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Sanjay Kher & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking enhancement of foreign allowances, holding that courts should not interfere with executive discretion on pay scales absent explicit rules or policies.
FUTURE GENERALI INDIA INS CO LTD v. DULARI
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s award holding that a helper of the driver is covered under the insurance policy and dismissed the insurer’s appeal challenging compensation liability.
Madhu Karna v. Medical Council of India; Avnindra Gupta v. Medical Council of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals by ophthalmologists against medical council orders warning them for diagnostic errors, emphasizing that consumer forums must independently assess negligence claims without being influenced by prior judicial observations.
Union of India v. P.K. Srivastava
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Information Commission can award compensation only on appeals filed before it under Section 19(8)(b) of the RTI Act, and not on complaints, limiting the Commission's power to impose penalties under Section 20 for complaints.
Through: v. N.D.M.C
The Delhi High Court set aside the Industrial Tribunal's award rejecting the appellant's promotion claims and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after considering all relevant documents.
Ram Chander v. State (Govt. of NCT, Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC for passport re-stitching, holding that mere re-stitching does not amount to an offence under the Passport Act or cheating under IPC.
Rajendra Singh and Ors. v. University of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regularization of ad hoc employees appointed during a recruitment ban, reaffirming the Supreme Court's Umadevi ruling that only regular recruitment can fill sanctioned vacancies.
Shalu Mahendroo v. Delhi Public School and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of a UDC seeking reappointment as PA and relief against alleged harassment, holding that change of duties without loss of pay or rank is not actionable and disputed harassment claims are unsuitable for writ relief.
Commissioner of Income Tax-VI v. Times Business Solution Ltd.
The High Court upheld that a successor company acquiring business assets under a demerger can write off bad debts relating to the predecessor without proving actual irrecoverability, following Supreme Court precedents.
R.K.ASSOCIATES & HOTELIERS PVT LTD v. AIRCEL LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding no live dispute existed as the parties had mutually and unconditionally exited the contract.
Rajesh Babu v. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a delayed charge-sheet in disciplinary proceedings due to prejudice caused by missing records essential for the petitioner's defense.
Chob Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court held that appellants convicted of murder were juveniles at the time of the offence and entitled to juvenile law benefits, quashing their sentences while upholding convictions.
Hasibul Rehman v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi
Delhi High Court modified appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC for striking deceased with a cold drink bottle, emphasizing the distinction in intention and injury severity.
Quasim Ali v. Additional Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that delay in disposal of a compounding application caused by the petitioner's failure to comply with procedural requirements does not amount to contempt of Court and dismissed the revision petition challenging conviction appeal dismissal.
Irfan Badshah v. State
The High Court allowed the petitioner to cross-examine the investigating officer on previously disallowed material questions, emphasizing the trial court's discretion under Section 148 Evidence Act and proper procedure for objections during trial.
Mohd. Issa @ Raj v. State
Delhi High Court upheld conviction for possession of explosives under UAP and ES Acts but reduced excessive fines and default imprisonment considering the appellant's financial status and legal principles governing fines.
Hamdard Employees and General Workers Union v. Janab Chief Mutawalli Sahib and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking acceptance of late affidavits for shifting bonus benefits, holding that compliance delays must be remedied by extension or contempt proceedings, not independent writ petitions.
Neelam Arya v. Din Mohd.
The Delhi High Court held that an order dismissing a review petition filed by a non-party to the original writ petition qualifies as a 'judgment' under the Letters Patent and is appealable, while an appeal withdrawn without liberty precludes subsequent appeals on the same order.
Daulat Ram & Ors. v. National Open School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking regular and casual employment, holding that enforcement of an earlier judgment must be pursued through contempt proceedings and reservation policies must be respected.
Neelam Arya v. Din Mohd.
The Delhi High Court held that an order dismissing a review petition filed by a non-party to the original writ petition qualifies as a judgment under Letters Patent and is appealable, while an appeal withdrawn without liberty to file a fresh appeal is not maintainable.