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Vishal v. Sonia
The Delhi High Court reduced the maintenance awarded to the wife, set aside automatic annual enhancement, and clarified that maintenance modification requires proof of changed circumstances under Section 127 Cr.P.C.
Birendra Singh & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disparity in Foreign Allowance for ITBP personnel, holding that judicial interference in executive policy decisions is limited absent mala fide or procedural violations.
Shikha Shah v. Renu Promoters Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning of a Director under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for a dishonoured cheque issued with her consent, dismissing the petition to quash proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Rakesh Kumar v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent university to consider the petitioner for appointment to the post of Junior Assistant after he qualified all recruitment stages but was not appointed.
Ishwar Singh v. Vidya Shri Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal in a cheque dishonour case, holding that the presumption under Section 139 NI Act was rebutted by consistent evidence including an FSL report.
Union of India v. Rupesh Kumar Jha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing candidates' examination answer sheets to be evaluated despite their failure to sign the opening page, holding such omission a trivial error not affecting identity or merit.
Sagar Verma & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & 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 process.
Moinuddin v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner father to take custody of his 14-month-old son while granting access rights to the maternal grandparents, emphasizing the child's welfare.
Master Shaurya Pratap Singh and Anr. v. The Sovereign School through its Principal and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the attendance policy barring students with less than 50% attendance from appearing in final exams, dismissing the appeal of two brothers who sought relaxation on grounds of bullying and trauma.
Ratul Puri v. Bank of Baroda
The Delhi High Court stayed the declaration of Ratul Puri as a wilful defaulter under the RBI Master Circular, emphasizing that only diversion of borrowed funds can constitute wilful default and that procedural safeguards must be strictly followed.
Ajay Chawla v. Chander Bhan Makker & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the admissibility and contents of a rent agreement admitted by the tenant, dismissed the claim of lower rent based on unproven oral agreement, and directed enhanced mesne profits for unlawful possession.
National Skill Development Corporation v. Best First Step Education Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 29A for extension of an arbitrator's mandate is maintainable if filed before the award is delivered, even after the mandate's expiry, and extended the mandate retrospectively until the award date.
Vikas Dattatraya Bhosale v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court rejected bail to the accused manager in a multi-victim economic offence case involving cheating and criminal conspiracy, emphasizing the seriousness of allegations and absconding during investigation.
Management of M/s Colonel Security Chambers v. Seema
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding that the employee did not abandon her job but was wrongfully terminated, and the writ petition challenging the award was dismissed.
Seema v. Management of M/s Colonel Security Chambers
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of illegal termination but enhanced the compensation awarded in lieu of reinstatement, affirming the discretionary power under Section 11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Master Hitesh Verma v. DAV Public School & Anr.
A writ directing school admission can only be granted if the student has been allotted admission by the Department of Education following the prescribed computerized draw of lots under the RTE Act.
Puran Mal Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized occupation does not amount to criminal trespass absent forcible dispossession, setting aside charges against petitioners and distinguishing civil rights from criminal liability.
M/S THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD v. SUKHPAL KAUR & ORS
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal, reducing the compensation awarded for a fatal motor accident caused by rash driving, while affirming insurer liability despite the driver's fake license.
Intex Technologies India Ltd v. Rugby Renergy Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing specific performance claims due to void contracts for uncertain consideration, rejecting procedural and natural justice challenges by the purchaser.
Maj. Pankaj Rai v. M/S NIIT LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award rejecting the petitioner’s claims under a license agreement, holding no grounds for interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.