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Centre for Environment Law, WWF-I v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court directed the translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary as essential for species conservation, emphasizing statutory duties and an eco-centric approach.
Dev Sagar v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 18(c) NDPS Act but reduced the sentence from 13 to 10 years, emphasizing proper procedural compliance and moderation in sentencing.
Ryan International School & Anr. v. Chips School for Professional Education
The Delhi High Court disposed of two civil appeals as settled after the appellants paid the respondent the agreed sum, ordering refund of half the court fee and dismissal of related applications.
Ryan International School & Anr v. Chips School for Professional Education
The Delhi High Court disposed of civil appeals as settled following amicable resolution and payment satisfying the decree, ordering partial refund of court fees.
Deshraj Gupta & Ors. v. Shivraj Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted assistance under Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to summon a witness at his residential address and allowed cross-examination on all relevant matters in arbitration proceedings.
Choice Hospitality (India) Pvt Ltd v. Bhatnagar Hotel & Resort Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a franchise agreement involving alleged breach and termination.
NTT Data Global Delivery Services Limited v. NTT Data India Enterprises Application Services Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court approved a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors due to their written consents.
M/S PACIFIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE PVT LTD v. M/S HOMESTORES(INDIA)LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with parties' consent to adjudicate their disputes.
UOI & ANR v. SK Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective promotions are not permissible without a specific rule or mala fide conduct, setting aside retrospective promotions granted due to administrative delays but allowing ad hoc promotions to count for pay and seniority subject to service rules.
UOI & Anr. v. P.K. Udgata & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective promotions are not permissible without specific rules or mala fide, setting aside orders granting such promotions due to delayed DPCs and clarifying seniority issues require proper adjudication.
Hukum Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the State to submit the completed re-investigation report within two weeks and ordered prompt consideration of the petitioner’s protection application, disposing of the criminal writ petition accordingly.
Vikas Chowdhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that passport revocation must follow due process under the Passport Act and set aside directions beyond the writ petition's scope, directing the Passport Officer to decide the show cause notice expeditiously.
Rahul Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a composite statutory notice under Section 138 NI Act lacking specification of amounts due under each cheque is defective, set aside the imprisonment sentence, and upheld only the fine.
Rahul Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a composite statutory notice under Section 138 NI Act must specify amounts due under each cheque, and modified the petitioner's sentence by setting aside imprisonment while upholding the fine.
State v. Firdos Begum & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that at the charge framing stage, prima facie material including a supplementary statement can justify framing dowry death charges under Section 304B IPC, setting aside the order discharging the accused.
State v. Firdos Begum & Anr.
The court held that at the charge framing stage, a prima facie case for dowry death must be considered based on the deceased's supplementary statement, directing framing of charges under Section 304B IPC alongside other offences.
M/S STAR FORMS v. STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve payment disputes due to the respondent's non-cooperation in arbitration proceedings.
Naveen Sangari v. Escorts Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of employment dues is not maintainable under Order 37 CPC unless the entire claim is based on a written contract or document, and directed the suit to proceed as an ordinary suit.
Tej Singh v. President Service Institute
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of misconduct and dismissal of a bus driver for allowing unauthorized passengers, ruling that the writ jurisdiction does not permit reappraisal of evidence where findings are supported by evidence.
Raghubir Singh & Ors. v. Mauji Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that civil courts have jurisdiction to entertain suits for possession of abadi land as Section 185 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act bars jurisdiction only over holdings constituting Bhumidari rights.