Delhi High Court

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Sandeep Sharma & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr

17 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:830

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following a genuine settlement between parties, preserving the minor child's rights.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 377 IPC

Kiran Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

17 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:378-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the BSF authorities must adjudicate a pre-confirmation statutory petition under Section 117(1) of the BSF Act before confirming an enhanced sentence, setting aside the confirmation order for non-compliance.

criminal other Significant Border Security Force Act Section 117(1) Rule 167 BSF Rules pre-confirmation statutory petition

Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal & Anr. v. Caravan Commercial Company Limited

17 Jan 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:326
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for decree on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the suit property is not an undivided family dwelling house under Section 44 of the Transfer of Property Act, and the alleged admissions were insufficient to grant possession without trial.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC Section 44 Transfer of Property Act dwelling house undivided family

M/S FLOOR COVERS v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ORS.

17 Jan 2023 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:338-DB

The Delhi High Court held that seizure of imported goods requires a formal order under Section 110 of the Customs Act and that delay caused by the importer disentitles them from waiver of demurrage charges, dismissing the writ petition seeking release and waiver.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 110 Seizure of goods Provisional release

Ashok Kumar Sharma v. Sushil Chander Sharma & Ors.

17 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:439
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Trial Court to summon relevant records and witnesses for examination with strict timelines, emphasizing procedural discipline and preventing prejudice in civil proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XVI Rule 1 CPC Section 151 CPC summoning witnesses production of documents

Rabindra Tiwary v. Lt. Governor, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Jan 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:341-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging reservation policy and additional marks in DHJS Exam-2022, holding that unfilled SC/ST vacancies must be carried forward and a candidate cannot claim dereservation or EWS benefits not provided in the advertisement.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Higher Judicial Service reservation Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes

Kartik Kumar v. Directorate of Education

17 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1046
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The Delhi High Court held that unaided schools must admit EWS students allotted through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots based on the school’s own communicated vacancies and cannot refuse admission due to insufficient general category admissions.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Admission Unaided recognized schools

Bikanervala Foods Private Limited v. M/S Saatvik Foods & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:322

The Delhi High Court held that a party may invoke arbitration without formal conciliation attempts if the other party fails to cooperate, and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of Arbitrator Franchise Agreement

Bhim Singh v. State

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:343

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a criminal case involving alleged forgery and conspiracy, observing the dispute to be predominantly civil in nature and imposing conditions to ensure investigation integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail forgery criminal conspiracy civil dispute

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh. Ram Prakash Mishra and Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:334

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded for loss of income in a motor accident claim by reducing the monthly income considered based on the claimant's qualifications and realistic assessment, applying the principle that minimum wages are a yardstick but not an absolute measure in absence of documentary proof.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation loss of income future loss of income

Sh. Anurag Sharma & Ors. v. The Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:332

The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Societies to examine and take appropriate action on the complaint against ITD Homes Welfare Society's registration and management, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed Societies Registration Act, 1860 Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 Registrar of Societies group housing society

Samir Khan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:447

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following a genuine settlement between the parties, emphasizing the Court's power to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498 IPC Section 406 IPC

Sanjeev Kumar Jain v. Union Bank of India and Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:433

The Delhi High Court directed the DRT-II to expedite hearing and disposal of the petitioner's application for refund of Rs. 8.42 crores and accrued interest, facilitating early adjudication.

civil petition_allowed Debt Recovery Tribunal refund of bid amount interest on bid amount early hearing

ONE MOTO SCOOTERS TRADING LLC v. CENTRE SYSTEMS GROUP INTERNET CONTENT PROVIDER (CSG ICP) & ANR.

16 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:325

The Delhi High Court made the interim order under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act absolute by consent, pending arbitration proceedings before the LCIA-appointed arbitrator.

civil petition_dismissed Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act interim relief arbitration London Court of International Arbitration

Satbir Kaur Sandhu v. State

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:520

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 304A IPC based on an amicable settlement and adequate compensation paid to the deceased's legal heirs, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 288 IPC Section 304A IPC settlement in criminal case

WNS Cares Foundation v. Union of India

16 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:391

Delhi High Court allowed a non-profit to file FCRA annual returns for FY 2019-21 with belated SBI FCRA account details, waiving penalties due to retrospective amendment issues.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 FCRA Amendment 2020 Form FC-4 SBI FCRA Account

Mahabir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:360-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to pass a reasoned order on the petitioner's request for alternative post accommodation within two weeks, emphasizing the need for administrative fairness.

administrative other writ petition alternative post accommodation reasoned order representation

Akshat Baldwa & Ors. v. Yash Raj Films & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:345

The Delhi High Court directed the producer of 'Pathaan' to provide audio description, Hindi subtitles, and closed captions for its OTT release, affirming the statutory and constitutional right of persons with disabilities to accessible film content.

constitutional other Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 accessibility audio description subtitling

O. P. Gaud v. Delhi Jal Board

16 Jan 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:329-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an internal noting exonerating an employee without formal communication does not create enforceable rights and upheld continuation of disciplinary proceedings under CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings internal noting exoneration CCS(CCA) Rules 1965

Aurobindo Chaudhuri Memorial Great Indian Dream Foundation v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:331

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension and waiver of penalties for delayed filing of statutory company documents beyond the MCA’s prescribed relief schemes and timelines.

corporate petition_dismissed Companies Act, 2013 Form AOC-4 Company Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 MCA circulars