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T.R. Srinivasan and Ors. v. Indira Gandhi National Open University and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that 'teachers and other academic staff' at IGNOU constitute a single class entitled to uniform service conditions including retirement at 65 years, career advancement, and seniority, and allowed amendment of the writ petition to reflect intervening statutory changes.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Chandro Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by assessing the deceased's income based on minimum wages due to lack of proof, upheld interest at 9%, and granted loss of consortium compensation.
Dr. Muzaffar Azim v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded to Jamia Millia Islamia the question of whether the petitioner’s post as System Analyst is academic, directing a reasoned decision on his entitlement to enhanced retirement age and benefits.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Versatile Polytech Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's delayed appeals against the ITAT order for lack of sufficient cause to condone the inordinate delay, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation laws even for government departments.
Jaspreet Kaur v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition directing preservation of CCTV footage and CDRs in a minor sexual assault case, emphasizing judicial sensitivity to victim's mental trauma and the necessity of evidence under Section 91 Cr.P.C.
MBL Infrastructures Limited v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the Tribunal’s dismissal of damages claims was consistent with contract terms and no patent illegality or public policy violation warranted interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Delhi Vocational School Society v. M/S R.K. Associates
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to allow the plaintiff to lead additional evidence in rebuttal after closing their affirmative case, clarifying the scope of Order XVIII Rule 3 CPC.
The DG Delhi Doordarshan Kendra v. Mohd. Shahbaz Khan
The Delhi High Court held that violation of contract labour licensing provisions does not establish employer-employee relationship, setting aside the Industrial Tribunal's award of reinstatement and back wages to casual labourers.
Chennai Network Infrastructure Limited v. Loop Telecom Limited
The Delhi High Court transferred nascent winding up petitions against Loop Telecom Limited to the NCLT under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013, in light of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, holding that early-stage proceedings must be adjudicated by the NCLT.
State v. Mohd. Alam @ Sonu
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a POCSO case due to failure of prosecution to prove the victim's minor age and the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Farzana Begum v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a missing minor, directing police to continue investigation with monthly status reports to the magistrate.
The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Travelport Global Distribution Systems B.V.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay and dismissed the Revenue's appeal, affirming the Tribunal's 15 percent profit attribution rate for the respondent's Indian Permanent Establishment for AY 2015-16, following Supreme Court precedent.
V. B. Sadawarte v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the respondents' reasoned order on pay anomaly claims and the Tribunal's dismissal of the contempt petition, holding no interference was warranted.
Akum Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi-1
Reassessment proceedings initiated solely on audit objections without fresh material or independent AO satisfaction, after scrutiny assessment and full disclosure, constitute impermissible change of opinion and are invalid.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Arjun Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for loss of consortium to each legal heir but set aside the award for loss of love and affection in a motor accident claim appeal.
Mohd. Kashif v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's writ and review petitions challenging alleged unauthorized construction and guest house operation, holding the guest house duly licensed and the petition vexatious due to nondisclosure of eviction proceedings.
Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-III, Delhi v. Income Tax Settlement Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging claim rejection during insolvency proceedings, holding that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC prohibits such interference until the NCLT proceedings conclude.
WAPCOS LTD v. JYOTI SARUP MITTAL
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award on construction contract disputes, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 and validating the arbitrator's interest and escalation calculations.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd v. Hassad Food Company QSC & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the bank's appeal setting aside an interim injunction restraining recovery under a corporate guarantee, holding that civil suits do not stay recovery proceedings under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993.
Mahaveer Tiwari v. Ramvir Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order dismissing the petitioner's claim for refund of court fees paid on a withdrawn civil suit, holding that no legal provision allows refund after withdrawal under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC.