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GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. JAY PRAKASH SOJA
The Delhi High Court held that amended promotion criteria apply prospectively and uniformly, set aside the Tribunal’s order favoring old criteria, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of discrimination claims.
E5 Infrastructure Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against debarment of a contractor implicated in a murder case, holding that writ relief under Article 226 is barred due to blameworthy conduct and availability of alternative contractual remedies.
Dr. Tabassum Saifi v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to a BUMS doctor accused of impersonating an MBBS doctor and forging documents, as the court held that serious allegations of impersonation and forgery require thorough investigation beyond mere medical negligence.
Kulwant Singh v. Vikas Ahuja
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order where the tenant failed to file an application for leave to contest despite valid service of summons in the prescribed format under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Banadik v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a murder conspiracy case, holding that call data records alone do not preclude bail and prolonged pre-trial detention without charges violates the right to liberty.
Manas Shelters Pvt. Ltd. v. Vivek Madhavlal Pittie
The Bombay High Court vacated a nine-year-old interim injunction in a redevelopment dispute, holding that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate continued readiness and willingness to perform the development agreement, justifying relief under Order XXXIX, Rule 4 CPC.
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The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498-A, 306, 323, 504, and 34 IPC for lack of prima facie case, holding that mere harassment without proximate instigation does not constitute abetment of suicide.
Telex Advertising Pvt Ltd v. Central Railway
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of arbitration appointment clauses providing for arbitrators from panels of serving or retired Railway officers, clarifying their eligibility under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act and emphasizing adherence to contractual and statutory procedures for appointment.
Prajakta Rajendra Kuchekar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's order, holding that a candidate cannot claim reservation benefits under a category-specific option not applicable to her and that merit-based selection prevails.
Irfan Gafur Khot v. Ramesh Mahadev Bandal
The Bombay High Court held that once the Returning Officer declares election results by form E-17 under the 2014 Rules, he becomes functus officio and cannot modify the result, directing aggrieved candidates to seek remedy via election petitions under Section 91 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act.
Promila Anand v. Guru Nanak Public School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the suspension order against the petitioner for non-compliance with statutory procedural requirements and lack of material evidence of embezzlement.
Hena Dutta v. The Director of Education and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that a retired teacher entitled to automatic re-employment must receive arrears of salary and benefits from the date of the binding court order directing re-employment, despite not working during the interim period.
Ashok Chandra v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of a long-pending appeal under the Delhi Land Reforms Act following urbanization of the land, emphasizing timely justice and adherence to natural justice principles.
Garg Builders v. Hindustan Prefab Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that failure of a designated authority to appoint an arbitrator with required consent does not bar arbitration and the court can appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act.
Rubinder Kaur v. Guru Nanak Public School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a suspension order issued without prior approval of the Director of Education, holding such suspension invalid under Section 8(4) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973.
Sh. Sat Narain and Anr v. Nalanda Modern Public School and Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order permitting installation of an iron gate on a disputed common passage, emphasizing adherence to the existing status quo order and proper exercise of interim relief powers under Section 151 CPC.
Mohd Shakeel @ Shakeel Ahmed v. Sabia Begum & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging execution orders for maintenance arrears, affirming strict enforcement of final maintenance orders under Section 125 Cr.P.C.
ICICI Bank Ltd v. Anirudh Chauhan
The Delhi High Court held that in commercial suits, courts cannot condone delay in filing written statements beyond 120 days from summons service, setting aside the order that allowed such condonation.
Union of India v. M/S Sanoj Kumar Modi
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act starts from receipt of the award and internal delays cannot extend limitation, dismissing the appeal as barred by limitation.
Baljeet Singh @ Aman v. State
The Delhi High Court held that a Charge Sheet filed within the statutory period without the FSL report is not incomplete and does not entitle the accused to default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C.