Delhi High Court

36,666 judgments

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Colonel T.K Chaterjee v. Bhramar Chaterjee

03 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8090

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions to expedite disposal of DV Act appeals and stay proceedings, holding that DV proceedings can continue despite matrimonial settlement and emphasizing compliance with court-imposed conditions.

criminal petition_dismissed Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 12 DV Act shared household Section 482 Cr.P.C.

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S IRB Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollways Private Limited

03 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8291

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's discretion in dismissing the petitioner's application for conducting a fresh O-D Survey, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Article 227 in arbitration proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Article 227 Constitution of India Origin-Destination Survey ANPR Method

Anwar Ali v. Union of India and Ors.

03 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8493

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from Bank of India service and denial of retiral benefits, holding the disciplinary order valid and pension disqualification lawful.

administrative petition_dismissed dismissal from service unauthorized absenteeism disciplinary authority writ jurisdiction

Ashok Kumar v. Satyawati

03 Nov 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:8056

The Delhi High Court tentatively fixed use and occupation charges at Rs.8,500 per month for disputed residential premises during the pendency of a tenancy revision petition, subject to final adjudication.

civil other use and occupation charges tenant landlord residential premises

Sabiha Parveen v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

03 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:8052-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL for illegal construction due to suppression of material facts and abuse of the PIL process, emphasizing the necessity of clean hands and imposing costs on the petitioner.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Public Interest Litigation Article 226 clean hands doctrine suppression of material facts

Central Bank of India v. Shakuntala Devi & Anr.

03 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8023
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The Delhi High Court held that the Chief Commissioner's recommendations to exempt a caregiver employee from transfer are recommendatory and the employer must consider them in good faith but retains final authority over transfer decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities transfer orders caregiver exemption

Mahesh Chand Gupta v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

03 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:7997-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order limiting re-engagement to prospective effect but allowed the petitioner liberty to claim back wages in fresh proceedings before the Tribunal.

administrative petition_allowed Central Administrative Tribunal Guest Teacher Re-engagement Back wages

Mohamed Anwar v. National Testing Agency & Anr.

03 Nov 2023 · The Chief Justice; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:7993-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the final answer key of the NET exam, holding that the examination authority's decision on answer correctness is conclusive and the appellant is not entitled to additional marks for an ambiguous question.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant National Eligibility Test answer key ambiguous question dropped question

Smt Sapna v. Sub Registrar-IIA & Ors.

03 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8020

The Delhi High Court held that a property attached under the Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, 1944 cannot be transferred or registered without statutory release, and writ jurisdiction cannot override such attachment even in favor of a bona fide purchaser.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance 1944 attachment of property Article 226 Constitution of India bona fide purchaser

Pooja v. Bank of India

03 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8019

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Information Commission has discretion to impose penalties under Section 20 of the RTI Act up to a maximum of Rs. 25,000 and is not bound to impose the maximum penalty for each day of delay.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 20 penalty Central Information Commission Public Information Officer

Sanjeev Malik v. Amarjit Kaur & Ors.

03 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7999

The Delhi High Court modified an interim order restraining sale of property after the appellant's ownership claims were rejected and dismissed the appeal for non-prosecution.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant interim order modification decree execution ownership claim licensee rights

Manish Nailwal v. Directorate General Border Security Force

03 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:8151-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a Review Medical Examination for a recruitment candidate initially found unfit and allowed participation in the recruitment process upon being declared fit.

administrative petition_allowed Review Medical Examination Medical fitness Recruitment process Rescheduling medical test

M/S Rajender Jaina Tower (P) Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

03 Nov 2023 · Vibhu Bahkru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:7987-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking restoration of a residential leasehold property misused for commercial purposes, holding that restoration is barred without compliance with policy conditions and that possession taken by DDA was lawful.

property appeal_dismissed Significant lease cancellation misuse of property restoration of lease res judicata

Rajeev Gupta v. Union of India and Ors.

03 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:7996-DB

The High Court dismissed the writ petition upholding the administrative APAR grading and held that judicial interference is unwarranted absent malafide or procedural violation.

administrative petition_dismissed APAR grading Accepting Authority Reviewing Officer Judicial review

Kanika Gupta v. Union of India

03 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:8086-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the PIL seeking a nationwide vocational training plan for Children with Special Needs, holding that existing policies sufficiently address the concerns and directing strict implementation thereof.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Children with Special Needs vocational training skill learning inclusive education

Rajeev Jhawar v. Central Bureau of Investigation

03 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8024

Delhi High Court granted final extension to accused to join investigation despite non-compliance, balancing rights of accused with pending investigation and chargesheet filed.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail extension of time investigation chargesheet

Minor L v. State & Anr.

03 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8015
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Delhi High Court directs immediate medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks for a minor sexual assault victim, emphasizing statutory compliance and protection of fundamental rights under Article 21.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 Article 21 minor victim sexual assault

Mohd Nasim v. The State

03 Nov 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:8002

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a bus driver for rash and negligent driving causing death, affirming that a reliable single eyewitness testimony, even if interested, suffices for conviction under sections 279 and 304A IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rash and negligent driving section 304A IPC interested witness single eyewitness testimony

CEDAR PROPERTIES AND TRADING LLP & ORS. v. BAJAJ FORMULATIONS & ORS.

03 Nov 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:8067

The Delhi High Court approved a settlement in a trademark infringement suit, granting permanent injunctions against the defendants' use of a deceptively similar mark and ordering destruction of infringing goods.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction settlement agreement

Sanjeev Gupta & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

03 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8009

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition and sealing orders pending adjudication of the Petitioners' interim stay application by the municipal appellate tribunal, emphasizing procedural safeguards under Article 227.

administrative appeal_allowed interim stay demolition order sealing order Article 227