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Delhi Development Authority v. GL Litmus Events Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award due to an inordinate and unexplained 19-month delay in its pronouncement, holding such delay contrary to the public policy of India under Section 34(2)(b)(ii) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Venkateshwar Hospital and Anr v. State of NCT Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a hospital and doctor for alleged medical negligence following settlement and medical opinion ruling out gross negligence, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
SI Arti Singh v. Mohit
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of the accused in a rape case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the Trial Court's judgment was a plausible view not warranting interference.
Komita Singh v. Saurabh Malik
The Delhi High Court held that a guardianship petition filed by the biological father of a child born out of a live-in relationship cannot be summarily rejected on grounds of illegitimacy without trial.
Ajay Narain v. Reserve Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging RBI's acceptance of delayed Form IPI-7, affirming that the transactions complied with FERA and RBI Notification and are barred by res judicata.
Shehzad Ali v. Babu Ali
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord need only prove a better title than the tenant and bona fide requirement without detailed proof to succeed in an eviction petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, setting aside the dismissal and ordering eviction with a six-month stay.
Karan v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving non-compoundable offences arising from a broken engagement, holding that an amicable settlement and no objection by the complainant justified exercise of inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process.
Poonam Gill v. Mrs. Nirdosh Gill & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be partially rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC and allowed the appeal directing registration of the entire suit for partition of coparcenary properties.
Lokesh Jakhar v. Staff Selection Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that rejection of a candidate’s candidature for non-submission of documents is illegal without adequate individual notice of selection, granting relief to the petitioner to submit documents and be considered for appointment.
Sher Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a dismissed employee entitled to leave encashment must also receive interest on delayed payment, setting aside the Tribunal's order that omitted interest.
Sher Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that honorarium accrued before dismissal cannot be forfeited under Rule 24 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, and directed payment with interest to the petitioner.
P-2 & 3 v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Anshul Gupta and Others v. State NCT Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC on the ground of amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited and Ors. v. Vimal Kishore Mishra and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of interest on delayed retiral benefits, rejecting COVID-19 and scheme clause defenses.
Bhagwat Swaroop Gupta v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court upheld its interim stay on pension penalty imposed post-retirement, directing the Tribunal to expedite adjudication of the pending service matter.
Amrita Narang v. Harpal Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaint seeking declaration of ancestral property for failure to plead existence or creation of a Hindu Undivided Family and thus held no cause of action under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Rajesh Chauhan v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges under Section 304 IPC, holding that the evidence prima facie indicated culpable homicide not amounting to murder due to lack of clear intention to cause death.
Ashma Khatoon v. Sh. Akhtar Hussain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's refusal to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding that vague claims of illness and inability to contact counsel do not constitute sufficient cause under Order IX Rule 13 CPC.
Raj Kumar v. State Government of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court's maintenance order of Rs. 30,000 per month to the wife, rejecting the husband's claim of lower income and unproven adultery.
M/S QURESHI MUTTON AND CHICKEN SHOP v. THE STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash summons under Section 138 NI Act, holding that admitted cheque execution raises statutory presumptions and factual disputes require trial, not pre-trial quashing.