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Operation Mercy India Foundation v. Kumar Kaurav
The Delhi High Court held that a defamation suit instituted against unknown defendants can validly be filed where the wrong was done, and the plaint cannot be returned later on jurisdictional grounds merely because defendants’ identities are revealed.
AMAN PRATAP SINGH v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a probationary judicial officer based on overall unsuitability and adverse service record, holding it to be a lawful administrative order not attracting Article 311(2) safeguards.
Dr. Bahubali N. Shetti v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s decision that the petitioner’s stipend constituted income exceeding the EWS income ceiling, invalidating his EWS certificate and directing termination of his appointment.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited v. M/S Ess Ess Technofabs Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory arbitration mechanism under the MSMED Act overrides contractual arbitration agreements in MSME disputes and dismissed the Section 11 petitions challenging the Facilitation Council's jurisdiction.
AFFLE 3I LIMITED v. TALENT UNLIMITED ONLINE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed extension of the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that delays caused by parties do not preclude extension and that substitution of arbitrator requires compelling grounds raised timely.
Rakesh Mahajan & Anr. v. Iftikhar Ahmed & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.
A2Z INFRA ENGINEERING LIMITED v. ITI LIMITED
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining ITI Limited from proceeding with a fresh EOI to replace the petitioner under an AMC, while refusing to stay the termination of the AMC, emphasizing the limited protective scope of Section 9 of the Arbitration Act pending arbitration.
M/S DYNAMIC PROJECTS v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the referral court's role under Section 11(6) is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement and that arbitration can be invoked once the contract work is completed despite conditions relating to defect liability period.
Prakash Pant & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi Through SHO & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 506, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Snehalata & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties.
Ajay Jindal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court directed the trial court to reconsider the accused's application to recall witnesses for cross-examination with respect to unplayed CCTV footage to ensure a fair trial.
Harish Verma v. Mamta Rani
The High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously dispose of a long-pending Section 138 NI Act complaint despite the pendency of a Revision Petition without stay.
Daya Nand v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The court upheld the Revisional Court’s order granting the petitioner a final opportunity to file written submissions on the charge before the trial court and allowed liberty to challenge the framing of charges if inconsistent with the charge-sheet.
Nayyar Abbas v. The State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging sexual assault arising from matrimonial discord based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS.
Surender @ Sonu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery under Section 392/34 IPC but granted him probation under Section 360 Cr.P.C. considering his youth, lack of antecedents, and rehabilitative potential.
Sooraj Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for rape and abetment based on credible victim testimony despite minor contradictions, defective investigation, and inconclusive medical evidence.
Thukral Mechanical Works v. PM Diesels Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held PM Diesels as prior user of the FIELDMARSHAL mark, cancelled Thukral's registration for non-use by assignor Jain, and decreed infringement and passing off in favor of PMD.
Alok Kumar Dubey v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and related charges, holding that the prosecutrix was not a minor under law at the time and the POCSO Act did not apply, with prosecution failing to prove non-consent beyond reasonable doubt.
Anup Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's procedural order deferring the summoning of a witness under Section 311 CrPC, holding such matters are within the trial court's discretion and not subject to High Court interference.
Surjeet Kumar @ Kalu v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for an accused charged with kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the need for day-to-day trial proceedings to protect prosecutrix testimony.