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Simi Arun Pandeya v. Kumudini Mittal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the interpretation of a Will clause creating a two-stage bequest, holding that the ground floor devolves exclusively upon the son as residuary legatee upon the husband's death without alienation, dismissing the appellant's claim under intestate succession.
Sunil Kumar v. Rajeev Suri
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for inordinate and unexplained delay in filing and re-filing, rejecting condonation applications due to lack of sufficient cause despite medical and COVID-19 related claims.
Satnam Singh v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition, holding that an adult woman voluntarily choosing not to reside with her husband is not under illegal detention and courts will not interfere in her personal liberty.
Shiv Lal Ahir v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused in an NDPS case involving commercial quantity, emphasizing that prolonged trial delay and incarceration can override statutory bail restrictions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
T.M ZHYMES v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction for sexual assault of a minor under IPC and POCSO Act, upheld the core legal principles on victim testimony and statutory presumptions, but reduced the sentence to the statutory minimum.
Ram Chander v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The High Court acquitted a police officer accused of accepting bribe, holding that the prosecution failed to prove both demand and acceptance of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
N Prakash v. M/S Consolidated Carpet Industries Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of a 922-day delay, holding that negligence of counsel and vague reasons do not constitute sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
Manoj @ Krishna @ Eilli v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for rape under Section 376 IPC, relying on the victim's credible testimony and corroborative DNA evidence.
BLS International Services Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed a two-year debarment order against BLS International for procedural lapses and lack of particularized notice, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice and proportionality in debarment actions under the General Financial Rules, 2017.
Pankaj Gupta v. Land Acquisition Collector (North) Ali Pur Narela & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that possession of land acquired for Rohini Residential Scheme is deemed vested in DDA, acquisition has not lapsed despite non-physical possession and compensation deposit, and directed payment of compensation with interest to the petitioner.
Rajesh Gupta v. Asha & Anr.
The High Court held that execution of an eviction order cannot be deferred without an explicit stay, even if a review application is pending before the same Rent Controller.
Naresh Kumar Jain & Ors. v. Rishab Sharma
Execution court rightly dismissed stay application under Order XXI Rule 29 CPC as declaratory suit filed after execution proceedings does not warrant stay and transferees pendente lite have no locus to object.
RINAL INVESTMENT PVT. LTD v. M/S OMSONS MARKETING PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to allow late-stage explanatory amendments and related documents in a commercial suit, emphasizing the need for expeditious trial under the Commercial Courts Act.
Bank of Baroda v. Sahil Chugh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of Look Out Circulars issued against wilful defaulters without pending criminal proceedings, affirming that only the Ministry of Home Affairs has authority to issue LOCs and that fundamental rights under Article 21 protect the right to travel absent valid grounds.
M/S TRINET SOLUTIONS PVT LTD. v. M/S GARG AUTOMATIONS AND CONTROLS
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging arbitral awards, affirming the narrow scope of judicial interference under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and upholding the awards despite disputed debit notes alleged to be fabricated.
IE ONLINE MEDIA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. NITIN BHATNAGAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining continued online availability of defamatory articles after the plaintiff's exoneration, recognizing the right to be forgotten as part of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21, balancing it against freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a).
M/S G4S Secure Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. v. Sh. Shyam Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that a workman is entitled to full wages under Section 17-B of the Industrial Disputes Act during the pendency of a reinstatement award challenge, despite small agricultural income and conditional offers of reinstatement.
Rubina Sultan v. Mohd Shafi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an eviction petition filed by a person not validly appointed as next friend of a disabled landlord is not properly instituted, and dismissal of tenant's leave-to-defend application as time-barred mandates eviction, but the petition must be rejected suo-motu for defective representation.
Dakshinii Delhi Dharmik Ramlila Samiti v. Sports Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Single Judge's ruling that the Sports Authority of India's grant of concession to one Ramlila Samiti was unfair and non-transparent, dismissing all appeals and affirming the recovery of full tariff charges.
Arya Orphanage v. Mukti Dutta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that complex succession and title disputes cannot be decided at the threshold under Order VII Rule 11 CPC and that civil suits involving Letters of Administration may proceed to full trial.