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Saqlain Raza Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to the prosecution's failure to furnish the grounds of arrest, violating the accused's constitutional rights under Article 22.
Isha Foundation v. Google LLC & Ors.
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction over a defamation suit by Isha Foundation, rejected defendants' plea to dismiss for lack of authorization and limitation, and granted interim injunction against defamatory videos.
Naveen Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a murder case relying on circumstantial evidence and prolonged detention without trial conclusion, emphasizing the balance between liberty and seriousness of offence.
Nizamuddin @ Gauri v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder under Section 302 IPC, holding that circumstantial evidence and fleeing the crime scene outweigh prolonged pre-trial detention.
Manish Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, holding that mediation settlement does not absolve criminal liability but bail may be granted where the accused has cooperated and repaid a substantial amount.
Dharamawati v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that the deceased was a bona fide passenger and the incident of falling from a running train constituted an untoward incident attracting strict liability of the Railways for compensation.
Manjay Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi; Vikas Kumar v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a large ganja seizure case, holding that procedural lapses in sampling under Section 52A of the NDPS Act and doubts about the precise quantity of narcotic substance justify bail despite commercial quantity allegations.
Chadresh Kumar Gupta and Anr. v. M/S KLA Construction Technologies Pvt Ltd
The High Court set aside an order of civil imprisonment against directors of a judgment debtor company for non-compliance in execution proceedings, holding that they must be given an opportunity to file a reply before such coercive orders are passed.
Om Prakash Chaurasia & Anr. v. Esha Makin
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement without delving into substantive disputes.
Abhinav Shukla v. M/S Great Rocksport Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to resolve the parties' disputes.
IMARTI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. CYGNUS MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement without delving into substantive disputes.
Surya Lal Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a street vendor to vend at a designated site subject to conditions balancing his rights and public interest, relaxing certain CoV restrictions while emphasizing cleanliness and non-encroachment.
Rajnesh Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a disabled street vendor to vend at a designated site subject to conditions balancing his rights with public hygiene and pedestrian convenience, exempting him from a vending time restriction.
XCEPT MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S ETHINOS DIGITAL MARKETING PVT. LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is mandatory for commercial suits not seeking urgent interim relief, and directed the parties to undergo mediation before proceeding.
Ayyub Malik and Another v. State of Uttarakhand and Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a husband accused of kidnapping a minor girl, holding that their subsequent valid marriage and cohabitation warranted discontinuance to prevent abuse of process.
V. Ganesan v. State Rep by the Sub Inspector
The Supreme Court held that absence of dishonest intention at the time of making a promise negates cheating under Section 420 IPC and quashed criminal proceedings arising from a failed movie investment.
Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd. v. Vijaya Bank
The Supreme Court held that a corporate depositor availing banking services is not a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act if the services are for commercial purposes, and allegations involving fraud require adjudication in civil or criminal courts, not summary consumer forums.
Virinder Pal Singh v. Punjab and Sind Bank
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings initiated before retirement can continue post-retirement under Service Regulations, permitting imposition of penalties such as reduction in pay scale, and dismissed the appeal challenging such punishment.
Prof Santosh Kumar Shukla v. Jawaharlal Nehru University and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a disciplinary order under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, granting liberty to file a statutory appeal within 15 days and access to material relied upon.
R K SHARMA v. ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Delhi High Court set aside the NCDRC order for denial of hearing and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, affirming the fundamental principle of audi alteram partem in consumer dispute proceedings.