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Dr. Amit George & Mr. Piyo Harold Jaimon v. S Gurumurthy
The Delhi High Court closed contempt proceedings against respondents who tendered unconditional apologies and removed offending content, affirming that free speech without mala fide intent does not constitute contempt.
Ramesh Kakkar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder, emphasizing caution in relying on oral dying declarations and prolonged custody without trial completion.
Anil Nirwan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a sexual assault and cheating case, holding that the sexual intercourse was prima facie consensual and the money transactions voluntary, with no further custodial interrogation required.
R.S. Chadha v. Thakur Dass
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order allowing landlord's bona fide requirement under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing tenant's revision petition for leave to defend due to lack of triable issues.
Indotech Magnetics v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled retrospectively without objective satisfaction and reasons, setting aside a retrospective cancellation order and directing cancellation from the date of the taxpayer’s application.
Anil Kumar Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a cheating case under Section 420 IPC, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, prolonged pre-trial custody without framing charges, and the non-punitive nature of bail.
Suresh Kumar Dubey v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court stayed a BSF personnel’s movement order to report to headquarters until after his children’s exams due to humanitarian grounds, subject to an undertaking to comply thereafter.
Ramesh & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside convictions due to the irretrievable loss of trial records, holding that the appellants' right to a fair appeal under Article 21 was violated.
MS Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed arbitrators under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act with parties' consent, leaving open the legal question of whether all arbitrators must be from the SAROD panel.
Jasbir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that genuine emergency medical treatment in a non-empanelled hospital is fully reimbursable despite procedural rules, affirming the right to health under Article 21.
Shri Sumit Sapra v. Smt. Akansha Ahuja Sapra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of anti-suit injunction, holding that the USA court is the appropriate forum for divorce and custody proceedings where both parties reside.
Anil Kumar Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused director in an economic offence case, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, completed investigation, prolonged custody, and the non-punitive nature of bail.
Sh. Anil Wadhwa & Anr. v. Sh. M.M.L. Kapur
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of tenants on the ground of landlord's bona fide requirement, holding that the landlord's need was genuine and alternate accommodations were unsuitable, and dismissed the revision petition challenging the eviction order.
Rakesh Kumar Chopra v. BSNL & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee cannot withdraw from a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme after the scheme’s closing date, even if acceptance by the competent authority is pending, affirming the contractual nature of VRS and the necessity of finality in withdrawal.
PUMA SE v. INDIAMART INTERMESH LTD
The Delhi High Court held that IndiaMART is not liable for trademark infringement by third-party sellers using 'PUMA' in dropdown menus, granting it safe harbour under the IT Act, while emphasizing the need for due diligence and takedown of counterfeit listings.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. & Anr. v. Balbir Gulia
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing MTNL to count the respondent's past CISF service and grant pay protection on absorption, rejecting limitation and fresh appointment arguments.
MS RS WIRES INDUSTRIES THROUGH PROPRIETOR RAJENDER SINGH v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II AVATO WARD 63 ZONE 6 DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice for GST registration cancellation must specify details of alleged wrongful input tax credit utilization and that retrospective cancellation without objective reasons is unsustainable, quashing the impugned orders.
Pooja Sharma Bajaj v. Kunal Bajaj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that at the summoning stage in a bigamy case, prima facie evidence of a second marriage suffices without requiring conclusive proof of essential ceremonies, thereby allowing trial to proceed.
Dev Sora v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to cancel bail granted to the accused, holding that mere allegations of threats without cogent material do not justify bail cancellation when the trial is at an advanced stage.
Ram Charan Aggarwal v. Prem Lata
The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay use and occupation charges at a discounted market rent during eviction proceedings, conditioning interim protection on timely payment.