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Himanshu Mehta & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Minor S (Through Mother) v. State & Anr.
Delhi High Court directs immediate medical termination of pregnancy for minor rape victim beyond 24 weeks, emphasizing procedural clarity and rejecting rigid identity proof requirements to prevent undue delay.
Mohd. Shahzad v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that detention of used gold jewellery without issuance of Show Cause Notice within the prescribed period is unlawful and ordered its release as personal effects exempt under the Baggage Rules.
Shubham Mishra v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the correctness of an answer key in the Delhi Judicial Service Examination, reaffirming limited judicial interference in academic evaluation.
Sumer Singh v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court upheld Customs' order releasing a gold kada as personal effect but confiscating an undeclared iPhone with option for redemption on payment of duties and fines, dismissing the petition.
Richa Sureka v. Akhil Kumar Sureka
The Delhi High Court held that revision under Section 115 CPC is not maintainable against interlocutory orders that do not finally dispose of the suit, dismissing the petition with liberty to approach the appropriate forum.
M/S CHELSEA MILLS v. SHRI TARKESWAR SINGH AND ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award holding that unilateral transfer of workmen without consent and adequate compensation is an unfair labour practice warranting lump sum compensation.
Shellz India Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s Chawla Printers
The Delhi High Court held that objections to enforcement of an arbitral award under Section 47 CPC are independent of Section 34 challenges and remanded the matter for fresh consideration on merits.
Sh. Pushpender v. Smt. Sonia Choudhary
The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court's interim custody order for a son, directing fresh consideration of the child's welfare and wishes before deciding custody.
Digvijay Mishra v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an Original Application challenging suspension does not become infructuous due to subsequent compulsory retirement and restored the petition for adjudication.
Kamal Gupta & Anr. v. M/S Surge Industries Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to furnish security within the stipulated time under Order XXXVII Rule 3(6)(b) CPC mandates immediate judgment for the plaintiff in a summary suit, with no discretion for extension.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. DEEPTI AGGARWAL
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing appointment of the respondent as TGT (Natural Science), holding that her educational qualifications met the original advertisement's criteria despite subsequent amendments to Recruitment Rules.
Trilok Kumar Gambhir v. Preeti Gambhir
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing a petition challenging an interim order under Order VII Rule 11 and held that such interim findings shall not prejudice the parties at final trial.
Aayasa v. The Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that used gold jewellery worn by a passenger is exempt as personal effects under the Baggage Rules and ordered release of detained gold bangles due to non-issuance of mandatory Show Cause Notice by Customs.
Mahesh Kumar Saini v. The Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that detention of used gold jewellery without issuance of a Show Cause Notice under the Customs Act is unlawful and ordered its release as exempt personal effects under the Baggage Rules, 2016.
Mohd Abid v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that confiscation and penalty orders under the Customs Act without issuance of show cause notice and personal hearing, relying on pre-printed waivers, violate natural justice and are unsustainable.
Manjeet Kaur Duggal v. Income Tax Officer Ward 52 1 Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notice under Section 148 was barred by limitation as the escaped income did not exceed ₹50 lakhs, setting aside the notice and related orders for AY 2013-14.
Richa Sureka v. Akhil Kumar Sureka
The High Court dismissed a revision petition under Section 115 CPC challenging an interlocutory order as not maintainable, reaffirming that only orders finally disposing of proceedings are revisable.
DJT RETAILERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that interlocutory arbitral orders under Section 16 of the Arbitration Act are not ordinarily subject to writ jurisdiction and that MSMED Act protections apply only when a party invokes the Facilitation Council, dismissing the petition challenging the arbitrator's jurisdictional order.
M/S SCHINDLER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. PARNIKA COMMERCIAL AND ESTATES PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional bank guarantee can be invoked on demand without examining underlying disputes, dismissing the petition restraining invocation and leaving contractual disputes to arbitration.