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Neeraj Kohli v. The State & Anr.
In an uncontested petition for Letters of Administration, exemption from Administration and Surety Bonds requires a specific application before the Trial Court, which must be decided after hearing both parties.
Prem Nath Sarup (Exports) Pvt Ltd v. Sumit Agarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a restoration application for a commercial suit due to inordinate delay and negligence of counsel, affirming that litigants bear responsibility for tracking their cases.
M/S MN AUTOMOBILE PRIVATE LIMITED v. GURIQBAL SINGH & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to furnish security instead of depositing rent arrears as directed, emphasizing strict compliance with court orders and rejecting vague attempts to delay proceedings.
Sudesh Chhikara v. Divisional Commissioner, Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against eviction under the Senior Citizens Act, holding that summary proceedings with proper findings are valid and title disputes must be decided by civil courts.
Sanjay Goel v. SAG Infrastructure Developers Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to allow recall of a witness for further cross-examination under Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC in the interest of justice despite procedural irregularities.
Harkesh Bhardwaj & Anr. v. Krishna Nand
The Delhi High Court set aside the order directing warrants of arrest in execution proceedings for non-compliance with statutory provisions and protocols, allowing execution to proceed with safeguards.
Amar Sen & Anr. v. Ajit Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that the timeline for filing written statements in civil suits is directory, not mandatory, and set aside the Trial Court's order striking off defence for belated filing without sufficient cause.
Tinku Gupta v. Narender Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging conditional leave to defend in a summary suit but waived costs and granted one month to deposit the directed amount considering the petitioner’s financial condition.
Lt Col Badal Chandra Roy Retd v. Union of India & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking disability pension on the ground that jurisdiction lies with the Armed Forces Tribunal and permitted the petitioner to file the claim there.
JAMMU & KASHMIR ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION AGENCY v. M/S SIMPLEX PROJECTS LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting the petitioner's claim for liquidated damages on the ground that the clause was penal and not a genuine pre-estimate of damages, and that unilateral adjustment without arbitral adjudication was impermissible.
Jitender Dixit @ Bantu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner under MCOCA, emphasizing the constitutional right to a speedy trial and diluting stringent statutory bail conditions due to prolonged pre-trial detention.
Dura-Line India Pvt Ltd v. Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a patent for a non-metallic pipe with a co-extruded tracer cable and held that the defendant infringed the patent and registered design.
Mrs X v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked to direct FIR registration where alternate efficacious remedies exist, and dismissed the petition seeking mandamus against the petitioner’s husband for circulating personal pictures.
Mohd Saif @ Saif Qureshi & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376(2)(n), 417, and 506 IPC after the parties married and the prosecutrix withdrew prosecution, emphasizing the welfare of their minor child.
Deepak Rawat v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside a vague parole rejection order for lack of specific reasons and remanded the matter for a fresh reasoned decision.
Monika Tiwari and Anr v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed recording of petitioners' statements via video conferencing under Section 164 CrPC to protect their lives and directed local police protection.
Sandeep v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a theft case subject to conditions of cooperation with investigation and furnishing bond.
Sh Ravinder Janghu Alias John v. The State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied in a criminal case involving alleged cheating and unlawful sale of government-owned property where the accused lacked lawful title and failed to pay the balance amount.
Dinesh Sehgal v. Sarabjit Singh Chadha
The Delhi High Court upheld the contempt conviction and six-month sentence against an appellant for wilful breach of court-ordered payment undertakings, emphasizing the sanctity of judicial orders and undertakings.
Himalayan Flora and Aromas Pvt. Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's discretionary refusal to extend advertisement contracts beyond three years, emphasizing strict contract interpretation and judicial restraint in administrative decisions.