Delhi High Court

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Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

15 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1949

The Delhi High Court upheld the fixed tehbazari fees for Kalkaji Mandir shops, cancelled allotments of non-compliant allottees, ordered eviction of unauthorized occupants, and directed public auction of shops to ensure orderly management and redevelopment of the Mandir premises.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Kalkaji Mandir tehbazari temporary shops unauthorized occupants

Sh. Gunkesh Meena v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1904-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh Medical Board to resolve conflicting medical opinions on the petitioner’s fitness for recruitment as Constable, with the Board’s report being final and binding.

administrative other medical examination recruitment medical fitness conflicting medical opinion

Mritunjay Mishra v. Union of India and Anr

15 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1903-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking pension and benefits on grounds of delay and laches after dismissal from service and exhaustion of statutory remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed dismissal from service pension writ petition delay and laches

Jagannath Naik v. Inspector General of Police and Ors.

15 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1852-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement after acquittal does not automatically entitle salary for the dismissal period but directed treating the dismissal period as continuation of service for benefits, while modifying the punishment of stoppage of increments by removing cumulative effect.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dismissal from service reinstatement dies non stoppage of increments

Vijay Chhedwal & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi Through APP & Anr.

15 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2075

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing courts' duty to encourage such resolutions in matrimonial disputes.

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

Sona Debnath v. Ram Rattan Singh Namdhari & Ors.

15 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1951
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The Delhi High Court stayed a Trial Court order permitting construction of a boundary wall without adjudicating impleadment and prior litigation, directing expeditious disposal of the petitioner’s application to protect easementary rights.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order I Rule 10 CPC Section 151 CPC impleadment boundary wall

Mahavir Sr. Model School and Anr. v. Directorate of Education

15 Mar 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:1866
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The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools not bound by a land clause have autonomy to fix fees by submitting a statement under DSEA without prior approval, and DoE cannot deny fee hikes solely based on surplus funds absent evidence of profiteering or commercialisation.

administrative petition_allowed Significant unaided private schools fee fixation Delhi School Education Act, 1973 land clause

Samir Siddiqui & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

15 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2074

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 379 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Randheer and Ors. v. Commissioner of Police and Ors.

15 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1944
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The Delhi High Court held that occupants of non-notified jhuggi clusters are not entitled to rehabilitation or stay on demolition, dismissed the petitioners' concealment-based contempt claims, and permitted lawful eviction and demolition.

property appeal_dismissed Significant rehabilitation demolition jhuggi clusters DUSIB policy

National Highways Authority of India v. Sahakar Global Limited & Anr.

15 Mar 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1938-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's appeal, holding that the parties' recorded agreement to set aside the arbitral award was binding and the appellant could not retract the concession made by its counsel.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Force Majeure Concession by Counsel

World Wide Metals Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer

15 Mar 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:2321-DB

Delhi High Court held that a minimum of seven clear days must be given to an assessee to respond to a notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and quashed a reassessment notice that provided only three days.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148A(b) Income Tax Act reassessment notice minimum response time due process

Krishna Vihar (West) Welfare Association v. Commissioner, South Delhi Municipal Corporation

15 Mar 2023 · Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1850-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition seeking to revive a wrongly filed application under Section 340 CrPC, holding that no grounds for review existed and that the petitioner was estopped from re-litigating issues already decided.

civil petition_dismissed Review Petition Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC Section 340 CrPC Contempt Proceedings

Sartaj and Others v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

15 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2076

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 377, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce deed between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Akash @ Atif & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

15 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1898

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings in a matrimonial dispute under Sections 354, 377, and 323 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Mohd Naseem v. Moizuddn and Anr

15 Mar 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1909
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The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order in favor of a co-owner landlord on bona fide requirement grounds, affirming limited revisional scope and presumption of landlord's genuine need.

property appeal_dismissed Significant eviction bona fide requirement landlord-tenant relationship Delhi Rent Control Act

Anshuman Rajhans v. State

15 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2372

The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR under Section 376 IPC after the parties married and the complainant withdrew the complaint, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 376 IPC quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC rape

Deepak Dwivedi v. Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia

15 Mar 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1958

The Delhi High Court held that election disputes within a private Society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, are not maintainable under writ jurisdiction as the Society is not a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Societies Registration Act, 1860 Article 226 Constitution of India writ jurisdiction election dispute

IRCON International Ltd. v. Progressive Infotech Private Limited

15 Mar 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1863

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld the substitution of the arbitrator under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration Act, affirming the applicability of amended arbitration provisions and the validity of the arbitration clause.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 Section 15 Arbitration Clause

GTM Builders and Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Sneh Development Pvt Ltd

15 Mar 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2019

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) as the dispute over compensation imposed by NCDRC did not arise out of the arbitration agreement and was not arbitrable.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) arbitrability indemnity undertaking

Six Continents Hotels Inc v. AP Leisure Private Limited & Anr.

15 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1967

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by recording a settlement wherein the defendants agreed to cease use of the impugned mark "AP HOLIDAY INN" and undertake various remedial actions to protect the plaintiff's well-known trademark.

civil settled well-known trademark trademark infringement HOLIDAY INN settlement