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Shri Anil Mehra & Anr. v. Kusum Devi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition under Section 115 and 151 CPC based on a bona fide settlement between parties involving payment of Rs. 5,00,000/- and withdrawal of the suit.
M/S Durga Apparels Pvt Ltd v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court condoned a 1610-day delay in filing a customs appeal due to the appellant director's medical condition and the COVID-19 pandemic, restoring the appeal for merits hearing subject to costs.
Mukesh Kumar Garg v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging penalties for fraudulent Input Tax Credit, holding that writ jurisdiction is not appropriate when statutory appellate remedies exist and petitioners must come with clean hands.
Porto Emporios Shipping Inc. v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Indian Council of Arbitration
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act, 1996, the court must refer parties to arbitration upon prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement, limiting judicial scrutiny and leaving issues of waiver and non-arbitrability to the Arbitral Tribunal.
HDB Financial Services Ltd v. Suresh Kumar Dabla
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s directions for production of complete summoned records and dispensed with the Managing Director’s personal appearance based on the petitioner’s assurance, emphasizing mandatory compliance with court process.
Naresh Kumar Garg v. BTW India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to examine his witness subject to additional costs, warning against further delays.
Vinay Aggarwal v. Har Bai (Deceased) Through LRs
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant to lead evidence as a witness despite earlier closure of his right, subject to conditions and costs, to ensure a fair trial without undue delay.
ARN Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd and Anr v. Tuhina Bhargava and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed directors against whom arrest warrants were issued in execution of a decree against a company to appear before the State Commission, allowing them to file applications and ensuring execution proceeds with due opportunity to be heard.
Shri Krishan Kumar Jain (Deceased Through Lrs) v. Smt Alka Jain
The court dismissed the petition challenging conditional leave to defend but granted liberty to the petitioners to appeal against the decree and the conditional leave order.
Sandeep Pandey v. Nuevo Polymers Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court declined to direct time-bound disposal of a civil suit at the final arguments stage, emphasizing parties' cooperation and judicial restraint.
Shabnam Burney v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court upheld demolition of unauthorized Madrasi Camp encroachments after ensuring rehabilitation under JJ Policy, emphasizing urgency due to monsoon-related waterlogging.
Yadav v. Shri Raju Grover & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to expedite final arguments and dispose of the claim petition on a day-to-day basis due to the petitioner’s exceptional financial hardship and prolonged suffering.
Pushpender v. Sonia Choudhary
The Delhi High Court upheld interim custody with the respondent and directed the Family Court to decide custody and visitation after hearing both parties, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the interim order.
Arun Sachdeva v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to petitioners accused of cheating and forgery in property transactions, emphasizing that bail is the rule and refusal the exception, especially where investigation is complete and procedural safeguards were not followed.
Rajender @ Kallu v. State GNCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a parole petition filed prematurely without awaiting the competent authority’s decision and noted procedural irregularities and adverse antecedents against the petitioner.
Chirag Snehkant Vora v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to accused due to lack of direct incriminating evidence and weak CCTV footage failing to establish prima facie involvement in jewellery fraud.
Sharanjit Kaur Kohli v. Ramandeep Singh Kohli
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on grounds of mental and physical cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the findings and emphasizing cumulative conduct and preponderance of probabilities as the standard of proof.
Anglo-American Metallurgical Coal Pvt. Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that objections alleging fraud cannot be entertained during enforcement of a final arbitral award under section 36 of the Arbitration Act, 1996, and such challenges must be raised only under section 34 within the prescribed time.
Bhavreen Kandhari v. Shri C. D. Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court vacated its interim orders restraining tree felling permissions for 50 or more trees, deferring supervision to the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee, while maintaining restrictions for fewer trees pending SOP finalization.
Narinder Singh Bogarh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that provisional arrest warrants under the Extradition Act require urgency and pending extradition proceedings, and anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is available despite Section 25 of the Act, dismissing the petitions as the warrants had lapsed without extradition proceedings.