Delhi High Court

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K.S. Dhingra v. Union of India and Ors.

09 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1295-DB (AFHQ)
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

Delhi High Court held that pension revision under Rule 70 is permissible for clerical errors, rejected classification of petitioner’s service as foreign service, and remanded pension fixation and recovery issues for further consideration.

administrative other Significant pension revision clerical error Rule 70 CCS Pension Rules foreign service

Mahender Swami v. State (NCT of Delhi)

09 Apr 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:1290

Bail was denied to the accused in a serious gang rape and kidnapping case where the victim made specific allegations, and inconsistencies in her testimony were insufficient to grant bail at the preliminary stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. kidnapping gang rape

Krishan Kumar Singh v. TUI India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

09 Apr 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru, J. · 2021:DHC:1286

The Delhi High Court held that an employer may validly terminate employment without cause if contractually permitted, refusing to stay termination but allowing limited reliefs regarding company property and data.

civil petition_dismissed Significant employment termination termination without cause employment agreement specific performance

Pradeep Rai v. State of NCT of Delhi; Aman Kashyap v. State of NCT of Delhi

09 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1284

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a murder case, emphasizing that witness credibility is to be tested at trial and bail may be granted when custody is prolonged and trial delayed.

criminal appeal_allowed bail eyewitness credibility judicial custody Section 302 IPC

Satbir Singh and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

09 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1283

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC non-prosecution

Nutrica Pusti Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Morepen Laboratories Ltd.

09 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1297-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining ex-employees from using deceptively similar pharmaceutical trademarks, emphasizing the heavier burden on ex-employees to prove bona fide adoption and rejecting arguments based on product differences and generic terms.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement interim injunction deceptive similarity pharmaceutical trademarks

Anupam Kumar v. Director General, Border Security Force & Anr.

09 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1294-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging an adverse ACR grading and denial of promotion benefits on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, affirming that writ remedies must be sought within a reasonable time.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Annual Confidential Report ACR grading Non-Functional Grade Selection delay and laches

Balwinder Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

09 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1293-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioners' claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation pay band

Kailash Chandra & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1285

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce amicable settlement

Dhirender Gaba v. State (NCT of Delhi)

09 Apr 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:1289

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of a director accused of cheating and criminal breach of trust in a real estate project, emphasizing the seriousness of allegations and the accused's failure to cooperate with investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheating criminal breach of trust

Pawan Kumar Jain & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1282

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between parties and allowed release of deposited funds.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers

Yash Rattan & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1280-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order applying the Supreme Court's overruling of N.R. Parmar, holding that seniority of direct recruits is fixed from actual appointment date, dismissing petitioners' challenge to seniority list.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant seniority list direct recruits transfer appointment date

GP Capt. Atul Jain v. National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

09 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1291
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the NCLAT’s procedural directions requiring filing and exchange of written submissions and judgments, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to these directions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

administrative petition_dismissed National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 written submissions procedural directions

Fahed Ahmed Khan v. National Board of Examination

09 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1495
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court held that the NBE must exercise discretion and consider merits before refusing rejoining of DNB training for unauthorized absence, allowing the petitioner to resume training after prolonged absence due to genuine medical emergency.

administrative petition_allowed Significant DNB training unauthorized absence leave rules discretionary power

GD Geeta v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Apr 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:1263-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a CISF member charged in a departmental inquiry is entitled to defence assistance by another member of the force but videography of inquiry proceedings is not mandated under existing rules or Supreme Court directives.

administrative appeal_allowed CISF Rules 2001 Rule 36(8)(a) defence assistance departmental inquiry

Vijay Jyoti Bakshi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

08 Apr 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1273

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal restraining deduction of rent from her salary pending suit disposal, holding that licence termination without reason cannot be arbitrary or discriminatory.

civil appeal_allowed Significant licence termination interim injunction salary deduction victimization

SPML Infra Ltd. v. NTPC Limited

08 Apr 2021 · Vibhu Bahru · 2021:DHC:1257

The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to prima facie satisfaction of the existence of an arbitration agreement, leaving disputes over the validity of a Settlement Agreement and other preliminary issues to the Arbitral Tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration Act prima facie arbitration agreement Settlement Agreement novation

Bhim Singh v. AGM State Bank of India & Anr.

08 Apr 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:1255

The Delhi High Court appointed the petitioner as legal guardian of his incapacitated nephew to operate his bank account for monthly medical expenses, applying guidelines for guardianship of comatose persons and imposing safeguards against misuse.

civil petition_allowed Significant guardianship incapacitated person bank account operation comatose state

M/S High Command v. The Special Secretary (Home) & Anr.

08 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1272

Delhi High Court condoned delay in renewal of private security agency license beyond COVID-19 advisory period and directed authorities to consider renewal application on merits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Private Security Agencies Regulation Act, 2005 license renewal condonation of delay COVID-19 pandemic

Jagmohan Singh and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

08 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1262-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking postponement of DSGMC elections during a Covid-19 surge, holding that election scheduling is a policy matter and courts will not interfere once the process has commenced with safety guidelines in place.

constitutional petition_dismissed Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee elections Covid-19 pandemic election postponement public health