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Jagan Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed as premature a writ petition challenging the institution of a preliminary inquiry against a government official, holding that such inquiries cannot be interdicted before conclusion.
DAY1 ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED AND ORS v. CATALYST TRUSTEESHIP LIMITED AND ORS
The Delhi High Court refused interim relief under Section 9 and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes over alleged default and sale of pledged shares under arbitration agreements.
State v. Parvesh Rana & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a sentence less than the statutory minimum for rape under Section 376 IPC, holding that adequate and special reasons recorded by the trial court justify such sentencing and appellate interference is unwarranted absent arbitrariness.
Anil Kumar Jain v. National Council of Education Research and Training
The Delhi High Court upheld the withholding of gratuity for unauthorized occupation of government quarters post-retirement but directed payment of interest on delayed release of balance dues.
Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Jal Board to provide water supply to Jamia Hamdard University by March 2026, emphasizing the authority's obligation to fulfill prior commitments within a reasonable timeframe.
Rakesh Aggarwal v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court granted liberty to file an appeal against the rejection of a municipal regularization application and stayed coercive action for four weeks without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Nitesh Kumar Singh; Aliza Alam; Mohnish Sehrawat v. Gursharan Singh
The Delhi High Court remanded the pay revision dispute of a retired employee back to the Tribunal for fresh consideration, emphasizing the need for natural justice and consistent application of precedents.
Farukh Qureshi Pharuk v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a major woman who denied marriage and refused to live with the petitioner, affirming her right to personal liberty and independent choice.
Ram Kripal Singh Construction Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed fair adjudication of a show cause notice issued under the Integrity Pact, emphasizing procedural fairness and opportunity to be heard without staying the proceedings.
MS DROPADI v. MS RINKI VERMA
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to grant judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the respondent’s written statement asserted a bona fide right to reside in the property, necessitating a trial.
Vaibhav Kakkar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of the Will of late Shri Rakesh Bhatia to the petitioner, exempting him from furnishing a surety bond, as the beneficiaries were natural legal heirs under a welfare trust.
Patanjali Ayurved Limited v. Ujala Goel Proprietor of R.U. Overseas
The Delhi High Court held that an email accepting a debit note does not necessarily admit liability if surrounding circumstances show tactical acceptance, dismissing the appeal but reducing interest awarded.
Orion Conmerx Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the fire was accidental and covered under the insurance policies, set aside the insurer's repudiation, and allowed the insured's claim with interest, emphasizing broad interpretation of coverage and the insured's burden to substantiate loss.
Umesh Yadav & Ors. v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that in absence of reliable age proof, ossification tests with a margin of error determine juvenility, granted juvenile benefit to one appellant, and reduced life sentences of others considering long incarceration and conduct.
Waseem v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 25(1B) of the Arms Act but reduced the sentence to the period already served by the appellant, granting leniency in sentencing.
Shree Sai Vignesh Agency v. Avato Ward 39 State Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST adjudication orders for lack of hearing, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of extension notifications pending before the Supreme Court.
Mr. Manik Gupta, Mr. Mohammad Tanvir Ali v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed multiple government agencies to coordinate and submit joint action plans for redevelopment and environmental management of 27 industrial areas lacking basic sewage and drainage infrastructure.
Voltas Limited v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Labour Commissioner cannot issue a certificate of recovery treating an employee as reinstated without adjudication, and quashed such certificate issued beyond the terms of a binding settlement.
Employees State Insurance Corporation v. Dr Sanjay Prasad & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction to reimburse LTC air fare claims based on authorised agent fares, allowing website bookings if not exceeding authorised fares, and directed recovery of excess amounts with interest.
Shri Neeraj Aggarwal v. Sh Gaurav Punj & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a summary judgment for recovery of possession in a commercial tenancy dispute, holding that tenancy was validly terminated and no real prospect of defense existed, dismissing the appeal.