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Ranjeet Singh v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376 and 506 IPC based on the prosecutrix's voluntary statement of consensual relationship and refusal to proceed, applying inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in light of relevant Supreme Court precedents.
Krishna Kanhaiya and Ors v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Noor Afshan v. Shiv Lock House & Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the belated application for substitution of the deceased plaintiff's son, holding the suit abated due to non-prosecution and unexplained delay in complying with procedural requirements.
POLOTRIPS INDIA PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. KARNATAKA BANK LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that it lacks territorial jurisdiction to entertain a suit for specific performance relating to immovable property situated in Haryana, mandating the suit be filed in the Court where the property is located.
Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Bheemsan
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a re-medical examination by a specialized Medical Board with full disclosure of medical history, declaring the Board's report final and binding for determining the respondent's fitness for police appointment.
Jagtar Singh Johal v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed delayed appeals against bail rejections in terrorism-related cases under the NIA Act, holding that delay beyond statutory limits is not condonable pending Supreme Court clarification, and denied bail on merits due to the gravity of offences and appellant's alleged active role in conspiracy.
Michael Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. National Medical Commission and Ors.
Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging permissions for a nursing college on attached properties in Tamil Nadu for lack of territorial jurisdiction and forum shopping.
Yves Saint Laurent v. Brompton Lifestyle Brands Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a non-signatory party can be impleaded in arbitration without its consent and that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator is impermissible only among parties to the arbitration agreement, dismissing the petition seeking termination of the arbitrator's mandate.
Calstar Steel Limited v. North Eastern Railway & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the enforcement petition after recording payment subject to the pending Section 34 challenge to the arbitral award.
Ramesh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's reversal of acquittal due to inadequate reasoning and upheld the Trial Court's acquittal of appellants in a murder and conspiracy case.
Saheb s/o Maroti Bhumre v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Shahid Akeel Shaikh v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed admission to a PwD candidate despite an inadvertent error in the NEET application, emphasizing correction of bona fide mistakes and protection of disability rights under the RPwD Act, 2016.
Rashmi Chhabra & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court discharged petitioners from child labour and bonded labour charges but upheld trafficking charges under Section 370(4) IPC against them, allowing trial to proceed.
Kunwer Sachdev v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a matrimonial settlement dispute, holding the matter to be civil in nature and preventing abuse of criminal proceedings.
Ram Kishan v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a construction worker’s registration under the BOCW Act despite delayed renewal caused by administrative hurdles, emphasizing the Act’s beneficial nature and the Secretary’s power under Section 17 to condone reasonable delays.
Panchi Devi v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of membership and death benefit claims under the BOCW Act where non-renewal was due to administrative lapses and illness, emphasizing the Act's beneficial nature.
Sita Devi v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of membership and death benefit claims under the BOCW Act where non-renewal was due to administrative lapses and ill-health, emphasizing liberal construction of beneficial labor legislation.
Jasmine Chadha v. Tejpal Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that simultaneous maintenance claims under the DV Act and Section 125 Cr.P.C. cannot exceed the respondent's financial capacity and upheld the executing court's order denying double maintenance.
Nitin Kumar & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under BNS for assault and damage to property following an amicable settlement and compensation, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process in minor offence cases.
Ankur & Ors v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of court process.