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Tyrist Enterprises and Anr. v. The Chairman, Railway Board and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that unilateral termination of the WIS Scheme agreement by the Railway Board was unsustainable and directed return or purchase of wagons with price disputes to be resolved by arbitration.
Vivek Kansal & Ors v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.
Som Dev v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rape where consent was vitiated by a false promise of marriage made without intent, rejecting the accused's alibi and emphasizing the probative value of the victim's testimony supported by call records.
Pappu Ram & Ors. v. State & Anr.
Owners of seized oxen are liable to pay maintenance charges incurred during custody when release is delayed due to stay of court orders, and waiver of such charges is not justified without sound reasons.
Ravi Verma v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and serve ends of justice.
Jangya Narayan Mishra v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for the accused in a multi-crore embezzlement case, holding custodial interrogation necessary to recover forged documents and investigate the conspiracy.
Delhi Jal Board v. M/S V K Dewan and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld most of the arbitral award except for claims lacking documentary proof and corrected recovery of water charges, affirming principles on interest, escalation, and evidentiary requirements in contract arbitration disputes.
Sunita Malhotra & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a landlord-tenant dispute under Sections 323, 324, 506, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC.
New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Shakuntala Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to the deceased's legal heirs in a motor accident claim, affirming the Tribunal's income assessment, personal expense deduction, and multiplier application as per established legal principles.
Priti Sharma v. The Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of an illegal absorption order of a surplus employee, holding that once permanently absorbed in one aided school, an employee cannot be reabsorbed in another without valid authority.
SUPER CASSETTES INDUSTRIES LTD. v. M/S SCOD 18 NETWORKING PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit following an out-of-court settlement between the parties, with each party bearing its own costs.
Hamida Begum v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's application for alternative plot allotment and directed a fresh hearing with a reasoned order after considering her change of address and prior recommendations.
Rajesh v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and minimum sentence of 10 years RI for child rape under Section 376(2)(f) IPC based on cogent victim testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence.
Richpal v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's request for alternate plot allotment due to alleged non-furnishing of information and directed a personal hearing and fresh consideration by the Recommendation Committee.
Vikram Kumar v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a bus conductor for misappropriation of fare money, affirming the validity of the domestic enquiry and the disciplinary authority's competence and punishment.
R.K. Aggarwal v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a land allotment request due to non-consideration of a time extension request and directed the authority to reconsider the case after a personal hearing and speaking order.
Nanak Chand v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that mutation in revenue records is not a mandatory condition for allotment of alternate plots under the scheme, setting aside the rejection and directing reconsideration with a personal hearing.
Hari Kishan & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that beneficiaries under a registered Will qualify as 'legal heirs' under the land acquisition scheme and directed reconsideration of their application for alternate plot allotment.
Commissioner of Income Tax-II v. Delhi Transco Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that wheeling charges paid for electricity transmission do not constitute fees for technical services under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act and upheld TDS deduction under Section 194C.
Neelam & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that electricity suppliers are strictly liable for death caused by live wires under their control, allowing compensation to the deceased's family despite sabotage claims.