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SI Mukundan v. Tejveer Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissals without inquiry under clause (b) of the proviso to Article 311(2) as unsustainable, dismissing writ petitions challenging such dismissals in line with binding precedents.
Satwant Singh Sanghera v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee is not liable to pay TDS deducted but not deposited by the employer, setting aside demand notices for earlier assessment years accordingly.
Shamlaji Expressway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral tribunal’s order vacating the stay on suspension of the concessionaire, affirming limited judicial interference in interlocutory arbitration orders and emphasizing safety and contractual compliance.
Ram Naresh v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of Ram Naresh's legal representatives, quashing his dismissal for supervisory lapse due to procedural irregularities and disproportionate punishment, and directed payment of retiral benefits.
M/S S. S. PRODUCTION AND ANR. v. TR. PAVITHRAN PRASANTH
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 138 NI Act for dishonoured cheques, affirming that failure to rebut statutory presumption of debt leads to conviction and ordered concurrent sentences for multiple offences arising from the same transaction.
Harshad Gupta v. The State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that once a valid judgment of conviction is pronounced, the successor judge is only required to hear the accused on sentencing, not to re-hear the conviction.
Gulshan Townplanners LLP v. Gulshan Co-operative Housing Society Limited & Baiju Mahendra Doshi
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Section 9 Arbitration Act petition seeking interim relief against a non-member occupant, holding that no arbitration agreement existed with the occupant and relief under Section 9 cannot be granted to non-signatories without privity.
The State of Maharashtra v. Ramdas Bhagwan Vairat
The Bombay High Court upheld acquittal of a Talathi due to invalid sanction by a subordinate officer despite reliable evidence of bribe demand and acceptance, emphasizing the necessity of sanction by a competent authority under Article 311 and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Mahesh Padmakar Jagtap v. Ld. Joint District Registrar Pune City
The Bombay High Court held that a refund application for stamp duty paid on a cancelled Agreement to Sale was timely under Section 48(1) of the Bombay Stamp Act and its amended proviso, directing refund to the petitioner.
Harpritsingh Bhupindersingh Hora & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that under Section 142(1) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, the Collector may order closure of multiple licensed liquor-selling places in a district if in the interest of public peace, overruling prior restrictive interpretations.
The South Indian Bank Ltd. v. Transstroy Trichy Karaikudi Tollways Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted an extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate till 30 September 2024 under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitration proceedings.
Ajay Tyagi v. Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory deposit of 20% of the fine under Section 148 NI Act as a condition for suspension of sentence pending appeal, rejecting the petitioner's claim of financial incapacity due to lack of evidence.
Shakuntala Devi v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of accused persons in an assault case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies and lack of corroboration.
Madhu Bala & Anr. v. Deepika Arora
The Delhi High Court held that unregistered Agreements to Sell and Power of Attorney do not confer ownership or title, and a suit for possession based solely on such documents without proof of possession or registered sale deed is liable to be rejected.
Arun G S v. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking study leave and relieving order for M.Sc. Nursing, holding that the petitioner’s application was not timely under the governing Circular and that study leave must be granted on a first come first serve basis after admission.
National Highway Authority of India v. Roadways Solution India Private Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's challenge under Section 34 to an arbitral award granting payment for extended contract work and refund of liquidated damages, holding the award was not patently illegal or against public policy.
Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Ess Kay Enterprises
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan repayment disputes and directed exploration of settlement through mediation.
Raj Kishan Chabra LR Anil Chabra v. Bharat Kalra
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing substitution of legal heirs beyond the 90-day limitation period by condoning delay and reading setting aside of abatement into the substitution application.
Abbott Healthcare Private Limited v. Union of India & RITES Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that liquidated damages imposed unilaterally by an agent on behalf of a disclosed principal are valid without prior arbitration, and failure to implead the principal in arbitration bars recovery of arbitration costs from the agent.
Ajay Tyagi v. Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 20% deposit condition under Section 148 NI Act for suspension of sentence in cheque bounce cases, refusing exemption in absence of evidence of financial incapacity.