Delhi High Court

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Sunil Kumar v. Ankur Jain and Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2522

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously dispose of pending contempt and related applications, dispensing with notice to non-appearing respondents.

civil other contempt application Order XV Rule 5 CPC expeditious disposal Trial Court

Jitender Ahlawat v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2504-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to take a reasoned decision on the petitioner's claim for joining as Havaldar under the meritorious sportsman scheme and communicate the same within a stipulated time, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative other meritorious sportsman Mission Olympics Programme joining communication legal notice

Jagbir Singh Malik v. Energy Infrastructure India Ltd.

11 Apr 2023 · The Chief Justice; Mr. Justice Subramonium Prasad; Satish Ch... · 2023:DHC:2443-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that an employee performing managerial legal duties and enrolled as an advocate is not a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, and thus not entitled to protections against termination under the Act.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 workman definition managerial capacity legal profession

Vishal @ Johny v. State (NCT of Delhi)

11 Apr 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:2471
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application and held that a plea of guilt cannot be accepted after charges are framed and trial has commenced, especially in a grave offence involving conspiracy and contract killing.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant regular bail plea of guilt Section 229 Cr.P.C. contract killing

Yudhvvir Chhikara v. Priyanka

11 Apr 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2487-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Family Court must decide an application under Section 12 of the Guardians and Wards Act on merits without deferring it due to pending contempt proceedings.

family appeal_allowed Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 Section 12 Family Court Contempt petition

Rajasthan Equestrian Association v. Shri SPS Tomar

11 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2452

The Delhi High Court directed immediate elections for the Equestrian Federation of India, upholding the Ministry's conditional exemptions under the Sports Code while emphasizing democratic governance and judicial oversight.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Equestrian Federation of India National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 Sports Code exemptions National Sports Federation elections

Master Dipansh Rawat v. The Baptist Convent Senior Secondary School & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2507

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking re-examination for a detained Class XI student, holding that CBSE rules do not permit re-examination and detention was justified based on academic performance.

education petition_dismissed CBSE rules Class XI examination re-examination detention

Dr Surender Kumar v. Union of India & Anr

11 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2503-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to decide the petitioner's application for Grade Pay under the DACP scheme within six weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.

administrative other Grade Pay DACP scheme Modified Assured Career Progression administrative delay

Sonika Kumari & Ors. v. Devastotra Poddar & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma, C.J.; Subramonium Prasad, J. · 2023:DHC:2456-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of appointments of contractual employees to the post of Assistant Director (Technical) for non-fulfillment of mandatory experience criteria under statutory recruitment rules, holding that only the Central Government can relax such qualifications.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Recruitment and Appointment Regulations, 2018 Assistant Director (Technical) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India contractual employees

Mahesh Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:2420-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and set aside the cancellation of appointment of a police sub-inspector who was acquitted in a criminal case, directing reconsideration of his appointment based on truthful disclosure and proper appreciation of acquittal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant appointment cancellation acquittal criminal antecedents police recruitment

Prof Sabiha Hussain v. Jamia Milia Islamia

11 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2444-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that temporary appointments under a UGC scheme do not entitle incumbents to automatic regularization without a fresh, constitutionally compliant selection process.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant regularization tenure appointment UGC scheme Articles 14 and 16

Poonam v. Suraj Pal

11 Apr 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:2540

The Delhi High Court upheld and clarified maintenance and property attachment orders under the Domestic Violence Act, directing payment of arrears and protecting the matrimonial home occupied by the petitioner and children.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Domestic Violence Act matrimonial property rental income adjustment

Duga Bhawani v. LRZ

11 Apr 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bandal

The Supreme Court restored the trial court's decree holding the appellant as rightful owner of disputed land forming part of Khasra No. 4833 and ordered eviction of respondents, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ownership possession Khasra No. 4833 adverse possession

Saraswati Devi v. Ganga Ram Sharma & Anr

10 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2465-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a widowed daughter-in-law under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007, holding that in absence of concurrent Domestic Violence Act proceedings, the senior citizen's right to reside peacefully in his property prevails.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 eviction senior citizen

Deepa M v. Satlinks & Anr.

10 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2468-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld TDSAT's power under the TRAI Act to issue bailable warrants to secure attendance in execution proceedings, ruling that such warrants do not violate Section 56 CPC's prohibition on arrest or detention of women.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal TRAI Act 1997 Section 16 TRAI Act bailable warrant

Birander Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2461-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representations seeking withdrawal of VRS notice within four weeks by passing a reasoned order, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

constitutional petition_allowed Writ Petition Article 226 Voluntary Retirement Scheme Withdrawal of Notice

Sant Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2459-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the petitioner’s writ petition as a representation and decide it within eight weeks with a reasoned order, disposing of the petition accordingly.

administrative other writ petition earned leave encashment administrative representation payment of dues

WALMART APOLLO LLC v. ABDUL MAJID GAGROO

10 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2447

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and reliefs to Walmart Apollo LLC against unauthorized use of its well-known WALMART trademark by the defendant, confirming ex-parte injunction and awarding token damages.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off well-known mark Trade Marks Act 1999

Rajeev Shah v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

10 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2430

The Delhi High Court held that all pending proceedings under the Delhi Land Reforms Act cease to have legal effect once the land is urbanized by official notification, quashing the appeal pending under the Act after Village Rajokri was declared a Low Density Residential Area.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 urbanization Low Density Residential Area Delhi Development Act, 1957

M/S Ram Swaroop Radhey Shyam v. Sh. Ajay Shukla

10 Apr 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:2426

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on the landlord's bona fide requirement under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, dismissing the tenant's plea of alternative accommodation and leave to defend.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement leave to defend