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Abhishek Dhallwal & Ors. v. The NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of a voluntary compromise and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Devki Global Capital Private Limited & Anr v. Union of India Through Secretary, Ministry of Finance & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the regulatory framework under the India-Turkey MOU, dismissing appeals challenging the non-registration of poppy seed import contracts due to exhaustion of the Country Cap and affirming limited judicial interference in economic policy decisions.
Inderjeet & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to pursue prosecution.
Nishant Trivedi @ Nonu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in an extortion case due to lack of incriminating evidence, unexplained delay in complaint, and investigative lapses.
Volkswagen AG v. The Registrar of Trade Marks and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed Volkswagen's appeal against the registration of 'TRANSFORMOTION' by Maruti Suzuki, holding that the marks are not deceptively similar as they differ visually, phonetically, and conceptually when considered as wholes.
Rashid v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder under Section 302 IPC due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and doubtful recovery of the weapon, emphasizing the need for credible and corroborated evidence to sustain conviction.
Validad Khan @ Mullah v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a preventive detention order under the PITNDPS Act against a petitioner already in judicial custody, holding that detention requires cogent material of likely release and risk of prejudicial activity, and that procedural safeguards including supply of documents in a known language must be observed.
Sangita Mallik v. Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya Samiti
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a fixed-term Director's contract on medical grounds, limiting damages to three months' notice pay as per Service Rules.
Ubaidur Rahman v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case arising from a commercial dispute, emphasizing the necessity of proving dishonest intention at the transaction's inception.
Shri Kandarp Laxminarayan Mehta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the mere location of a Union authority in Delhi does not confer jurisdiction if the cause of action arises elsewhere.
Poonam & Ors. v. Union of India
The High Court held that possession of a valid railway ticket presumes bona fide passenger status and that an accidental fall from a train before journey commencement qualifies as an untoward incident under the Railways Act, allowing compensation.
Ravjeet Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a corruption case, holding that vague allegations of non-cooperation do not justify denial of bail when the main accused has been granted bail and investigation is ongoing.
Sudhanshu Kardam v. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
The Supreme Court directed appointment of PwD candidates to suitable posts identified under the RPWD Act and Government notifications, allowing creation of supernumerary posts if necessary to uphold their reservation rights.
Manohar Lal v. Commissioner of Police
The Supreme Court held that dismissal without departmental inquiry under Article 311(2)(b) requires cogent material and valid reasons, and set aside the dismissal order for lack of such justification.
RAVI KHOKHAR v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the Air Force Group Insurance Society is 'State' under Article 12 due to pervasive government control, allowing writ petitions challenging pay parity to proceed.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court formally disposed of a decades-old writ petition on air pollution in NCR, instituting a structured framework of suo moto writ petitions to ensure focused and effective judicial oversight of environmental issues.
Ajay Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused apprehended with commercial quantity of heroin, holding that procedural lapses do not justify bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Ajeet Partap Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a narcotics case where no recovery was made from him and the investigation was complete, holding that the rigours of Section 37 NDPS Act did not apply.
ST JOANS EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE NIGAM LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed the sole arbitrator, rejecting objections to the Section 21 notice.
Pratik Chaudhary & Anr. v. Registrar Cum Public Information Officer
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a CIC order for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that jurisdiction depends on where the dominant cause of action arises, not merely where the order was passed.