Delhi High Court

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Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao

16 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:7610-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order recognizing 'Moulder' and 'Foundry Man' trades as equivalent for recruitment, dismissing the petition challenging the inclusion of candidates with 'Foundry Man' qualifications for 'Moulder' posts.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Moulder trade Foundry Man trade Trade renaming Recruitment rules

National Federation of the Blind v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · The Chief Justice; Sanjeev Narula; Satish Chandra Sharma · 2023:DHC:7551-DB
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Delhi High Court held that statutory reservation for persons with disabilities must be computed on total vacancies including identified and unidentified posts, set aside exclusion of the post of Principal from reservation, and directed strict compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

administrative petition_allowed Significant reservation for persons with disabilities Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 Section 34 reservation identification of posts

MRS. B v. The Union of India & Anr

16 Oct 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7554
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Delhi High Court allowed a pregnant woman beyond 20 weeks to seek termination under MTP Act on grounds of changed marital circumstances and directed constitution of Medical Board to assess safety.

constitutional other Significant Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 Rule 3B(c) MTP Rules 2003 reproductive autonomy bodily autonomy

Prabhu Dayal v. Jatan Singh

16 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7691
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that a trespasser without valid title cannot resist possession decrees in favor of the recorded owner, and acquisition by DDA does not bar the owner’s suit for possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant possession suit recorded owner trespasser acquisition

Pankaj Daang v. State of NCT of Delhi

16 Oct 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:7557

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious extortion and abetment to suicide case, citing contradictions in prosecution evidence and compliance with interim bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC extortion obscene video

Radha v. Renu Arora

16 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal for lack of substantial question of law, affirming that reappreciation of facts is impermissible in second appeals under Section 100 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant second appeal substantial question of law Section 100 CPC reappreciation of evidence

M/S Columbia Petro Chem Pvt. Ltd. v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7583

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging arbitration proceedings under the MSMED Act, holding that disputed factual issues regarding MSME registration date must be decided by the arbitrator and declined to interfere at the interlocutory stage.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant MSMED Act MSME registration date Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 16 judicial interference in arbitration

Centre for Policy Research v. Union of India

16 Oct 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7582

The Delhi High Court held that during suspension under the FCRA, an entity may utilize 25% of the total unutilized foreign contribution held in all forms, including fixed deposits and government bonds, not limited to current account balances.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 Section 13(2)(b) Rule 14(a) of FCRR foreign contribution utilization

Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Central Bureau of Investigation

16 Oct 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of an accused in judicial custody to a specialized hospital for medical treatment under strict conditions ensuring custody and security.

criminal other judicial custody medical treatment of accused hospitalization outside jail custody and security

Rajinder Singh Passi & Anr. v. Tata Capital Financial Services Limited & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7657

The Delhi High Court clarified that interim relief granted without merit adjudication is temporary and directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to decide the interim prayer within four weeks, disposing of the review petition accordingly.

civil petition_allowed interim relief Debt Recovery Tribunal mortgaged property coercive action

Shri Shori Lal v. Ismat Zehra

16 Oct 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:7683

The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay tentative use and occupation charges at Rs.10,000 per month during the pendency of the revision petition following an eviction order, subject to final adjudication.

civil other Significant use and occupation charges eviction order tenant liability market rent

Dinesh Kumar and Ors. v. Central Public Works Department and Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:7553-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the Industrial Tribunal's factual finding that the appellants were employed by private contractors and not CPWD, and held that principal employer liability under CLRA arises only after dues are determined and contractors fail to pay.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant principal employer liability Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 Industrial Tribunal findings writ jurisdiction

Delhi Public School Society v. Aviral Education Welfare and Cultural Society and Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:7592

The Delhi High Court upheld injunction restraining unauthorized use of DPS trademarks post-termination of joint venture, allowing limited interim use for current students with conditions to protect interests and ensure compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off joint venture agreement permanent injunction

Mannan & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

16 Oct 2023 · Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7574

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce by khula, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC settlement

Navnath Sampat Pukale v. State

16 Oct 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:7552

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of criminal breach of trust under Section 408 IPC, holding that the offence under Section 411 IPC was not made out and emphasizing the presumption of innocence and principles governing bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 408 IPC Section 411 IPC criminal breach of trust

LA GAJJAR MACHINERIES PVT LTD v. KESARI LAL - ARUNA INDUSTRIES AND ANR

16 Oct 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:7595

The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Trade Marks to promptly update the status of an expired trademark on the official website and disposed of the petition with liberty to revive if renewed.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Trade Mark Trademark Expiry Registrar of Trade Marks Trademark Status Update

Mohd. Khalid @ Altaf v. State NCT of Delhi

16 Oct 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:7565
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that the gravity of the offence and evidence on record preclude bail despite some inconsistencies in witness testimonies.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC murder Section 302 IPC

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sunita Devi & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7613

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award fixing the deceased's income at Rs. 21,000 per month based on employer testimony and prevailing wages, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation income determination daily wages

News 24 Broadcast India Limited v. York Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

16 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:7590

The Delhi High Court held the Managing Director of York Media Solutions prima facie guilty of contempt for wilfully breaching a payment undertaking but disposed of the petition after partial compliance and a monetary deposit.

civil petition_allowed contempt of court undertaking wilful disobedience bailable warrant

Universal Sompo Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Sumit & Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7611
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The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation awarded to a minor claimant, affirming that loss of future income can be assessed based on minimum wages and that pain and suffering awards aligned with Supreme Court precedents are justified.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident compensation loss of future income minor claimant permanent disability