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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.
Ramesh Chander v. Love Kumar Chopra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Civil Revision Petition under Section 115 CPC as not maintainable against a final decree disposing of two suits, especially after the petitioner sought withdrawal and did not appear.
Court of Its Own Motion v. Anuradha Misra
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against a tax officer for allegedly reiterating an earlier order without fresh reasons, holding that absence of wilful disobedience and reliance on CBDT circulars negated contempt.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Sea I GS Anand Kumar Pandey
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Seizure Disorder aggravated by service, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting writ interference to errors of law.
HONOR DEVICE CO LTD v. LARGAN PRECISION CO LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal with procedural directions for filing replies and final disposal of the interlocutory application, without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Himalayan Flora and Aromas Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an Emergency Arbitrator cannot extend the operation of an emergency arbitration order beyond 90 days, which power lies exclusively with the Arbitral Tribunal, and set aside the extended order accordingly.
Raju Singh v. State (Delhi Administration)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a garage owner accused of insurance fraud after prolonged custody and completed investigation, emphasizing procedural compliance and risk assessment.
Ditesh Anand v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a former insurance company executive accused of processing fraudulent claims, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary after completion of investigation and charge-sheet filing.
B. K. Sood v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that running a lawyer's professional office in a residential basement is not a commercial activity under the NDMC Act, and quashed criminal proceedings for unauthorized change of user.