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Deepak @ Deepak Singh v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious offence case after considering the completion of investigation, absence of criminal antecedents, and the need to uphold personal liberty under Article 21.
Rajesh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious offence case after considering completed investigation, absence of criminal antecedents, and humanitarian grounds, emphasizing that bail is the rule and jail the exception.
Zhinet Banu Nazir Dadany v. Commissioner of Customs New Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld that Customs cannot dispose of non-perishable seized goods without notice and directed refund of value with interest, ordering market value compensation for delayed payment.
Devender Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a prisoner who, despite prior failure to surrender, demonstrated good conduct and completed sentence in a subsequent case, emphasizing that prior misconduct alone cannot bar furlough.
Laxmi Dhar v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to decide the petitioner's pending representation regarding property mutation within eight weeks without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Joydeb Das v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s belated claim for pension benefits for a period of court leave, holding that delay and laches barred the claim and that a court’s direction to consider a stale representation does not revive the cause of action.
Shazeb v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prolonged pre-trial detention and delay in trial, dispensing with the stringent bail conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Think Gas Ludhiana Pvt Ltd v. M K Aggarwal Finishing Factory & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from a Gas Supply Agreement, proceeding ex parte against non-responding parties.
Mahvish Farooq v. Anil Malik & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition as the respondents took a reasoned decision rejecting the petitioner's citizenship application, fulfilling the Court's direction to process it in accordance with law.
Rajesh Kumar v. Vijay Kumar Bidhuri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging disobedience of its order, holding that disciplinary actions taken in compliance with court directions and challenged through proper legal channels do not constitute contempt.
Dhobi Ghat Jhuggi Adhikar Manch v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking stay of demolition and rehabilitation of unauthorized occupants on the Yamuna floodplains, holding that only notified JJ clusters existing before 2006 are entitled to protection under the 2015 Policy and emphasizing environmental preservation and lawful possession.
Nagaland State Cooperative Marketing and Consumers Federation Ltd. v. V.K. Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the Railway Board guilty of contempt for wilfully disobeying its orders to pay enhanced rates with interest to State forest corporations for uninspected sal wood sleeper supplies, directing immediate compliance.
M/S MINOSHA INDIA LTD v. M/S MISRA AUTOMATICS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the moratorium period under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code excludes time for limitation in restoration of suits filed by a corporate debtor, allowing the appeals and remanding the matter for trial.
M M Dhonchak v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Union of India's order extending the petitioner's suspension pending inquiry, holding that judicial interference in suspension orders is limited and delay caused by the petitioner justified the extension.
Shainu R Hatwar v. Narcotics Control Bureau
Delhi High Court granted bail to an NDPS accused on grounds of prolonged trial delay and serious medical condition despite statutory restrictions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Sanraj Farms Private Limited v. Shri Ram Kishan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered sale deed and granted permanent injunction protecting the plaintiff's possession, rejecting the defendant's counterclaim as barred by limitation.
Sh. Subhash Chandra Jarodia v. Sh. Vijayinder Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit challenging a registered gift deed and Will is maintainable subject to amendment for consequential relief and payment of ad valorem Court Fees.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Nagar Dairy Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that cross-objections are not maintainable in appeals under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act as such a right is not expressly conferred by statute and appeals under Section 260A are akin to second appeals where cross-objections are barred.
Phonographic Performance Limited v. Azure Hospitality Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an assignee owner of copyright in sound recordings retains the right to grant licenses and sue for infringement even if not a registered copyright society, and restored interim injunction against unauthorized use by defendant restaurants.
CCL v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that joint trial of a child in conflict with law directed to be tried as an adult with an adult accused is prohibited under Section 23 of the Juvenile Justice Act, mandating separate child-friendly proceedings.