Delhi High Court

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Rajendra Prasad v. Union of India

11 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:3320-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ petition seeking notional promotion and arrears, holding that repeated litigation on the same issue amounts to misuse of judicial process.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition misuse of judicial process notional promotion pay fixation

Geeta Devi & Anr v. Kavita & Ors

11 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:3301

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot claim recovery rights for a fake driving license if the vehicle owner took reasonable steps to verify the driver's credentials, allowing the appeal and setting aside the recovery order.

motor_vehicles appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving license verification insurance policy breach recovery rights

Pritkaran Narang v. Vikramjeet Singh & Anr.

11 May 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:3387-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal to recall the order closing her right to file a written statement in a divorce petition, holding that delay caused by counsel's misconduct can be excused if the party is bona fide.

family appeal_allowed Significant written statement delay condonation family court misconduct of counsel

Sakib Ahmed v. State NCT of Delhi

11 May 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:3268
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The Delhi High Court refused bail to an accused charged with sexual assault and blackmail of a minor, emphasizing the need to balance accused's liberty with victim's safety and distinguishing consensual adolescent relationships from coercive sexual abuse.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail sexual assault minor blackmail

Union of India v. Dr. Mohammed Saleem

11 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3327-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a Tribunal cannot modify a disciplinary penalty but may remit the matter for reconsideration if the penalty is grossly disproportionate, limiting judicial review to procedural and legal errors.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant departmental inquiry penalty modification Central Administrative Tribunal judicial review

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Vimlesh @ Bimla & Ors.

11 May 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:3361
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The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a fatal motor accident case, affirming insurer liability despite alleged fake driving license and clarifying entitlement of major sons as legal representatives.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_partly_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Insurance liability Fake driving license Compensation quantum

Choice Hotels International, Inc. v. Oravel Stays Limited & Ors.

11 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:3368

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions against defendants for infringing the plaintiff's registered trademarks and allowed condonation of delay applications, decreeing the suit against non-appearing defendants.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement registered trademark permanent injunction condonation of delay

MS. Shobha v. Union of India and Ors.

11 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3333

The Delhi High Court set aside eviction and cancellation orders against a government quarter allottee for failure to prove subletting of the actual premises and violation of natural justice in eviction proceedings.

property appeal_allowed Significant government accommodation subletting Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 natural justice

Durga P Mishra v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

11 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3296

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful demolition of an unauthorized temple on government land obstructing traffic, permitting removal of religious idols before demolition.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized construction public land religious structure demolition

Helping Hands Jaipur Society v. Union of India & Anr.

11 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3293

The Delhi High Court held that delayed opening of the designated SBI FCRA bank account beyond the extended deadline justifies penalty under the FCRA, but once penalty is paid and returns filed, no further action is warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 FCRA bank account Section 17(1) FCRA Form FC-4

Sarvesh Security Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Government E Market GeM

11 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3295

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition challenging suspension of a GeM portal account due to alleged forged LIN numbers, directing rectification of details and reinstatement after fair opportunity.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant GeM portal account suspension Labour Identification Number LIN tampering

Pawan Kumar v. State

11 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:3247-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murdering his wife, ruling that his phone call confession was inadmissible as confession but admissible for discovery of facts, and that failure to explain the death in their shared residence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 25 Indian Evidence Act Section 27 Indian Evidence Act Section 313 CrPC

Kulwant Raj v. DG CISF

11 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:3321-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an unreasoned rejection of a CISF officer's transfer representation and directed a fresh reasoned decision, restraining his transfer until then.

administrative other transfer order CISF reasoned order representation

H G Retail Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Rajiv Kumar Saxena

11 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3242

The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint under Section 138 NI Act for non-service of demand notice on the company, holding such service mandatory for maintainability and setting aside the summoning order against the company and its directors.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act Section 141 NI Act demand notice dishonour of cheque

Tarsem Singh v. DG CISF

11 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:3319-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the non-reasoned disposal of a CISF officer's transfer representation and directed fresh consideration with a reasoned order, restraining his transfer meanwhile.

administrative other transfer order representation reasoned order natural justice

Savita Oil Technologies Limited v. Valvoline Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC

11 May 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:3352-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking cancellation of the 'ALL FLEET' trademark, holding that the mark is distinctive and registrable under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant trademark registration descriptive mark distinctive character Section 9(1)(b) Trade Marks Act

Const Lal Bahadur Jena v. Union of India

11 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:3318-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to reconsider the petitioner’s transfer on humanitarian grounds and extended his joining period pending decision.

administrative other Movement Order transfer medical condition family problems

Mr. Samrat Nigam and Mr. Bhuvanesh Sehgal, Advs. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.....

11 May 2023 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. KAMESWAR RAO; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANO... · 2023:DHC:3236-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that subsequent purchasers of land after acquisition notifications and award have no locus to challenge the lapsing of acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, dismissing the writ petition accordingly.

property petition_dismissed Significant subsequent purchaser locus standi land acquisition Section 24(2)

Mr. Mohit Madan, Advocate v. G S SHERGILL .....

11 May 2023 · HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM P... · 2023:DHC:4533

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the quashing of disciplinary proceedings against an employee due to unexplained and inordinate delay in initiating action.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings delay in initiation pecuniary loss arbitral award

Manglam Infrabuild LLP v. Directorate of Enforcement

11 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3294

The Delhi High Court held that a communication freezing properties under Section 54 of the PMLA must comply with statutory procedures and can be invalid if issued without proper authority, leading to the withdrawal of the impugned communication.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 54 PMLA Provisional Attachment Enforcement Directorate