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Laxmi v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's closure of a contempt petition, directing respondents to explain cutoff marks and vacancy fulfillment in ST category recruitment before fresh consideration.
Rana v. Vinod Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a dismissal for absenteeism due to non-compliance with procedural safeguards under Rule 16(xi) and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with an opportunity to defend.
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Shri Tilak Chand @ Ravinder & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award of Rs. 97.39 lakhs including costs for artificial limbs and 100% functional disability based on medical evidence, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
M/S Red Sky Promoters Pvt Ltd & Anr v. M/S SD Land Marks Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the refusal of summary judgment under Order XII Rule 6 CPC due to disputed factual questions, directing an expedited trial instead.
Mohammad Ali Barazandeh v. The Commissioner of Custom & Ors.
The Delhi High Court ordered unconditional release of a seized gold chain due to non-issuance of a show cause notice within the statutory period under Section 110 of the Customs Act, following binding Supreme Court precedent.
Bakhodirjon Sultonov v. Commissioner of Custom & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that service of a Customs Order-in-Original on the petitioner's authorized advocate constitutes valid service, rendering the writ petition challenging detention of goods not maintainable and dismissible.
Amit Kumar Basau & Anr. v. Sales Tax Officer Class II Avato Ward 13 (Special Zone) Zone 12 Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an unregistered partnership firm can file a writ petition through its partner to enforce statutory rights under the CGST Act, directing the petitioner to file an appeal with pre-deposit which shall be adjudicated on merits.
Mukesh v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition after finding the missing son was voluntarily absent and not wrongfully detained.
Reepak Kansal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the portrayal of the BCCI cricket team as 'Team India', holding that such representation by a private body does not violate constitutional or statutory provisions regarding national symbols.
Rajendra Prasad Tyagi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a writ petition seeking compensation for alleged wrongful prosecution, holding that such claims require civil proceedings and cannot be adjudicated under Article 226.
Manjeet Singh v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Sections 451 and 354 IPC but modified the sentence by granting probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, recognizing the appellant's potential for reformation as a first-time offender.
Karuna Nath v. Dipender Nath
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim custody order granting custody to the father, emphasizing that the child's welfare is paramount and adultery alone does not determine custody.
Anupama Sharma v. Sanjay Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's divorce decree on grounds of mental cruelty, emphasizing that sustained false allegations and physical violence constitute cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Ferra Engineering Pty Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after the petitioner offered to submit documents, emphasizing the requirement to specify escaped income exceeding ₹50 lakhs before issuing notices under Section 148A(1) of the Income Tax Act.
Sahib v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a young accused in a murder case, emphasizing his limited role, clean antecedents, and absence of direct eyewitness identification.
Sarthak Gupta v. Income Tax Officer Ward 35(1) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated beyond the limitation period under amended Income Tax Act provisions, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Union of India v. Rajeev Bansal.
Basant Verma v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Jal Board to rectify an erroneous water bill by implementing its own recommended reduction and providing the petitioner a personal hearing.
Mohd. Javed Khan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted limited interim protection against a demolition order to enable filing of an appeal before a non-functional municipal appellate tribunal, subject to conditions.
Guneet Kaur Chadha v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to file replies and the Appellate Tribunal MCD to expeditiously decide pending appeals regarding de-sealing of property floors, without granting interim relief or expressing opinion on merits.
Aradhna Gupta v. Janki Devi Memorial College
The court dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to promotions made through departmental examination and direct recruitment, directing administrative consideration of seniority-based promotion claims.