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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.
Sunil Kumar and Ors. v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of Grade Pay of ₹2,000/- to Delhi Police Multi-Tasking Staff, ruling that non-combatised personnel are not entitled to pay parity with combatised CPMF 'Followers' under the 6th CPC recommendations.
Nakhat Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's dismissal of the petitioner's claim for discharge and NOC due to failure to comply with mandatory procedural requirements under Air Force Order 33/2017.
Rajesh Dua v. Rajiv Goyal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s orders striking off the tenant’s defense for non-payment of rent and restricting cross-examination to legal points, dismissing the tenant’s revision petitions under Section 115 CPC.
R v. The Union of India
The Delhi High Court recalled its earlier order permitting termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks in a widow suffering depression, holding that termination is impermissible without fetal abnormalities and directed delivery under medical supervision with government support.
Arjun Mall Retail Holdings Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Gunocen Inc.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award and dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitrator's appointment and the award, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Rajvati v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of the habeas corpus petition seeking production of the missing minor directing police to continue investigation and file monthly status reports before the Magistrate.
GL Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner’s voluntary retirement application under NTPC’s 2004 VRS scheme, affirming the employer’s discretionary power and adherence to eligibility criteria.
Keshav Datt v. South Asian University
The Delhi High Court held that the South Asian University, as an international organization enjoying immunity under the UN Act and not an instrumentality of the State, is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, and the petitioner must exhaust arbitration remedies before approaching the court.
Suraksha Jagirdar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of probation of a school principal appointed in violation of recruitment rules, affirming the supervisory nature of writ jurisdiction and the regulatory authority of the Directorate of Education.
Apeejay School v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court held that exemptions from EWS/DG/CWSN admissions must be sought student-wise within a prescribed timeframe under binding directions, rejecting the petitioner's general exemption plea and upholding the DoE's exclusive jurisdiction.
Manish Goel v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator and referred the dispute to arbitration under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that the petitioner exhausted the pre-arbitration protocol and the respondent's non-cooperation mandated judicial intervention.
Staff Selection Commission v. Amit Goswami
The Delhi High Court upheld limited judicial interference in medical fitness decisions for police recruitment, affirming re-review medical examinations where procedural or substantive infirmities existed, while dismissing challenges to valid medical board decisions.
Babasaheb Wasade & Ors. v. Manohar Gangadhar Muddeshwar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a Working President can validly convene society elections under the doctrine of necessity and disqualified members in arrears of subscription are not entitled to notice, thereby validating the election and directing fresh elections to restore proper governance.
Ambadas Devram Chavan v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant of corruption charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt.