Delhi High Court

63,782 judgments

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Chander Shekhar & Ors. v. State Through SHO & Anr.

23 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3760

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement and memorandum of understanding between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement memorandum of understanding

Mohammad Jafor Ali Mollah v. Director General of Civil Aviation & Anr.

22 May 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4881-DB

The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is maintainable against State instrumentalities in contractual employment disputes involving arbitrariness or violation of natural justice, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration on merits.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant writ petition maintainability Article 226 contractual employment State instrumentality

Fresenius Medical Care Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr.

22 May 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4532

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a government tender, holding that absent mala fide or arbitrariness, courts should not interfere with executive decisions on tender awards.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant judicial review tender award mala fide arbitrariness

Sudhir Kumar Taneja v. University of Delhi; Dr. Meera Sood v. University of Delhi

22 May 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3537-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Directors of Physical Education are not entitled to the enhanced retirement age of 65 years applicable to teaching faculty, affirming their superannuation at 62 years under Ordinance XXVII and rejecting appellants' claims based on redesignation and promotions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant age of superannuation Director of Physical Education Delhi University Act, 1922 Executive Council resolutions

INFRES METHODEX PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 12(1)

22 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:3854-DB

The Delhi High Court directed partial adjustment of income tax refunds against disputed demands pending disposal of stay applications, emphasizing adherence to Section 245 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 245 Adjustment of refund Stay of demand

Pradeep Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

22 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3746
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition seeking to reclassify the petitioner’s appointment as promotion, holding that review jurisdiction is limited and the appointment was by direct recruitment with applicable probation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant review petition Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC pay fixation certificate promotion vs direct recruitment

Vinay Trivedi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

22 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:3590-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner's representation and conduct the survey under the Street Vendors Act, protecting his right to carry on vending pending certification.

administrative petition_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Town Vending Committee writ petition Article 226

Ashish Rana v. Annu Dahiya

22 May 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:3688-DB

The Delhi High Court held that prima facie observations made without trial regarding appellant's undisclosed income should not be treated as conclusive and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.

family appeal_dismissed interim maintenance Family Court prima facie observations government servant

Irfan Ali & Ors. v. Urdu Academy & Ors.

22 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:4190

Delhi High Court held that contract teachers are entitled to gratuity payments retrospectively from 1997 under the amended Payment of Gratuity Act, directing respondents to disburse arrears within eight weeks.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2009 contract teachers gratuity entitlement

Ravi Kant Gautam & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.

22 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4832

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's duty to encourage such compromises.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Gaffar Ali & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

22 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family dispute under Sections 323/354 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 354 IPC compoundable offences

Sadiq Ansari v. Union of India

22 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3570-DB

The Delhi High Court directed re-measurement of the petitioner's height by a government medical authority and allowed participation in the recruitment process if eligibility criteria are met.

administrative petition_allowed height measurement recruitment eligibility medical examination fair opportunity

Asst Comdt Javed Ali v. Union of India

22 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3578-DB

The Delhi High Court directed prompt disposal of the petitioner's pre-confirmation petition and suspension application, ensuring procedural fairness in the execution of a one-year rigorous imprisonment sentence.

criminal other Procedural suspension of sentence Section 389 Cr.P.C. pre-confirmation petition Border Security Force Act

2IC Ram Vashishtha Yadav Irla v. Union of India and Ors.

22 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3568-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Border Security Force to decide the petitioner's pending representation for promotion within six weeks, without expressing any opinion on the merits.

administrative other writ of Mandamus promotion Assistant Commandant Deputy Commandant

Dinesh Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

22 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3553-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the premature transfer of a CRPF officer, holding that absent mala fide or arbitrariness, transfer orders do not warrant judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order premature transfer writ petition judicial review

Radiance Fincap P Ltd v. Govt of NCT of Delhi Department of Revenue

22 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3971

The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under the Delhi Land Revenue Act cease after urbanisation of the area, dismissing the petitioner's revision petition but granting liberty to seek civil remedies.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1957 urbanisation Section 507 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act non-est proceedings

Shadab Anjum and Ors. v. Govt NCT of Delhi and Ors.

22 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3611

Delhi High Court dismissed petitioners' claim to Waqf Board property, holding them unauthorized occupants estopped from challenging title after admitting ownership through rent agreements, and directed eviction.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Waqf Board property unauthorized occupation rent agreement Section 116 Evidence Act

Rakesh Verma v. Uttam Loomba & Ors.

22 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:3582

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident compensation claim back to the Tribunal to allow the claimant to lead additional evidence on disability and income for proper adjudication of future loss of income.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal Compensation Disability Certificate Additional Evidence

M/S PREMIUM MOULDING AND PRESSING PVT LTD v. STANDARD CHARTERED BANK & ANR.

22 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3656

The Delhi High Court directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to expedite disposal of a pending application in compliance with its earlier order, exercising supervisory jurisdiction despite alternate remedies under the SARFAESI Act.

civil petition_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India Debt Recovery Tribunal SARFAESI Act 2002 alternate remedy

S R ELECTRO v. DELTA ELECTRONICS

22 May 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:3684-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the Trial Court's discretion to allow the respondent to file a written statement through online mode after setting aside the ex-parte order, subject to costs.

civil appeal_dismissed Order IX Rule 7 CPC ex-parte order written statement online filing