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Delhi Administration v. Raj Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal of a respondent charged with obstructing Food Inspectors, holding that non-compliance with mandatory witness requirements under the PFA Act vitiated prosecution and that appellate interference in acquittal requires compelling reasons.
M/S B.L. Mehta Constructions Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions for appointment of an arbitrator due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the appropriate forum is the High Court of Madhya Pradesh where the cause of action and seat of arbitration lie.
Murari Lal Sharma v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a 1992 Summary Court Martial and related orders as barred by limitation and res judicata, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal’s dismissal of the petitioner’s appeal.
Rakesh Saini v. Sangeeta Saini & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order directing an able-bodied husband to pay ₹4,800 per month interim maintenance to his wife and minor child, affirming income assessment based on minimum wages and legal duty to maintain dependents.
Chief Engineer (Electrical) CPWD v. Rakesh Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award setting aside wrongful termination due to flawed inquiry violating natural justice and directed reinstatement with 50% back wages, emphasizing limited judicial interference in disciplinary matters.
Delhi Industrial Corporation v. National Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the suit for recovery of an insurance claim to proceed after failed pre-institution mediation due to the insurer's non-cooperation, emphasizing procedural compliance under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Bharat Dhirajlal Mehta v. Oxyzo Financial Services Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under Section 138 NI Act against an independent additional director due to lack of specific allegations of responsibility.
Akash Construction v. Indira Priyadarshini Hydro Power Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration challenge petitions under Section 34 become non-maintainable after approval of a Resolution Plan under IBC, as claims not included in the plan stand extinguished.
PNB Housing Finance Limited v. Jayesh Pravin Choudhary & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and converted the interim relief petition under Section 9 into a Section 17 petition to be decided by the arbitrator, while directing status quo over mortgaged property pending arbitration.
Dr. Gyan Dhar Pathak v. Registrar, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent University to reconsider the petitioner's claim for upgradation from Research Assistant to Assistant Professor in accordance with UGC Regulations and Government guidelines, providing an opportunity of hearing and requiring UGC approval.
M/S METRO BUILDTECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. MR. SHRIDHAR Y. CHITALE & ANR
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing Written Statement and dismissed contempt proceedings against Defendant for alleged alienation of matrimonial property under injunction.
Pooja Sharma v. The Director of Education & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing retrospective promotion and seniority fixation of a teacher from the date juniors were promoted, affirming that juniors cannot supersede seniors when eligibility is established.
Pallav Singhal v. Bansal Trading Company
The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 138 NI Act complaint after the drawer paid the cheque amount post dishonour and legal notice, holding that such payment extinguishes criminal liability.
Dharam Pal & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 308 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already served by the appellant, considering his good conduct and the long delay in appeal disposal.
Hemant Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging rape on false promise of marriage where the complainant concealed her prior marriage and the relationship was found to be consensual, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
DLF Limited v. Twenty Five Downtown Realty Limited & Ors.
Delhi High Court upheld its jurisdiction over arbitration-related shareholding disputes, granted interim relief to maintain status quo, and directed disputes to be adjudicated by the arbitral tribunal.
Bausch and Lomb India Private Limited v. Assessment Unit, National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that additions under Section 69C of the Income Tax Act cannot be made solely on cumulative CBIC import data without furnishing details and opportunity to the assessee, setting aside the impugned assessment order.
M/s J.P. Gupta (HUF) v. Gujranwala Gurukul Trust Society & Ors.
The court allowed filing of additional documents but disallowed major amendments that sought to change the case and retract admissions, permitting only explanatory and limitation-related amendments in a property title dispute involving a charitable trust.
DTC v. Azad Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s order quashing the termination of a bus conductor due to procedural irregularities in the domestic enquiry and lack of substantial evidence, directing reinstatement without back wages.
Khem Chand @ Bittu v. Yogendra Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the claimant's uncontroverted ocular testimony cannot be discarded in favor of mechanical inspection reports and remanded the matter for compensation assessment.