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Ravinder Bhati v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile and against the ends of justice.
Nirmal Sharma & Ors. v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute due to an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Maninder Singh Bansal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the ends of justice.
Jaswant & Anr v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from a trivial dispute based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Jaswant & Anr v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from a trivial dispute based on an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings to secure justice and prevent abuse of process.
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Amresh Khassa
The Delhi High Court upheld the method of assessing compensation for loss of homemaker services in motor accident claims based on minimum wages linked to educational qualification without deduction for personal expenses or addition for future prospects.
BHARTIYA LOK SURAKSHA SANSTHAN v. AJAI PRATAP
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that the Civil Court had jurisdiction to try the eviction suit as the rent was Rs. 5,000 per month, a factual finding upheld by concurrent findings of lower courts.
Jahangir Alam @ Mohd. Saleem v. State
The Delhi High Court held that an independent petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking concurrent sentences under Section 427 CrPC is not maintainable and such relief must be sought before trial or appellate courts.
Abhinav Chaudhary & Ors. v. Meha Joshi
The Delhi High Court held that contractual employees cannot be arbitrarily replaced by other contractual employees on substantially similar terms, restraining termination of petitioners' contracts and emphasizing adherence to Supreme Court precedents.
Pranidhi Commerce Pvt Ltd v. Religare Finvest Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that once an arbitrator is validly appointed under an arbitration agreement, a Section 11 petition for appointment of an arbitrator is not maintainable, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the respondent's unilateral appointment.
Acura Glass Tiles Enterprises v. S.S. Ray
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, convicting the respondent under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of cheques issued in discharge of an admitted debt, and held that the trial court erred in acquitting the accused and permitting re-examination to resile from admissions.
All Grow & Investment P. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that notional interest additions without actual accrual of income are unjustified and upheld the deletion of such addition based on credible evidence and proper accounting principles.
Dr. Rohit Chopra v. The Chairman, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
An ad hoc employee regularized later cannot claim retrospective benefits of regular employment prior to regularization under the scheme of transfer of a government department.
Enjayes Spices & Chemical Oil Ltd. v. National Research Development Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award holding a non-party liable and refusing to hold the claim barred by limitation, emphasizing that unpleaded fraud cannot revive a time-barred claim.
Greenpeace India Society v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that denial of access to foreign contribution funds without notice or material evidence violates natural justice and fundamental rights, directing the government to allow Greenpeace India access to its funds pending enquiry.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Kripa Shankar Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal granting recovery rights against the insured for compensation paid due to the insured's failure to disprove breach of policy terms involving a fake driving license.
M/s. Dolphin Holdings Private Limited v. M/s. Dolphin International Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Amalgamation where all parties consented in writing and no unsecured creditors existed.
M/s. Priapus Real Estate Private Limited v. M/s. Priapus Developers Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for a Scheme of Amalgamation involving wholly owned subsidiaries, permitting the scheme to proceed without formal meetings.
Om Jee Snacks Private Limited v. Om Sweets Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approving a Scheme of Amalgamation between two companies upon obtaining unanimous written consents.
Spectrum Realty Private Limited v. Arvind Estates Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Amalgamation where all stakeholders had given written consent.