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Renuka Sarkar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to promote petitioners to ranks held by their juniors with consequential benefits, following binding Supreme Court and High Court precedents.
Krishnarao Sanapala v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions by army personnel seeking deployment on a UN Mission, holding that deployment decisions based on vacancy availability are discretionary and not subject to judicial interference under principles of legitimate expectation or promissory estoppel.
Mukesh v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions by alleged squatters seeking protection from eviction, holding that only declared vending areas under the Street Vendors Act qualify for such protection and that renting commercial premises negates squatter status.
Sunita Rohela & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed senior citizen petitioners to travel abroad during a criminal trial under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, setting aside travel restrictions subject to furnishing security and travel details.
Sanjog Steels Pvt Ltd v. Anil Rathi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an ex parte interim order in a commercial suit, directing the appellant to seek relief before the trial court as the suit and contempt proceedings were ongoing.
Subhash Chand @ Subhash Chandra v. Reliance Gen Ins Co Ltd & Ors.
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation in a motor accident claim by applying minimum wages for an unskilled worker and awarding additional damages as per Supreme Court precedents.
State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Akram
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a minor sexual assault case, emphasizing the prosecution’s failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite statutory presumptions under the POCSO Act.
Rita Vashishtha v. Anil Kumar Vashishtha
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court decree granting divorce on grounds of mental cruelty supported by cumulative evidence and admissions, while recognizing irretrievable breakdown as a relevant circumstance alongside cruelty.
M/S Vashisht Infratech Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving forgery and cheating in a bank loan case, holding that serious economic offences affecting public interest cannot be quashed merely on the basis of settlement.
Biresh v. The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging illegal constructions on land due to pending revenue proceedings and the petitioner's failure to approach the court with clean hands.
Ved Prakash Aggarwal v. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the RTI Act does not override the NGT's procedural rules for obtaining certified copies of orders and dismissed the petition challenging the CIC's order.
Shahzad Ali v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Shahzad Ali in a serious assault case due to credible evidence of involvement, non-cooperation, and prior criminal record despite his age and health.
Dr. Reetesh Arora & Anr v. Medical Council of India Through Secretary & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed a medical student subjected to ragging to migrate to another university with relaxed academic conditions to protect his educational interests.
Vinod v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal directing retrospective regularisation as a Mobile Booking Clerk under the Railway Board's scheme, setting aside CAT orders denying such relief.
Commissioner, Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax, Sonepat v. Amit Decorative Plywoods Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the Settlement Commission cannot act as an adjudicating authority and set aside its order settling a central excise duty evasion case due to lack of full and true disclosure and improper rejection of evidence.
Honeycom Synergies v. Commissioner of Customs (Export) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Customs Settlement Commission's imposition of penalty for willful undervaluation of imports and held that rectification applications require hearing and reasoned orders but dismissed the petition challenging the penalty.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Bhagwan Shree Laxmi Narain
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision allowing exemption under Section 11 to a religious trust engaged in spiritual activities, rejecting revenue's disallowances for alleged personal benefit and anonymous donations without material evidence.
Sanjeev Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 451, and 323 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties.
Radhey Shyam Singhal v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Gaurav Gupta & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled through mediation and the complainant withdrew her grievance.