Delhi High Court

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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

Umesh Kumar Bareja v. Sunita Dubey

03 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:7992-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal setting aside the Family Court's dismissal of leave to file replication, emphasizing the court's discretion to grant fair opportunity in family proceedings.

family appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 9 CPC replication family court procedure leave to file replication

ABBA CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA & ORS.

03 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8021
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India's closure of a complaint against an Insolvency Resolution Professional, holding that judicial review is limited to examining the legality and reasonableness of the Board's decision-making process.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Insolvency Resolution Professional Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India judicial review

Amit Katyal v. Directorate of Enforcement

03 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8025
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of summons and ECIR under PMLA, holding that summons under Section 50 PMLA can be issued to any person irrespective of being named accused, and quashing at investigation stage is premature.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 50 PMLA summons ECIR quashing predicate offence

Amit Katyal v. Directorate of Enforcement

03 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8025
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of Enforcement Directorate summons and ECIR, holding that summons under Section 50 PMLA are investigatory and not subject to quashing at this stage, and that money laundering offence is independent of the predicate offence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 50 PMLA summons predicate offence money laundering independent offence

Kunaal Prasad v. Union of India Ministry of Planning & Anr.

03 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8022

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the prize money awarded in a government-organized Hackathon, holding that contractual disputes with public bodies require civil adjudication unless the decision is arbitrary or mala fide.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition contractual dispute tender document interpretation judicial review

Gopal Krishan Jaggi v. Satish Jaggi

03 Nov 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8053

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking interim restraint on demolition, allowing removal of materials as per arbitration award while balancing parties' rights amid government restrictions.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief unauthorized construction

Uma Shankar Gupta v. Sharma Electricals

03 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7986

The Delhi High Court stayed execution of an ex-parte decree passed against a deceased judgment debtor, setting aside dismissal of objections upon deposit of 50% of the decretal amount and binding undertakings by the petitioner.

civil appeal_allowed Significant execution petition ex-parte decree deceased judgment debtor Order XXXVII CPC

Fajlu Rehman v. Naim Ahmed

03 Nov 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:8043

Delhi High Court fixed tentative interim use and occupation charges at Rs.8,500 per month for a small commercial shop during pendency of tenant-landlord revision petition, relying on relevant lease deeds and Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant use and occupation charges mesne profits tenant landlord dispute lease deeds

TPF Engineering Pvt Ltd v. National Highways Logistics Management Limited

03 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:8010-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a tender bidder as an allied firm of a debarred entity, affirming automatic extension of debarment orders and limiting natural justice requirements in tender processes.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant debarment order allied firms tender disqualification natural justice

Juniper Hotels Private Limited v. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission and Anr.

03 Nov 2023 · The Chief Justice; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:7994-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of DERC's 2021 Regulations and Order increasing renewable purchase obligations and partially withdrawing open access charge exemptions, holding that such regulatory actions are lawful, within statutory powers, and not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness or illegality.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Renewable Purchase Obligation Electricity Act, 2003 Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Open Access Charges

Sadhana Sandhu & Anr. v. Supreme Court Bar Association Multi-State Co-operative Group Housing Society Ltd. & Ors.

03 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:7966-DB

The Delhi High Court directed establishment of the Cooperative Election Authority or appointed a retired judge as Returning Officer to conduct fresh elections of the Supreme Court Bar Association Multi-State Cooperative Group Housing Society, preventing a governance vacuum after expiry of the Board's term.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 Cooperative Election Authority Board of Directors tenure Returning Officer appointment

Satya Pal v. Chairman Cum Managing Director, Delhi Transport Corporation

03 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7964-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner was not entitled to pension benefits as he did not complete the requisite 10 years of qualifying service excluding Leave Without Pay and Retainer Crew periods, and the benefit of rounding under Rule 49(3) of the Pension Rules did not apply.

labor petition_dismissed Significant qualifying service pension Leave Without Pay Retainer Crew

Sunil Kumar S v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:8089-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to consider the petitioner's posting representation and any compassionate posting application in accordance with organizational rules, without adjudicating on merits.

administrative petition_dismissed posting policy compassionate posting representation administrative discretion