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Nirmala Devi v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the Central Government to reconsider afresh the petitioner’s deceased husband’s pension claim under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme after submission of additional documents, without expressing any opinion on merits.
Sharadamba Computer Centre v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking recovery of unpaid contractual dues, holding that such monetary disputes must be resolved through civil suits and not writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
Vinod Kumar Bindal v. Central Information Commissioner and Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded a petition challenging CBI's refusal to disclose information under RTI, directing reconsideration of human rights violation claims under Section 24(1) exemption proviso.
Unique Identification Authority of India v. Central Information Commission
The Delhi High Court held that penalties under Section 20 of the RTI Act must be imposed only for mala fide or unreasonable conduct, not for mere erroneous application of exemptions, and directed the CIC to reconsider the penalty order accordingly.
M/S CS CYBERSOFT INFOTECH PVT. LTD. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking payment recovery under a contract, holding that contractual monetary disputes must be resolved through civil suits, not writ jurisdiction.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd v. SPML Infra Limited
The Delhi High Court held that extension of arbitral proceedings under Section 29A can be granted even after expiry of the statutory period upon sufficient cause, and apprehension of bias must be challenged under Sections 12 and 13, not Section 14, thus allowing extension but dismissing substitution of the arbitrator.
Satya Prakash Ravidas v. The Secretary Bar Council of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the institution of a civil suit and rejection of complaints against an advocate and NCSC, holding that such matters lie within the exclusive jurisdiction of the civil court and statutory authorities, and found the petitioner guilty of suppressing material facts.
Court on its Own Motion v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of unauthorized constructions obstructing the Taimoor Nagar Drain, emphasizing that no rights can be conferred on Zone 'O' land and empowering the Special Task Force to ensure free flow of the drain for public safety.
Anita & Ors. v. HDFC ERGO GEN INS CO LTD & Ors.
The High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the motor accident claim petition for fresh adjudication after setting aside its dismissal for lack of notice and enquiry.
Rajeev Kumar v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a registered Will granting absolute ownership to the testator's wife empowered her to validly gift the property, dismissing the plaintiffs' claim of only a life interest.
Mr. Akshu Jain v. SH Sumit Bansal
The Delhi High Court quashed one of two complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding no liability existed for the second complaint and that a joint account-holder not signing the cheque cannot be held liable.
Manoj Goyal v. SH Sumit Bansal
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the presumption of debt applies and arbitration proceedings do not bar criminal prosecution.
IL&FS Paradip Refinery Water Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of arbitral awards on extra work and interest claims based on a clear settlement between parties and affirmed rejection of delay-related interest claims under force majeure provisions.
ABC Infosystems Private Limited & Anr v. ABS India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court's decree allowing recovery of differential sales tax due to non-furnishing of Form-C and held that non-compliance with Section 12A mediation requirement did not bar the suit given the urgency and prospective application of the law.
RMS Consultants Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Tridiva Ergonomic Interiors (P.) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the territorial jurisdiction of the Commercial Court over a recovery suit involving interior designing services, dismissing the defendants' appeal challenging jurisdiction.
Dr Jwala Prasad v. Union of India Ministry of Culture and Others
The Delhi High Court held that premature repatriation of an officer appointed on deputation requires sufficient cause and is not to be done arbitrarily, but refused interim relief where the officer had already rejoined his parent department.
Minor S v. State & Anr.
Delhi High Court allowed medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks for a minor rape victim, directing immediate medical examination and emphasizing timely legal and medical intervention to uphold her constitutional rights.
Union of India and Anr. v. Babulal Agrawal
The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of an IAS officer under Rule 16(3) based on grave doubts about his integrity arising from multiple investigations, affirming limited judicial review and the permissibility of a second review under exceptional circumstances.
Himanshu Shekhar v. Mamta Shekhar
The High Court allowed the petitioner to examine his two sisters as witnesses in his defense in divorce proceedings, emphasizing the right to present relevant evidence and ensuring expeditious trial.
National Highways Authority of India v. HK Toll Road Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's interim order staying termination of a highway concession agreement, affirming the Tribunal's power under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act to grant interim reliefs to preserve the arbitral process and clarifying the retrospective applicability of the 2018 amendments to the Specific Relief Act.