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Balram Singh v. Kelo Devi
The court held that a mandatory injunction cannot be granted based on an unregistered sale agreement, setting aside the High Court's dismissal and restoring the trial court's order dismissing the suit and allowing the counterclaim.
Raj Bahadur v. Union of India and Ors.
The High Court held that retrospective promotion granted as per Tribunal directions precludes further interference under Article 226, and new promotion grievances must be raised before the Tribunal.
Cargill India Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Deepayan Mohanty
Delhi High Court grants conditional leave to defend in a summary suit over deferred incentives, holding forfeiture clauses imposing post-employment non-compete restrictions void under Section 27 of the Contract Act.
Daya Rani v. Chanchal Kumar Chanana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of a mediated family settlement and dismissed the application to revoke it or transpose defendant No.4 as plaintiff after the original plaintiff's death.
Bharati Sharma v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration with the registered Will annexed to the petitioner beneficiary after the executor renounced executorship and no objections were raised by other heirs.
Rakesh Kumar Solanki v. Raj Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that trial courts must record statements of witnesses present in court despite procedural lapses and granted the petitioner one last opportunity to produce official evidence.
Bajrang Vats v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking directions to shift protesters and open roads by treating it as a representation to police authorities to decide in accordance with law.
Subhash Gulati v. Harish Kumar Sethi
The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order passed without hearing arguments on the eviction petition and remanded the matter for fresh disposal after hearing the parties and deciding the pending application under Section 151 CPC.
TUSAJ LIFESTYLE PVT LTD v. SKB FOOD PRODUCTS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court vacated an interlocutory injunction restraining trademark use, directed maintenance of accounts, and ordered expedited trial while clarifying that interim observations are prima facie and not binding at final trial.
State v. Amar Pal
The High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for rape of a minor, holding that consistent victim testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence suffices for conviction despite minor contradictions.
Sandeep Kohli & Anr v. Tara Helms & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a defamation suit challenging public notices about property ownership is not maintainable without a prior suit for specific performance or declaration of title, and dismissed the plaintiffs' suit accordingly.
State v. Rakesh
The High Court set aside the trial court's discharge order in a sexual assault case, holding that strong suspicion based on medical and forensic evidence mandates framing of charges despite discrepancies in statements.
Parvez Ahmed Mir v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Parole petition of a life-convicted terrorist was dismissed as per Delhi Prison Rules 2018 due to absence of special circumstances and security risks.
Anil Tewatia & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute with no remaining grievance.
Multan @ Sultan v. Shiv Prasad & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld possession decree based on a registered lease deed, rejecting oral evidence to vary rent terms and confirming that a single legal heir can maintain eviction proceedings.
Nidhi Gupta v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Sabka Vishwas Scheme's cut-off date interpretation and related Circular, dismissing the petition challenging settlement of tax disputes beyond 30.06.2019.
Amit Sahni v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking judicial directions to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, holding that legislative amendments are exclusively within Parliament's domain and the Court cannot impose timelines or dictate content of such amendments.
Panchshila Cooperative House Building Society Ltd. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking action against alleged MPD-2021 violations, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and directing SDMC to act lawfully if fresh breaches are reported.
Natural Talent Sportsmen Search and Social Organization v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed strict compliance with a government circular mandating private schools to display admission vacancies for Economically Weaker Section children under the Right to Education Act.
Ajay Malik & Ors. v. Prem Lata & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff ousted from possession in a partition suit must pay ad valorem court fees on their share, not fixed court fees, and directed amendment of the plaint accordingly.