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M/S Ashoka Enterprises v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes after the respondent failed to constitute the arbitral tribunal despite invocation of arbitration clause and waiver.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission v. Roopika Rastogi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that where summons do not call for filing a written statement, the defendant may still file an affidavit of admission and denial of plaintiff's documents despite non-filing of the written statement, allowing limited time for such filing.
M/S SYBEX SUPPORT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL STATISTICAL OFFICE
The Delhi High Court directed arbitration of penalty disputes under a contract and allowed interim relief by permitting partial penalty deposit to avoid debarment pending arbitration.
Ashok Kumar v. M/S Viva International & Anr
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that a completely bedridden claimant's functional disability must be assessed at 100% with attendant charges awarded for life.
Shiv Dutt Bakshi v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Shiv Dutt Bakshi due to inadmissible and tainted electronic evidence and accepted the CBI's closure report, holding that absence of sanction at cognizance stage is not fatal.
Sh. Nitesh Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging show cause notices for non-filing of replies and directed the petitioners to respond before the authority decides the matter.
Chandra Shekhar & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court expunged adverse judicial remarks against police officers and set aside directions for inquiries, emphasizing judicial restraint and procedural fairness in criticizing public servants during bail proceedings.
Virender Panchal and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under section 482 CrPC.
Sh. Nitin Verma v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC based on a voluntary settlement with adequate compensation, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Bhai Manpreet Singh v. Bhai Balbir Singh Decd Through Lrs Smt Chand Balbir Singh & Ors.
The High Court directed the Trial Court to first decide the petitioner’s application under Order I Rule 10 CPC in compliance with earlier court orders before considering other applications, emphasizing judicial discipline and procedural compliance.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. v. MS. NIDHI GOSWAMI
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of Lecturer (Selection Grade) to the respondent without a Master's Degree, ruling that the applicable AICTE guidelines did not mandate such qualification and that imposing an impossible requirement is impermissible.
Mohd Danish v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court extended interim bail on humanitarian grounds despite the petitioner’s failure to surrender, emphasizing discretion and undesirable conduct.
SORIL INFRA RESOURCES LTD. v. AISHWARYA BUSINESS CORPORATION PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate a contractual dispute under a valid arbitration clause specifying New Delhi as the venue, allowing the petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Vijender Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of the President’s term of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India beyond the Council’s fixed four-year term, holding that the statutory tenure cannot be extended by the Court.
Hitesh Gola v. Royal Bank of Scotland, India
The Delhi High Court allowed pre-trial amendments to include claims challenging employment termination and unpaid salary based on subsequent events, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments to ensure effective adjudication and avoid multiplicity of proceedings.
Brompton Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd v. Riveria Commercial Developers Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant for non-payment of rent, holding that an unregistered and unstamped lease deed is inadmissible and tenancy is month-to-month, and that suits seeking urgent interim relief are exempt from pre-institution mediation under the Commercial Courts Act.
Santosh Devi Mittal v. Shalini Keswani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree directing delivery of possession under a registered Sale Deed, holding that oral evidence cannot contradict the deed's terms and that Demand Drafts issued and debited constitute valid payment of sale consideration.
Dharampal Satyapal Foods Limited v. Mehul Bhai Kachhadiya & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Dharampal Satyapal Foods Ltd. against defendants for infringing its well-known 'PULSE' trademark and trade dress by deceptively using the mark 'PULLS' on identical confectionery products.
Jigyasa Gupta v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the government to convene the Departmental Promotion Committee within eight weeks to consider the petitioner’s promotion to PGT (English), emphasizing the mandatory and timely conduct of DPCs as per DoPT guidelines and Recruitment Rules.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. v. MS. SANGEETA JAIN
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of Selection Grade promotion to a Lecturer without a Master's Degree, holding that the applicable AICTE rules did not mandate such qualification and dismissed the review petition challenging this.