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Puja Pasricha v. Aishwarya Pasricha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree dissolving marriage on grounds of mental cruelty, affirming that consistent conduct causing mental agony and parental alienation constitutes cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, and rejected the appellant's claim of denial of natural justice.
Shruti Vyas & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that women candidates are entitled to be considered against unfilled vacancies reserved for men in notified Army streams, affirming the constitutional principle of gender neutrality and rejecting restrictions on women’s induction under Section 12 of the Army Act.
Nand Lal Singh v. State through SHO PS Adarsh Nagar & Victim A
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault of a minor, holding that the sole consistent testimony of a competent child witness is sufficient to sustain conviction despite minor contradictions and absence of forensic evidence.
D A Minor through her Mother and Natural Guardian Mrs. Rupi Babbar v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Rajeev Babbar
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to a father accused of prolonged sexual abuse of his minor daughter, emphasizing the gravity of offences under POCSO and the need for proper application of bail principles.
Jahanvi Nagpal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Section 32 of the RPwD Act does not permit diversion or carry forward of reserved seats for persons with benchmark disabilities in higher education, and referred the issue for legislative consideration.
Roop Bansal v. University of Delhi
The Court held that a student’s nomination for college elections can be rejected for insufficient attendance but must be preceded by a personal hearing to ensure natural justice and accurate attendance assessment.
Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University v. Asad Mueed & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an Arbitral Tribunal's interim order directing Jamia Hamdard to support HIMSR's inclusion in medical seat counselling, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 37(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act.
Dreamfolks Services Ltd. v. Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a non-exclusive contract's negative covenant does not bar dealings through third parties during a valid termination notice period, denying interim injunction and directing record maintenance pending arbitration.
Praveen Kumar Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of the petitioner's property pending appeal before the Appellate Tribunal Municipal Corporation of Delhi, without deciding the merits.
Muskan v. Satyawati College & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a personal hearing to reassess the petitioner’s attendance before deciding on her eligibility to contest Students’ Union Elections, emphasizing the need to rectify administrative errors affecting attendance records.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences v. Ajay Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that AIIMS Recruitment Rules have statutory backing, the respondent’s appointment as Senior Administrative Officer was on deputation (not transfer), and estoppel barred his claim for promotion, setting aside the Tribunal’s order allowing review.
Gaurav Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA India v. The Committee for Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals CCSEA
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh impartial inspection of an animal experimentation facility amid allegations of cruelty and regulatory lapses, emphasizing procedural fairness and regulatory compliance under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Uma Devi v. Satula Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint challenging a Will and claiming ownership and partition of estate is maintainable despite pending probate proceedings and set aside the rejection of the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Kavita Agarwal v. Avneet Soni
The Delhi High Court held that enforceable and assignable rights under an Agreement to Sell immovable property constitute saleable property liable to attachment under Section 60 of the CPC in execution of an arbitral award.
Harjit Singh Kochhar v. Tej Arjun Singh Kochhar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of a grandson as a defendant in a partition suit over HUF property, holding that at the interlocutory stage, the court must allow impleadment if the party's presence is necessary for effective adjudication, without deciding substantive rights.
Sukhbir Singh Choudhary and Anr. v. Rajinder Perkash Choudhary & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary partition decree of a self-acquired property among legal heirs, dismissing belated and unregistered documents produced with mala fide intent to delay partition.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. M/S PRAKASH REFELECTIVE DEVICES PVT LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award allowing partial escalation claims and interest, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
M/S PROFESSIONAL GROUP v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld IOCL's tender evaluation allowing a successor company to reckon predecessor's experience, dismissing the petition challenging the contract award to respondent no.3.
Finolex J-Power Systems Ltd v. Delhi Transco Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of the petitioner’s bids based on a revised experience certificate, holding that the tendering authority acted lawfully and fairly without violating natural justice or constitutional principles.