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Arvind Kaushik & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 419, 385, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Usha Rani v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a false FIR under Section 380 IPC lodged in a landlord-tenant dispute to prevent abuse of the criminal process.
Pushp Lata Kapoor & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement, holding that Family Courts lack jurisdiction to stay criminal proceedings.
Satyawan Singh v. UOI
The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a BSF constable for refusal to take food during detention, holding the punishment disproportionate given his loss of appetite due to domestic distress.
State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Amarjeet Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal, upholding the conviction under Section 308 IPC for firing without intent to kill and affirming the trial court's decision to release the accused on probation.
IDBI BANK LIMITED v. ESSLON SYNTHETICS LTD. AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that the Debt Recovery Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to implead a third party not liable for the debt, setting aside orders adding Lohia Machines Limited as a party in a bank's recovery proceeding.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. M/S Oceanic Solvent Industries Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award for non-maintainability due to failure to condone delay in re-filing and non-compliance with procedural requirements under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rajinder Singh Lamba & Ors. v. Monu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the motor accident claim compensation award, affirming the calculation of loss of dependency including future prospects and the interest rate granted.
Anita Negi v. Integrated District Health Society
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking regularization and equal pay for contractual employees of an autonomous health society, holding that regularization requires sanctioned posts with vacancies and adherence to the regular recruitment process as per the Umadevi judgment.
Santosh & Ors. v. Sea Hawk Tour & Travels Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal awarding compensation under the Workmen Compensation Act for the death of an insured employee, including medical expenses and interest, overruling the prior dismissal under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Preeti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that no addition for future prospects is permissible without evidence, adjusted deductions for dependents, and upheld compensation with enhancements for loss of love and affection and consortium.
Uday Kumar Sinha v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of armed robbery charges due to unexplained discrepancies in prosecution evidence, particularly regarding timing and arrest, granting him the benefit of doubt.
Keashav Singh v. Director General, BSF
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Summary Security Force Court trial and disciplinary action against a BSF personnel despite delay and attachment to a different Battalion, clarifying procedural requirements under the BSF Act and Rules.
National Highways Authority of India v. Afcons Infrastructure Ltd & Afcons Pauling (India) Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing NHAI to reimburse enhanced royalty charges incurred by the contractor during the extended contract period, clarifying that such increases post-bid submission are employer's liability under the contract.
Seema Swami v. IHHR Hospitality Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim order restraining the appellant from receiving rent from disputed property and directing deposit of rent with the Court to preserve the subject matter pending suit resolution.
CIT v. Transceivers India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that penalty under Section 271(1)(c) cannot be imposed if the assessee furnishes a bona fide explanation supported by evidence, even if expenditure is disallowed on merits.
Patel Jathabhai Punajbhai v. North Gujarat University
The Supreme Court modified compensation for land acquired for North Gujarat University, holding that market value on the date of notification must be based on comparable sale deeds with reasonable deductions, rejecting reliance on sale deeds from within municipal limits.
Keshavlal Khemchand and Sons Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the amended definition of Non-Performing Asset under the SARFAESI Act, ruling that adoption of regulatory guidelines by different authorities for asset classification is a permissible legislative delegation and does not violate Article 14.
A.C. Narayanan v. State of Maharashtra; G. Kamalakar v. M/s Surana Securities Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be validly filed and verified by Power of Attorney holders with personal knowledge, clarifying the scope of Section 142(a) and procedural requirements for such complaints.
Jage Ram & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC based on credible injured witness and medical evidence, reduced sentences considering custody period, and directed compensation to the victim.