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Mukesh Gupta and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that transfers of leasehold plots under the New Kondli Resettlement Scheme by GPAs executed without DDA's permission are illegal and do not confer rights to seek conversion or protection against auction.
Delhi Jal Board & Anr v. Sanjay Chauhan & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT’s award of compensation against Delhi Jal Board’s water tanker for causing death by rash and negligent driving, applying the preponderance of probabilities standard in motor accident claims.
Ashok Kumar Panwar v. Feray Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a suit for permanent injunction due to incorrect valuation and court fees, emphasizing compliance with the Court Fees Act and Suits Valuation Act, and granted liberty to refile before the appropriate court.
Shabnam v. Gulshan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a partition suit based on an amicable settlement, decreeing division of property shares and possession rights among co-owners.
Krishna & Anr. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on credible witness testimony and clarified that cryptic telephonic messages do not constitute FIR under Section 154 CrPC.
Pankaj v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of appellants for robbery and criminal intimidation due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and emphasized the appellate court's duty to independently assess evidence rather than accept concessions.
Pankaj v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of robbery and intimidation charges due to inconsistencies and doubts in prosecution evidence, emphasizing the appellate court's duty to independently assess evidence rather than accept concessions.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. M P Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a corruption and cheating case involving pharmaceutical supply contracts, holding that prosecution failed to prove forgery or abuse of official position causing pecuniary advantage or loss.
Shenzhen Shandong Nuclear Power Construction Company Limited v. Vedanta Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award's direction to convert the EURO component at the exchange rate on the claim filing date, applied the Supreme Court-modified interest rate, ordered proper appropriation of payments, and mandated compliance with document handover directions.
Muktheshwar Marbles & Ors. v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Chairman, DDA & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the DDA's unreasoned refusal to permit change of land use for marble traders, directing reconsideration with application of mind and reasoned orders in compliance with lease deed and fundamental rights.
Ashok Kumar v. The Director, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Professional Studies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a private educational institute supplementing State functions is amenable to writ jurisdiction but a probationer employee without confirmed status can be lawfully terminated without notice, dismissing the petition for reinstatement.
Chandrika Prashad Tiwari v. Delhi Bhartiya Chikitsa Parishad & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Parishad must adopt CCS Rules including pension provisions mutatis mutandis, but the petitioner’s belated pension claim after accepting CPF benefits was barred by delay and acquiescence, directing the Parishad to consider a pension scheme for employees prospectively.
Mohd. Ali v. State; Munna Bhai v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside convictions under the NDPS Act, holding that mere possession of a railway receipt without dominion or control over the contraband is insufficient to establish constructive possession beyond reasonable doubt.
Mr. R.V.Sinha, Mr.A.S. Singh, Mr. Amit Sinha and Mr. Vaibhav Pratap Singh, Advocates v. MUNNI DEVI .....
The Delhi High Court upheld CAT orders granting pensionary benefits to casual labourers granted temporary status after three years of service, affirming their entitlement on par with regular Group 'D' employees despite lack of formal regularisation.
Apparel Export Promotion Council v. Collage Culture & Ors.
The High Court upheld dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint as barred by limitation for failure to re-file within 30 days after return for lack of jurisdiction, affirming territorial jurisdiction principles and limited applicability of the 2015 Amendment Ordinance.
Naresh @ Pappu Pager v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for robbery at knife point under Sections 392, 394, 397, and 34 IPC, holding that minor inconsistencies in witness testimonies do not vitiate the prosecution's case when use of a deadly weapon is established.
Akhtar Ahmad v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 10 of the POCSO Act for aggravated sexual assault on a child, holding that minor inconsistencies in the child's statements do not undermine the core allegation supported by medical and other evidence.
Ishpal Singh v. Sunil Kumar Tandon
The Delhi High Court upheld the condition for leave to defend requiring a deposit, directing the petitioner to comply or lose the right to file a written statement.
Dr. Ranjan Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the order binding the petitioner to maintain peace and the dismissal of his appeal for delay, holding that the petitioner failed to show sufficient cause for condonation of delay and that his conduct amounted to breach of peace.
Mr. R.V.Sinha, Mr.A.S. Singh, Mr. Amit Sinha and Mr. Vaibhav Pratap Singh, Advocates v. MUNNI DEVI .....
The Delhi High Court upheld CAT orders granting pensionary benefits to casual labourers granted temporary status after three years of continuous service, holding they are entitled to benefits on par with regular Group 'D' employees despite non-regularisation.