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Shailender Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a CRPF member for contracting a second marriage without prior intimation, holding that the disciplinary authority failed to consider the validity of the petitioner’s customary dissolution of the first marriage.
Sandeep Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging HPCL disciplinary orders for lack of territorial jurisdiction and applied the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Union of India & Anr. v. Swaraj KR Gayen & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Chief Commissioner's orders under the RPwD Act are recommendatory, not binding, and directed the Union of India to comply with procedural requirements before acting on disability reservation recommendations.
Hashim Ali Khan v. Parveen Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition restraining dispossession, holding that due process must be followed and statutory remedies under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, are available for disputes regarding possession and unauthorized construction.
M/S SIMPLEX INFRASTRUCTURES LTD v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's forfeiture of the Plaintiff's Bid Security due to non-disclosure of subsisting debarments constituting fraudulent practice, holding such forfeiture valid without proof of actual loss.
M/S MASSIVE RESTAURANTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S PACIFIC HOSPITALITY
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause survives expiry of the Franchise Agreement and Delhi is the seat of arbitration, thus conferring jurisdiction to appoint a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rajesh Khanna v. Lt Governor of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court held that a challenge to a disciplinary order includes challenging the Inquiry Officer’s report and set aside the Tribunal’s unreasoned dismissal, directing fresh consideration within six months.
Avinash Kishore Sahay v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court held that an employee not working in a promotional post prior to retirement is not entitled to differential pay, dismissing the petition for actual salary benefits despite posthumous notional promotion.
Ritesh Kumar Singh v. Indian Coast Guard
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as satisfied, directing the Indian Coast Guard to permit the petitioner to join as Navik (General Duty) in the next batch commencing February 2026.
M/S H P Spinning Mills Pvt. Ltd. v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause extinguishing insurance claims after 12 months is void under amended Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, restoring the arbitral award in favor of the insured.
M/S Goldmedal Electricals Pvt Ltd v. Vikram Kumar Jain Proprietor of Sunlight Electricals & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn on the appellant's request for leave to withdraw.
Aadarsh Mishra v. School of Open Learning University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC’s dismissal of voluminous and non-specific RTI requests, holding that such demands can be denied under Section 7(9) of the RTI Act to prevent misuse and resource diversion.
Ashok Kumar v. The Commissioner MCD & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a Show Cause Notice issued by the MCD cannot be quashed before the petitioner is heard and directed that the petitioner be given an opportunity to respond before any final order.
Ghulam Hasnain v. MCD & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging construction on disputed property for lack of ownership proof and directed the MCD to ensure compliance with building bye-laws.
Sunil Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that parole for a POCSO convict to file a Special Leave Petition is a special circumstance warranting discretionary grant of parole, and rejected mechanical denials based on prison rules and availability of legal aid inside jail.
M/S Surge Industries Ltd v. Kamal Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld a summary decree under Order XXXVII CPC where defendants failed to furnish security as a condition for leave to defend in a suit based on dishonoured cheques.
Yunus Khan v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed continued police efforts and periodic reporting to trace the petitioner's missing son and apprehend the suspect, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Karishma Oberoi v. Ajay Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC solely for non-pleading of particulars of fraud if it discloses a cause of action, and restored the plaint challenging the validity of a Sale Deed executed without authority.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd. Anas
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall a prosecution witness to clarify a minor discrepancy in testimony, holding that contradictions between witnesses do not justify recalling after prosecution evidence is closed.
Manoj Rai v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of life sentence during appeal, holding that voluntary confession corroborated by independent evidence negates the need for suspension in a grave offence.