Delhi High Court

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Abhibhavak Ekta Sangh v. Directorate of Education

24 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3769

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging student expulsion for non-payment of fees, holding that the fee hike upheld by a prior judgment is binding and no stay has been granted.

administrative petition_dismissed fee hike Delhi School Education Act, 1973 expulsion of students writ petition

HIDESH v. Union of India

24 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3745-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a candidate to continue in the Indian Coast Guard recruitment process despite delayed submission of passing marksheet, holding that substantive eligibility prevails over procedural lapses.

administrative petition_allowed Significant recruitment eligibility criteria document submission deadline mismatch in marks

Employees State Insurance Corporation v. Usha Singh

24 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8536-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s decision that a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy qualifies as a 'Science graduate' for recruitment as ECG Technician, dismissing ESIC’s writ petition challenging the appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Science graduate Bachelor of Pharmacy Recruitment eligibility Central Administrative Tribunal

Shantanu Guha Ray v. Union of India

23 May 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma, C.J.; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:3593-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking court monitoring of the CBI investigation into NSE irregularities, holding that the investigation and prosecution were progressing adequately.

criminal petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation CBI investigation National Stock Exchange criminal conspiracy

Ram Murti Devi alias Murti Dev v. Punjab National Bank & Ors.

23 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4096
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The Delhi High Court held that compassionate appointment cannot be granted after long lapse and under a later scheme, but directed payment of ex-gratia amount with interest to the petitioner’s family.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant compassionate appointment ex-gratia payment Punjab National Bank Article 226

Niranjan Moolchandani & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.

23 May 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:3535

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration and Succession Certificate to the petitioners as sole surviving heirs of the intestate estate of Ms. Sarla Moolchandani after uncontested proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Letters of Administration Indian Succession Act, 1925 Intestate succession Succession Certificate

Delhi Catholic Archdiocese v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

23 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3989

The Delhi High Court directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to comply with the Deputy Commissioner's order to produce records in a pending appeal, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

civil petition_allowed writ petition production of records Deputy Commissioner District Magistrate

Sandeep Singh Rajput & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

23 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4774

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

Sanjay Kumar & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

23 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3758

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking quashing of an FIR involving serious offences against a minor under the POCSO Act, holding that such matters require trial and cannot be prematurely quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR POCSO Act minor victim

SMS India (P) Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle Int. Tax 3(1)(2), New Delhi

23 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4200-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices and orders under the Income Tax Act for AY 2019-20 due to procedural flaws and remitted the matter for fresh examination with directions to verify alleged escaped income and provide the petitioner an opportunity of hearing.

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

ITC LIMITED v. PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A. & ORS.

23 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:3595

The Delhi High Court set aside a patent opposition order and remanded the matter for a fresh hearing to ensure all submissions are properly considered.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Procedural patent opposition de novo hearing Controller General of Patents Rule 59 Patents Rules 2003

Monu alias Jiji v. State

23 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:3572-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC, relying on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence despite minor discrepancies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder eyewitness testimony interested witnesses

M/S Trade International v. M/S Avon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

23 May 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:3737
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging its earlier judgment upholding an arbitral award, reaffirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction and the applicability of the Group of Companies doctrine in arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Review petition Section 34 Arbitration Act Order XLVII CPC Error apparent on face of record

Narender Kumar v. Govt of NCT Delhi

23 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3986

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's application for alternative plot allotment due to incorrect factual basis and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with opportunity of hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed alternative plot allotment property ownership affidavit land acquisition

Ms Babita Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Others

23 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4095

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to adjudicate the petitioner’s pending representation regarding forged sale deeds and unauthorized construction within six months.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition unauthorized construction forged sale deeds representation

M/S FAIRGROWTH SALES PVT. LTD. v. M/S REAL INNERSPRING TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

23 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3683-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, condoned the delay in filing appearance due to illness, set aside the ex parte decree, and remanded the suit for fresh consideration upon filing leave to defend.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay leave to defend ex parte decree commercial suit

Dhananjay Garg v. Registrar of Cooperative Societies of Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

23 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3564-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Registrar's order allotting possession of a flat to a member whose membership was restored by higher courts, allowing dispensation of certain procedural requirements in compliance with court directions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 Registrar of Cooperative Societies membership cancellation procedural requirements

Ashwani Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

23 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4487-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to continue vending at the designated site under the Street Vendors Act, subject to compliance with certificate conditions.

administrative appeal_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 certificate of vending municipal corporation writ petition

Prem Sagar @ Prem Bhateja and Anr. v. State and Anr.

23 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4772

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power under section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.

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

Dr. Prannoy Roy & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

23 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3617

The Delhi High Court permitted petitioners under investigation to travel abroad subject to conditions ensuring compliance and return.

criminal petition_allowed permission to travel abroad flight risk ongoing investigation conditions for travel