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DELHI TRANSCO LTD & ORS v. SHARAD CHANDRA SHARMA
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal without departmental inquiry under Regulation 10 is invalid unless the disciplinary authority records relevant material showing it is not reasonably practicable to hold such inquiry, and the authority must be competent to pass the order.
M/S RAKESH BROTHERS v. AREVA T & D INDIA LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's failure to appoint an arbitrator as per the arbitration agreement.
Manglu; Tara Chand; Rajesh Shukla v. State
The High Court upheld robbery convictions based on credible injured witness testimony but set aside the deadly weapon charge under Section 397 IPC due to insufficient proof, reducing the sentence accordingly.
Manpreet Singh Talwar v. Ravinder Nath Chopra and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside ex parte orders against the defendant and allowed him to contest the suit on merits subject to costs, emphasizing fair trial and prevention of prejudice.
Jagjit Singh Saini v. Smita
The High Court upheld the order granting the respondent a one-time opportunity to defend the suit despite prior ex parte dismissal, emphasizing the interest of justice and imposing costs for delay.
Tristar Hotels Pvt Ltd v. M/S Select Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw its arbitration petition, vacated interim relief, and directed the disputed deposit to remain with the Court pending arbitral award, while permitting the respondent to pursue recovery from the new owner.
Sajid @ Salman v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges, holding that the sexual intercourse was consensual and the prosecution failed to prove lack of consent beyond reasonable doubt.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Bhanu Chandra & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that while there is no statutory obligation to supply documents in complaint cases, the accused must be given access to ensure a fair trial, and refused to set aside the order directing such supply under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohd. Asfaq v. Akhand Bharat Chit Fund Pvt. Ltd.
The High Court of Delhi disposed of the petition by referring to a contemporaneous judgment in a related case without independent adjudication.
Sadiq Hussain v. Akhand Bharat Chit Fund Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that while the Trial Court cannot review its order framing notice under Section 251 Cr.P.C., an accused not served with summons is entitled to copies of the complaint and documents to ensure a fair trial.
Delhi Development Authority v. B.B. Jain
The Delhi High Court held that statutory Nazul Land Rules, 1981 govern eligibility for allotment under the Rohini Residential Scheme, overriding conflicting scheme terms, and dismissed DDA's appeals against allotment to respondents owning residential flats/plots under 67 sq. meters.
Delhi Development Authority v. B.B. Jain
The Delhi High Court held that statutory Nazul Land Rules, 1981 govern allotments under the Rohini Residential Scheme, overriding inconsistent scheme terms, and eligibility is determined as on the date of allotment.
Avnija Ahluwalia v. Vikaas Ahluwalia
The Delhi High Court fixed interim maintenance at Rs.75,000 per month with arrears and directed the defendant to bear education, medical, and car expenses for the wife and minor daughter under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
Mohd. Husain v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking compensation for alleged custodial death, holding that disputed factual issues must be resolved in civil courts and that a writ petition under Article 226 is not maintainable after withdrawal of a similar petition under Article 32.
ISHAR GASOIL PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees issued for a company's own trading obligations do not constitute contingent liabilities on revenue account under AS-29 and should not be deducted from net worth for bidding eligibility.
The Chairman, Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & Anr. v. Ms. Rajni & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the directive limiting declared results to notified vacancies is arbitrary and mandated maintaining a reserve list to ensure all public posts are filled, modifying the CAT's order accordingly.
Nagesh Kumar & Anr. v. Nagesh Hosiery Exports Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the CLB order on oppression and mismanagement in NHEL, remanding for proper valuation of shares and factual determination of possession, clarifying the scope of appeal under Section 10F of the Companies Act, 1956.
M/S. BINDAL AGRO CHEM. LTD. v. M/S. V.M.J. ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appeal in a contractual payment dispute, modifying the decree to reduce the amount payable by the defendant due to lack of credible evidence by the plaintiff and unjustified deductions by the defendant.
Rajesh Shukla v. State
The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 321 of 2000 by referring to a common detailed judgment delivered in a related appeal on the same day.
Oberoi Flight Services v. Sudesh Yadav
The High Court held that it cannot reappreciate evidence in writ jurisdiction and upheld disciplinary findings of theft against the employee, setting aside the order of reinstatement with back wages.