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Sidv Dutt v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of pending applications for allotment of alternative plots under the 1961 Government scheme, mandating minimum monthly disposal targets and adequate administrative support.
PRESIDENCY EDUCATIONAL TRUST v. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
The Delhi High Court held that IGNOU is authorized only to impart education through distance learning and not face-to-face programs, invalidated suspension of admissions without natural justice, and protected the rights of students admitted under a valid MoU.
Jatan Pal Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused petitioners in a rape and criminal intimidation case arising from a family property dispute, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and non-interference.
Through: Mr. Vijay Kishan wilh Mr. Naresh Thanai, Advocates v. Through: None
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn following the appellant's request to withdraw the appeal.
Walter Bushnell Pvt Ltd and Ors v. RJVPRA Formulation Pvt Ltd and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed impleadment of a party who settled in mediation and decreed the suit on the basis of the recorded settlement, disposing of the case accordingly.
Maninder Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order against the petitioner, holding that at the initial stage, the complaint must be taken at face value and evidentiary challenges are to be addressed at trial.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Deepak Jain
The Delhi High Court held that the Appellate Tribunal lacks power to initiate contempt proceedings and must refer such matters to the High Court under Section 15(2) of the Contempt of Courts Act.
Sunil Kapoor v. Harveen Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an unregistered Agreement to Sell does not protect an agreement purchaser from ejectment as a tenant until a decree for specific performance is passed, and directed expedited disposal of the suit with interim possession arrangements.
V.K. Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was not entitled to continue as CMD of Northern Coalfields Limited beyond his tenure as per the appointment letter and dismissed the writ petition.
Select Vacations Pvt Ltd v. Income Tax Officer and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, holding that mere change of opinion without considering the assessee's disclosed accounting method does not justify reopening assessment.
Shanta Chopra v. Uma Bahadur
The court held that a mandatory inquiry into the plaintiff's mental capacity under Order XXXII Rule 15 CPC is essential before admitting a suit by a next friend, and dismissed the suit challenging registered property documents executed by a mentally sound plaintiff.
Nau Nihal Singh Rana v. Sunil Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that statements made by a witness during judicial proceedings enjoy absolute privilege and cannot form the basis of a civil defamation suit, dismissing the Plaintiff's suit as barred by limitation and lacking cause of action.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings initiated after four years are invalid if the assessee has made full and true disclosure of material facts, and mere failure of the Assessing Officer to notice such facts does not justify reopening.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated after four years under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, holding that full and true disclosure of material facts during original assessment bars reopening based on change of opinion.
Sant Ram @ Sadhu Ram v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a father for raping his daughter aged about 17 years, affirming that consent under fear is invalid and DNA evidence is admissible even if blood samples are taken by a non-registered medical practitioner.
Manvendra Singh Rawat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant cannot withdraw a voluntary retirement notice without specific approval based on material change in circumstances, and dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of such withdrawal.
DUSHAD EARTH MOVER v. NATIONALINSURANCE COMPANY LTD
The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company cannot recover compensation from a vehicle owner who took due care in appointing a driver with a fake licence absent wilful breach of policy conditions.
MMTC Limited v. Alcari, SA (Switzerland)
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding demurrage to the claimant for use of an overaged vessel with conditional approval, limiting judicial interference and applying the doctrine of severability while reducing the interest rate awarded.
M/S TATA SONS LTD v. WORKMEN & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that respondent workmen engaged in gainful self-employment during litigation were not entitled to full back wages under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, admitting sting operation evidence to establish employment.
Ashok Kumar & Anr. v. Air Force Senior Secondary School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed an aided school to submit proposals for filling vacant posts and the Director of Education to process them within a stipulated timeframe, ensuring timely administrative action.