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Shivdevi v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking production of a missing girl, directing continued police investigation with periodic status reports but declined to issue a Habeas Corpus order due to lack of conclusive evidence.
Sumangli Gupta v. L.R. Gupta, HUF & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a partition suit with liberty to pursue claims for refund of interest-free security and property tax outside the suit, holding that claims not included in a settlement cannot be agitated in the same suit.
Reindodegracia Consultant Pvt Ltd v. Diasys Diagnostics India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a defendant's application seeking return of plaint for non-compliance with mandatory pre-institution mediation, holding that suits filed before 20.08.2022 with an application for urgent interim relief are exempt from Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Narender Kumar & Anr v. Rameshwar Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed modification of an arbitral award in terms of a lawful family settlement executed by the parties and permitted substitution of legal heirs following the respondent's death.
Surinder Kaur v. Ashok Kumar Bhakri
The Delhi High Court directed the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal to expeditiously dispose of a pending appeal, emphasizing the petitioner's age and undertaking to avoid unnecessary adjournments.
Shri Colonizers and Developers Pvt. Ltd v. Abha Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award begins only upon delivery of the signed award copy to the party itself, not merely to its counsel or in allied proceedings.
Bhawna Kalra & Ors. v. Swati Choudhary
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the dismissal of an application to bring on record the landlord's son's employment status in an eviction proceeding, holding no interference was warranted at the interlocutory stage.
Tejinder Khosla & Anr v. Sukhwant Kaur & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted a preliminary decree of partition only for admitted movable assets, rejecting partition of the disputed terrace pending trial to determine the Will's intent and ownership.
Chandra Prakash Tiwari & Anr. v. M S Padmini Technologies Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging denial of reinstatement and upheld enhanced compensation where the employer company had closed down and the appeal was grossly delayed without sufficient cause.
Kolekar Ankush Babu v. Director General, Central Industrial Security Force and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the termination of a CISF constable declared medically unfit and directed his reinstatement after an independent medical board found him fit.
Gurcharan Singh v. Jagjeet Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Appellate Court to expeditiously hear and decide the appeal against a possession decree and cautioned against granting unconditional stays without reasons or terms.
Manoj Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging Summary Court Martial proceedings but directed that petitioners be allowed to produce evidence and summon witnesses, and that applications for civilian counsel be considered as per Rules.
Jubilant Foodworks Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that an assessment order bearing attributes of finality but issued as a draft must be treated as a draft order, granting the assessee an opportunity to file objections under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Mohd. Shubhan & Anr. v. Naseem Bano
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of an appeal on grounds barred by res judicata, affirming that pleas not raised in the first appeal cannot be entertained subsequently.
Punjab Expo Breweries Pvt. Ltd. v. Excise Commissioner Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of the appellant to pay excise duty on leftover liquor stock by lifting the corporate veil to treat related companies as one entity, dismissing the appeal against excise authorities' orders.
Ganesh Dass Khanna v. Income Tax Officer and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices issued beyond the three-year limitation period under amended Section 149(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 are invalid where escaped income is below Rs. 50 lakhs, rejecting the revenue’s ‘travel back in time’ theory and CBDT instructions attempting to extend limitation.
ST+ART INDIA FOUNDATION & ANR. v. ACKO GENERAL INSURANCE
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief directing removal of a copyrighted mural from the Defendant's online advertisements while reserving the question of fair dealing under the Copyright Act for final adjudication.
Shakti Bhog Foods Ltd & Anr. v. Kumar Food Industries Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Shakti Bhog Foods Ltd.'s trademark during insolvency proceedings, restraining unauthorized transfer or use by Kumar Food Industries Ltd. pending final adjudication of ownership.
Dr. Hemant Kumar Shinde v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a representation filed after receipt of complete Annual Confidential Reports pursuant to Court directions is a fresh representation and must be decided by a reasoned order, quashing the rejection of such representation as a third representation.
Om Prakash Kashyap v. State of GNCT of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to allow correction of a witness's address in evidence after cross-examination, emphasizing the integrity of the evidentiary process in probate proceedings.