Delhi High Court

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Manoj Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3020

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties.

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

Kapil Nehra & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3091

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, emphasizing the interest of justice in such cases.

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

Kalpna v. Union of India and Ors.

27 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2853-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an order stopping Dearness Relief and recovery from pension without issuing a Show Cause Notice, directing the respondents to follow due procedure before taking final action.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Dearness Relief Pro-rata pension Show Cause Notice Natural justice

Satish Kumar Kashyap alias Sagar v. State

27 Apr 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:2852-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor girl under the POCSO Act, affirming that partial penetration without semen emission suffices to constitute rape.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant penetrative sexual assault POCSO Act minor victim hymenal tear

MEGA SELFLUBE BEARINGS PVT. LTD. v. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 17(1), DELHI

27 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:4337-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned tax reassessment order and notice due to procedural irregularities including insufficient response time and incorrect e-mail communication, directing a fresh examination with adherence to natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A principles of natural justice

Manoranjan Baishya v. Central Industrial Security Force

27 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2851-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging removal from service, holding that the complainant's signatures on the complaints were genuine as verified in Court.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition disciplinary proceedings removal from service signature verification

Deepak Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

27 Apr 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:2854-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a 5-year-old girl, affirming reliance on credible child testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence despite absence of semen.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act penetrative sexual assault child witness competency Section 376 IPC

Bhagwan Adarsh Polytechnic College v. All India Council for Teacher Education

27 Apr 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:2900-DB

Delhi High Court directed AICTE to process pending applications for approval of new technical institutions for 2023-24 academic session without delay, without quashing the challenged moratorium provisions.

administrative other AICTE Regulations 2020 Grant of Approval Technical Institutions Moratorium

R.S. Dagar v. Union of India

27 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2826-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of ex parte departmental enquiry and compulsory retirement of a CISF officer for wilful absence despite medical claims, emphasizing proper service efforts and limited judicial interference in disciplinary punishments.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant departmental enquiry ex parte proceedings service of charge-sheet compulsory retirement

Mamta v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2895

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a female accused in a murder case who had been in custody for eight months despite prior absconding, imposing conditions to ensure trial attendance and prevent interference.

criminal appeal_allowed bail murder trial absconding personal bond

Bijender Singh and Ors. v. The Director-General

27 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2849-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' representation seeking ACP/MACP benefits within eight weeks, ensuring timely administrative action without adjudicating entitlement.

administrative other Procedural Assured Career Progression Scheme Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme financial upgradation representation

Sumit Anand v. Union of India

27 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2861-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a minor punishment of 'Censure' expires in six months and does not bar eligibility for departmental promotion exams if followed by a clean service record.

administrative other Significant Censure punishment Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE eligibility Annual Confidential Report

DB CORP LTD v. WHATSAPP LLC & ORS.

27 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2884

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit for infringement of electronic newspaper rights against WhatsApp groups after partial compliance by WhatsApp and lack of evidence against some groups.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed intellectual property rights WhatsApp groups electronic newspaper infringement

Lokesh Chugh v. University of Delhi

27 Apr 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:2907

The Delhi High Court set aside a university order debarring a student from exams for lack of reasons and violation of natural justice, restoring his admission and directing fresh proceedings with due process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice reasoned order disciplinary action university regulations

Ankit v. State (NCT of Delhi)

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3089

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to schedule witness examination reasonably and supply complete witness statements, emphasizing the need for a detailed case calendar to ensure a fair trial.

criminal petition_allowed Significant examination of witnesses case calendar trial court directions witness statements

Ankit v. State (NCT of Delhi)

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4840

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to transfer a criminal case, holding that the Sessions Judge's discretion was properly exercised and not liable to interference.

criminal petition_dismissed transfer of case Section 207 Cr.P.C. discretion of Sessions Judge non-compliance

M/S Northern India Tiles Corporation v. Jindal Charitable Trust

27 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3023

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to recall an order denying cross-examination, emphasizing the necessity of hearing parties and considering medical grounds to uphold natural justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant cross-examination adjournment Section 151 CPC natural justice

Sh. Ravinder Yadav v. Union of India and Ors.

27 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3187
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction as no part of the cause of action arose within Delhi, reaffirming that Article 226 jurisdiction requires a cause of action within the court's territorial limits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction cause of action Article 226 writ petition

Mayank Suri & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4839

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual divorce decree.

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

BPI SPORTS LLC v. Saurabh Gulati & Anr

27 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2920
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking removal of an Indian trademark registration, holding that the foreign mark owner failed to establish sufficient trans-border reputation and goodwill in India to sustain a passing off claim or rectification under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 57 passing off trans-border reputation