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Tarun Arora v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ms. Shadiya v. State of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition seeking the return of a major woman found residing voluntarily, affirming her right to personal liberty and choice of residence.
Sachin Nadia v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to re-file after impleading necessary parties and disposed of the petition accordingly.
Late Sh Pramod Kumar Jain & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellants' claims were barred by limitation from the date of their first written assertion in 2003, and subsequent arbitration invoked in 2008 was time-barred.
M/S Chopra Marketing Private Limited v. M/S Drishticon Properties Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the nature of the transaction, not the residential character of the property, determines jurisdiction under the Commercial Courts Act, and set aside the dismissal of execution proceedings on jurisdictional grounds.
Surender Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only persons actually conducting business from acquired shops are entitled to alternative allotment under the rehabilitation policy, dismissing the petitioner's claim based solely on ownership.
Roop Chand v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted two accused in a corruption case due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of foundational evidence for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Laxmi Jha v. State
The High Court quashed summons under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere harassment without evidence of instigation does not constitute abetment of suicide.
Reliance Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Rashid Ali
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation award in a motor accident claim by reducing future prospects to 40%, setting aside the Tribunal's reduced functional disability finding, and remanding for recalculation of compensation including prosthetic costs and wages based on 80% disability.
Rajender Prasad Sharma v. Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to reconsider the petitioner’s disability-related grievances post-certification, clarifying the limited scope of the Commissioner’s powers and the writ jurisdiction regarding employment disputes with private entities.
Badrunnisa Khan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed verification of the claim of a second wife for family pension despite non-disclosure under CCS (Conduct) Rules, emphasizing procedural fairness before granting or denying pension.
Birander Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant can withdraw a notice of voluntary retirement before its effective date upon valid reasons and competent authority approval, quashing the refusal to allow such withdrawal despite an undertaking not to withdraw.
Mohammad Zaman v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn on the petitioner's request without adjudicating on the merits.
Airports Authority of India v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of transitional CENVAT credit, directing the petitioner to pursue statutory appeal with supporting documents under the CGST Act.
M/S SAAKAR INDIA v. THE COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
The Delhi High Court set aside a GST demand order passed without hearing the petitioner, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of the impugned notifications to the Supreme Court.
Express House Keeper (P) Ltd. v. Ensol Power (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a petition and disposed it as settled following an amicable settlement between the parties involving payment of Rs. 7,00,000/-.
Rahul Tyagi v. Kamlesh and Ors.
The High Court held that revision under Section 115 CPC is not maintainable against interlocutory orders that do not finally dispose of the suit, dismissing the petition accordingly.
Vipin v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted four weeks parole to a life convict due to undue delay by authorities in deciding his parole application and his satisfactory conduct and family circumstances.
Ramanathan Advocates v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court held that immunity under Section 32A IBC protects a successful Resolution Applicant from criminal proceedings against the corporate debtor prior to insolvency resolution, directing the trial court to consider this immunity before proceeding.
Anil Kumar Goel v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax- Delhi 10 and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to pay the petitioner refund with statutory interest within eight weeks and allowed representation for any dispute over the amount.