Delhi High Court

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Amit Kumar Meena v. Union of India & Ors.

31 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3943-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to submit a representation and the respondents to decide it within a stipulated time, disposing of the writ petition challenging an office memorandum without adjudicating on merits.

administrative other writ of certiorari writ of mandamus office memorandum No Objection Certificate

Abdul @ Natiya & Ors. v. State

31 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:3937-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the deceased's death due to septicemia was a consequence of stab injuries inflicted by the appellants.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant stab injury culpable homicide not amounting to murder interested witnesses modification of conviction

M/S POONAM BACKLIWAL v. MANGILAL RIKHABCHAND HUF

31 May 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:4152

The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of an eviction petition with liberty to file afresh does not bar the tenant from raising objections to any fresh eviction petition filed by the landlord.

civil petition_dismissed eviction petition withdrawal with liberty Order 23 Rule 1 CPC Delhi Rent Control Act 1958

Sudhir Sood v. M/s. Hind Terminals Pvt. Ltd.

31 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta, J. · 2023:DHC:3917

The Delhi High Court held that the broker substantially complied with the MoU terms and is entitled to commission on land acquisitions despite price escalations, dismissing the purchaser's claim for damages and rejecting limitation plea.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Memorandum of Understanding commission land acquisition limitation

Bablu v. State & Anr.

31 May 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:3911

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of sexually assaulting a minor under the POCSO Act, holding that serious allegations and consistent victim testimony preclude bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. POCSO Act sexual assault

Vivek College of Ayurvedic Science and Hospital v. Union of India and Others

31 May 2023 · Prateek Jalan

The Delhi High Court upheld the Union of India's faculty compliance requirements under Regulation 26 as a valid criterion for denying AYUSH college admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing procedural fairness and the need for substantive evidence.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant AYUSH education Regulation 26 Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 faculty compliance

Satish Mishra v. Deepak

31 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:4158

The Delhi High Court upheld that a suit accompanied by an application for urgent interim relief is exempt from mandatory pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and thus the plaint cannot be rejected on that ground.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 12A Commercial Courts Act 2015 pre-institution mediation urgent interim relief Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Manish Kumar v. Union of India

31 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3946-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation against his transfer within four weeks and extended his joining period, dismissing the writ petition without quashing the transfer order.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order writ of certiorari writ of mandamus representation

Manoj Saini v. The Principal Jagannath International School & Anr.

31 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1472
Cites 0 · Cited by 6

The Delhi High Court directed admission of an EWS student found eligible through a computerized draw of lots, enforcing the Right to Education Act's provisions.

family petition_allowed Economically Weaker Section EWS admission Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 computerized draw of lots

Mandeep Singh Bindra and Ors. v. Directorate of Education and Ors.

30 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:5454

The Delhi High Court held that financial difficulties do not justify withholding salaries and directed Guru Harkrishan Public School to pay outstanding salaries and arrears with applicable Dearness Allowance without delay.

labor petition_allowed Significant salary arrears Dearness Allowance financial difficulties writ of mandamus

Vodafone Mauritius Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax Circle International Tax 3 (1) (1), Delhi & Anr.

30 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4188-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Tax Residency Certificate is not conclusive proof of residential status and directed the Assessing Officer to provide relevant material to the petitioner before denying treaty benefits or asserting jurisdiction.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Tax Residency Certificate Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement India-Mauritius DTAA Assessing Officer jurisdiction

Master Neelabh Satapathy & Anr. v. Prudence School & Ors.

30 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4112

The Delhi High Court directed issuance of school leaving certificates upon part payment of fees and mandated educational authorities to assist in government school admissions.

education petition_allowed school leaving certificate part payment of fees admission in government school Directorate of Education

Kuldeep Singh & Ors. v. The State and Anr.

30 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4812

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, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

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

Kanta Devi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

30 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4422-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to allow the petitioner to vend at the permitted zone strictly in accordance with her Certificate of Vending and its terms, including time restrictions.

administrative petition_allowed Certificate of Vending Street Vendors Act 2014 Municipal Corporation of Delhi Article 226

Arcelormittal India Pvt Ltd v. JSC OGCC Kazstroyservice

30 May 2023 · Yashwant Varma · 2022 SCC OnLine Del 2112

The Delhi High Court granted an ex parte decree in favor of the plaintiff for recovery under a corporate guarantee, affirming jurisdiction, limitation, and non-enforceability of foreign interim orders.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary suit Order XXXVII CPC corporate guarantee jurisdiction

Raj Kumari v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors

30 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4396-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow a street vendor to vend peacefully at her designated site strictly in accordance with her valid Certificate of Vending and its terms.

administrative appeal_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Certificate of Vending Municipal Corporation of Delhi Town Vending Committee

D. B. Madan v. Punjab National Bank

30 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3844
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that an employee acquitted after full trial and whose departmental charge sheet was quashed is entitled to full pay and pension benefits for the suspension period, overruling the bank's denial based on 'benefit of doubt' acquittal.

labor appeal_allowed Significant suspension period full exoneration honourable acquittal Regulation 15 Punjab National Bank

Rajvir Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

30 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3892-DB

The Delhi High Court directed issuance of Vigilance Clearance to an AIS officer pending an inconclusive Preliminary Enquiry, enabling him to attend an international certification course.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Vigilance Clearance Preliminary Enquiry No Objection Certificate All India Services

Yash Mehta & Anr. v. Yash Pal & Ors.

30 May 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:3856

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking a restraint order in a specific performance suit, holding that the appellants failed to establish a prima facie case due to cancellation of the collaboration agreement and lack of possession.

civil appeal_dismissed specific performance Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC restraint order collaboration agreement

Daeyoung Jung v. Bar Council of India

30 May 2023 · Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:3810

Delhi High Court held that a duly qualified foreign national from a country permitting Indian citizens to practice law is entitled to enrolment as an advocate under Section 24(1)(a) of the Advocates Act, 1961, and Bar Council of India cannot refuse enrolment on extraneous grounds.

professional_regulation petition_allowed Significant Advocates Act, 1961 Section 24(1)(a) foreign nationals enrolment as advocate