Delhi High Court

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Narender Kumar v. Union of India

29 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6421

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Staff Selection Commission to appoint the petitioner, who was wrongly debarred, following judicial precedents granting relief to similarly placed candidates.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Staff Selection Commission debarment malpractice allegations post examination scrutiny

Usha Gupta v. Income Tax Officer, Ward-36(1) Delhi & Ors.

29 Aug 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6444-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order passed without affording the petitioner a reasonable opportunity to respond, emphasizing adherence to natural justice in tax proceedings.

tax appeal_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 144B assessment order

Reenu Ruhela v. Ashwani Kumar Kansal

29 Aug 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:6250-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that no appeal lies under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act against dismissal of a contempt petition without punishment, dismissing the appellant's appeal as not maintainable.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Section 19 appeal jurisdiction to punish for contempt wilful disobedience

Abhishek Grover v. Pushpa Grover

29 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6342
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The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a possession suit, emphasizing adjudication on merits subject to costs and strict conditions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 1 CPC condonation of delay written statement mandatory injunction

Manoj & Ors. v. Ravinder Yadav and Anr.

29 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6353

The Delhi High Court held that absence of formal guardian ad-litem appointment does not invalidate a decree against minors if they were effectively represented without prejudice, upholding a preliminary partition decree of ancestral property.

civil petition_dismissed Significant guardian ad-litem minor defendants preliminary decree partition suit

Sanjana Sharma v. Ashok Sharma

29 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6475-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the Family Court, Patiala House Courts lacked territorial jurisdiction to entertain the divorce petition as the parties last resided together outside India.

family appeal_dismissed territorial jurisdiction Hindu Marriage Act, 1956 Section 19 divorce petition

Shri Mahipal Singh Mahavidyalaya v. National Council for Teacher Education

29 Aug 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:6245

The Delhi High Court set aside the NRC’s decision denying recognition to a B.Ed. institution due to procedural lapses and directed fresh consideration after compliance with appellate conditions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant NCTE recognition B.Ed. course Appellate Committee statutory appeal

Sanjeev Kumar Mishra v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

29 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1474

The Delhi High Court held that JNU must provide hostel accommodation to a 100% visually disabled student pursuing a second master's degree, as denial violates the RPWD Act and constitutional equality guarantees.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 reasonable accommodation hostel accommodation discrimination

Shukni Devi & Ors. v. Jaipal Chand & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6244

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Tribunal's award determining the deceased's income based on Bihar minimum wages due to lack of cogent evidence proving employment in Delhi, while condoning the delay in filing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal condonation of delay minimum wages income determination

Mohd. Iqbal v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.

28 Aug 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:7197

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under Section 135 Indian Evidence Act after the parties amicably settled the dispute through mediation.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 135 Indian Evidence Act Electricity Act mediation compounding of offence

Shyama Devi & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6658

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the complainant's death and amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Commissioner Transport Department v. Gaurav Enterprises

28 Aug 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:6218-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award's interest rate of 12% per annum, holding the rate was within the Arbitrator's discretion and not liable to be set aside.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 31(7)(a) interest rate

State v. Sushil @ Ekka and Ors.

28 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6473-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's Criminal Leave Petition upholding the acquittal of accused in a gang rape and kidnapping case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant gang rape kidnapping prosecutrix testimony contradictions and inconsistencies

Narendra Kumar v. M S OM Daily Needs Retailing Pvt Ltd & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6474-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a civil suit filed without complying with the procedural requirements of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 cannot be transferred to a Commercial Court and rightly returned the plaint under Order VII Rule 10 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Order VII Rule 10 CPC transfer of suit commercial dispute

Sh Vanshaj Sharma & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6540

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Surendra Sharma & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6589

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Varun Bhatia v. State

28 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6177
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Delhi High Court set aside charges under Section 509 IPC against petitioner, holding that the use of the words 'Gandi Aurat' without intent to outrage modesty does not prima facie constitute an offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 509 IPC outraging modesty framing of charge intention to insult

Varun Bhatia v. State and Another

28 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6177
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The Delhi High Court quashed charges under Section 509 IPC against the petitioner, holding that the use of the words 'Gandi Aurat' without indecent intent does not prima facie outrage a woman's modesty.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 509 IPC outraging modesty framing of charge intention

Deepika v. Union of India & Ors.

28 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6148-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the termination of a CISF trainee on medical grounds, holding that termination during training must be based on consistent medical evidence and directed reinstatement with back wages.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant termination during training medical fitness Choledochal Cyst CCS (CCA) Rules 1965

C.B.I. v. Shyamal Ghosh & Ors.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6927
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The Delhi High Court expunged disparaging remarks against the CBI in a discharge order for lack of opportunity of hearing and emphasized judicial restraint in criticizing investigating agencies.

criminal petition_allowed Significant judicial restraint disparaging remarks investigating agency CBI