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Meenakshi Meena v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that examiners may validly change marks before submission if authenticated, and declined to direct framing of transparency guidelines, dismissing the petition challenging mark reduction.
Jagdish Kumar Dhamija & Anr v. Darshan Lal & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte order against defendants for non-appearance due to advocate negligence but imposed heavy costs for their lack of diligence.
CONNAUGHT PLAZA RESTAURANTS PVT LTD v. CBRE SOUTH ASIA PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial appeal by enforcing a court-mediated settlement agreement, directing release of deposited funds and refund of court fees.
Smt. Ram Dulari and Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a DTC driver who died of COVID-19 while performing pandemic-related duties is entitled to Rs. 1 crore ex-gratia compensation under the GNCTD Cabinet decision, rejecting a restrictive interpretation limiting eligibility to specific COVID-19 patient care roles.
Aditya Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that denial of timely medical treatment by government hospitals violates Article 21 and directed reimbursement of medical expenses to the petitioner.
KC Dogra Retd v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a Medical Board’s unreasoned opinion of non-attributability of disability is invalid, and directed grant of disability pension to an Air Force veteran whose hypertension was wrongly denied service connection.
R.K. SOOD ART FRAMERS v. SATISH BHALLA & ORS
The High Court upheld the Labour Commissioner's order allowing claims for unpaid wages under the Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, affirming the authority's jurisdiction to decide employer-employee relationship and limiting writ interference to jurisdictional errors.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Rabi Ghosh
The Delhi High Court upheld NDMC's discretion to refuse renewal of a license deed where the licensee mortgaged government property in breach of license terms, dismissing the licensee's petition for renewal.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. FUL KUWAR DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying Supreme Court principles on future prospects, multiplier, and deductions, rejecting insurer's appeal and granting claimants Rs. 10.28 lakh.
Arun Singh v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court exercised its parens patriae jurisdiction under Article 226 to appoint the petitioner as legal guardian of his mentally incapacitated aunt, filling a statutory gap to protect her welfare and property.
Bharat Vehicle Scrap v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a government circular invalidating old vehicle scrapping licences and dismissed the petition seeking continuation of operations under the superseded regime.
Rohan Dev v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that issuance of a Commercial Pilot License requires fulfillment of all statutory criteria at the time of issuance and dismissed the petition seeking direction to grant CPL based on eligibility at the time of application.
Pardeep Kumar Gilani v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging revocation of an arms license, holding that the Licensing Authority lawfully exercised its discretion and delay without justification bars relief.
Ashima Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte arbitral award against Ashima Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, holding that sufficient service and opportunity were given, and the arbitral tribunal rightly proceeded under Section 25(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
S Shalu Constructions v. Ashok Kaura and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for specific performance under a collaboration agreement is not barred by limitation where reciprocal obligations exist and no fixed performance date is ascertainable, and that such disputes do not necessarily constitute commercial disputes requiring pre-institution mediation.
Dr K K Shrivastava v. Star Infratech Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising from collaboration agreements for redevelopment of residential property do not qualify as commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and thus such suits cannot be treated as commercial suits.
M/S R K BARARIA v. NANDI INFRATECH PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld interim injunctions restraining transfer of flats in a money recovery suit, affirming the Court's power to secure decree by ordering deposit of sale proceeds and rejecting the defendant's challenge to such orders.
Delhi Development Authority v. Kunal Food Products Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is absolute and unextendible, dismissing the petition challenging the arbitral award filed beyond the prescribed period.
Manoj Yadav v. State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a property dispute case involving forged documents and conspiracy, given serious allegations and non-cooperation with investigation.
K Vinod Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that personnel promoted through LDCE are entitled to Grade Pay 4200 under CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, setting aside the denial of such benefit to the petitioner.