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Dinesh Chand Tiwari v. State The Chief Secretary & Ors.
The High Court set aside an interim maintenance order for lack of reasoning and remanded the matter for fresh income assessment and maintenance determination.
State v. Rahul
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal, affirming that simple head injuries without intention or knowledge to cause death do not attract section 308 IPC but fall under section 323 IPC.
Prashant Sharma v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC based on a bona fide compromise between parties and exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ajay Kumar Pandey v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of a wage claim for a period during which the petitioner was not on muster roll or performing duty, affirming the principle of 'no work no pay' despite retrospective regularization.
Asha @ Pasho @ Bazi v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity heroin case, holding that the strict embargo under Section 37 of the NDPS Act applies and procedural lapses do not justify bail without reasonable grounds to believe innocence.
Satya Veer Singh v. Sahid & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a second motor accident claim petition as not maintainable but granted liberty to revive the earlier dismissed claim petition, emphasizing the beneficial nature of the Motor Vehicles Act and relaxing procedural technicalities.
Sanjeev Chanana v. M/S. Telestra Trade Place Pvt. Ltd.
The High Court held that the trial court must exercise its plenary power under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to summon or recall witnesses if their evidence is essential for justice, and set aside the dismissal of such an application filed after delay without justification.
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Sh. Nanhakuoo and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer’s appeal, holding that a valid driving license authorizing the driver to operate the offending vehicle precludes exemption of insurer’s liability under Section 149 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Vandana Griha Nirman Limited v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 16(1), Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an income tax assessment order passed against a non-existent company post-amalgamation, holding such orders invalid and allowing the writ petition.
Mahesh Khandelwal v. Kuljeet Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for summary decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the defendant's admissions were not clear and unequivocal, requiring trial to resolve rival ownership claims over the suit property.
Vinod Keni & Ors. v. Technology Development Board
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the trial court is the proper forum to decide director liability and defenses, and that the presumption of debt under Section 139 applies.
FRANKFINN AVIATION SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. TATA SIA AIRLINES LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that procedural defects in filing replication, such as absence of affidavit of admission/denial, can be cured within 30 days and allowed the replication to be taken on record with costs.
Varun Khanna and Others v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S Jupiter Exports v. Commissioner of GST
The Delhi High Court set aside a GST demand order passed without affording mandatory personal hearing, holding such hearing is a statutory requirement and telephonic conversations do not suffice.
Romil Gupta Trading as Sohan Lal Gupta v. Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr.
The Delhi High Court stayed the cancellation of the appellant's trademark and consolidated all related trademark proceedings for holistic adjudication, emphasizing the need for natural justice and expeditious disposal.
Sh. Sanjeev Narula v. M/S Woodcrafts Furnishers
The High Court allowed the accused's petition to summon documents from the Official Liquidator during cross-examination in a Section 138 NI Act case, emphasizing the accused's right to effective cross-examination and requiring specification of documents sought.
Vifor International Ltd & Anr. v. MSN Laboratories Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the patent claim for Ferric Carboxymaltose protects the product irrespective of the manufacturing process, granting interim injunctions against defendants manufacturing allegedly infringing products by different processes.
Mukesh Kumar and Ors. v. Indo Tibetan Border Police Force and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITBP's decision not to grant pandemic-related age relaxation for Constable (driver) recruitment, emphasizing fitness requirements and the non-annual nature of recruitment.
Yudhvir Singh v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a rape and criminal intimidation case, emphasizing non-interference with investigation and isolated nature of alleged threats.
OYO WORKSPACES INDIA PVT. LTD. v. AUFAIT TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Membership Agreement, directing arbitration under DIAC.