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Punita Bhardwaj v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's review seeking to quash demolition orders, holding that alternate statutory remedies before the MCD Tribunal must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Tata Steel BSL Limited v. Venus Recruiter Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that avoidance applications under Section 43 of the IBC cannot be adjudicated after conclusion of CIRP as the Resolution Professional’s mandate ends with approval of the resolution plan, limiting NCLT’s jurisdiction post-CIRP.
Deepak v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and related charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt amid inconsistencies and unreliable circumstantial evidence.
M/S ENGINEERING SYNDICATE v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Delhi High Court held that procedural amendments changing forum jurisdiction apply retrospectively, directing transfer of a 2008 arbitration suit to the District Courts based on the aggregate claim value.
Sana College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. college by NCTE and directed a re-inspection to verify compliance with regulations before passing a fresh order.
M/S Jai Singh and Co v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that NHAI's premature termination of fixed-term toll plaza contracts without following contractual procedures and on mere commercial considerations was arbitrary and violative of Article 14, quashing the fresh tenders issued during the subsistence of existing contracts.
Sundeep Kathuria v. Deputy Director of Income Tax, Investigation, DD/ADIT-INV-1-1, FAIU
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authority to adjudicate the show cause notice under the Black Money Act after granting personal hearing and passing a speaking order, emphasizing procedural fairness and timely disposal.
Ashwani Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against an absconding accused involved in a fake call center racket, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should not be exercised to aid evasion of law.
Sundeep Kathuria v. Deputy Director of Income Tax, Investigation, DD/ADIT-INV-1-1, FAIU
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious adjudication of a show cause notice under the Black Money Act where the petitioner had disclosed foreign ESOP income, emphasizing personal hearing and a speaking order.
Promila Sud & Ors. v. Naveen Anand & Anr.
The Delhi High Court framed additional issues on limitation and right of pre-emption in a property dispute suit to expedite trial proceedings.
Star India Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Vikki Choudhry M/s Un Canned Media Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from private disputes following a mediation settlement, emphasizing that criminal law should not be misused to resolve civil matters.
The Institution of Civil Engineers (India) v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the MHRD's office memorandum limiting recognition of engineering courses to students enrolled up to 31.05.2013, following the Supreme Court's conclusive ruling, and dismissed petitions seeking extension of benefits to students admitted thereafter.
Star India Pvt Ltd v. Vikki Choudhry
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and allowed withdrawal of connected petitions following a settlement between parties, holding that the allegations were predominantly civil in nature and the FIR was not maintainable.
Commissioner of Customs (Import) Air Cargo Complex New Delhi v. Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Customs Department's appeal against a CAAR ruling as barred by limitation, holding that the statutory maximum appeal period under Section 28KA of the Customs Act cannot be extended beyond ninety days.
Star India Pvt Ltd v. Vikki Choudhry & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a private dispute following a settlement between parties, dismissing related petitions as withdrawn and refusing to initiate contempt proceedings.
MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Limited v. State Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a dispute over a Bank Guarantee after deemed termination of a Power Purchase Agreement does not fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and is maintainable in a civil court.
Vivek Pandey v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a rape case involving alleged false promise of marriage, holding that consent issues require trial and bail conditions must ensure complainant's safety.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Delhi Gurgaon Super Connectivity Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed defendant No. 2's appeal setting aside the closure of its right to file a written statement during the pendency of an Order VII Rule 11 CPC application, condoning delay in filing due to COVID-19 related extensions.
Star India Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Director Vikki Choudhry M/s Un Canned Media Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of writ petitions and quashed a criminal FIR arising from predominantly civil disputes following a settlement between the parties.
Morgan Securities and Credits Pvt Ltd v. BPL Limited & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that civil suit challenging share allotments violating court orders is maintainable, not barred by limitation, and outside exclusive NCLT jurisdiction, refusing to reject plaint on preliminary objections.