Delhi High Court

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Narender Kumar Wadhwa v. Delhi Development Authority

10 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:952-DB

The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for allotment under the Rohini Scheme is determined at application stage, not provisional allotment, and set aside DDA's cancellation of allotment based on a purportedly false affidavit affirmed before sale of alternate property.

property appeal_allowed Significant Rohini Residential Scheme eligibility clause provisional allotment affidavit falsehood

K. P. Rao v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2023:DHC:977
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The Delhi High Court held that the Sports Code's age and tenure restrictions apply to AKFI and all its State and District constituents, quashing unconstitutional amendments and directing fresh elections in compliance with the Code.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Sports Development Code of India 2011 age and tenure restrictions Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India sports governance

K. P. Rao v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2023:DHC:975
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The Delhi High Court held that age and tenure restrictions under the National Sports Development Code apply to AKFI and all its State and District constituents, quashing unconstitutional amendments and directing fresh elections in compliance with the Code.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Sports Development Code of India 2011 age and tenure restrictions Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India State and District Associations

K. P. Rao v. Union of India

10 Feb 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2023:DHC:974
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The Delhi High Court held that the Sports Code's age and tenure restrictions apply to AKFI and all its State and District constituents, quashing unconstitutional amendments and directing fresh elections in compliance with the Code.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Sports Development Code of India 2011 age and tenure restrictions Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India State and District Associations

Ashish Parasar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

10 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1343

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 matrimonial disputes Section 498A IPC

Yad Ram v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:1129

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of the petitioner’s claim for alternative plot allotment after complete acquisition of his land, emphasizing procedural compliance and substantive entitlement.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition alternative plot allotment Scheme of Large Scale Acquisition Recommendation Committee

Intercontinental Great Brands v. Parle Product Private Limited

10 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:953
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The Delhi High Court held that the defendant's "FAB!O" mark and packaging are phonetically and visually similar to the plaintiff's "OREO" brand, granting interim injunction against the defendant for trademark infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Phonetic similarity Trade dress Passing off

Shiv Kumar Saxena & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

10 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1451

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR registered on a Magistrate's direction, holding that premature quashing is impermissible when investigation is ongoing and allegations may be civil in nature.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Section 156(3) CrPC civil dispute vs criminal offence

Manjitpal Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1246

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking refund of security deposit paid during NEET SS counselling, holding MCC not liable for college fee disclosures and upholding the forfeiture clause for non-joining candidates.

administrative petition_dismissed NEET SS-2018 Medical Counselling Committee security deposit fee disclosure

Sachin Thakur & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi & Anr.)

10 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1565

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

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Shri Rakesh Kumar v. Indian Overseas Bank and Others

10 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1086

The Delhi High Court directed Indian Overseas Bank to consider the petitioner’s absorption as a Temporary Messenger under the 2011 Circular, holding that credible proof of continuous service entitles eligibility despite the employer’s contrary claim.

labor appeal_allowed Significant absorption temporary messenger continuous service policy circular

Dr Harjit Singh v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and Anr.

10 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:964
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging non-selection in AIIMS recruitment as not maintainable, directing the petitioner to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal for adjudication.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition non-selection interview AIIMS recruitment

Sonia Verma & Ors. v. The State, National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.

10 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1277

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR registration, holding that courts should not interfere with FIR registration when cognizable offences are disclosed and investigation is pending.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR cognizable offence civil dispute

Pradeep Kumar @ Pradeep Jain v. The State, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.

10 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1819

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving serious offences under Sections 376 and 377 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a genuine compromise and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with caution.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 376 IPC

Roshan Raja v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:959-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a CISF officer’s seniority must be fixed from the date of appointment letter in accordance with his examination rank despite extension of joining time, directing consequential promotions and benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant seniority fixation extension of joining time appointment letter promotion eligibility

Aditi Jain v. All India Council for Technical Education & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1206

Delhi High Court directed AICTE to consider and approve the petitioner's admission under supernumerary seats for gifted students despite pending detailed guidelines.

administrative petition_allowed Significant supernumerary seats gifted and talented students AICTE admission policy educational admission

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. BINDU PASWAN & ANR.

10 Feb 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:993

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is not liable to pay compensation when the driver lacks a valid license for the vehicle class driven, allowing the insurer to recover compensation from the driver.

motor_vehicles/insurance (criminal/civil hybrid domain related to motor accident claims) appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Driving license Insurance policy breach Two-wheeler

Prime Ispat Limited & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to provisional attachment orders under the PMLA must be adjudicated by the Appellate Tribunal and directed pending writ petitions to be treated as appeals before the Tribunal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act Provisional Attachment Order Adjudicating Authority Appellate Tribunal

Silak Ram v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:1131

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of the petitioner's claim for alternative land allotment after complete acquisition of his land, emphasizing fair hearing and proper document verification.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition alternative allotment Scheme of Large Scale Acquisition Recommendation Committee

Chand Mehra v. The State of NCT of Delhi

10 Feb 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:954
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the registered owner of a vehicle involved in narcotics transportation, holding that mere ownership without direct recovery or substantial evidence does not bar bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail commercial quantity