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Ankita Meena v. Airport Authority of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging reservation and rejection of candidature, holding that misrepresentation of qualifications and belated challenge to advertisement terms are impermissible.
M/S EXOTIC BUILDCON PVT LTD v. M/S MEDORS BIOTECH PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award despite the respondent company’s name being struck off during arbitration, affirming that such status does not invalidate arbitration if proceedings commenced earlier and restoration rights exist.
Kiran Gaur v. Rachit Gaur
The Delhi High Court allowed the wife's transfer petition to shift the matrimonial case to a family court nearer to her residence for convenience.
Dr Sheela Kumari S v. University of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Directors of Physical Education are distinct from teachers and must retire at 62 years, dismissing the petition challenging the retirement age despite the petitioner’s promotions and re-designations.
Aakash Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination by an independent board due to procedural non-compliance in the initial medical fitness assessment for recruitment.
Commissioner of Income Tax-IV v. M/S Indo Rama Textiles Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that sales tax subsidies under Maharashtra's 1993 Package Scheme of Incentives are capital receipts, applying the purpose test to distinguish them from revenue receipts.
Arvind Bali v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a CEO accused of sexual assault under Section 376 IPC, holding that a superior fiduciary relationship invokes a presumption of non-consent under Section 114A of the Indian Evidence Act, precluding bail at this stage.
Rajeev Sharma v. Pallavi Advertising
The Delhi High Court held that the mandatory deposit of 20% compensation for suspension of sentence during criminal appeals can be waived if appeals are decided expeditiously, directing time-bound disposal and suspending the sentence without deposit.
Ramesh Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award partially allowing remission of license fees due to encroachment, ruling that courts cannot reappreciate evidence under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Sarita Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that compassionate appointment is not warranted when the employee dies after retirement and the family has received pension and monetary benefits.
Sanjeev Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking direction for FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that the Magistrate rightly exercised discretion after the alleged victim denied the offence and the complaint appeared motivated by oblique intentions.
FIITJEE Ltd v. Deepak Solanki and Anr
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute sole arbitrator after the original arbitrator resigned, holding that the validity of arbitration invocation need not be examined at this stage.
Vineet Kumar Lakhanpal v. Naman Lakhanpal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition concerning virtual visitation rights by issuing procedural directions to ensure unhindered interaction between the petitioner and children, emphasizing cooperation over punitive measures.
Smt Pataso Devi v. Sh Satish Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the transposition of deceased plaintiff's daughters as plaintiffs in a partition suit, holding that the suit did not abate as the legal heirs were already parties.
Rita Wadhwa v. Sajiv Sarin
The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal modifying the decree execution order to permit parties to examine inter se bids and include payment timeframes, enhancing transparency in the sale of suit property.
Dr. Snehashish Bhattacharya & Ors. v. South Asian University
The Delhi High Court held that the South Asian University, as an intergovernmental international organization enjoying immunity under the UN Act, is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, and the petitioners must exhaust the Arbitral Tribunal remedy.
Y. Krishnasamy v. Chairman & Managing Director Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the exclusion of pre-2007 BHEL retirees from the contributory pension scheme is constitutionally valid, distinguishing the Supreme Court’s D.S. Nakara ruling as inapplicable to CPSE pension schemes governed by separate rules and government OMs.
Reeta Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed regular monitoring and reporting of the police investigation into the petitioner’s missing minor daughter under Section 363 IPC, ensuring prompt communication of any developments.
Meena v. The State
Anticipatory bail was denied in a commercial quantity NDPS case where the accused was implicated through co-accused's disclosure and corroborative evidence necessitating custodial interrogation.
Union of India v. N.K. Mishra
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing grant of actual upgraded pay scale benefits from 01.01.1996 to employees based on 5th CPC recommendations, dismissing the Government's challenge.