Delhi High Court

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Lt. General Depinder Singh Ahuja v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:620 CRL.M.C.545/2021

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 249/2020 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 criminal proceedings withdrawal of prosecution

Piyush Shukla & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

19 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:616-DB

Delhi High Court directs Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension with arrears and interest to petitioners similarly placed as in earlier pension entitlement cases.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension No Objection Certificate verification arrears

Arvind Chopra v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

18 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:592

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of a property pending appeal before the non-functional Appellate Tribunal MCD, emphasizing the need for material evidence before revoking regularization based on alleged misrepresentation.

administrative petition_allowed regularization plan subdivision of plot National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 demolition

Abhinav Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:606

The Delhi High Court held that a passport applicant who was a minor at the time of first passport issuance is entitled to change the date of birth after five years without penalty upon valid birth certificate verification, directing the passport office to issue the passport accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant change of date of birth passport issuance minor applicant birth certificate verification

D K Modi v. Y K Modi & Ors.

18 Feb 2021 · Chief Justice; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:610-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim reliefs for appointment of directors and restraining management actions in Modi Industries Ltd., holding that such reliefs should be sought before the trial court and not granted on the present facts.

civil appeal_dismissed interim relief minority shareholder company management appointment of directors

Value Line Interiors Private Limited v. Rolling Construction Private Limited

18 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:600

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator through DIAC under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes between Value Line Interiors Pvt. Ltd. and respondents, allowing the same arbitrator to handle related matters.

arbitration appeal_allowed Section 11(6) Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator Delhi International Arbitration Centre institutional arbitration

Vijay Kumar Shukla v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

18 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:591

The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity connection to a petitioner in possession of premises without requiring a No Objection Certificate from the landlord, subject to payment of security deposit and future bills.

administrative petition_allowed electricity connection reconnection lease deed No Objection Certificate

Nitin Sharma v. Sunita Sharma

18 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:589

The Delhi High Court modified interim maintenance by excluding the husband's mother as dependent and recalculating maintenance shares, affirming that only compulsory deductions reduce income for maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. income calculation deductions for maintenance

Rahul Nepal v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:603

The Delhi High Court held that correction of date of birth in passport must be allowed upon production of a genuine birth certificate regardless of delay or prior passport entries, directing issuance of a fresh passport with the correct date of birth.

administrative petition_allowed Significant date of birth correction passport birth certificate Regional Passport Office

Jitender Kumar Goswami v. The State NCT of Delhi

18 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:590
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the petitioner for child sexual assault under Section 377 IPC, affirming the reliability of the child victim's testimony and limiting revisional interference despite forensic evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 377 IPC child sexual abuse POCSO Act revisional jurisdiction

Ashwani Kumar v. Nav Bharat International Ltd.

18 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:604

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that disputed factual issues do not bar reference to arbitration where an arbitration agreement exists.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration agreement

Gulshan Kumar & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

18 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:593

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant consented to quashing.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC mediation

Dharmendr alias Dhamu and Ors. v. State & Anr.

18 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:594

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No.361/2019 and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's no objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement criminal proceedings complainant consent

Shanwaz & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of N.C.T.) & Anr.

18 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:595

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and dissolved their marriage by mutual consent.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Rajiv Kapur v. Vijay Singh

18 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:607

The Delhi High Court held that during pendency of industrial dispute proceedings, employers must pay arrears at revised minimum wages rates, not merely last drawn wages, under its powers under Article 226.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 17B minimum wages last drawn wages

Ashutosh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:598-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF authorities to decide the petitioner's pay fixation claim by a reasoned order within six weeks, treating the writ petition as a representation, and dismissed the petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural basic pay fixation service record loss writ petition administrative decision

Nitin Sharma v. Sunita Sharma

18 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:588

The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance to Rs.26,000 per month by excluding the husband's financially independent mother from dependents and applying correct income computation principles under Section 125 Cr.P.C.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. income calculation deductions for maintenance

Dr Sanjay Gupta v. Secretary Minister of Power, Govt of India

18 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:599-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT's territorial jurisdiction and upheld the Division Bench’s orders, refusing to refer the matter to a Larger Bench.

administrative petition_dismissed territorial jurisdiction Central Administrative Tribunal Division Bench Larger Bench

Imran and Ors. v. State & Anr.

18 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:596

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

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

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY AND ANR. v. NATCO PHARMA LIMITED AND ANR.

18 Feb 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:609
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The Delhi High Court condoned the delay in filing the written statement in a patent infringement suit, applying the Supreme Court's COVID-19 extension of limitation period and recognizing technical complexity and pandemic disruptions as sufficient cause.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay limitation period written statement patent infringement