Delhi High Court

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SONIA VIHAR IRON AND TIMBER SCRAP TRADERS ASSOCIATION v. EAST DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

01 Feb 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:383

The Delhi High Court directed the East Delhi Municipal Corporation to dispose of the petitioners' representation submitted pursuant to the National Green Tribunal's order within four weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed National Green Tribunal representation disposal East Delhi Municipal Corporation writ petition

Vishal Tyagi v. State

01 Feb 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:367

The Delhi High Court rejected the petitioner's claim of juvenility based on credible school records and dismissed the bail application in a serious sexual offence case supported by DNA evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant juvenility claim juvenile justice act age determination DNA profiling

Asha Dalmia v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

01 Feb 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:414

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a regularization application and restrained demolition pending its disposal, emphasizing due process before coercive municipal action.

administrative petition_allowed regularization application demolition order due process of law coercive action

Parvez Noor v. Delhi Waqf Board

01 Feb 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:409

The Delhi High Court upheld the Wakf Tribunal’s dismissal of the petitioner’s suit claiming ownership of a notified Waqf property, confirming that unauthorized occupation does not confer title and that related writ petition orders maintaining status quo apply.

property appeal_dismissed Wakf property Unauthorized occupation Wakf Act 1995 Title dispute

Vishal Singh @ Pawan v. State (Govt NCT)

01 Feb 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:373

Bail was denied to a petitioner actively participating in an unlawful assembly that committed arson and murder, affirming vicarious liability under Section 149 IPC and emphasizing public order over individual liberty.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC vicarious liability

Nathu Ram v. D.D.A & Anr.

01 Feb 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:375

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of Plaintiffs' suit for injunction, holding they failed to prove ownership and possession of disputed land against DDA's claim over acquired government land.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Khasra No. 48/7 Khasra No. 48/5 Delhi Development Authority ownership

Ashutosh Giri & Ors. v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Ors.

01 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:438-DB

The Delhi High Court directed ESIC to dispose of pending representations for regular promotion of ad hoc Deputy Directors within two weeks, enforcing compliance with the Tribunal's earlier order.

administrative petition_allowed Departmental Promotion Committee ad hoc appointment Employees State Insurance Corporation service law

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

01 Feb 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:439

The Delhi High Court directed removal of unauthorized occupants and regulated redevelopment of Kalkaji Mandir, affirming the Administrator's authority over allotment, payments, and fund management, while recognizing licensee rights subject to due process.

property other Significant Kalkaji Mandir unauthorized occupation licensee status tehbazari

Shailesh Kumar Saxena v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors.

01 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:437-DB

The Delhi High Court directed Jamia Millia Islamia to pay salary arrears to an SRC employee despite funding shortfalls, while allowing the employee to pursue remedies on employment status after SRC closure.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant salary arrears State Resource Centre Jamia Millia Islamia mandamus

Rajesh Kumar v. Chinmaya Vidhyalaya Senior Secondary School and Ors.

01 Feb 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:422

Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing payment of compensation and statutory dues to a driver employed through a contractor but serving a school for over 10 years, recognizing an employer-employee relationship with the school.

labor appeal_allowed Significant employer-employee relationship contractor labour court termination

Radhey Shyam v. Chinmaya Vidhyalaya Senior Secondary School and Ors.

01 Feb 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:420

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal by awarding lump sum compensation and directing release of statutory dues, recognizing his long service with the management despite employment through a contractor.

labor appeal_allowed Significant employer-employee relationship contractor employment labour court termination

The Polo/Lauren Company L P v. Sandeep Arora & Anr.

01 Feb 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:446

The Delhi High Court allowed a rectification petition to cancel a copyright registration for an artwork found to be a non-original, substantive reproduction of a well-known trademark, emphasizing compliance with originality and trademark verification requirements under the Copyright Act.

intellectual_property petition_allowed Significant Copyright Act, 1957 Section 50 Section 13(1)(a) Section 45

Sanjay Grover v. Kumud Grover

01 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:384-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a contempt finding against a husband for wilful non-compliance of domestic violence protection orders directing monthly payments to his wife, distinguishing contempt proceedings from execution remedies.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contempt of court wilful disobedience execution proceedings Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

Mohd. Tabsir v. The State NCT of Delhi

01 Feb 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:366
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, reduced the sentence to five years imprisonment, and emphasized reformative measures during incarceration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act 2012 Aggravated sexual assault Section 10 POCSO Section 354 IPC

Sher Singh & Ors. v. Jai Singh

31 Jan 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:5138

The Delhi High Court corrected a typographical error in the village name of the suit property, clarified the location as Village Shahurpur, and directed the Local Commissioner to proceed with demarcation accordingly.

civil other typographical error amendment of plaint Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Avneesh Chaudhary v. State of Delhi & Anr.

31 Jan 2022 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2022:DHC:5988-DB

The Delhi High Court granted interim visitation rights to a father to meet his minor daughter pending custody proceedings, emphasizing controlled meetings and civil conduct.

family petition_allowed habeas corpus visitation rights minor child custody interim relief

M/S Rayapati Power Generation Pvt. Ltd. v. Indian Renewable Energy Agency Ltd

31 Jan 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:357

The Delhi High Court held that legal demand notices under Section 138(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act must be issued within thirty days excluding the day of receipt of bank information on cheque dishonor, and dismissed petitions seeking quashing of complaints on limitation grounds.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Dishonor of cheque Limitation period

Rakesh Kumar v. Tanuja Devi and Another

31 Jan 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:642

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing maintenance from the date of filing the petition, rejecting the husband's claim of voluntary desertion by the wife and emphasizing the social justice purpose of Section 125 Cr.P.C.

family appeal_dismissed Significant maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. date of filing voluntary desertion

Rajesh Suri @ Raj Suri v. State

31 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:364
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The Delhi High Court granted interim protection and directed reconsideration of anticipatory bail and NBW issuance in a rape case filed without arrest, emphasizing adherence to Supreme Court guidelines and ordering a police vigilance inquiry.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC chargesheet without arrest Non-Bailable Warrant

Harish Chander Bhardwaj v. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited

31 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:360

The Delhi High Court directed BSES Rajdhani Power Limited to defer electricity disconnection based on an impounding order stayed by the court, protecting the petitioner's rights pending final adjudication.

administrative petition_allowed Collaboration Agreement impounding order Section 33 Indian Stamp Act electricity disconnection