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Dushyant Singh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a valid compromise in a matrimonial dispute, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.
Lt. Col. Harpreet Kaur Bahia v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the Armed Forces Tribunal’s dismissal of the petitioner’s claim for permanent commission and extended her release date to enable her to approach the Supreme Court pending its decision in related appeals.
Rajendra v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court overturned the rape conviction due to unexplained delay, inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing that sole testimony must inspire confidence to sustain conviction.
Mizo Chief Council Mizoram v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the Mizo Chiefs' writ petition under Article 32 for delay and laches, holding that unreasonable delay without valid explanation bars relief even in fundamental rights cases.
Raj Bahadur Singh v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a constable for accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act but reduced his sentence considering his age and incarceration period.
OM SAKTHI SEKAR v. V. SUKUMAR & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the confirmed auction sale under the Recovery of Debts Act but affirmed the High Court's remand for fresh valuation to ensure fair realization of the mortgaged properties' value.
Padam Singh Bagga v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as infructuous following the disposal of a subsequent petition challenging the petitioner's compulsory retirement.
Union of India & Anr. v. Col Pramod Sharma (Retd)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, holding that the military establishment must provide cogent reasons to deny service connection and that the minimum disability threshold is 20% under applicable rules.
Tejinder Kaur v. School Management of Guru Harkishan Public School
The Delhi High Court held that unaided minority schools must obtain prior approval from the Directorate of Education before suspending employees under Section 8(4) of the Delhi School Education Act, striking down Section 12's exemption as unconstitutional except for Section 8(2).
Sri Sai Enterprises v. National Highway Authority of India
Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the situs of the respondent's office does not confer jurisdiction if the cause of action arose elsewhere and contractual clauses cannot oust constitutional writ jurisdiction.
Grasim Industries Ltd v. Competition Commission of India
The Delhi High Court directed the NCLAT to expeditiously decide the petitioner's interim application seeking stay of the entire Competition Commission order, declining to pre-emptively stay the penalty order passed under Section 42.
Om Prakash v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a street vendor’s petition for relief due to violations of vending conditions and misleading evidence, affirming municipal authority to regulate street vending under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Bharat Bhushan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to issue the Certificate of Vending to a visually impaired petitioner, ensuring reasonable accommodation and prohibiting obstruction of his vending activities despite administrative delays.
Brig Anurag Khanna v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed the continuation of a Look Out Circular against a retired army officer, emphasizing strict judicial scrutiny of LOCs under Article 21 and imposing reasonable conditions to secure his presence.
Sh. Gautam Jain v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld confiscation and penalties against a jeweller for gold smuggling, affirming the admissibility of Section 108 Customs Act statements as substantive evidence and rejecting parity claims based on redemption allowed to a co-accused.
Pawan Bhimsaria v. CPIO Union Bank of India Mumbai
The Delhi High Court dismissed the RTI-related writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing that the petition must be filed in the High Court where the cause of action arose, applying the doctrine of forum conveniens.
Sushila Rani v. Central Public Information Officer of the State Bank of India, Swamih Investment Fund-I
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a CIC order for lack of territorial jurisdiction, applying the doctrine of forum conveniens and directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate jurisdictional High Court.
M/S CONOCEDOR HOSPITALITY PVT LTD v. M/S PRATHAM INFRATECH PVT LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a Section 9 order restoring possession of a commercial shop to the owner, holding that service by email was valid and the licensee's default justified the interim relief.
KANHAIYA LAL CHARITABLE TRUST v. INNOVATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the court’s role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator while allowing mediation to proceed simultaneously.
Rajasthan Table Tennis Association v. Table Tennis Federation of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the dominant cause of action arose in Rajasthan and not Delhi.