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Comptroller and Auditor General of India v. Amit Yadav & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order directing medical assessment for appointment of a PwBD candidate to a post not identified as suitable for his disability at the time of recruitment, holding that retrospective application of a later notification was impermissible and administrative discretion on post suitability cannot be judicially overruled.
Sanjeev Kumar Chhatwal v. Pawan Kumar Bharara
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's ownership and possession decree, rejected the defendant's tenancy claim due to lack of specific proof, disallowed additional evidence at appeal, and reduced mesne profits awarded.
Sh Rishabh Kumar Anand v. Atul Gupta
The High Court allowed the petition directing the acceptance of a belated written statement despite a delayed condonation application, relying on the Supreme Court's ruling against a hyper-technical approach.
Delhi Development Authority v. Late Shri Bhikha Ram through LRs & Anr.
The Court allowed DDA to file a written statement and lead evidence during a de novo hearing in a long-pending land acquisition case after being impleaded in the appeal.
Narinder Kaur Bhatia v. Ramma Dhawan
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expedite an 18-year-old civil suit by prioritizing the case and completing the trial within one year of framing issues.
Ram Chandra Rathi v. Madhu Bansal
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one final opportunity to cross-examine a witness in a commercial suit, imposing costs to ensure fairness and prevent delay.
The Ritz Hotel Limited & Ors. v. M S Hotel Ritz & Ors.
The Delhi High Court declared the plaintiffs’ RITZ and RITZ-CARLTON marks as well-known trademarks and granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendants from using infringing marks and domain names.
Prakash Goswami v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a criminal appeal, holding that absence of certain documents not filed with the charge sheet does not justify transfer or adjournment when adequate opportunity was provided during trial.
Vinay Jain v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused directors in a financial fraud case, holding that cooperation with investigation and bona fide conduct justify bail despite serious allegations.
Roshan Kumar Parida v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the respondents to treat it as a representation, pass a reasoned order within eight weeks, and allowed the petitioner an opportunity for oral representation.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Sekh Jamir Hossain
The Supreme Court cancelled bail granted to accused in a politically motivated violent attack case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and the need to protect the trial's integrity.
Batlanki Keshav Kumar Anurag v. State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed FIRs alleging sexual offences under false promise of marriage due to lack of prima facie material and contradictions in the complainant's allegations, holding the prosecution to be an abuse of process.
Rakhi Sadhukhan v. Raja Sadhukhan
The Supreme Court enhanced the permanent alimony awarded to the appellant-wife post-divorce to Rs. 50,000/- per month, emphasizing maintenance must reflect the respondent’s income and the marital standard of living.
Bhaskar Pandey and Ors v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of compromise between the parties and the complainant's decision not to pursue prosecution.
Aman v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder and abduction case, holding that a co-accused's disclosure without independent corroboration cannot solely deny bail and emphasizing the need for balanced assessment of evidence and witness protection.
Suninder Sandha v. Jeevesh Sabharwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the partial production of documents under Section 91 CrPC in a Section 138 NI Act complaint, restricting summons to only relevant documents in possession of the party and dismissing fishing expedition claims.
Ankit Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused petitioner in a POCSO and IPC case due to lack of direct incriminating evidence against him in the prosecutrix’s statements.
Sofia Koti v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murdering her husband by strangulation, considering her prolonged custody, lack of flight risk, and trial delays.
Dinesh @ Sintu & Anr. v. Sunita & Anr.
The High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the trial court's order rejecting the petitioners' application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and no deficiency in court fee was established.
Forum for Promotion of Quality Education for All v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 5th MVC’s Use Factor 2 for private unaided schools in property tax calculation and dismissed interim relief applications to stay its implementation pending final adjudication.