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Akeel Khan & Ors. v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties.
Abdul Waseem & Anr. v. Overcare Markets LLP & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from an LLP deed where parties failed to agree on an arbitrator.
Varun Aneja v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for recruitment must be determined strictly by prescribed qualifications and remanded the case for fresh consideration of the petitioner’s administrative experience claim.
Union of India and Ors. v. 696631 Ex JWO Rakesh Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for Primary Hypertension attributable to military service.
Varun Dhupe; Suresh Dhupe; Vibhavari Dhupe v. The State of Maharashtra; Sanjiv Ukey
The Bombay High Court refused to quash an FIR alleging mental cruelty and abetment to suicide under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC, holding that a prima facie case exists requiring investigation and trial.
Adithya Krishnan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court refused to quash rape proceedings where sexual intercourse was induced by a false promise of marriage made with no intention to fulfill it, holding the consent vitiated by misconception of fact.
Vinisha Sawant v. Mahendra Sawant & The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a Magistrate cannot order FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. after taking cognizance and directing inquiry under Section 202 Cr.P.C., and quashed the FIR accordingly.
Nayeem Akhtar Gouse Mohiuddin Sherpyade v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing approval of the petitioner's appointment as Shikshan Sevak, holding that procedural lapses in recruitment did not invalidate the selection.
Savita Kamlakar Pingale v. Directorate of Art
The Bombay High Court held that an employee retiring voluntarily from a grant-in-aid arts institution is entitled to pensionary benefits including service during non grant-in-aid periods, with statutory interest on delayed payments.
Jhajharia Nirman Ltd v. South Western Railways
The Delhi High Court held that pre-arbitral conciliation and DAB proceedings are directory, invalidated a restrictive arbitration appointment procedure, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate urgent railway contract disputes.
ICRI Corporates Private Limited v. Shooglo Network Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the recalculation of arbitrator's fees separately for claims and counterclaims under the Fourth Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming the binding Supreme Court precedent and holding Section 39(2) inapplicable at the pre-award stage.
EXTRAMARKS EDUCATION INDIA PVT LTD v. G D GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL & ANR
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondents failed to respond to arbitration notices, following Supreme Court precedents restricting unilateral arbitrator appointments.
Religare Finvest Limited v. Widescreen Holdings Private Limited and Ors
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent substitute sole arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the original arbitrator recused herself, directing continuation of arbitration proceedings from the existing stage.
Harpyari (Deceased) through Brij Bhushan Sharma v. Badri Bhagat Jhandewala Temple Society & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on grounds of res judicata or disputed ownership claims without trial, and dismissed the appeal challenging such rejection.
ISLAM v. State of NCT of Delhi
Pre-arrest bail was denied in a narcotics case involving commercial quantity heroin, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation and caution in granting bail at the initial investigation stage.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Nisha Jha and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the compensation award for death due to a collision with a negligently parked truck, affirming contributory negligence deduction and interest at 9% per annum.
Abhishek @ Abhishek Nagar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR under section 307 IPC involving a minor victim, holding that settlements in serious offences must be voluntary and just, and quashing powers exercised sparingly in the interest of justice and society.
Mahinder Singh & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) Through SHO PS Palam Village & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Anil Minocha v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual offence provisions following an amicable settlement, emphasizing the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in appropriate cases.
Rahul @ Jitender Kumar v. State Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354D, 506, and 509 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC with conditions to prevent abuse of court process.