the absence of other heirs and a No Objection Certificate from the daughter.
Dinesh Kumar v. Municipal Corporation Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a Certificate of Vending cannot be granted in a no-vending zone without following the statutory procedure before the Town Vending Committee and dismissed the petition seeking such relief.