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Union Bank of India v. Jitender Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award declaring the termination of a temporary workman illegal for non-compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act and affirmed compensation in lieu of reinstatement.
Gulista Khatoon v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that detention and confiscation of gold jewellery worn by a passenger without issuance of a valid Show Cause Notice and personal hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is illegal, and such jewellery qualifies as personal effects exempt from customs duty.
R C Singh v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Armed Forces Tribunal to expedite hearing, holding that the tribunal alone has discretion to prioritize and manage its cases.
Vinod Kumar and Anr v. Neeraj Mittal and Ors
The High Court allowed the petition challenging dismissal of an application under Section 151 CPC for correction of pleadings, directing the Trial Court to decide the application on merits after ensuring procedural compliance.
Govind Singh Nainwal v. Deepak Khosla and Anr
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's order condoning delay in filing the written statement, holding that such discretion will not be interfered with unless there is illegality or perversity.
K. L. Manhas v. M/S Skystar Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the NCDRC's refusal to pre-pone hearing, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 cannot be invoked for mere denial of preponement.
Sanjeev v. Urmilla
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's closure of the defendant's right to further cross-examine the plaintiff due to repeated non-appearance and dilatory conduct, dismissing the petition for a final opportunity.
Jayaditta Palit & Anr. v. Pramod Anand Through His Legal Heir
The Delhi High Court restored a petition dismissed as withdrawn due to inadvertence, directing payment of enhanced costs to reinstate documents taken off record for non-payment.
Rajesh Kumar v. Ajay Kumar @ Ajay Singh
The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with the Trial Court’s order condoning delay in filing written statement in a commercial suit after trial completion, emphasizing the statutory 120-day limit and allowing the petitioner to raise the issue in appeal.
Harish Chander Pandey v. The Jag Jivan Cooperative House Building Society Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to allow the petitioner to amend pleadings to introduce a belated and fundamentally new claim of society membership and flat allotment, dismissing the petition under Article 227.
Balaji Steel v. Sialkot Shop
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of a vague amendment application to reduce the suit amount, while allowing the petitioner to seek waiver of imposed costs.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. v. KRA Infrastructure Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court remanded the arbitral tribunal's order for fresh consideration of a jurisdictional issue concerning the applicability of the MSME Act to a works contract, emphasizing limited but necessary judicial interference under Article 227.
M/S SISLA LABORATORIES v. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF CGST
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a belated appeal against the rejection of a GST refund application due to non-communication of the order and directed processing of a second refund application with interest.
Hari Nath & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to promote peace and avoid futile litigation.
Jitender @ Kalla v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a life convict's writ petition and granted furlough despite a 12-day late surrender, holding that non-wilful delay and a warning do not bar furlough under prison rules aimed at rehabilitation.
Mubina v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that detention and confiscation of gold jewellery worn by a passenger without issuing a proper show cause notice and personal hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is illegal, and such jewellery as personal effects must be released.
Rajveer Singh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring a complaint dismissed for non-appearance due to bona fide error, clarifying that such dismissal is not acquittal and the proper remedy is appeal under Section 378(4) CrPC.
Rahul Shrma & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Manu Yadav & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary, amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power to promote peace in matrimonial disputes.
Surendra Kumar v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court reduced the sentence of a 90-year-old convicted public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act to the period already served, emphasizing mitigating factors including advanced age, health, and prolonged trial delay, while upholding the conviction.