Delhi High Court

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Jyotsana Pawar & Ors. v. Daulat Ram Pawar & Ors.

03 May 2021 · Chief Justice; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1492-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that rights under the Domestic Violence Act cannot be used to defeat valid eviction orders under the Senior Citizens Act where the domestic violence claim was belated and the appellants were bound by undertakings given by their family member.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant eviction Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 shared household

Pratyush Prasanna & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi

03 May 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1496-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition alleging misuse of COVID-19 relief funds due to lack of credible evidence and reliance on unverified social media posts.

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Akshay Vinod Kulkarni v. Chief Passport Officer & Anr.

03 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1490

The Delhi High Court held that passport suspension without notice and hearing violates natural justice and granted interim relief directing restoration of the petitioner's passport pending final adjudication.

administrative petition_allowed Significant passport suspension natural justice notice and hearing The Passports Act, 1967

Mehraz Bano v. The Director, IHBAS & Anr.

03 May 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1494-DB

The Delhi High Court held that confidential medical information of a mental health patient may be shared with treating doctors and supervisory medical authorities under the Mental Health Care Act, 2017, dismissing the appeal seeking stricter confidentiality.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant confidentiality mental health care patient information Mental Health Care Act 2017

Samdev Dassgupta & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) New Delhi & Ors.

03 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1487

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a neighborly monetary dispute after the parties amicably settled the matter and received the agreed settlement amount.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC criminal proceedings

M/S SPLENDOR LANDBASE LTD v. M/S NTT DATA GLOBAL DELIVERY SERVICES PVT LTD

03 May 2021 · J.R. Midha

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes between parties under lease deeds, directing arbitration under DIAC rules.

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Satish Kumar v. Commissioner, South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Others

03 May 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1491

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to stop alleged unauthorized construction on the ground that a sanctioned plan existed and no illegal construction was apparent on inspection.

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Sameer Khan v. The State of Delhi

03 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1486

Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in 2020 North East Delhi riots murder case, holding that strong eyewitness and corroborative evidence outweigh absence of electronic proof at bail stage.

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Natasha Narwal & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

03 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1489

The Delhi High Court directed the State to facilitate telephonic and video communication, consider vaccination policies, and ensure legal aid for inmates during COVID-19, balancing health concerns with prisoners' rights.

criminal other COVID-19 prisoners' rights telephonic calling facilities e-mulaqat

Lalit Valecha v. Union of India & Ors.

03 May 2021 · Chief Justice D. N. Patel; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1495-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to restrain media from broadcasting accurate but sensitive COVID-19 news, holding that truthful news cannot be restricted merely because it causes emotional distress.

constitutional petition_dismissed media freedom broadcasting guidelines COVID-19 news reporting public interest litigation

Rakesh Ghosh v. M/S J.M.J. Signage

30 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:1480

The Delhi High Court set aside a labour court award dismissing a termination claim on merits where the petitioner sought withdrawal due to name discrepancies, holding that procedural technicalities should not bar fresh proceedings under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 withdrawal of reference labour court name discrepancy

Dr Lata Maitri v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

30 Apr 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1479

The Delhi High Court directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to take cognizance of its 2014 order regarding a property under moratorium protection and ordered its upload on the High Court website, while recognizing no statutory obligation to upload such orders on the municipal website.

administrative petition_allowed National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2011 moratorium unauthorized construction municipal corporation

All India Institute of Medical Sciences v. Elsy Jacob & Ors.

30 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1484-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed AIIMS's writ petition and upheld the CAT order counting ad hoc nursing service for seniority and promotion, emphasizing discretion under Article 226 amid the pandemic.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant ad hoc service seniority promotion Recruitment Rules

Ishwar Singh v. Union of India

30 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1483-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an ex-serviceman’s CAPFs recruitment application on medical grounds due to implants in his body, affirming strict adherence to prescribed medical standards.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical fitness Central Armed Police Forces implants in situ ex-servicemen recruitment

Machinenfabrik Rieter AG & Anr. v. Tex Tech Industries (India) Private Limited & Anr.

30 Apr 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:1477

The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction exists where goods infringing trademark and patent rights are delivered and invoiced within Delhi, dismissing the defendants' plea to return the plaint for lack of jurisdiction despite reliance on a trap transaction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Order 7 Rule 10 CPC Section 20 CPC trademark infringement

Mohd. Sameer v. State of NCT of Delhi

30 Apr 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1482
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a government job fraud case where investigation was complete and evidence was documentary, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial.

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Ankit Tomar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

30 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1478

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC withdrawal of prosecution

Chander Mohan Chopra v. Nand Kishore

29 Apr 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1476

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging dismissal of an application to lead additional evidence in eviction proceedings, holding that delay was not excusable under Section 14 of the Limitation Act as the petitioner did not prosecute prior proceedings with due diligence and that ownership issues settled by the appellate order could not be reopened.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14 Limitation Act Section 151 CPC Eviction Petition

Harpreet Singh & Anr. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.

29 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1473

The Delhi High Court stayed an eviction order against petitioners under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 pending appeal, subject to conditions protecting the senior citizen respondents.

civil appeal_allowed eviction order Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 stay of eviction senior citizens

Baby Pratikasha v. Udit Parkash Rai

29 Apr 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:4429

The Delhi High Court upheld interim protection for EWS category students against removal from school rolls and disposed of contempt petitions following the School's undertaking to comply with Court directions.

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