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HDFC Bank Ltd. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application to stay investigation and restrain coercive action in a cheating case involving alleged forged documents, reaffirming that such relief under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is to be granted only in rare cases and that anticipatory bail is the appropriate remedy against arrest.
Vinay Kumar & Ors. v. State (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 between the parties.
Manohar Singh v. Pradeep Mehta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging concealment and false affidavits, holding that the petitioner abused the process of law by raising settled grievances without sufficient grounds.
Manish Chadha v. State Govt of NCT and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation to the CBI, holding that the police investigation was adequate and the extraordinary power to transfer investigation should be exercised only in exceptional cases.
State v. Anish
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a stalking case due to lack of specific evidence and inconsistencies in prosecution witnesses' statements.
M/S Gujral Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd v. Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a travel company challenging its liability under the ESI Act, upholding the trial court's finding that the company employed coverable employees and failed to prove otherwise with admissible evidence.
Airports Authority of India v. Meenambakkam Realty Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to terminate the existing arbitral tribunal and facilitated constitution of a new tribunal under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure efficient arbitration proceedings.
Karan S Thukral v. The District & Sessions Judge & Ors
The Delhi High Court directed uniform implementation of a Centralised Filing System, mandatory e-filing, and expedited digitization and weeding out of court records across District Courts to enhance judicial efficiency and transparency.
Devender Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition for a missing person due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum where the disappearance occurred.
Sudhir Bala Sarine v. Bhachha Thakur
The Delhi High Court held that defendants who overstayed after expiry of a licence deed were trespassers liable to pay mesne profits at a reasonable licence fee and awarded damages for harassment to the rightful owner.
Bimla Devi v. Sudesh Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for inquiry under Section 340 Cr.P.C. and contempt proceedings, holding that the plaintiff did not deliberately suppress material facts or commit perjury warranting prosecution.
Om Prakash Arora v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted Probate to the petitioner as sole executor of a duly executed and proved Will under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, with no objections from legal heirs.
Radexpo AG v. Jayna Time Indus. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quantified the admitted debt payable in Swiss Francs by the respondent company to the petitioner, adjusted for prior payments and currency fluctuations, held the respondent liable for contempt for delaying payment, and directed payment with costs.
Anita Devi & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the statutory appeal and awarded compensation to the dependents of a deceased passenger who fell from a running train, holding that the Railways is liable under Section 123(c) of the Railways Act despite the body being found on an adjacent track.
Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association v. Shriniwas Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appellate order that set aside interim reliefs granted in a suit instituted by a removed National Secretary, holding that the suit was not maintainable as he lacked authority to sue on behalf of the association.
Narendra Pandey v. Jagtar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of a post-trial amendment application seeking specific performance, holding that the amendment introduced a time-barred new cause of action and the petitioner failed to show due diligence as required under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Tannu v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi and Anr.
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused involved in a loan fraud case due to her absconding status and necessity of custodial interrogation for investigation.
Bhura v. Union of India
The High Court allowed the appeal and awarded statutory compensation to the claimant for death caused by accidental falling from a running train, holding the deceased was a bonafide passenger and the incident an untoward incident under the Railways Act.
Mukti Dutta v. Vijay Bhushan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff has an unconditional right to withdraw a suit, but in partition suits involving multiple parties with identical interests, defendants may be transposed as plaintiffs to continue adjudication of substantial questions.
M/S Mittal Footcare v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court remanded a GST refund claim for re-adjudication after finding that the petitioner’s documents were not considered due to a technical glitch and that the appellate authority erred in dismissing the appeal without allowing the petitioner to cure defects.