Delhi High Court

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Virender Singh v. The Delhi State Cooperative Bank Ltd.

06 Apr 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1211
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The Delhi High Court held that a suit challenging preliminary disciplinary notices is maintainable and an appellate court cannot dismiss such suit on maintainability grounds in an appeal against an interim injunction, remanding the matter for merits adjudication.

civil petition_allowed Significant Show Cause Notice Charge Sheet disciplinary proceedings interim injunction

Mahima Yadav v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

06 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1202

Delhi High Court permits medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks due to substantial foetal abnormalities and maternal cardiac risks under the amended MTP Act, 2021.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 MTP Amendment Act, 2021 termination beyond 24 weeks substantial foetal abnormalities

Kumod Mishra v. State

06 Apr 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:1196

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a POCSO and rape case due to unreliable prosecutrix testimony and investigative lapses, emphasizing the need for corroboration in sole witness cases.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole witness testimony sexual offence POCSO Act age estimation

Krishan Kumar Agarwal v. Director (HR) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

06 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1217-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner's challenge to adverse APAR remarks and low grading, holding that judicial interference is unwarranted absent demonstrated arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed Annual Performance Appraisal Report APAR Central Administrative Tribunal performance evaluation

Poonam Gupta v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi

06 Apr 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1204

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking demolition of unauthorized construction and restraint on regularization, holding that the municipal corporation must consider regularization applications in accordance with law and no demolition direction can be issued where no construction is ongoing.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized construction demolition regularization municipal corporation

Union of India v. Rajiv Ranjan

06 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1216-DB
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The court upheld the CAT order directing a review DPC to consider the respondent's promotion without sealed cover procedure as no disciplinary proceedings were pending at the original DPC, but clarified promotion must be withheld if proceedings commence thereafter until exoneration.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Departmental Promotion Committee sealed cover procedure disciplinary proceedings promotion

Pradeep Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1208-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to decide the petitioner’s pending representation regarding denial of annual increment and pay stepping up by a reasoned order within eight weeks, without expressing any opinion on the merits.

administrative other annual increment Assistant Commandant pay stepping up service benefits

Rajender Prasad Sharma v. The Commissioner North Delhi Municipal Corporation

06 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1214-DB

The High Court upheld the CAT's order denying the petitioner higher MACP benefits erroneously granted to batchmates, holding that entitlement must be legally established and equality does not mean parity with wrongly granted benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme MACP Financial Upgradation Pay Band

Pramod Singh Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1207-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing revision of the petitioner's pay scale under Rule 7(1)(A) of the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, following a precedent, with arrears and interest payable if delayed.

service_law petition_allowed Significant pay fixation 2nd ACP benefit Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 Rule 7(1)(A)

Tallapalli Saikrishna & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1206-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld AAI's recruitment policy and advertisement for Manager (Electronics), holding them lawful and within statutory and constitutional bounds, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 Recruitment and Promotion Guidelines, 2005 Section 6(1) of 2003 Regulations Direct recruitment

Harveen Singh Giroti & Ors. v. State & Anr.

06 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1191

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement mediation matrimonial dispute

Vikas Sethi & Ors. v. State - GNCTD & Anr.

06 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1194

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings in a matrimonial dispute case following an amicable settlement between the parties and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute

Sunil Bagai v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

06 Apr 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1203

The Delhi High Court held that a distribution licensee may replace electricity meters as part of modernization even if the existing meter is not defective, and consumers cannot obstruct such replacement without valid grounds.

administrative petition_dismissed Electricity meter replacement Electricity Act 2003 Section 163 Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020

Arjun v. The State

06 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1195

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings 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 compromise deed

Niranjan Jain & Anr. v. State & Anr.

06 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1192

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

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

Umesh Chandra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1219-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld NTPC's administrative transfer of a Scientist to a Safety Department post, ruling that such transfers are within employer prerogative absent malafide or statutory violation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant transfer of public employee designation change administrative exigency judicial interference in transfer

Airports Authority of India v. P. Sree Krishna & Ors.

06 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1205-DB

The Delhi High Court's quashing of a disciplinary penalty against an AAI officer was upheld due to violation of natural justice and non-application of mind by disciplinary authorities.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings principles of natural justice judicial review quasi-judicial inquiry

Sushant Muttreja & Anr. v. State

06 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1190

Delhi High Court refused to extend interim bail to ex-Directors of a real estate company accused of fraud and misappropriation, emphasizing the need for genuine revival efforts and investor protection.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant interim bail economic offences fraud misappropriation

Shyam S. Bageshra v. State NCT of Delhi

06 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1189

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s summoning of the petitioner under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, ruling that disputed factual issues regarding the petitioner’s authority and cheque authenticity must be decided at trial and not at the summoning stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act Cheque dishonour Summoning order

Airlines Allied Services Limited v. Ashok Kumar Malhotra

06 Apr 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2021:DHC:1198

Delhi High Court partially allowed the employer's appeal, holding that flight related allowances are payable only when the pilot is fit to fly, modifying the trial court's decree accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Fixed Term Employment Agreement Flight Related Allowances Pilot fitness DGCA proficiency test