Delhi High Court

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Progressive Infotech Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Aug 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:6172-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to remit delayed refund amounts for AY 2020-21 and 2021-22 along with accrued interest to the petitioner within two weeks and called for inquiry into the delay.

tax petition_allowed Income Tax refund Section 154 Income Tax Act Section 143(3) Income Tax Act refund delay

Abhishek Manoj Warthi v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Aug 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:5960-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that being on probation in a promoted rank does not disqualify a confirmed Indian Coast Guard member from applying for No Objection Certificate for outside employment, but resignation or discharge during engagement remains subject to statutory discretion.

administrative other Significant No Objection Certificate Indian Coast Guard probation confirmation in service

Kundan Roy & Ors. v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) Through SHO & Anr.

11 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5917

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power under section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Jayanta Kumar Mishra & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Aug 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5751-DB

The Delhi High Court held that disputes over loan repayment liability under builder-bank agreements must be adjudicated by the Debts Recovery Tribunal and declined to interfere with ongoing proceedings or direct RBI to frame new guidelines on subvention schemes.

civil petition_dismissed Significant tripartite agreement subvention scheme loan repayment liability Debts Recovery Tribunal

Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors v. Parmila Devi

11 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7732-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing age relaxation based on valid Anganwadi Worker experience despite overlapping certificates, dismissing the DSSSB's challenge to the respondent's appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant age relaxation Anganwadi Worker work experience certificate overlapping certificates

GOVT OF NCT DELHI AND ORS v. ARUN SINGH BHATTI

11 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Amit Sharma · 2025:DHC:396-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld that a BSc in Information Technology is not equivalent to the prescribed qualifications for the post of TGT (Computer Science) under recruitment rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant recruitment rules educational qualification equivalence Trained Graduate Teacher Central Administrative Tribunal

Gaurav Aggarwal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

10 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5909

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

S.S. Yadav v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.

10 Aug 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:5651
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The Delhi High Court held that non-communication of adverse remarks in ACRs violates natural justice, entitling the petitioner to notional promotions with consequential benefits, while emphasizing adherence to promotion eligibility criteria.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Annual Confidential Report non-communication promotion natural justice

Umang Dureja & Ors. v. State & Anr.

10 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5913

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR section 482 CrPC Article 227 Constitution matrimonial dispute

Food Corporation of India v. Sunita Kumari & Anr.

10 Aug 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:5828-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed FCI's appeal, holding that employees are not entitled to additional increments under the SIA Scheme for periods before its effective date or without completing requisite service tenure.

civil appeal_allowed Stagnation Impact Amelioration Scheme, 2014 additional increment promotion delay administrative lapse

Sanjay Kumar and Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

10 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5912

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

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

Nitin Agarwal v. Amit Agarwal and Others

10 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5628

The Delhi High Court dismissed as infructuous a petition challenging the NCDRC's order directing passport deposit since the petitioner filed a fresh application seeking the same relief.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission passport deposit execution proceedings

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Pawan Kumar & Ors.

10 Aug 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:5729
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The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award assessing 100% functional disability, affirmed insurer's liability despite invalid vehicle documents, and validated compensation for pain, suffering, amenities, and attendant charges with interest.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant functional disability assessment motor accident claim compensation for pain and suffering loss of amenities

Ex-Constable S. Jagaoeesan v. Union of India

10 Aug 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:5721-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a 22-year delayed writ petition challenging dismissal from BSF service for unauthorized absence, affirming the primacy of discipline and procedural discretion under the BSF Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Border Security Force Act, 1968 Section 62 BSF Act unauthorized absence dismissal from service

Arun Sood v. Hardit Kaur & Ors.

10 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5621
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A tenant who was never in physical possession cannot challenge an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act; the proper remedy after eviction and sale is under Section 19 for recovery of possession.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 19 DRC Act physical possession

Juglal Ram Chander v. Surinder Pal Jain

10 Aug 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:5605

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant must pay use and occupation charges at market rates from the date of an Eviction Order pending final disposal, fixing interim charges and conditioning stay on timely payment.

property petition_allowed Significant use and occupation charges Eviction Order market rent interim stay

Brijesh @Birju Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

10 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5906

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 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 Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Laxman Singh v. The Director General Central Reserve Police Force & Ors.

10 Aug 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:5725-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging dismissal and rejection of a Mercy Petition, holding that prior withdrawal of a writ petition without liberty bars fresh petitions and that rejection of a non-statutory Mercy Petition does not create a fresh cause of action.

administrative petition_dismissed dismissal from service writ petition Mercy Petition non-statutory petition

Amritraj & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

10 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5907

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties and exercised its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and promote social harmony.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement Section 420 IPC

Adithyan v. Union of India and Ors.

10 Aug 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:5685-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment and disclosure of cut-off marks, holding that the petitioner did not qualify the prescribed cut-off and was duly informed thereof.

administrative petition_dismissed Right to Information Act cut-off marks merit list appointment letter