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PREMIUR AUTO AGENCY v. BHARAT SHELL LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed in default a petition seeking quashing of a summoning order under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to the petitioner's non-appearance and disinterest.
Vipin Ahuja and Anr v. VrPrN Ahuja & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of family dispute suits following amicable settlement through court mediation and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fee Act.
State & Anr v. Sunil Sharma
The Delhi High Court quashed the order declaring the petitioner a proclaimed offender and the related FIR proceedings due to the untraceability of the complainant and lack of incriminating evidence.
V.K. Sharma v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for restoration of a writ petition dismissed for non-appearance after a seven-year delay, holding that negligence and failure to act despite online case status availability do not justify condonation of delay.
Shilpesh Chaudhary and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the certification of the film "Jolly LL.B." based solely on its trailer, holding that alleged defamatory or contemptuous content must be considered in full context before judicial interference.
THDC INDIA LIMITED v. T. CHANDRA BISWAS
The Delhi High Court set aside the CIC’s order directing disclosure of DPC minutes without following Section 11 procedure and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, while upholding the principle that an employee is entitled to her own ACRs including narrative remarks under the RTI Act.
Anup Kumar Das v. M/S Xerox India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quashed the summons under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for lack of territorial jurisdiction as the cause of action arose entirely in Kolkata.
Raj Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 20 NDPS Act but reduced the default sentence for non-payment of fine considering the appellant's prolonged incarceration and poverty.
Manish Soni v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Manish Soni for administering a sedative and stealing property, relying on unchallenged eyewitness testimony and his admission under Section 313 Cr.P.C., dismissing the appeal.
Resmi Rajeev v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the age limit for school employees under Rule 104 applies at the time of original recruitment, not at the date of grant-in-aid or recognition, allowing the petitioner to be treated as validly recruited from 1998.
Harish Kumar v. The HMT Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the employee's challenge to his transfer and claim for voluntary retirement, holding that transfers for administrative reasons are not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide, and VRS entitlement depends on applicable schemes.
Ram Avtar Singh v. The Chairman and Managing Director, The CWC and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside termination orders for violation of natural justice due to denial of personal hearing and directed fresh disciplinary proceedings with personal hearing and speaking orders.
Asha Rani Gupta v. Ravindra Memorial Public School and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that termination disputes must be addressed by the Delhi School Tribunal and directed payment of salary and arrears under the Sixth Pay Commission up to the date of absenteeism if not already paid.
R.K. Sharma v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of promotion, holding that seniority alone does not entitle promotion without meeting overall criteria evaluated by the Promotion Committee.
Rai Singh Dahiya v. N.D.P.L.
The Delhi High Court held that the liability to pay pension and terminal benefits of erstwhile DVB employees transferred to DISCOMs lies with the DISCOMs, directing payment with interest within a stipulated time.
Vinesh Chandra Saxena v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a public servant convicted of corruption, holding that penalty without departmental inquiry is valid under Regulation 33 and judicial interference is limited to cases of disproportionate punishment.
Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Anita & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded for motor accident death by recalculating loss of dependency on minimum wages with limited future prospects and reducing non-pecuniary damages for loss of love and affection.
Ashok Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to refuse recalling a witness for further cross-examination despite contradictions in testimonies, emphasizing the sparing exercise of powers under Sections 311 and 482 CrPC.
Rakesh Kumar Gupta v. M/S Khushi Ram Bihari Lal Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a suit dismissed in default, condoning a 357-day delay based on a plausible explanation and emphasizing adjudication on merits over technicalities.
Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd. v. Leela Hotels Limited
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral Award granting post-award interest on pre-award interest amount, unchallenged in prior proceedings, must be enforced as a decree without interference at execution stage, and such interest does not constitute impermissible compound interest.