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Vifor (International) Ltd v. Suven Life Sciences Ltd.
The Delhi High Court permitted limited late filing of expert-related documents in a commercial suit while emphasizing strict adherence to timelines under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 to ensure expeditious disposal.
Union of India & Anr v. Vidhi Awasthi
The Delhi High Court held that an appointment on compassionate grounds without valid policy is void, and termination thereof does not require a show cause notice, setting aside the order directing reinstatement on such grounds.
Birendra Bhadur S. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the removal of a CISF constable, holding that genuine caste and domicile certificates verified by competent authorities cannot be grounds for dismissal without credible evidence of wrongful means.
M. Madhu Sudhana Reddy v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF authorities to decide the petitioner’s application for withdrawal of resignation under Rule 26(4) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, emphasizing that only a formal communicated order can confer legal rights, not tentative file notings.
Kumaridimpy v. University of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn and vacated all interim orders upon the petitioner’s request.
Shiv Kumar v. Land Acquisition Collector & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking compensation under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act for land in an unauthorized colony purchased post-award, holding such claims untenable.
Champai Munda v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of rape and criminal intimidation, emphasizing the recorded testimony and absence of risk to the trial's integrity.
Dr. Sunny and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the respondents must adhere to the prescribed one-year minimum tenure for Junior Residents and directed extension of the petitioners' tenure beyond the six months initially granted.
Dr. Sunny and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the tenure of Junior Residents must comply with the binding Residency Scheme prescribing at least one year, setting aside CAT's order limiting tenure to six months.
Gurpreet Singh Rakhi @ Michal v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The High Court held that a prima facie case existed to frame charges for sexual offences and declined to quash the proceedings, directing modification of the Section 313 IPC charge.
Arvinder Kaur Sethi v. Dilkhush Industrial Estate Welfare Association
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order holding that a subsequent suit for specific performance and declaration is maintainable despite an earlier suit for permanent injunction on the same property, as the causes of action are different and the bar under Order II Rule 2 CPC does not apply.
Escorts Limited v. Tejpal Singh Sisodia
Delhi High Court dismissed a defamation suit for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that mere accessibility of defamatory tweets in Delhi does not confer jurisdiction without pleading specific damage in Delhi.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Laxmi Narayan
Delhi High Court upheld government liability and enhanced compensation awards to next of kin of deceased persons who died falling into unfenced ganda nala/manholes, applying a detailed formula for pecuniary and standard compensation.
Rajesh Kondira Bhonsle & Anr. v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing repayment of a home loan, rejecting the petitioners' claim that the loan amount was never disbursed to the builder, relying on the final consumer forum order and documentary evidence.
Siri Chand v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed a second execution application for interest on solatium and additional amount under Section 23(1A) of the Land Acquisition Act, holding such claims maintainable in pending executions and not barred by res judicata.
M S S v. P K
The High Court directed the Family Court to hear maintenance and modification applications on the fixed date and consider stay of arrears, holding that interim maintenance orders should not impose arrears without detailed hearing.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. v. MUKESH KUMAR YADAV
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing an OBC candidate to rectify a bonafide category declaration mistake in recruitment after timely representations and directed his consideration as OBC for selection.
Union of India v. Chandra Kanta
The Court upheld that an incomplete ACR lacking signatures of Reviewing and Accepting Officers must be ignored in promotion considerations, dismissing the Union of India's appeal against the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration of the respondent's promotion.
CVCIGP II CLIENT ROSEHILL LIMITED v. SANJAY JAIN & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Section 9 petition for interim relief after the claimant withdrew the arbitration claim, holding that interim relief requires a manifest intention to proceed with arbitration.
Amit Miglani v. Dinesh Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's suit for recovery of Rs. 2.95 crores paid under a Bayana Agreement and Agreement to Sell, holding that the Bayana Receipt is specifically enforceable and the defendant's failure to execute the sale deed entitles the plaintiff to recover the amount with interest and costs.