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Davender Kumar Chadha v. Sales Tax Officer Class II Avato Ward 63 and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside a rectification order under Section 161 of the CGST Act for failure to provide hearing, emphasizing the mandatory nature of natural justice in tax proceedings adversely affecting the assessee.
Manjeet Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that injuries sustained by a BSF personnel while returning from leave on private transport are attributable to government service, entitling him to disability pension under the CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023.
ORIENTAL INSURNCE CO. LTD v. RAVI JAIN
Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation award by excluding mediclaim reimbursement, enhancing loss of income and non-pecuniary damages, and upheld insurer’s right to recover from driver and owner.
Kumar Sanjay Jha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging punishment on respondents’ undertaking to decide the matter within eight weeks, preserving the petitioner’s right to approach the court again if aggrieved.
Pradeep v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a service member whose psychological condition is aggravated by military service is entitled to disability pension, even if the condition’s onset is due to non-service factors.
Gulfam v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that non-issuance of Show Cause Notice within the statutory period under the Customs Act mandates release of seized goods and remanded the matter for proper hearing and adjudication.
PANAAYA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED v. ELECTRONIC TENDER. COM (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that delay in re-filing a Section 34 petition beyond 30 days is condonable under the 2018 Rules, but the impugned order was not an interim arbitral award and thus not challengeable under Section 34.
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital v. M/s Innovision Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed with a 242-day delay under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and Commercial Courts Act, holding that such substantial delay cannot be condoned as it defeats the object of speedy commercial dispute resolution.
Vikas Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a post-judgment Seniority List for Tax Assistants for non-compliance with the Supreme Court's ruling in K. Meghachandra Singh, affirming the prospective application of that decision.
Niranjan Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the change in educational qualifications for Indian Railways Level-1 posts, holding that the recruitment process commenced with the formal advertisement and the employer's prescription of qualifications was valid.
M/S CLUES NETWORK PVT LTD v. M/S LOREAL
The Delhi High Court disposed of the dispute between Clues Network and L'Oréal by recording a valid settlement agreement addressing counterfeit listings and intermediary liability.
Pradeep Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India, Through Director General- Works C.P.W.D. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of long-serving casual workers' claims for regularisation, holding that denial based on absence of employer-employee relationship after judicial findings is unsustainable and amounts to contempt.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Chain Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a rape case, affirming the Trial Court's benefit of doubt due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and reinforcing the principle of double presumption of innocence.
M/S INOX WORLD INDUSTRIES PVT LTD v. IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of arbitration proceedings under Section 16, holding that the insurance policy's arbitration clause limiting arbitration to disputes over quantum where liability is admitted is valid and not arbitrary under the Constitution.
Jatinder Pal Singh v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable offence FIR under Section 324 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Union of India & Ors. v. Major Anish Muralidhar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order directing a Re-Survey Medical Board to reassess a retired Army officer's disability pension claim under Rule 8(a) of the Entitlement Rules, emphasizing the independent right to post-discharge disability pension despite Regulation 72(iii) restrictions.
Kiran Gambhir v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that where delay in allotment of a flat is caused by the authority, the cost payable by the successful writ petitioner must be calculated based on rates prevailing on the date of filing the writ petition, not on later rates.
Ferrero SPA & Ors. v. Abhimanyu Prakash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and partial costs against defendants manufacturing infringing NUTELLA glass jars, applying summary judgment for trademark infringement with no real defense.
Neena Malhotra & Abhimanyou Malhotra v. Splendor Buildwell Pvt. Ltd. & Ishayu Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act after prima facie finding of an arbitration agreement, limiting judicial scrutiny to existence and leaving substantive disputes for arbitration.
Manash Sarkar & Ors. v. Shukla Sarkar
The Delhi High Court held that a preliminary decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC cannot be passed without clear admissions and allowed the appeal setting aside the partition decree to ensure a fair trial on disputed facts.