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Sh. Mohd. Rafi Chowdhary v. Misaal Hairat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's delayed appeal against the family court's decree dissolving marriage on grounds of cruelty and neglect under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939.
SK Jain and Ors. v. Punjab National Bank and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a negotiated second pension option for bank retirees, dismissing claims for pension from earlier dates and rejecting challenges to refund obligations under the settlement terms.
Nilender Prakash Punj v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the 1992 policy, appellants converting leasehold property to freehold are not liable to pay 50% 'unearned increase' stipulated in lease deeds, ordering refund of amounts paid under protest.
X v. State
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs.10,000/- to Rs.10.5 lakhs for a minor victim of aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the Special Court's duty to award just and adequate relief considering statutory guidelines and victim impact.
Inder Pal Bhatia v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that a General Power of Attorney expressly authorizing presentation of suits includes authority to institute a suit, setting aside dismissal of plaintiff's suit for lack of authority.
R.P. Dabas v. University Grants Commission
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the change of cut-off date for promotion eligibility, holding that the petitioner was not entitled to promotion without meeting prescribed service requirements and relaxation of rules.
Ajender Singh v. S. Kulvinder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of the appellant's application to set aside an ex-parte decree for arrears of rent and mesne profits, allowing re-agitation of the application upon deposit of security and directing further trial.
Punjab & Sind Bank v. D K Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's appeal, holding that the suit for recovery of incentive payments was barred by limitation under the Limitation Act, 1963, and regulatory circulars or board resolutions cannot extend the limitation period.
Arun Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Sh. Amit Kumar & Ors. v. The State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Manoj Dua & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 354, 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Gomati v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court directed substitution of the petitioner as the legal heir of her deceased husband for tehbazari license benefits under the Delhi Street Vendors Rules and Scheme.
Ranveer Singh and Anr v. New-Delhi Municipal Council and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking substitution of legal heirs for street vending rights absent any license or inclusion in the official eligibility list, allowing participation only in future statutory proceedings.
MR. X v. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of furlough to a habitual offender convicted of multiple murders, upholding the prison authority’s decision under Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.
Sh. Trilok Chand Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a taxpayer claiming coercion in depositing disputed GST amounts must seek refund through statutory remedies, dismissing the writ petition without directing refund.
Bela Agrawal v. Council of Architecture
The Delhi High Court quashed the Council of Architecture’s suspension of an architect for professional misconduct due to procedural unfairness, lack of evidence, and jurisdictional overreach.
Matsya Fincap Pvt Ltd v. Pukhraj Nagar
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to file a suit and initiate fresh arbitration after the execution court dismissed enforcement of an arbitral award due to a unilateral arbitrator appointment and disputed arbitration agreement.
Matsya Fincap Pvt Ltd v. Rehmatullah and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal to enforce an arbitral award due to unilateral arbitrator appointment and directed de novo arbitration with a court-appointed sole arbitrator.
Matsya Fincap Pvt Ltd v. Abhishek Gupta
Delhi High Court allowed appeal against dismissal of execution petition by permitting suit filing and precluding arbitration clause objections, without enforcing the disputed arbitral award.
Manjeet Singh Chugh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed timely completion of road improvement works at Kotla Mubarakpur, upheld administrative penalties against a defaulting contractor, and dismissed the PIL seeking mandamus for road construction.