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Shaukat @ Ayan v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a theft case, relying on the acquittal of co-accused in related charges and the less serious nature of the offence.
Renu v. Mohan Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the motor accident claim for compensation, holding that eyewitness testimony who lodged the FIR cannot be disbelieved solely for not immediately informing police.
Jasmeet Kaur v. Barinder Pal Singh Manchanda & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the appellant's personal appearance is not necessary in a writ petition challenging passport cancellation and Look Out Circular issuance when represented by counsel, granting a stay on the order directing her presence.
Walim v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that the serious nature of the offence and evidence on record did not warrant bail at this stage.
Gulshan Bhatia v. State (GNCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed the petitioner as guardian of his comatose daughter under its writ jurisdiction to protect her interests and manage her affairs, including pursuing divorce.
Hotel Mela Plaza v. CCE, Ghaziabad
The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of a writ petition concerning Central Excise tax disputes with liberty to reapproach if adversely affected under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, directing authorities to decide applications under the scheme lawfully and promptly.
Raj Kumar Banerjee & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking environmental improvements near Dwarka by directing the authorities to treat the petition as a representation and decide it in accordance with law and policy.
Amarjeet @ Bhola v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
Bail was denied to the accused in a dowry death and murder case due to credible evidence of cruelty and harassment despite some contradictions in witness statements.
Social Jurist v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking extension of free education under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act beyond Class VIII, noting the matter is under active government consideration as part of the National Education Policy.
Ramesh Sikri v. Rameshwar Gopal
The Delhi High Court held that a vague handwritten notation in a 2005 rent agreement purportedly barring eviction during the tenant's lifetime requires evidence and adjudication, and dismissed the tenant's application to dismiss the eviction petition as a dilatory tactic.
Shri Anuj Tandon v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr
Criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against a petitioner were quashed for non-issuance of the mandatory legal demand notice to him within the prescribed period.
Jitender Bhardwaj v. Anita
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the Family Court’s interim maintenance order, holding that suppression of income justifies maintenance grant under Section 125 Cr.P.C.
Shriram Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Anita
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's award of compensation equating 60% physical disability of the injured's left upper limb to 60% functional disability, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Sanjeev Kumar v. National Testing Agency and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a typographical error altering the identity of a person in an exam question justifies cancellation of the question and awarding of marks to the petitioner.
H.S. Rawat v. Central Board of Irrigation and Power & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Board of Irrigation and Power is not an instrumentality of the State under Article 12 and thus not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
Raghubir Singh v. M/S. Kay International
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award directing payment to an employee, holding that the employer failed to prove full settlement and voluntary resignation.
Chirac Mittal v. State of Delhi; Icartik v. State of Delhi
The High Court granted bail to petitioners who failed to appear before the Trial Court due to genuine reasons, emphasizing discretion and future compliance.
Ripleen Kaur Bindra v. State of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to withdraw the petitions and dismissed them along with pending applications as withdrawn.
M/S Jamia Hamdard v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging municipal tax assessment orders by directing deposit of principal tax for one year and restraining coercive recovery for other years pending appeal disposal.
Parwati & Anr v. HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. & Ors.
Delhi High Court allowed enhancement of motor accident compensation by applying correct multiplier based on deceased's age and granting loss of future prospects and other heads of damages.