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Ved Kapoor v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that penalties imposed on a company under the Foreign Trade Act cannot be recovered from its directors personally without statutory provision and proper notice, affirming the separate legal entity principle and limiting directors' personal liability.
Ved Kapoor v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that penalties imposed on a company under the Foreign Trade Act cannot be recovered from its directors personally without statutory authority or proper notice, affirming the separate legal entity principle.
ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RAJ KESARI DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award, affirming assessment of income based on minimum wages and 50% future prospects addition for a deceased aged 40, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Population Services International v. Rajesh Dhiman
The Delhi High Court remitted the question of whether Population Services International is substantially financed by the government under the RTI Act back to the Central Information Commission for detailed factual determination.
WELL PROTECT MANPOWER SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. DELHI TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court set aside a premature contract termination order lacking reasons, holding that termination orders by State agencies must record reasons within the order to be valid.
Standard Chartered Bank Ltd. v. Kewal Krishan Mutneja & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act does not empower adjudication of entitlement disputes, setting aside the CGIT order awarding early retirement benefits to the respondent.
Shashi Bhushan Tiwari & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that all candidates who qualify the entrance test by securing the minimum marks must be included in the merit list regardless of the number of vacancies indicated in the Admission Notice.
Rajiv v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court transferred criminal trial proceedings to another court to ensure fairness and remove apprehension of bias due to the involvement of a respondent who is a practicing lawyer at the local court.
Union of India & Ors. v. Radharanjan Pattanaik & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that AERC employees merged with Visva-Bharati University are entitled to pension benefits under the MOU, and the Union of India must provide budgetary allocations accordingly, rejecting the Union's appeal.
Sanjay Bishnoi v. Amit Bhandari
The High Court dismissed criminal petitions as infructuous after the parties amicably settled their disputes and the petitioner withdrew the complaint.
Pooja Saini & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 323 and 509 IPC following an amicable settlement between neighbors, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Suman Jain & Anr v. Mohd. Akhtar & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the refusal to refer the dispute to arbitration but granted the appellants an extension of time to file their written statements.
S.K. Sood v. Krishna Azad and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to withdraw a long-pending civil suit under Order 23 Rule 1 CPC, dismissing the suit and connected contempt proceedings as withdrawn with no objection from defendants.
Vicky v. State
The criminal appeal filed by Vicky was disposed of by the Delhi High Court by referring to a detailed common judgment in another related appeal.
Shiva @ Uan v. State
The Delhi High Court modified convictions from attempt to murder to lesser offences based on the special reliability of injured witness testimony but absence of proof of intent to cause death.
Urmila v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by awarding 50% future prospects and increased amounts for loss of love and affection and funeral expenses, relying on established Supreme Court precedents.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sudha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award granting compensation based on the deceased's salary and 50% future prospects, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the salary evidence and quantum of compensation.
Deepak Jain v. Sukhvinder Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's award apportioning 60% negligence to the stationary vehicle owner and 40% to the deceased driver, confirming compensation including 50% future prospects under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Union of India & Anr. v. Mohd. Salim Beg
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a disciplinary penalty for non-compliance with procedural rules and failure to consider the officer's representation.
M/s. Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that the terms of reference in an industrial dispute must accurately reflect the real dispute and quashed defective references that pre-judged issues, directing fresh reference to be made.