Delhi High Court

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S. Ramu v. Union of India

29 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3778-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of disciplinary proceedings against a government servant, holding that the Competent Authority properly approved initiation and issuance of the charge memo in compliance with Supreme Court precedent.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings charge memo approval Rule 14 CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 Disciplinary Authority

Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.

29 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3833

The Delhi High Court directed coordinated implementation of the Rare Diseases Policy, 2021, emphasizing urgent resumption of treatment and clinical trials for rare disease patients through government and therapy provider collaboration.

administrative other Significant Rare Diseases Policy 2021 National Rare Diseases Committee clinical trials funding for rare diseases

Dr. Vidya Sagar Kaushalya Devi Memorial Health Centre v. Nayati Healthcare and Research NCR Private Limited

29 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3801-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim order restraining termination of a contract pending arbitration, emphasizing compliance with contractual termination clauses.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief contract termination

Avinash Kumar Gope and Ors. v. The State and Anr

29 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4770

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an 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

Shri Vikas Deep Marwah v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

29 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4813

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 decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Ramanand v. Union of India

26 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3995

The Delhi High Court directed demarcation of disputed land to determine possession of un-acquired land and ordered return or acquisition with compensation if excess land was found taken by the respondent.

property other Significant land acquisition un-acquired land demarcation possession

Jaiprakash Associates Limited v. NHPC Limited

26 May 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:3864

Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award granting Rs. 60 Crores additional costs for lack of reasons and evidence, holding that courts cannot modify arbitral awards or substitute minority opinions for majority awards under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 31(3) Section 28(2)

Nikhil Mandal v. Union of India & Ors.

26 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3816-DB

The Delhi High Court directed prompt decision on the confirmation of a Court Martial sentence and granted liberty to seek suspension of sentence and bail pending confirmation.

criminal petition_dismissed Court Martial Confirming Authority Pre-confirmation petition Suspension of sentence

Sonu Yadav v. Union of India and Anr

26 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3825-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for a BSF recruitment candidate declared unfit due to an unhealed tattoo removal scar, holding the medical board’s subsequent decision final and binding.

administrative appeal_allowed medical examination tattoo removal scar recruitment Border Security Force

Savita v. Union of India

26 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3827-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a second representation and decide it on humanitarian grounds within four weeks, without quashing the transfer orders.

administrative other transfer order representation humanitarian grounds writ petition

UPES v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

26 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4230-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a reassessment notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act and directed the Assessing Officer to consider prior assessments and provide a personal hearing before passing a speaking order.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(b) Section 148A(d)

Prasar Bharati v. Status Air Vision Pvt Ltd

26 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:4016

The Delhi High Court held that a party cannot challenge legal expenses awarded in execution proceedings without first challenging the arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Execution proceedings Section 34 Arbitration & Conciliation Act Legal expenses

Sagarika Ghosh v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle- 1(3)(1), Intl. Taxn. Delhi and Anr

26 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4239-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the legal heir's writ petition restraining coercive action pending appeals against assessment orders under the Income Tax Act, directing filing of appeal before CIT(A).

tax petition_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 263 Section 144C Section 147

Sham Nathuram Yenpure & Ors. v. Union of India

26 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3795

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the Indian seafarers detained in Iran were safely returned to India through effective consular intervention.

constitutional petition_allowed Indian nationals detained abroad consular assistance diplomatic protection writ petition

Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Shrishti Properties Pvt Ltd

26 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:4013

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order directing discovery of documents under Order XI Rule 12 CPC, emphasizing that discovery is permissible to elicit facts necessary for fair disposal of the suit and is not a roving inquiry.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XI Rule 12 CPC discovery of documents burden of proof roving and fishing inquiry

Squadron Leader Neelam Chahar v. Union of India

26 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Suresh Kumar Kait; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4578-DB

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to Armed Forces promotion policies fall within the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal and transferred the writ petitions accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Armed Forces Tribunal Human Resource Policy Promotion Policy Service Matters

Lalit Kumar Arora v. The State & Ors.

26 May 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:3763

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of a petition to grant Letters of Administration with the Will annexed to a petitioner who was not the named executor, dispensing with bond requirements as the petitioner was the sole beneficiary.

civil petition_allowed Letters of Administration Probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 Order VI Rule 17 CPC

Mr. Shree Prakash Sinha, Mr. Anand Kumar, Mr. Rakesh Mishra and Mr. Akshit Anand, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS ....

26 May 2023 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S... · 2023:DHC:3773-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a review petition against its order dismissing a writ petition for lack of jurisdiction is not maintainable after dismissal of the SLP, but the petitioner may raise issues before the Court Martial Court which must decide on merits independently.

administrative other Significant review petition jurisdiction Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 Section 32

Sant Ram v. The Commissioner of Police and Anr.

26 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3725-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a police constable and denied compassionate allowance due to repeated unauthorized absences and prior penalties, emphasizing the paramount importance of discipline in police service.

administrative petition_dismissed compassionate allowance CCS Pension Rules 1972 unauthorized absence discipline in police service

Bhopal Sanchi Highways Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

26 May 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:3857
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award and rejected the petition challenging it under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, affirming limited judicial interference and proper interpretation of possession under the National Highways Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 patent illegality public policy