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Deepak Kapoor v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:564

The High Court of Delhi dismissed the petition for default and non-prosecution due to the petitioner's failure to appear on the hearing dates.

other petition_dismissed

Devinder Kumar v. B.S.E.S. Yamuna Power Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:565

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim relief for electricity meter installation, holding that the petitioner failed to establish a prima facie case and had suppressed material facts in repeated litigation over the property.

civil petition_dismissed

Ravi Prakash Gupta v. State Through: NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:579

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC cannot be exercised when an alternate remedy to challenge the charge framing order is available.

criminal petition_dismissed

Gaurav Wadhwa & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:578

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the futility of continuing criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed

Pranidhi Commerce Pvt Ltd v. Religare Finvest Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:593

The Delhi High Court held that a party's unilateral appointment of an arbitrator under a valid arbitration clause is permissible and dismissed petitions seeking appointment under Section 11 once an arbitrator was already appointed.

civil petition_dismissed

Vinod Kumar v. Somnath Sachdeva

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:566

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining the defendant from alienating the second floor of the disputed property pending suit, holding that the plaintiff established a prima facie case under the collaboration agreement.

civil appeal_allowed

Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Meena & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:600

The High Court set aside the negligence finding in a motor accident claim due to insufficient evidence and remanded the case for recording eyewitness testimony and further evidence.

civil remanded

Naresh Tharad v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Anr

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:563

The Delhi High Court set aside a disciplinary committee's ex parte finding of professional misconduct against a Chartered Accountant for denial of fair hearing and remanded the matter for fresh hearing in accordance with natural justice and procedural rules.

administrative other

Harphool Kumawat v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:560-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and dismissal of a BSF constable for possessing disproportionate assets based on bank transaction evidence, affirming limited judicial review in disciplinary proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed

IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd v. Indo-Rama Synthetics Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:562

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award applying the alternative output basis for loss of profits under a fire insurance policy, emphasizing limited judicial interference and the principle of plausible interpretation under arbitration law.

civil appeal_dismissed

United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shashi Bala & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:603

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that actual salary as per salary certificate, not minimum wages of a graduate, must be used to compute loss of dependency, while affirming addition of future prospects.

civil appeal_allowed

Pranidhi Commerce Pvt Ltd v. Religare Finvest Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:561

The Delhi High Court held that once an arbitrator is validly appointed under the arbitration agreement, petitions under Section 11 for appointment of an arbitrator are not maintainable, and challenges to the arbitration clause must be raised before the arbitrator.

arbitration petition_dismissed

Ram Lal Kanojia v. The State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:569

The Delhi High Court dismissed the civil suit for default due to the plaintiff's non-appearance and disposed of related interlocutory applications, allowing revival if the plaintiff seeks it.

civil appeal_dismissed

SAS Arcadia Floors Allotees Welfare Association v. Sumel Heights Pvt Ltd & Anr

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:568

The Delhi High Court returned the plaint for presentation before the territorially competent District Court at Gurgaon, holding it lacked jurisdiction and leaving arbitration issues open.

civil other

Pranidhi Commerce Pvt Ltd v. Religare Finvest Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:590

The Delhi High Court held that once an arbitrator is validly appointed under an arbitration agreement, petitions under Section 11 for appointment of an arbitrator are not maintainable, and challenges to the arbitration agreement must be raised before the arbitrator.

arbitration petition_dismissed

Anil Juneja v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:577

The High Court declined to quash the FIR and summoning order under Section 482 CrPC, holding that the petitioner has an alternate efficacious remedy before the trial court at the stage of framing of charge.

criminal petition_dismissed

Raju Chauhan v. The State

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:576

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 506, 307, 308, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to end proceedings to secure justice and restore harmony.

criminal appeal_allowed

Raju Chauhan v. The State

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:585

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under various IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process of law.

criminal appeal_allowed

T K Punia & Ors v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:588

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 420, 406, 409, 120-B, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement and compensation to the complainant, applying the principle from Gian Singh v. State of Punjab.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vishnu Kumar Mishra @ Deepak Mishra & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:587

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between neighbors, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings to secure justice and prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed