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Akshay Varun v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to brother-in-law accused under dowry death charges due to lack of specific allegations and no custodial interrogation requirement.
Mohd Javed v. Sharda Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the transfer petition, holding that objections requiring trial in execution proceedings do not justify transfer of the related civil appeal.
Padam Singh Varun v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to father-in-law accused under dowry death charges due to absence of specific allegations and necessity for custodial interrogation.
Akash Varun v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the husband accused of dowry death and cruelty, holding that the FIR lacked specific allegations of dowry demand or harassment against him.
Petitioner v. Respondents
The Delhi High Court affirmed its suo motu jurisdiction under Article 215 and the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against advocates despite parallel IPC prosecutions, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and summary procedure.
Sanjay Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a young accused under POCSO and IPC, recognizing the consensual nature of the relationship with a minor close in age and emphasizing factors beyond mere age in bail decisions.
Neeraj D. Nair v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking induction into the Naval Orientation Course as the petitioner failed to meet the prescribed medical weight standards despite opportunities to reduce weight.
Suraj Prakash v. Neeraj Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of a suit raising a commercial dispute to the Commercial Court despite procedural defects, holding such defects curable and recognizing exemption from pre-institution mediation where urgent relief was granted.
ARMTECH (INDIA) LIMITED v. GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award rejecting certain claims due to lack of evidence and refusal to participate in joint measurement, affirming the tribunal's discretion on interest and upholding the award.
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court restrained Go Airlines from flying lessors' aircraft post lease termination and deregistration commencement, holding such flights unauthorized without court permission.
Vivek Kumar Gupta v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a 21-year-old accused in a sexual offence case after noting contradictions in the complainant's statements and the accused's clean antecedents, subject to stringent bail conditions.
Hiren Mahendra Botadra and Anr. v. NLMK India Service Centre Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of summons under Section 138 NI Act, holding that non-executive directorship does not absolve liability and the trial must proceed.
Shiksha @ Shashi Kiran v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to mother-in-law in dowry death case due to absence of specific allegations of dowry demand or harassment against her.
Aditya Garg v. Delhi Technological University
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the university’s branch upgradation notification, holding that publication of a clear timeline on the official website sufficed as due notice and non-application within the timeline disentitled the petitioner from consideration.
The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -6 v. Nokia Siemens Networks India P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court remanded the issue to the ITAT to determine whether the provision for liquidated damages claimed by Nokia Siemens Networks India represented an ascertained liability deductible under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Vivek Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a voluntary amicable settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing the need for proper drafting of settlement deeds.
Lal Chand v. State, NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging theft and intimidation during lawful eviction, holding that contradictions and unreliable evidence justified the complaint's rejection.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Stephen Able & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award including amounts for pain, suffering, and prosthetic limb, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum and directing compliance with deposit and disbursement orders.
Sunil Kumar & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376 and 506 IPC under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after the parties married and settled their dispute, holding that inherent powers can be exercised in non-compoundable offences where continuation of proceedings causes injustice and conviction is unlikely.
Alphia James v. Badminton Association of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the revised selection criteria for the Indian Para Badminton Team for the Asian Para Games 2023, ruling that courts should not interfere with expert sports selection decisions absent arbitrariness or mala fide.