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Anisha Jain v. H.T. Media Solution
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order striking off the defendant’s defence for non-filing of written statement within prescribed time without extension, dismissing the petition under Article 227.
Rajat Verma v. H.P. Suman
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for recovery of possession and rent against a tenant who admitted tenancy and non-payment, holding that possession by his wife constitutes possession by the tenant and rejecting claims of mutual termination and non-liability.
Kanwar Pal Singh Raghav v. M/S Bansal Textiles
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second regular appeal in a recovery suit, upholding the decree for Rs. 1,21,351/- with interest after finding the defendant's payment claims unsubstantiated against specific invoices.
Dinesh Kumar@Khali v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted 30-day parole to a prisoner on compassionate grounds due to his son's verified medical condition, subject to bond and surety.
Rita Pillai v. Payal Dewangan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court recorded and enforced an amicable settlement between parties concerning maintenance and possession under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, with directions to ensure compliance and consequences for violation.
Laxmi & Ors. v. Union of India
The High Court held that the deceased was a bona fide passenger and that his accidental fall from a running train constituted an untoward incident, entitling the appellants to compensation under the Railways Act, 1989.
Subhash Chand @ Subhash Chandra & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for compensation to the family of a deceased passenger who fell from a train, holding that the Railways Act provisions must be liberally construed to provide relief where bona fide travel is established.
Rajeev Miglani v. Urmil Gujral
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree declaring the 2006 Agreement to Sell null and void, holding that a non-executant with derivative title can maintain a suit under Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act to cancel a subsequent instrument executed by the same seller.
Raju v. K. Palaniammal & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s refusal to reopen cross-examination due to petitioner’s unexplained delay and lack of medical evidence.
Ashwani Garg v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that the petitioner’s arbitration claim was not time-barred after excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period and after exhausting contractual dispute resolution mechanisms.
Prem Sheela Kumari v. Govt of NCT of Delhi Department of Revenue & Anr.
Delhi High Court held that frontline workers performing COVID-19 related relief duties, even if termed routine, are entitled to ex-gratia compensation upon death from COVID-19 under the Cabinet Decision dated 13.05.2020.
Deepak Khurana v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a commercial quantity heroin trafficking case under the NDPS Act, holding that the statutory conditions under Section 37 were not satisfied.
Konan Jacques Yao v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused intercepted at IGI Airport with commercial quantity cocaine concealed internally, holding that airport areas qualify as public places under Section 43 of the NDPS Act and procedural lapses alleged are matters for trial.
Abubacker E v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court refused to shift a seriously ill accused from government hospital treatment to a private hospital but allowed physical examination at a private hospital for a second medical opinion, directing continued treatment at AIIMS with family attendance permitted.
Pooja as Guardian of Baby Devanshi Jaisawar v. Aadharshila Vidyapeeth & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that without provisional admission or seat reservation, a student's right to admission under the RTE Act expires with the academic year, and courts cannot direct admission for a past year once it has ended.
Ravinder Kumar Jain v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the DDA must allot the MIG plot to the petitioner at 2016 rates as per Court directions, set aside the cancellation of allotment, and warned of contempt for non-compliance.
Devang Pravin Mody v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a fraud classification order against a former director due to non-service of Show Cause Notice, directing fresh service, reply, and personal hearing in compliance with natural justice.
Puran Joshi v. Deccan Edibles Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against summary rejection of plaint, holding that a prima facie cause of action was disclosed and privity of contract can be established by conduct, not negated by involvement of a sister concern.
MS SHALU PRUTHI v. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative transfer of a teacher with Bipolar Affective Disorder, holding that absence of qualifying medical disability under the transfer policy precludes reasonable accommodation and limits judicial interference.
Tulsi Das v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of injury compensation, holding that the appellant failed to prove bona fide passenger status and that the injuries resulted from an untoward incident under the Railways Act.