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Sharanjeet Kaur v. IDBI Bank Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the closure of a sexual harassment complaint by the ICC, holding that an alternative remedy under Section 18 of the POSH Act is available and bars maintainability of a writ petition.
Jagriti Jain v. Principal District and Session Judge - North & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL concerning pendency and connectivity issues in Digital NI Act Courts after respondents created an additional court and resolved network problems, satisfying the petitioner's concerns.
Faizan Qureshi & Ors. v. The State of Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354D, 506, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in non-serious offences.
Arihant Jain and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Raj Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a dowry death case due to insufficient and contradictory prosecution evidence failing to prove cruelty and dowry demand beyond reasonable doubt.
Brajesh Singh v. Professor Tarun Kr Das & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of Ombudspersons under the latest UGC Regulations constitutes substantial compliance with its 2017 order, dismissing contempt petitions against the University and UGC.
Rippu Yadav v. Returning Officer North East Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to rejection of nomination papers during elections are barred under Article 329(b) and must be raised only by election petition after the election concludes.
Kumar Shashank Shekher v. Election Commission of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that no inclusion in the electoral roll can be directed after the nomination deadline under Section 23(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, dismissing the petition seeking restoration of the petitioner’s name for the 2024 General Elections.
M/S Suich Industries Limited & Anr. v. State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court set aside SBI's fraud classification of petitioners' account for failure to follow natural justice, directing the bank to follow the Supreme Court's procedure before reclassifying.
Yatti Dawar and Ors. v. Ashok Kr. Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants for failure to plead grounds and support leave to contest application, affirming bona fide requirement of landlord despite change in intended business.
Md. Shamim v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking rehabilitation and allotment of alternative land due to inordinate delay and latches, holding that the petitioner’s limited license had expired and writ relief was not warranted.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Deepak Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by 50% due to contributory negligence of the minor deceased driving without a license and not wearing a helmet, while affirming primary liability on the offending vehicle driver.
O. P. Sharma v. Punjab National Bank & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that unregistered customary documents do not confer ownership rights in immovable property and upheld the validity of a mortgage created by the registered owner, dismissing the petitioner's claim to flat no. 301.
Surendra Mohan & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging DRT orders and SARFAESI proceedings, emphasizing that effective statutory remedies preclude writ jurisdiction interference.
Guizar Islam & Ors. v. The State of GNCT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 506, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Md Shami Ahmad Ansari & Anr v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed the appointment of Prof. Eqbal Hussain as Pro-Vice Chancellor and Officiating Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia for non-compliance with statutory provisions and UGC Regulations, emphasizing strict adherence to appointment procedures and limits on emergent powers.
Paresh Dandona v. Sukruti Dugal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to vacate an interim order obstructing execution of a consent decree partitioning family properties, held the suit filed to obstruct execution as abuse of process, and initiated criminal contempt proceedings against respondents for filing false affidavits and suppressing material facts.
M/S GAGAN INFRAENERGY LTD. v. DEPUTY DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT & ANOTHER
The Delhi High Court allowed substitution of provisionally attached shares held as equivalent value of proceeds of crime with a fixed deposit, balancing enforcement with petitioner’s investment rights.
M/S SPACE 4 BUSINESS SOLUTION PVT LTD v. THE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, GNCTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act as barred by limitation and held that DIAC is not an alternate forum for appointment without a Court order.
M/S VOLUNTEER FOR VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT v. M/S INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Fund Raising Services Agreement between a non-profit and a financial advisor.