Delhi High Court

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Guddu Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3909-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF personnel for grave disciplinary charges, ruling that the punishment did not shock judicial conscience and the plea of guilt was validly recorded.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Border Security Force Act, 1968 Summary Security Force Court disciplinary proceedings dismissal from service

Sailor Sales & Ors. v. Harish Kumar

01 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3905-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining appellants' use of the trade mark "SMITZ" and directed the trial court to decide the suit on merits within six months.

civil appeal_allowed interim injunction trade mark SMITZ prior use

Sanofi India Limited & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

30 Nov 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3894

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act as barred by the three-year limitation period under Section 468 Cr.P.C., holding that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to take cognizance without condoning delay.

criminal petition_allowed Significant limitation period Section 468 Cr.P.C. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 cognizance of offence

Manash Kumar Ghosh v. Union of India and Ors.

30 Nov 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3898-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's interlocutory order refusing interim relief and directed expeditious final hearing of the petitioner’s Original Application.

administrative appeal_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal interlocutory order interim relief repatriation

Neelu Shrivastava v. State

30 Nov 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3888

The Delhi High Court held that a police station must register a regular FIR if an offence occurs within its jurisdiction and directed restoration of investigation at Police Station GTB Enclave instead of transfer to another jurisdiction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Zero FIR Section 154 CrPC registration of FIR jurisdiction

Sunil Kumar Aledia v. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited

30 Nov 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:3887

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against electricity disconnection pending expeditious disposal of the petitioner's appeal under Section 127 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003.

administrative petition_allowed Indian Electricity Act, 2003 Section 127 electricity disconnection interim protection

Mohit v. Union of India & Ors.

30 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3900-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh independent medical examination by a Review Medical Board to resolve divergent fitness opinions for appointment as Constable in the Railway Protection Force, making the Board's report final and binding.

administrative other medical examination Railway Protection Force BEE-One medical category independent medical board

Ranjit Singh & Anr. v. Union of India

30 Nov 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:3886

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking protection against demolition of disputed property, directing the parties to resolve their disputes in the pending civil suit under the status quo order.

civil petition_dismissed status quo order civil suit demolition property dispute

M/S. NULON INDIA LTD. v. ISHWAR INDUSTRIES LTD.

30 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3901

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of objections by a sister concern in execution proceedings, holding that common management binds related companies to the decree and rejecting attempts to delay possession through frivolous claims.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXI Rule 97 CPC corporate veil lifting execution of decree possession suit

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Satish & Ors.

30 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3891

The Delhi High Court directed mandatory disclosure of payments made under labour awards and mandated online publication of awards/orders within 48 hours to ensure transparency and prevent concealment in labour dispute proceedings.

labor other Significant Industrial Disputes Act Section 33C Labour Courts Central Government Industrial Tribunal

Sh. Raunak Singh v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.

30 Nov 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:3882
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The Delhi High Court rejected the suit for declaration of title by adverse possession for failure to plead essential ingredients and barred by limitation, allowing the defendant's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant adverse possession Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action limitation

New Rajdhani Co-Operative House Building Society Ltd. v. Delhi Jal Board & Anr.

30 Nov 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:3884

The Delhi High Court directed removal of a non-operational overhead water tank by the Jal Board but declined to interfere with a pending civil dispute over land possession and unauthorized construction.

administrative petition_dismissed overhead water tank unauthorized structure encroachment Delhi Jal Board

Civilian Welfare Charitable Trust v. Union of India & Ors.

30 Nov 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3896-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking construction of a girls school on disputed land, holding that ownership disputes cannot be adjudicated in writ jurisdiction without evidence.

civil petition_dismissed writ petition ownership dispute writ jurisdiction disputed property

Bupinder Singh Bhullar v. Directorate of Gurdwara Elections and Ors

30 Nov 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:3885

The Delhi High Court set aside an interim order restraining the appellant from voting in DSGMC elections after a court-supervised recount confirmed his lead, emphasizing the Election Tribunal's exclusive jurisdiction over vote rejection disputes.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee Election petition Recount Rechecking of votes

Miss J through her mother & Anr v. Commissioner of Police & Ors

30 Nov 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3895

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition alleging unfair investigation and threats by the investigating officer in a kidnapping and rape case, holding the investigation fair and refusing relief including compensation and employment.

criminal petition_dismissed writ petition investigation fairness kidnapping rape

M/s Comet Glass Ltd. v. Official Liquidator

30 Nov 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3897

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve M/s Comet Glass Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 after completion of asset realization and settlement of claims.

corporate petition_allowed Company dissolution Section 481 Companies Act 1956 Official Liquidator Winding up

Alok Industries Limited v. Assistant Director, Enforcement Directorate

30 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3892

The Delhi High Court directed the Government to expedite filling vacancies and consider alternative staffing to ensure efficient functioning of the Adjudicating Authority under the PMLA.

administrative other Procedural Adjudicating Authority PMLA vacancies staff shortage

M/S KEDAR NATH GUPTA & SONS (HUF) v. M/S PARSVNATH DEVLOPERS LTD

30 Nov 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:3899

The Delhi High Court held that a clear admission by the respondent to pay interest at 9% per annum on the refundable amount entitles the petitioner to a decree including such interest under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, modifying the trial court's order accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India Interest on refundable amount Admission under CPC

Sushma Kapoor v. Government of NCT of Delhi

30 Nov 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:3890
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The Delhi High Court held that once land is urbanized and notified under the Delhi Development Act, the Delhi Land Reforms Act does not apply, and revenue authorities lack jurisdiction to initiate proceedings under it.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 urbanization Delhi Development Act, 1957 Section 81

Alkeshwari Negi v. University of Delhi & Anr.

30 Nov 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:3893

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to the University of Delhi’s eligibility criteria for M.A. Geography admission, holding that academic eligibility standards set by universities are not to be interfered with unless manifestly arbitrary.

administrative petition_dismissed eligibility criteria postgraduate admission Choice Based Credit System University Grants Commission