Delhi High Court

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Jagmeet Kaur Babbar and Ors. v. Eurocopter Group & Others

20 Aug 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:6272

The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant a final opportunity to record evidence of a foreign-based witness via video conferencing, setting procedural directions and emphasizing fair trial rights.

civil appeal_allowed Significant video conferencing foreign witness Hague Convention recording of evidence

Rajeev Pal v. Union of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

20 Aug 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:6311-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order of the Central Administrative Tribunal dismissing a PWD reservation claim, directing fresh adjudication and staying the filling of the reserved vacancy pending decision.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant non-speaking order PWD reservation Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 natural justice

Karan Tomar v. Insurance Ombudsman & Anr.

20 Aug 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:6278

The Delhi High Court quashed a cryptic Insurance Ombudsman order and directed the Ombudsman to pass a reasoned Award resolving the petitioner’s health insurance claim and policy renewal dispute within four weeks.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017 Article 227 Constitution of India Health Insurance Claim Award by Insurance Ombudsman

Kanta Prasad Gautam v. Shanti Alias Sarita

20 Aug 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:6279

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition filed after a 12-year delay for alleged non-compliance with an undertaking to jointly quash criminal proceedings, emphasizing the necessity of prompt action in contempt matters.

civil petition_dismissed contempt proceedings wilful disobedience delay in filing condonation of delay

CARS 24 FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. DEEPAK KUMAR PROPRIETOR OF M/S GOLDEN EAGLE AND ANR

20 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court appointed a common arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve disputes arising from Credit Facility Agreements containing valid arbitration clauses where respondents failed to appear.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Section 21 notice Appointment of arbitrator

Harshpal Singh Negi v. St. Marys School Safdarjung Enclave

20 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8618-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging termination under the Delhi School Education Act is maintainable but exercise of writ jurisdiction is discretionary and the petitioner may choose to approach either the writ court or the Delhi School Tribunal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant writ petition maintainability Delhi School Education Act 1973 termination of service alternative remedy

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies v. Government of NCT of Delhi

17 Aug 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:6203

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of State Policy Guidelines requiring minimum admission thresholds for increase in intake, dismissing the petitioner’s claim to increase seats solely on AICTE approval without requisite State NOC.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant AICTE Act, 1987 No Objection Certificate Policy Guidelines 2016 Increase in intake

Mrs. C v. The Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Aug 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023 SCC OnLine Sc 1573
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The Delhi High Court allowed medical termination of pregnancy at 22 weeks for a deserted woman under Rule 3B(c) of the MTP Rules, recognizing changed material circumstances and mental health risks as grounds beyond the statutory gestational limit.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act Rule 3B(c) change in marital status mental health

Anthony Watts v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Aug 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:6196

The Delhi High Court held that the Indian High Commission in London’s refusal to issue a No Objection Certificate for repatriation of mortal remains of a person of Indian origin without an OCI card was arbitrary and directed issuance of the NOC, emphasizing uniformity and humanitarian considerations under Article 14.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant No Objection Certificate Repatriation of mortal remains Article 14 Indian origin

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba v. Tosiba Appliances Co.

16 Aug 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:6178
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The Delhi High Court upheld Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba’s trademark rights against Tosiba Appliances Co., finding infringement by the deceptively similar mark “TOSIBA” and granting relief despite partial rectification of Plaintiff’s registrations.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Prior honest user Trademark rectification

Mohan Murti Shandilya v. Bank of Baroda

16 Aug 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:6247

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for recovery of Rs. 2 crore from their NRE account, holding the transfer was authorized and not illegal under FERA or banking regulations.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant NRE Account Unauthorized transfer Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 Specimen Signature Card

Om Pal Singh v. Staff Selection Commission & Anr

16 Aug 2024 · Rekha Palli; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:6233-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a CAPF candidate on medical grounds due to LASIK surgery, affirming that medical fitness must comply with Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines prohibiting any visual correction.

administrative petition_dismissed LASIK surgery medical fitness CAPF recruitment visual correction

Ankur Kumar & Others v. Ginni Verma & Another

16 Aug 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:6274

The Delhi High Court allowed tenants leave to defend an eviction petition on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that concealment of material facts and triable issues necessitate a trial.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B(5) bona fide requirement

Padamshree Creation Pvt Ltd v. Sheetal Sarees and Anr

16 Aug 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:6472-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the dismissal of a suit due to a procedural defect in the company's authorization, applying the doctrine of ratification to uphold substantive rights.

civil appeal_allowed Significant doctrine of ratification company suit authorization Board of Directors resolution procedural defect

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Rajinder Singh @ Rajinder Singh Madan

16 Aug 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8451

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition for leave to appeal against acquittal in a bribery case due to inadmissibility of electronic evidence and lack of direct proof of demand and acceptance of bribe.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act bribery electronic evidence Information Technology Act

Anish Dewan; Garima Verma; Ayush Dawar; Rushant Malhotra v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

16 Aug 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:7380

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of the accused in a rape case, holding that the material on record did not raise grave suspicion to frame charges despite the prosecutrix's statement.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant charge framing Section 376 IPC rape prosecutrix statement

Narendra Prasad Rai v. Vice-Chairman, Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board and Anr.

16 Aug 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:7065

The Delhi High Court set aside the disciplinary penalty imposed on the petitioner, holding that parity in punishment among co-delinquents must be maintained when conspiracy charges fail due to acquittal of co-conspirators.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings parity in punishment conspiracy charge co-conspirators acquittal

Surender Kumar Sharma v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

16 Aug 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:6921
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

An officer assigned current duty charge of a higher post without fulfilling eligibility criteria is not entitled to the higher Grade Pay or pay fixation benefits under Recruitment Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Grade Pay Current Duty Charge Recruitment Rules Eligibility Criteria

Gangmei and Surbhi Bagra v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr

16 Aug 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:6197

The Delhi High Court held that the employer cannot alter the service conditions of workmen to their prejudice during the pendency of industrial dispute proceedings under Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act, and directed maintenance of status quo.

labor petition_allowed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 status quo service conditions

Nikita Awasthi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6308

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging lawful police enquiry into allegations of forgery, holding that lawful investigation does not violate Article 21 rights.

criminal petition_dismissed Article 21 Section 482 CrPC lawful investigation sexual harassment complaint