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Piyush Maini & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi & Anr.)
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Subhash Yadav v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for stalking and related offences but modified the sentence to the period already served considering mitigating factors and legal precedents.
Bani Singh & Anr. v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that occupants of unauthorized properties are entitled to domestic electricity connections pending municipal enforcement action, recognizing electricity as a fundamental right under Article 21.
The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Pankaj @ Chhotu and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition for leave to appeal against acquittal in a sexual assault case due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and failure to conclusively prove the prosecutrix's minority.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Mahender Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that triple riding alone does not establish contributory negligence in motor accident claims and modified compensation awards based on proper application of legal principles regarding dependency, future prospects, and non-pecuniary damages.
Deepak Pancholi v. State & Anr. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut statutory presumptions and that the demand notice was duly served.
Westend Green Farms Society v. Vicky Kakkar
The Delhi High Court upheld rejection of plaints for trademark infringement and passing off, holding that mere use of a registered mark on residential property without pleaded commercial use does not disclose a cause of action under Section 29 of the Trade Marks Act.
M.K. Raghav Raman; Nitya Sharma; Jasmine Sheikh v. Krishan @ Vikash
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order of ₹18,000 per month under the Domestic Violence Act, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to enhance the amount due to lack of evidence of higher income or concealment by the respondent.
Ghanshyam Khohar v. Madan Mohan through his Legal Heirs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal permitting the appellant to install an iron grill for security in the suit property, holding that the impugned order was appealable under Section 10 of the Delhi High Court Act and balancing the parties' rights.
Tata Capital Limited v. Late Mr Hans Raj Deceased and Ors
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the court's role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement without delving into arbitrability or validity.
Zahir Adventure Expedition Private Limited v. Savourlish Eateries & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the existence of a valid arbitration agreement mandates appointment of an arbitrator, leaving disputes over fraud and contract validity to be decided in arbitration.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Kuldeep Katyal & Ors
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by recalculating income based on the claimant's first year of professional practice, adjusting future prospects, enhancing functional disability and non-pecuniary damages, and deleting loss of income during treatment as the claimant was a student then.
Khalid v. State
The Delhi High Court commuted the sentence of a petitioner convicted under Sections 356 and 379 IPC to the period already undergone, emphasizing the reformatory aspect of punishment and prolonged delay in prosecution, without disturbing the conviction.
Sh. Ankit Prakash v. Smt Yashoda
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing the petitioner husband to pay ₹12,000 per month as interim maintenance to his wife, affirming the court's power to estimate income when concealed and the husband's duty to maintain his wife.
Anil Kumar Mittal v. NTPC Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate cannot challenge promotion criteria after participating unsuccessfully under it and dismissed the petition seeking retrospective promotion and quashing of viva-voce marks allocation.
M/S DB Shapriya Construction Ltd. v. A2Z Infra Engineering Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding that a performance guarantee cheque becomes enforceable once the contingent liability crystallizes into a legally enforceable debt and disputed factual issues require trial.
Major Anish Muralidhar v. Krishna Gondakar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of disability pension to an ex-serviceman as covered by earlier binding decisions and directed compliance with the Armed Forces Tribunal's judgment within 12 weeks.
Vishal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing a fresh medical examination by specialists for a candidate disqualified on medical grounds related to urinary tract infection sequelae.
Union of India v. Vijay Kumar Choubey
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition challenging an ex-serviceman's disability pension claim, holding the issue settled by earlier precedents and directing compliance with the Armed Forces Tribunal order.
Sgt Manish Kumar Singh and Sgt Mritunjay v. Sgt Virender Singh Yadav
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to a retired sergeant, affirming earlier precedent and directing compliance within 12 weeks.