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Debarati Nandee v. Ms. Tripti Gurha & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the retrospective application of the Adoption Regulations, 2022 to pending adoption applications, ruling that prospective adoptive parents do not acquire a vested right to adopt a normal child prior to the final adoption order.
Vijendra Nath Gupta v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.)
The Delhi High Court held that an application under Section 340 Cr.P.C. alleging forgery is to be decided along with or after the final judgment, not at an interim stage, affirming the trial court's approach.
Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy v. Amit Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing an autonomous organization's employees to be granted pay parity with Central Government employees as mandated by the organization's own By-laws, rejecting the petitioners' claim of autonomy and need for Ministry approval.
Mithan Lal Singhal v. Panchayati Dharamshala Trust
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement was established and no triable issue was raised to grant leave to contest.
Jayant Nanda v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed a Look Out Circular restricting an NRI's travel abroad due to prolonged investigation inactivity, emphasizing that such restrictions must be based on cogent reasons and respect fundamental rights under Article 21.
The Commissioner of Income Tax-II v. Mitsubishi Corporation India P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that tax deduction at source under Section 195 and disallowance under Section 40(a)(i) apply only to sums chargeable to tax in India, requiring a Permanent Establishment under the DTAA, and upheld the Tribunal's deletion of disallowance where no PE existed.
Dr Harshita Malu & Another v. State of NCT of Delhi & Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIR and chargesheet alleging rape and sexual assault, holding that a prima facie case exists and the matter requires trial.
Shubham Pal and Ors. v. Staff Selection Commission and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the final answer key of the CGLE 2023 examination except for one question, directing additional marks for that question and dismissing the petition challenging the results, reaffirming limited judicial interference in examination matters.
Deepak v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder under Sections 302/34 IPC, holding that the serious nature of the offence and evidence of common intention preclude bail at this stage.
Hari Om Rai v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail on medical grounds to a PMLA accused suffering from life-threatening cardiac and orthopedic conditions, recognizing the proviso to Section 45 of PMLA for sick persons.
Staff Selection Commission and Anr v. Shubham Pal and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the challenge to the SSC CGLE final Answer Key for one question, ruling that only one meaningful English word ('YOKE') could be formed, and dismissed the SSC's appeal.
N. Manogar v. Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in exercising its discretionary power under Section 319 CrPC to implead appellants as accused without strong and cogent evidence, restoring the Trial Court's order rejecting their impleadment.
School of Physical Education and Sports Development, OPJS University v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the NCTE to issue a formal recognition order retrospectively for the petitioner's D.P.Ed. course, holding that failure to issue such order is a ministerial default that should not prejudice the institution.
M/S SAGAR ENTERPRISES v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX WEST DELHI
The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to procedural irregularities and lack of reasons, directing fresh adjudication with proper opportunity to the petitioner.
M/S SHRI SHYAM METAL v. THE UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside a GST adjudication order for failure to provide personal hearing and proper consideration of replies, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.
State v. Naresh Yadav
The High Court upheld the trial court's discharge of the accused under section 376 IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case warranting trial.
Deepak Khandelwal Proprietor M/s Shri Shyam Metal v. The Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic GST adjudication order for lack of personal hearing and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner an opportunity to be heard.
Shiv Singh v. M/S Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld a Labour Court award dismissing a workman's claim of illegal termination, holding that refusal to comply with a valid transfer order amounts to abandonment of employment.
Dr Anil Kumar Bansal v. Sh Ashok Kumar Bansal & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint to substitute transposed plaintiffs' names and include legal heirs, holding such clerical corrections permissible without altering the suit's cause of action.
Arun Khanna v. Vinod Khanna
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with a settlement deed, holding that disputed factual issues cannot be adjudicated in contempt proceedings and that contempt jurisdiction requires willful disobedience.