Delhi High Court

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

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:747-DB

The Delhi High Court directed petitioners to file representation against their seniority fixation order and stayed its operation pending reasoned disposal, holding that a prior judgment not quashing the standing order is not binding on non-parties.

administrative other seniority list Railway Protection Force Standing Order No. 70 inter-railway transfer

Ram Mehar v. Ali Mohd. & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2021:DHC:757

The High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that secondary evidence without proof of destruction is inadmissible and a caretaker cannot transfer leasehold rights, thus the appellant failed to establish possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant secondary evidence Section 65 Indian Evidence Act caretaker rights lease deed

CPL Roni Sen v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:750-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension to the petitioner if similarly placed as in precedent cases, with arrears payable with interest, preserving respondents’ right to appeal.

administrative other Significant pro rata pension pension arrears verification of entitlement No Objection Certificate

Satayender Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:745-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking seniority fixation due to inordinate delay, laches, and non-joinder of necessary parties, emphasizing that delay defeats equity in administrative service matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant seniority fixation delay and laches writ petition Article 226

Manashwy Jha v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:739

The Delhi High Court directed the Bar Association to consult stakeholders on hybrid hearings and vaccination of lawyers amid COVID-19, while suspending adverse orders against lawyers unable to appear physically for justifiable reasons.

administrative other Significant COVID-19 vaccination of lawyers hybrid hearings physical court functioning

Hammad Khan (Minor) & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

26 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:738

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 395 IPC involving minors after amicable settlement, emphasizing leniency to protect their future prospects.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR minor accused Section 395 IPC Section 482 CrPC

LPR CO PRIVATE LIMITED v. ORIENTAL CARBON AND CHEMICALS LTD

26 Feb 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:753

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to allow the petitioner to lead delayed additional expert evidence, emphasizing the need for timely action and discouraging abuse of process.

civil petition_dismissed Significant additional evidence Section 45 Indian Evidence Act Local Commissioner report reopening evidence

Manoj Gupta v. Narcotics Control Bureau

26 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:737

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case involving pseudoephedrine, holding that strict Section 37 provisions do not automatically bar bail when the accused has no prior record and the evidence is limited.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act pseudoephedrine Section 37 NDPS

Manoj Gupta v. Narcotics Control Bureau

26 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:737

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case involving Pseudoephedrine, holding that the stringent bail provisions under Section 37 NDPS Act do not apply to controlled substances like Pseudoephedrine.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC NDPS Act Pseudoephedrine

Vipin v. University of Delhi

26 Feb 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:744

The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner to appear in a delayed LL.M. exam beyond the prescribed span period due to the University’s failure to personally notify the advancement of the exam date.

academic/administrative petition_allowed Significant LL.M. examination span period University of Delhi examination date advancement

Cholamandalam MS Gen Ins Co. Ltd. v. Seema

26 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:743

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by modifying the compensation award in terms of the parties' settlement, reducing the amount by Rs. 2,10,000 and directing appropriate refund and disbursal.

civil appeal_allowed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation award income tax deduction amicable settlement

Ravinder Kumar v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:749-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking denotification of land and directed the petitioner to first file a representation with the DDA, emphasizing exhaustion of administrative remedies before judicial intervention.

property petition_dismissed land acquisition denotification unauthorized colony Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013

Sube Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:748-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension arrears and future payments to the petitioner if similarly placed as in precedent cases, with interest on delayed payments.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension Indian Air Force pension arrears verification

Ramesh Singh v. Union of India

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:746-DB

The Delhi High Court directed fresh reconsideration of petitioners' redeployment in posts suitable to their medical conditions, vacating interim relief and emphasizing employer's duty to accommodate medical fitness.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant redeployment medical fitness Railway Protection Force interim order

M/S CAPARO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LTD v. M/S BHAKTI ENTERPRISES & ORS

26 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:752

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing continuation of arbitral proceedings after the original arbitrator's withdrawal, while declining to decide on procedural pleadings.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration Substitute Arbitrator Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Withdrawal of Arbitrator

Sunil Wadhwa v. South Delhi Municipal Commissioner

26 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:741

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition until the Appellate Tribunal, MCD became functional and directed the petitioner to seek relief before the Tribunal, emphasizing judicial non-interference thereafter.

administrative petition_dismissed interim protection demolition proceedings Appellate Tribunal MCD stay application

Sh. Raghubir Singh v. Shri Kanwar Inderjit Singh

26 Feb 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:754

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant for non-payment of rent with interest and unauthorized subletting under the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing the tenant's challenge to the eviction order.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 14(1)(b) rent arrears

Usha Batra & Ors. v. Ombir Creation Pvt. Ltd.

26 Feb 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:751-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil appeal by recording and enforcing a lawful compromise between the parties for sale of property shares, thereby ending the litigation.

civil appeal_allowed compromise settlement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC

Manashwy Jha v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:740

The Delhi High Court directed facilitation of vaccination for lawyers and encouraged hybrid hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic while protecting lawyers from adverse orders for non-appearance due to health concerns.

administrative other Significant COVID-19 vaccination of lawyers hybrid hearings physical court functioning

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Jiwan Kant Jain and Anr

26 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:736
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The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused in a rape case at the charge framing stage, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case based on contradictions, mobile tower data, and CCTV footage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 227 Cr.P.C charge framing discharge of accused prima facie case