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Umesh Kumar & Anr v. Ram Kaur (Deceased) Thr Lrs
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of the petition challenging eviction on bona fide necessity grounds subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate by a fixed date and stayed execution of the eviction order accordingly.
Asha Kumari v. Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed TIFAC to decide on the regularization of a contractual Hindi typist with over ten years of service, emphasizing the applicability of Supreme Court precedents on regularization and the necessity of the post for implementing official language policy.
Ajay Kaushik & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.
SCHLOSS CHANAKYA PRIVATE LIMITED v. STATE
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 338 and 304A IPC following a settlement and directed additional compensation for minor children before closing criminal proceedings.
Consortium of Siemens Ltd. India, Siemens SA Spain and Siemens AG Germany v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a consortium's technical bid due to unauthorized transfer of core business to subsidiaries outside the consortium, emphasizing strict adherence to tender conditions and limited judicial interference.
Rattan Mehta & Ors. v. Gayatri Shah & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order directing discovery of a sub-tenancy agreement crucial to determining the suit's maintainability under the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing the defendants' challenge to the discovery order.
Gopal Chawla v. Yogita Saxena @ Pooja Chawla & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court maintenance order based on minimum wages, directing fresh consideration of maintenance based on the petitioner's actual income in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Sh. Arun Vats v. Ms. Pallavi Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s interim maintenance order under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that mere capability to earn does not negate entitlement without proof of actual income.
Ravi v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s application to recall a key witness for cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the paramount importance of a fair trial over procedural costs.
Manmohan Sharma & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court partially quashed charges of outraging modesty under Sections 354/354B IPC due to lack of evidence and mala fide prosecution but allowed other charges to proceed, emphasizing prevention of abuse of criminal process in civil disputes.
Matri Sudha A Charitable Trust v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the National Food Security Act, 2013 has been effectively implemented in Delhi through designated authorities and urged framing of formal rules for better governance, dismissing the writ petition.
Court on its Own Motion v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed allegations of human rights violations by Tamil Nadu Special Police during a surprise search in Tihar Jail, holding that the use of minimum force under SOPs was lawful and directing strict adherence to jail rules in future.
Amresh Kumar Porp. Mukut Exim v. Commissioner Customs
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging customs seizure orders where provisional release was granted and show cause notices issued, directing petitioners to pursue statutory remedies.
Amresh Kumar v. Commissioner Customs; Narendra Kumar Saini v. Commissioner Custom Air Cargo Export New Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging customs seizure orders, holding that statutory remedies under the Customs Act must be exhausted before judicial intervention.
Setu Niket v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking directions for menstrual hygiene education and free/subsidized sanitary napkins, holding that the respondents have taken adequate steps through schemes and awareness programs.
ANKITHA MURTHY v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a minor child’s Indian citizenship and passport renewal cannot be denied solely because the parent migrated and ceased to be an Indian citizen without formal renunciation under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Pawan Sharma v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that transfer and posting of municipal engineers, including charge-sheeted employees, is an administrative matter governed by policy and public interest, and declined to interfere with the respondents' implementation of the transfer circular dated 10th February 2015.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of its suo motu petition on anti-rabies vaccine shortage after respondents demonstrated adequate supply, while directing continued vigilance.
Abhay Kumar Pandey v. National AIDS Control Organization
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of a contractual employee who voluntarily expressed unwillingness to continue, holding that no inquiry was necessary and internal notes did not stigmatize the petitioner.
Rashi v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that sexual harassment complaints against Secretary-level officers must be inquired by a Cabinet Secretariat constituted committee, with inquiry conducted under CCS (CCA) Rules and allowing the complainant defence assistance.