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Ex. Const/CISF Sushil Kumar v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging removal from CISF service, holding that disciplinary proceedings were fair, evidence-based, and judicial review does not permit reappreciation of evidence.
Robin v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under BNS based on a voluntary amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in the interest of justice.
Devender Kumar Sharma v. Ramesh Arora
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex parte decree for recovery of debt, holding that summons sent by registered post and refused by the defendant constitute valid service, and the defendant failed to show sufficient cause to set aside the decree.
OM SAI RAM CATERING v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD
The Delhi High Court granted a final extension to railway catering contractors to complete base kitchens, restrained IRCTC from acting on termination notices, and emphasized limited judicial interference in contractual disputes.
Sushma v. Rattan Deep
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's declaration that a marriage was void due to failure to prove customary divorce of a prior spouse under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
M/S AGGARWAL HOTELS PVT. LTD. v. ASSISTANT LABOUR COMMISSIONER & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that workmen facing pending disciplinary proceedings cannot be granted protected workmen status, and management may reject such nominations under Rule 61 of the Industrial Disputes (Central) Rules, 1957.
Aman Gupta v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR under POCSO Act, holding that sexual offences against minors cannot be nullified by settlement or subsequent marriage.
Rameshwar Dayal v. Krishan Singh Panwar
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent failed to prove interpolation in the dissolution deed, thereby entitling the appellant to partition of the partnership property as per the deed, and set aside the arbitral award dismissing the claim.
Amit Sehgal v. Rajesh Sandhyana
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking permission to file additional documents at the final arguments stage, holding that belated filing without sufficient cause after trial conclusion is impermissible.
The Management of Sh. Moolchand Khairati Ram Hospital and Ayurvedic Research Institute v. Ms. Thresiamma George
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award declaring dismissal without domestic enquiry illegal, holding that approval under Section 33(2)(b) of the ID Act does not operate as res judicata to bar a subsequent industrial dispute.
Pawan Soni v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable identification and inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony, emphasizing the limited evidentiary value of dock identification without reliable TIP.
Motor & General Finance Limited v. Director General & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under Section 82(2) of the ESI Act, affirming that the appellant company is liable for ESI contributions as it failed to prove exemption and no violation of natural justice occurred.
M/S Maharaja Agrasen Hospital v. Tulsi Joshi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the hospital's appeal, setting aside the compensation award due to claimants' failure to prove direct employment and improper shifting of burden of proof by the Commissioner.
Virender Singh & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone a 988-day delay in filing, holding that vague financial difficulties do not constitute sufficient cause under the Limitation Act to extend the statutory 90-day appeal period under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Dinesh Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding that prolonged inaction and lack of sufficient cause preclude condonation of delay under Order IX Rule 13 CPC and Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
The Bhajanpura Co-operative Urban Thrift & Credit Society Ltd. v. The Registrar Cooperative Societies & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified the registration requirements for mortgage deeds by deposit of title deeds, quashed the Cooperative Tribunal's order for non-application of mind, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Mool Chand v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant based on a genuine settlement with the complainants, allowing prosecution against other accused to continue.
M.P. State Agricultural Marketing Board v. Harpal Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's direction to consider compassionate appointment of a terminated employee to a lower post, emphasizing the welfare purpose over procedural technicalities.
Yogendra Pal Singh v. Raghvendra Singh Alias Prince
The Supreme Court annulled bail granted in a dowry death case, emphasizing the mandatory statutory presumption under Section 113B Evidence Act and the gravity of dowry-related offences requiring stringent bail scrutiny.
L.K. Prabhu @ L. Krishna Prabhu v. K.T. Mathew @ Thampan Thomas
The Supreme Court held that attachment before judgment cannot affect property already transferred by a registered sale deed prior to suit, and fraudulent transfer claims under Section 53 of the Transfer of Property Act require separate substantive proceedings.