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Dr. Raisa Parveen v. The Principal, Satyawati College Morning (Delhi University) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that delayed payment of retirement gratuity to an NPS subscriber attracts interest at 8% per annum from the due date until actual payment, affirming that pension and gratuity are valuable rights and not discretionary bounties.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Pradeep Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court held that demanding money for withdrawal of a writ petition amounts to criminal contempt, upheld the conviction of Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal, and imposed a lenient sentence considering his age and apology.
ITC LIMITED v. ELORA TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's amendment application to include additional infringing marks in a trademark infringement suit, emphasizing that amendments are permissible to address real controversies and prevent multiplicity of proceedings when defendants have not yet appeared.
Capt. Karan Mehta v. Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the three-year suspension of a pilot's license for a second positive pre-flight Breath Analyzer test, affirming strict compliance with civil aviation regulations and procedural fairness.
Anurag Nanda and Anr. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 504, and 509 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in a minor offence dispute.
Union of India v. M/S Jay Shree Metals and Engg. Co.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking condonation of delay in filing restoration application after dismissal of arbitration challenge petition, holding that the petitioner failed to show sufficient cause for the nearly four-year delay.
Imran Khan and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Parveen Singh & Ors. v. The State, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34, 377, and 494 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Sushila @ Maya Devi & Anr. v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellants' convictions under Sections 304B and 498A IPC due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and failure to prove dowry death beyond reasonable doubt.
Yamuna Khadar Slum Union v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a slum union illegally occupying the Yamuna riverbed, upholding demolition orders and denying rehabilitation benefits due to non-notification and ecological concerns.
Jagdeep Singh v. Kanwaljeet Singh & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to be deleted as a party in a tenancy suit, holding that such factual disputes must be resolved at trial.
Sunita v. Lalit Sansanwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order restoring a dismissed petition, emphasizing a liberal approach to restoration to protect the fundamental right to represent one's cause.
Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. Vijay Lifters
The High Court reduced the cost imposed on the defendant for delayed filing of the written statement and permitted it to be taken on record subject to payment of the reduced cost.
Sharmila Singh v. Master Abhimanyu Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside the order striking off the defence for delay, allowing the petitioner to participate in interim maintenance proceedings subject to costs.
Maulana Abdul Subhan v. Mohd. Omar Faridi
The High Court set aside the order striking off the petitioner’s defense, allowed him to defend the suit, and imposed costs for delay.
Mrs. R v. The Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks based on conclusive diagnosis of substantial fetal abnormalities and upheld the petitioner’s reproductive rights under Article 21.
Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd v. Micro & Small Enterprises Facilitation Council & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council has jurisdiction to refer disputes to arbitration under the 2006 Act for supplies made after registration, regardless of contract date, dismissing MRPL's appeal.
Prashant Kumar Sona & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order denying retrospective seniority to Section Officers promoted through delayed LDCE, holding seniority must be fixed from actual promotion date when the quota rule breaks down due to prolonged deferment.
Pacific Convergence Corpn Ltd. v. Data Access (India) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed SMS Textiles Limited's application for possession of property in a winding up proceeding, holding that the applicant was a shell company involved in fraudulent diversion of funds and not entitled to relief against the Official Liquidator.
Casa 2 Stays Pvt. Ltd. v. VLCC Personal Care Ltd.
The High Court set aside the trial court's order allowing additional documents to be placed on record under Order XI Rule 1(5) CPC, holding that the respondent failed to establish reasonable cause for non-disclosure at the time of filing the plaint.