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Sudipta Kumar Mandal v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere possession of live cartridges without conscious knowledge or intent does not constitute an offence.
Nisha Khan @ Nazma v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking FIR registration and investigation transfer in a death case, emphasizing the availability of alternate remedies under the CrPC and absence of foul play.
Hari Om Singhal v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside a debarment order issued without a show cause notice, affirming that natural justice mandates an opportunity of hearing before blacklisting a contractor.
M/S S AND S CONSTRUCTION CO. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause extinguishing the right to invoke arbitration within 30 days is void under Section 28(b) of the Indian Contract Act, and appointed a sole arbitrator despite delayed invocation.
M/S Supreme Infrastructure India Limited v. Freyssinet Memard India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte arbitral award due to non-receipt of mandatory Section 21 notice and unilateral appointment of arbitrator, holding that arbitration proceedings did not validly commence and limitation for challenge had not begun.
Perfect Cargo Movers Private Limited & Ors. v. Ram Murti Paul
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is not maintainable against interlocutory orders that do not finally dispose of the suit, dismissing the petition as withdrawn with liberty to approach the appropriate forum.
Deepak Mehta v. AJ Capstone Infotech Pvt Ltd
The court held that a zero-interest loan advanced to an employee as part of employment does not constitute a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the challenge to the trial court's dismissal of the application.
Chandna Singh Rakshit v. Rajeev Rakshit
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's delayed appeal challenging maintenance awarded under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that the income assessment was reasonable and delay in filing the appeal was unjustified.
Kedarnath Gupta v. M/S Gunjan Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a restraint order to limit fund transfer restrictions to securing Rs. 15 crores under a settlement deed and allowed bank account disclosure under judicial supervision.
Commissioner of Police & Ors. v. Sandeep
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's order directing a fresh medical examination for a police constable candidate declared unfit due to a finger deformity, emphasizing the need to show impairment of duty performance and upholding delay as a ground for dismissal.
Staff Selection Commission & Anr. v. Shruti Mishra
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a fresh medical examination for a candidate declared medically unfit due to inconsistent medical reports, emphasizing fairness in public service appointments.
Hem Kumar; Samarth Choudhary v. Capital Land Builders Pvt Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's belated application to recall a witness for further cross-examination on documents already exhibited and examined, to prevent undue delay in a long-pending civil suit.
Harsh Mariwala v. Pramod Kumar
The High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Marico Ltd. and its officials for alleged misbranding, holding that the complaint lacked prima facie material, statutory compliance was established, and the accused were improperly summoned without specific allegations of personal involvement.
MS XXX v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld anticipatory bail granted post-chargesheet and cognizance, clarifying that anticipatory bail remains maintainable even after dismissal of regular bail on jurisdictional grounds without remand or custody.
Akash v. The State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a sexual assault case after the prosecutrix retracted allegations against him at the bail stage, emphasizing that gender or literacy cannot discredit initial statements and balancing the accused's right to liberty with the seriousness of the offence.
The Commissioner CGST Delhi South Commissionerate v. M/S HAAMID REAL ESTATE PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that appeals against CESTAT orders in service tax matters lie exclusively to the Supreme Court under Section 35L of the Central Excise Act, 1944, and dismissed the Revenue's appeal as not maintainable.
Anshuman v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's application for compassionate appointment within four weeks, reserving the petitioner's right to challenge the decision thereafter.
Anita Sharma v. Mukandi Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that revision under Section 115 CPC is not maintainable against interim orders that do not finally dispose of the suit, dismissing the petition challenging such an order.
Sammaan Capital Ltd. v. Bhupinder Singh Rana
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining defendants from publishing defamatory content on social media, balancing freedom of expression with the plaintiff’s right to reputation in a loan dispute context.
Petitioner in person v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court mandated installation and effective monitoring of flow meters on all sewage treatment plants and directed cooperation among agencies to prevent Yamuna River pollution and waterlogging in Delhi.