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M/S Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium v. M/S Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award on the ground that it was based on speculative calculations without evidence, reaffirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Naushad Ali v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a preventive detention order against a narcotics trafficker, ruling that delay in execution due to absconding does not invalidate the order if the detaining authority's satisfaction is based on sufficient material and procedural safeguards are met.
Sara Abode Private Limited v. Nath Brothers Exim International Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day period for filing a written statement in a commercial suit is mandatory and cannot be extended by excluding mediation time, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court's closure of the petitioner's right to file the written statement.
Balbir Singh Inspector v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot direct suspension or disciplinary action against police officers without due process and must exercise judicial restraint in passing adverse remarks affecting their reputation.
M/S D PAULS TRAVEL & TOURS LIMITED v. JAMAL SIDDIQUI & ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's amendment of the plaint to substitute specific performance with recovery of possession following termination of the agreement to sell, holding such amendment permissible under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
M/S Kirti Plastics v. GST Officer/Avato, Ward 63, Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction and cogent reasons, modifying the cancellation date to the proprietor's death date and allowing the petitioner to claim GST credits.
M/S SHUBH BALL BEARINGS COMPANY v. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective justification and procedural fairness, modifying the cancellation to the date of business discontinuation.
Anuj Nath v. Narender Nath
The Court passed a Final Decree directing sale of the suit property and distribution of proceeds when physical partition was not possible, subject to pending litigation.
Vivek Keshavan v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash charges of criminal conspiracy and cheating against the petitioner, holding that prima facie evidence justified framing of charges and that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. must be exercised sparingly.
Aakash Educational Services Ltd v. M/S Lotus Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that invalidity of the arbitrator appointment procedure does not void the arbitration agreement and allowed re-appointment of arbitrator under Section 11, leaving limitation and other objections for the arbitral tribunal to decide.
Hikmatullah Hikmati v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a narcotics case due to procedural lapses and delay in sample drawing under Section 52A of the NDPS Act, which vitiated the prosecution's primary evidence.
SGT Muralidhar Pakal AF Fit v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an Air Force Airman's application for NOC and discharge to join civil service due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under Air Force Order 33/2017.
Vijay Dahiya v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to accompany his son for board examinations, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. due to non-decision of the parole application by the competent authority.
Nitco Logistic Pvt Ltd v. Rajiv Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot recover compensation from the vehicle owner without proving the driver's invalid licence and that the owner is not obliged to verify licence genuineness before appointing a driver.
Fiyazuddin v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed police assistance to restore the petitioner’s wife to his custody under Habeas Corpus jurisdiction, recognizing her willingness to live with him amid a matrimonial dispute.
Mano Karan & Ors. v. MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Rehabilitation Policy protecting JJ dwellers of Kanak Durga Colony from demolition without alternate housing, directing respondents to act accordingly and dismissing the appellants’ claim of land surrender by Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
Kamlesh v. Sunita Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to valid sale documents and possession rights of the respondent, emphasizing the requirement of proving fraud with specificity and the binding effect of prior possession findings.
Sweta Tiwari v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing the father to produce and hand over custody of the seven-month-old child to the mother, emphasizing the child's welfare as paramount while leaving ultimate custody determination to the appropriate forum.
Vimal Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's anticipatory bail plea in a serious assault-on-police case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and incomplete cooperation with investigation.
Jamia Arabia Nizamia Welfare Education Society v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court ordered CBI investigation and administrative reforms to address large-scale illegal construction and encroachment near protected monuments, emphasizing statutory authorities' duty to act promptly and effectively.