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Guddu Rathore v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Guddu Rathore for rape based on circumstantial and forensic evidence, and admissible statements under the res gestae rule, dismissing his appeal.
Pankaj Kumar v. The Union Public Service Commission and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld UPSC's fixation of minimum qualifying marks for the interview stage in recruitment, dismissing the petitioner's challenge that such criteria were illegally imposed mid-process.
Sanchal Foundation v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to re-examine rehabilitation claims of slum dwellers with valid residency documents and mandated immediate relief for fire-affected slum residents, emphasizing adherence to procedural safeguards in eviction and rehabilitation.
M.A. Ansari v. Union of India
Retrospective promotion is not permissible without statutory authority or mala fide conduct; administrative delays do not justify retrospective promotion post-retirement.
M/S. SAGAR RATNA RESTAURANTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. TARSEEM KUMAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, appointing a Receiver and Arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from alleged unlawful termination and dispossession under a commercial lease agreement.
M/S DESEIN PVT LTD v. M/S INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that disputes arising from a lease deed, including claims after lease expiry where possession continues, fall within the arbitration clause and that the court has jurisdiction to entertain the petition.
Surjeet Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding the appellant to be a juvenile at the time of offence, setting aside the sentence under Section 376 IPC and directing his release in light of the Juvenile Justice Act.
Kawal Sachdeva v. Madhu Bala Rana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that issues must be framed only on material and bona fide pleas supported by evidence, dismissing defendants' attempt to raise baseless tenancy and collusion issues to delay possession proceedings.
Shakuntala Pilania v. P.R. Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against directors for dishonoured cheques despite non-impleadment of the company, validating service of notice and existence of debt, but reduced the sentence considering the petitioners' circumstances.
Satendra Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that once a government servant's application for another post is forwarded unconditionally with a No Objection Certificate, the technical resignation must be accepted and cannot be rejected later on grounds of public interest.
Commissioner of Income-Tax-I v. Cheil Communications India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that reopening an income tax assessment under Section 147 requires valid reasons supported by tangible material, and additions on issues not forming part of the reasons recorded, such as Arm’s Length Price without material, are invalid, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
Ramesh Chander Gupta v. D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court directed DDA to allot a flat to the petitioner, holding that failure to resend the allotment letter to an alternate disclosed address due to postal error cannot deprive the petitioner of his entitlement.
Ravi Khurana v. Gurdeep Singh
The Delhi High Court modified the trial court's decree in accordance with a mediation settlement under Section 89 CPC, refunded court fees, and disposed of the appeals.
Jaspal Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent authority to treat the petitioner’s writ petition as a representation and decide it as per applicable policy within a stipulated timeframe, disposing of the petition accordingly.
Anuj Tyagi v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and full payment by the petitioner, emphasizing that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Nokia India Pvt. Ltd v. Director General of Income Tax & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of writ petitions with liberty to file appeals under Section 246A(1) of the Income-tax Act, restraining coercive recovery until appeal disposal within a fixed time frame.
Nokia India Pvt Ltd v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 30-day period to respond to income tax notices cannot be arbitrarily reduced to 5 days under Section 220(1) of the Income-tax Act, ensuring taxpayers' right to reasonable opportunity.
Kiran Kumar v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court directed the Land & Building Department to process and decide on petitioners' applications for alternative plot allotment within a specified timeframe, ensuring no undue delay after compliance with procedural requirements.
Susheel Kumar Jain v. DDA
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of DDA flat allotment solely for non-submission of documents is unjustified if payments were timely made, directing allotment at revised cost with adjustment of prior payments and interest.
M.M. Ajwani v. DDA and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed DDA to reconsider the petitioner's leasehold-to-freehold conversion application under its revised policy and addressed surcharge refund and delayed construction interest issues pending Supreme Court adjudication.