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Kislay Thakur v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the withdrawal of a police constable appointment offer where the candidate's acquittal was based on compromise and hostile witnesses, affirming employer discretion to assess suitability despite acquittal.
Madhuri Commodities Private Ltd. v. M/S Sony India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a security cheque can attract Section 138 NI Act liability if a legally enforceable debt exists on presentation, and directors can be held liable under Section 141, dismissing the petition to quash the complaint.
M/S CLARIDGES HOTEL PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court set aside an order imposing ground rent for failure to afford the petitioner an opportunity of hearing, emphasizing the inviolability of natural justice principles in administrative actions.
Lucky Star Estate (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside an order imposing ground rent for failure to provide the petitioner a fair hearing, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice in administrative actions.
Hardev Singh Akoi and Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside an order levying ground rent for failure to provide the petitioners a fair hearing, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice principles in administrative actions.
Maya Jain v. Dimple Jain & Rohit Jain
The Court balanced the eviction rights of a senior citizen with the residential protections of a daughter-in-law, directing rental accommodation where no alternate property exists.
Ravi Sharma v. Union of India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the reallocation of solar power capacity, holding that mere allegations of irregularity without demonstrated public harm do not warrant judicial interference.
Association of Gazetted Officers Technical Education Delhi v. The Chief Secretary GNCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of University Regulations framed under Section 32 of the 2019 Act, holding that in absence of Ordinances, Regulations can govern academic matters without prior government approval or legislative laying.
Paras Jain & Anr v. Nemo
The Delhi High Court allowed waiver of the one-year statutory period under Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for divorce by mutual consent on grounds of exceptional hardship, setting aside the Family Court's dismissal.
Sandeep Pathak v. Lalita Tiwari
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal and domestic violence proceedings against petitioners on grounds of abuse of process, absence of subsisting domestic relationship post-divorce, and lack of specific allegations constituting offences under Sections 498A and 406 IPC.
Avinder Singh Puri v. State & Anr.
The High Court held that the admissibility of foreign documents obtained under treaties must be decided at trial, but the accused is entitled to inspect original authenticated documents once produced, dismissing the petition challenging their non-production at the pre-trial stage.
Janki & Anr v. Tarif Mohd & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the claim under Section 166 MV Act for lack of proven negligence by the truck driver but awarded limited compensation under Section 140 MV Act on a no-fault basis in a rear-end collision case.
BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC & ANR. v. OILTECH ENGINEERING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Bentley Systems, holding that the defendants infringed copyright by using pirated software and awarding permanent injunction and costs.
Parle Products Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the registration of the trademark '20-20' in favor of the senior applicant respondent, dismissing the prior user appellant’s challenge based on prior use and passing off principles.
Inderjeet Singh Sidhu v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that adverse performance appraisal entries must be communicated timely and representations against them decided by an independent higher authority, setting aside an "Unsatisfactory" grading due to procedural unfairness.
Central Warehousing Corporation v. Indo Arya Logistics A Unit of Indo Arya Centrral Transport Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award holding the respondent liable for fire damage, ruling that the appellant failed to prove negligence and the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur did not apply.
Sh. Mohd Rahees v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a passenger who mistakenly boards a wrong train remains a bona fide passenger entitled to compensation for injuries under the Railways Act, 1989, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal and remanding for compensation assessment.
Mohd Ansari and Ors v. Delhi Technological University
The Delhi High Court held that long, continuous contractual service following a transparent recruitment process against sanctioned posts entitles employees to consideration for regularisation under Articles 14 and 16, directing the University to review and regularise eligible petitioners accordingly.
Naveen Kumar Gupta v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that resignations tendered after proper-channel selection in CPSE-to-CPSE transfers are technical formalities preserving leave and pension benefits, directing BHEL to transfer or compensate Half Pay Leave and compute and transfer pension corpus accordingly.
Samuel Akujuobi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a foreign national granted bail and facing trial cannot be detained in a Deportation Centre under the Foreigners Act if his presence is required for trial, directing his release subject to conditions.