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Sandeep Singh Hitkari v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
The court disposed of the petition seeking arbitration referral as the petitioner chose not to press it due to the absence of an arbitrator appointment mechanism, affirming adherence to the Supreme Court's ruling on arbitration appointments.
Prateek Puri v. State & Anr.
The High Court dismissed a petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of a transfer order due to the petitioner's prolonged non-appearance and non-prosecution.
Harsh Consul v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR alleging financial fraud and forgery, holding that the Magistrate rightly exercised judicial mind under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. and that police investigation must proceed.
Tej Bhan v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and the Magistrate's order directing its registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. for being a non-reasoned, mechanical order lacking application of judicial mind.
Kishan Kumar & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIR and Magistrate's order under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that prima facie cognizable offences were disclosed and investigation must proceed.
Ajindra Kumar Puri & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of an FIR and order under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that the Magistrate applied judicial mind and prima facie cognizable offences were disclosed, warranting investigation.
G. T. Karnal Road Industrial Estate CETP Society v. The Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the DPCC's unreasoned order imposing Environmental Compensation on a CETP society and remanded the matter for fresh, reasoned consideration respecting the petitioner's submissions.
Sajjad Alam v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a hotel owner accused of penetrative sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act, holding that absence of forensic evidence is not conclusive at bail stage and emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and consistency of the victim's testimony.
Vinay Goyal and Anr. v. Ajay Gupta
The Delhi High Court condoned a 24-day delay in filing a civil appeal and disposed it by recording a settlement for payment of the decree amount with interest, adjourning execution proceedings accordingly.
Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw its petition and granted liberty to seek interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before the constituted Arbitral Tribunal.
RANJEET MITTAL v. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing charges of abetment to suicide and related offences at the prima facie stage, directing continuation of trial based on sufficient material on record.
Choudappa & Anr. v. Choudappa Since Deceased by Lrs. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that proceedings for inquiry into mesne profits under Order XX Rule 12 CPC are a continuation of the original suit and not barred by limitation, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the delayed application.
Vaibhav Jain v. Hindustan Motors Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a vehicle dealer who neither owned nor controlled the vehicle at the time of accident cannot be held liable for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
M/s. Mobile Arts S.A.L. v. M/s. Mauj Mobile Private Ltd.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition, setting aside the trial court's order granting unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit where the defendant admitted the contract and debt but failed to pay, holding that summons for judgment must be made absolute.
Shri Vasantrao Chougule Nagari Sahakari Pat Sanstha Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a Sale Confirmation Certificate under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, ruling that the legal heirs' delayed challenge to an auction sale conducted after the borrower's death was barred by procedural rules.
Just Universal Pvt. Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the disqualification of petitioners from a government tender for failing to meet eligibility criteria related to providing manpower, emphasizing judicial restraint in tender matters absent arbitrariness or mala fides.
Well Trans Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. v. Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for AY 2011-12, holding that the Assessing Officer failed to independently apply mind and record valid reasons to believe that income had escaped assessment.
Kalicharan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging delayed confirmation, promotion as ASI instead of SI, and denial of third MACP benefit, holding the claims barred by delay and justified by recruitment rules and prior promotions.
Murli Manohar Sahay v. Meghna Sahay
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order of ₹10,000 per month granted under the DV Act, emphasizing the husband's duty to maintain his wife despite a decree of restitution of conjugal rights and prima facie allegations of domestic violence.
Y.P. Sethi v. Union Bank of India
The Delhi High Court upheld charges against a bank officer but remanded the penalty of dismissal for reconsideration on grounds of disproportionality and procedural fairness under Rule 7(2) of the 1976 Regulations.