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Verma Roadways v. Government of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that sealing of business premises under Section 60 of the DVAT Act requires recorded reasonable grounds and lawful procedure, and quashed illegal sealing of the petitioner's premises.
Shriniwas & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Railway authorities to implement pay parity by stepping up the pay of senior Railway Protection Force personnel to match juniors who received advance increments under Central Pay Commission recommendations.
Rajinder Kumar v. Kishan Lal & Others
The Delhi High Court allowed a Regular Second Appeal setting aside the first appellate court's dismissal of an appeal without hearing arguments on merits and directed a fresh hearing.
Kapil Chopra v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from family disputes after the parties amicably settled and a civil decree was passed on compromise.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Meera & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to the deceased driver's family in a fatal accident claim, affirming the application of future prospects and multiplier method as per Supreme Court precedents.
Rajender Prashad v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court clarified the division of legislative and executive powers between the GNCTD and the Lieutenant Governor under Article 239AA, holding that executive actions by GNCTD require prior concurrence of the Lt. Governor and that appointments of Special Public Prosecutors must be made by the Lt. Governor on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
Rajan Kapoor v. Krishan Kumar Khurana
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC for unpaid rent arrears based on clear admissions by the respondent, setting aside the trial court's dismissal.
Pearey Lal v. Mahant Ram Nath
The Delhi High Court upheld concurrent findings that the appellants were licensees, not tenants, as tenancy could only be created by the entire body of trustees and not after possession vested in court, dismissing the appeal.
Unity Infraprojects Limited v. Neptune Systems Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for stay of execution of a money decree and held that without deposit or security and a prima facie case, leave to defend and stay of execution cannot be granted.
Directorate of Education v. Anjum
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the petitioner to reconsider the respondent's application with a personal hearing, emphasizing procedural fairness in recruitment.
Kulvinder Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for modification of bail terms due to repeated non-compliance with a financial settlement underlying the bail order.
Deepika Prashar & Anr v. Suman Singh Virk and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that defendants' false denial of a Family Settlement Agreement bearing their signatures during admission/denial stage constituted an offence under Section 340 Cr.P.C., directing prosecution and emphasizing the importance of truthful admissions in civil proceedings.
A.K. Wadhwa v. Central Bank of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the intra-Court appeal holding that the appellant’s claim for pension was barred by res judicata following dismissal of a prior civil suit and writ petition on the same cause of action.
M/S INDIACAN EDUCATION PVT. LTD. v. AMIT POPLI; M/S INDIACAN EDUCATION PVT. LTD. v. RAKESH KUMAR MEHTA
The Delhi High Court held that a Contract Addendum which is co-terminus with the original Faculty Engagement Agreement does not extinguish the arbitration clause therein, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Deepak Jain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court remanded a disciplinary case against a chartered accountant for fresh inquiry, holding that private settlements do not bar regulatory proceedings involving serious fraud allegations and emphasizing the need for objective evidence and adherence to natural justice.
Aditi Wadhera v. Vivek Kumar Wadhera
The Supreme Court granted divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act by waiving the statutory waiting period and quashed pending criminal cases between the parties as part of an amicable settlement under its Article 142 jurisdiction.
Balvinder Singh Bedi & Anr v. Amit Chadha
The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order passed without hearing oral arguments, emphasizing the fundamental right to be heard and directing a fresh hearing.
Sanjay v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The High Court dismissed the criminal miscellaneous petition as withdrawn on the petitioner's request.
Sambhu v. Naresh Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions as infructuous following a binding Division Bench interpretation of the Street Vendors Act, granting liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings if non-compliance continues.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-07 v. M/S PHI Seeds Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Revenue's appeals, holding that prior to the 2008 amendment, the Assessing Officer lacked power to suo motu extend the special auditor's report submission deadline under the Income Tax Act.