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M/S Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that absence of prior NOC does not bar conducting an aeronautical study for height clearance of a building near an airport and directed such study to be conducted, setting aside the rejection orders.
Roadwings International Private Limited v. Container Corporation of India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a settlement agreement under the Vivad Se Vishwas-II Scheme, having the status of an arbitral award, is final and binding, and cannot be re-opened in writ proceedings absent credible evidence of coercion.
The Commissioner Delhi Police v. NHRC Through Its Chairperson & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the NHRC's binding order directing police compensation for failure to register FIR despite cognizable offences, emphasizing mandatory FIR registration under Section 154 CrPC and the binding nature of NHRC recommendations.
Pournima Nilkant Somkuwar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that denial of Aerodrome Entry Pass without hearing and based solely on FIR registration for bailable offences violates natural justice and set aside the impugned orders.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside a five-year blacklisting and suspension of PwC by the Ministry of Agriculture and GeM for misinterpreting its financial bid, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of natural justice and opportunity of hearing before such punitive actions.
Estate of Maharaja Dr Karni Singhji of Bikaner v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking arrears of rent on Bikaner House, holding that ex gratia payments are discretionary and not enforceable as a legal right by the heirs.
NHPC LIMITED v. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ARBITRATION COUNCIL & ANR.
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent Sole Arbitrator on parties' joint request, setting aside an institutional arbitration appointment contrary to the agreed arbitration clause.
GE Grid (Switzerland) GmbH v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for AYs 2013-14 to 2017-18, holding that reassessment cannot be based solely on survey findings without year-specific material and independent application of mind.
The General Manager, Northern Railways v. Harleen Kaur
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Letters Patent Appeal holding it not maintainable against a Single Judge's order under Article 227, emphasizing the bar on writ petitions where statutory appellate remedy under the Consumer Protection Act exists.
Mahendra Kumar Jain v. M/s Shivaan Exports & Imports; Monica Jain v. M/s Shivam Exports & Imports
The Delhi High Court held that directors are vicariously liable under Section 138/141 NI Act unless unimpeachable evidence proves resignation or non-involvement, and quashing of complaint at summoning stage is not warranted without such evidence.
Mohammad Rafique v. The Commissioner of Customs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the Show Cause Notice and Order-in-Original issued under the Customs Act against petitioners, extending relief granted in a related case involving the same allegations.
IDEMIA SYSCOM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S CONJOINIX TOTAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the MSMED Act's special dispute resolution mechanism overrides arbitration agreements under the Arbitration Act in disputes involving MSMEs, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.
Ankit Raj v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a sexual offence case, holding that a solemnized marriage negates the presumption of false promise to marry and that mere breach of promise does not vitiate consent under Section 376 IPC.
Kanchan v. State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case based on co-accused disclosures and communication evidence, affirming stringent bail norms under the NDPS Act.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Bhupan Paswan
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for the death of a child in a motor accident by adopting minimum wages as the basis for notional income, applying future prospects, personal expense deductions, and an 18 multiplier for loss of dependency.
Tarun v. Mohd Sajid
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal in a cheque dishonour case, holding that the complainant failed to prove a legally enforceable debt underlying the cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Shraddha Pal v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a reserved category candidate’s belated submission of a valid OBC-NCL certificate after the last date of application but before appointment is permissible, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the rival candidate’s eligibility.
Usha Anand v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to file a fresh representation for substitution of her name in the DDA flat allotment, emphasizing that disputes between private parties must be resolved by the competent authority after hearing all parties.
Kewal Kishore & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that delay in decision-making and administrative compliance does not amount to contempt absent wilful disobedience, and substantive disputes over retrospective regularization must be pursued through appropriate petitions.
Alok Rai v. DDA and Anr
The Court allowed reconstruction of a balcony as per the original sanctioned plan despite a Stop Work Notice and permitted the petitioner to seek extension permission through representation to DDA.