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Mohd Shablu & Ors v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC based on an amicable compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sunny Katyal v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable family settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
SMT SUBHADRA & ORS v. STATE & ANR
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint by the victim.
Union of India v. Meena Kumari & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed payment of family pension and terminal benefits to the deceased employee’s legal heirs, apportioning family pension equally between mother and son, and allowing the mother to receive benefits as guardian of the minor child.
Mohinder Kaur Anand v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid to the landowner within five years, and that the 2014 Ordinance does not retrospectively affect vested rights.
Virendra Yadav v. Central Public Information Officer
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CIC's order denying RTI information about the Indian Bank Association, holding that information about an entity not declared a public authority cannot be accessed through another public authority under the RTI Act.
Futuristics Metal Trading Pvt Ltd v. UOI and Anr; Globus Metal Trading Pvt Ltd v. UOI and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside orders rejecting SEZ unit permissions for lack of hearing and directed the appellate authority to hear the petitioners before deciding on the applicability of SEZ Rules.
Futuristics Metal Trading Pvt Ltd v. UOI and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside orders rejecting SEZ unit permissions for lack of hearing and directed the appellate authority to reconsider the matter after affording the petitioners an opportunity of hearing.
M/S JK TRAVELS v. UOI AND ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the retention of a bank guarantee amount by the government for expenses incurred due to fraudulent emigration facilitated by the petitioner under the Emigration Act, 1983.
M/S PRAKASH HOSPITAL PVT LTD. v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER-II
The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery under EPF Act orders when the statutory appeal could not be heard due to non-appointment of the Appellate Tribunal’s Presiding Officer.
SMT. Thankam Nair v. The Deputy Director of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after 13 years challenging denial of voluntary retirement, holding that delay and laches bar relief under Article 226 despite no statutory limitation period.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ms. Poonam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that no addition for future prospects is warranted where the deceased was on fixed salary without increments, setting aside the excess compensation awarded in a motor accident claim.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sita Ram Garg & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, holding that dependency and income must be based on evidence and that courts can increase awards even without cross-objections to ensure just compensation.
M/S USHA DIE CASTING PVT. LTD v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is unpaid for over five years, and that the 2014 Amendment Ordinance does not retrospectively affect this right.
Sudershan Soni and Anr v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if physical possession is not taken and compensation not paid, and that the 2014 Amendment Ordinance cannot retrospectively affect vested rights.
SURYA EXPORTS (P.) LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid to the landowner, and that mere deposit of compensation in court does not amount to payment.
Oriental Insurance Company v. Babita Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, held the deceased contributorily negligent, and applied binding Supreme Court precedent to deny addition for future prospects in absence of permanent employment.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. VIJAY KUMAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation in a motor accident claim, rejecting insurer's plea for exoneration despite driver lacking licence, and clarified application of future prospects and insurer liability under binding Supreme Court precedents.
GUJRATI KEAVANI HITWARDHAK MANDAL v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER-II
The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery actions under the EPF Act pending hearing of a statutory appeal that could not be heard due to non-appointment of the Appellate Tribunal’s Presiding Officer.
Manorama Devi v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act and granted the petitioner a declaration accordingly.