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Hindustan Construction Company Limited v. Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited
The Delhi High Court granted a three-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with the consent of parties.
Ebbani Aggarwal and Anr v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed municipal and development authorities to fulfill their statutory duties by ensuring a healthy environment, proper waste management, infrastructure maintenance, and adequate parking in Dwarka.
State v. Sonal Sahani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's delayed appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused in a rape and dowry demand case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence.
Ajay Kumar v. Om Prakash & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the suit challenging documents and possession was barred by res judicata and issue estoppel as identical issues were decided in an earlier suit and appeal.
Neeti Aggarwal v. M/S Top Runners Impex Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order condoning a 20-day delay in filing leave to defend in a commercial suit under Order XXXVII CPC, emphasizing the need for a liberal approach where service dates are disputed and the delay is minimal.
Ganesh Pun v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Ganesh Pun in a narcotics trafficking case, holding that serious offences under the NDPS Act and prima facie evidence preclude bail despite procedural lapses.
Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd. v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacks jurisdiction to inquire into employment disputes absent specific violation of Scheduled Caste rights, and quashed the complaint against the petitioner.
Vinod Aggarwal v. Nitu Tiwari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a revision petition against eviction, stayed execution of the eviction order subject to the tenant’s undertaking to vacate by a fixed date and pay use and occupation charges, and permitted repairs without structural alterations.
IRCON International Limited v. C.R. Sons Builders and Development Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting nominal damages for excavated earth and partial escalation payments despite a supplementary agreement prohibiting escalation, affirming the arbitrator's jurisdiction over undue influence and delay apportionment claims.
Baba Gopal Dass Sahib Talib Darvesh v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the District Judge has jurisdiction to entertain petitions for succession certificates under Section 372 of the Indian Succession Act and directed consolidation of related petitions to avoid conflicting judgments.
Rev. Dinesh Das v. Baptist Church Trust Association & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside the order modifying interim injunction, holding that the suit was barred under Section 10 CPC due to a prior pending suit involving substantially the same matter and parties.
Mauktika Energy Pvt. Limited & Ors. v. Asia Pragati Capfin Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to recall the complainant's witness for limited cross-examination under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing the right to a fair trial and judicious exercise of the court's discretion.
M/S EMBASSY RESTAURANT & ANR. v. M/S ATMA RAM BUILDERS (P) LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's rejection of a summary dismissal application, holding that triable issues regarding property tax as part of rent require evidence and cannot be decided at the threshold.
Harpal Singh Rana v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the government to complete the approved construction of the Tikri Kalan fruit and vegetable market at the earliest, without issuing mandamus for immediate action.
Ved Prakash Aggarwal v. Nitu Tiwari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition as withdrawn, stayed eviction execution until 31.07.2021 on the tenant’s undertaking to vacate and pay use and occupation charges, and permitted non-structural repairs during the stay.
M/S. GOLDEN EARTH GROVES LTD v. M/S. ION EXCHANGE ENVIRO FARMS LTD
The Supreme Court held that improper service of summons in execution proceedings invalidates ex-parte orders and auction sales, restoring the case for fresh hearing and allowing settlement of the decree amount.
Government of India v. Sitakant S. Dubhashi
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 01.08.2002 cut-off date for eligibility under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme for Goa Liberation Movement participants, dismissing the claim of a petitioner who received State pension after that date.
Sakkubai v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 1988 notification declaring Virupapura Gaddi a protected area under the 1961 Act and affirmed the HWHAMA's authority under the Hampi Act to demolish illegal constructions violating heritage conservation laws.
Sakkubai v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a 1988 notification declaring Virupapura Gaddi a protected archaeological area and affirmed the Hampi Authority's power to demolish illegal commercial constructions violating heritage protection laws.
BRIG. NALIN KUMAR BHATIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that non-empanelment for promotion must comply with the Army's promotion policy and quantification system, allowing judicial review to prevent arbitrary denial of promotion.