Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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Sunil Kumar Verma v. All India Institute of Medical Science and Anr.

25 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:735-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of pension to a petitioner who was absorbed in a permanent post after 1st January 2004, ruling that prior contractual service without absorption in a pensionable post does not qualify for pension under the Old Pension Scheme.

administrative petition_dismissed Old Pension Scheme New Pension Scheme pension entitlement contractual service

Pawan Kumar & Anr. v. State (GNCT) of Delhi & Anr.

25 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:721

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

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

Khubi Ram Sharma v. Land and Building Department

25 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:729

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s claim for allotment of alternative land due to inordinate delay and laches, holding that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked after 54 years of delay and prior rejection.

administrative petition_dismissed delay and laches writ jurisdiction Article 226 alternative plot allotment

Mr. Aakash & Ors. v. State & Anr.

25 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:724

The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR under Section 376 IPC after the complainant and accused reconciled and married, holding that further prosecution would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 376 IPC rape reconciliation

Surjeet & Ors. v. State & Ors.

25 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:725

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and consequent proceedings under Section 482 CrPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, despite a typographical error in the party's name.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC typographical error

Naveen Kumar and Ors. v. State & Anr.

24 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:707

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement mediation

Mayank Chadha and Others v. State and Another

24 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:698

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings 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 withdrawal of prosecution

Mohit Sharma v. The State & Anr.

24 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:705

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement recorded before the Permanent Lok Adalat, with no objection from the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Permanent Lok Adalat criminal proceedings

Rajat Sethi & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

24 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:702

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a divorce decree, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings served no useful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement Compromise-Cum-Settlement Deed

Harish Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

24 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:704

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement complainant consent

Vinay Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India

24 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:693

The Delhi High Court permitted petitioners who tested negative for COVID-19 to undergo home quarantine instead of institutional quarantine, emphasizing clarity in quarantine guidelines and exceptional consideration for minor children.

administrative petition_allowed COVID-19 quarantine institutional quarantine home quarantine Ministry of Health & Family Welfare guidelines

Frigorifico Allana Private Limited v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

24 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:715-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking extended interim relief to vacate leased premises, holding that short notice does not entitle injunction against possession and lease termination upon tender finalization is effective without separate notice.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act interim relief lease agreement license agreement

Dev Chand Jain v. Sukesh Chand Gupta

24 Feb 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:709

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction, holding that partial or unconfirmed deposit of rent and interest under the Delhi Rent Control Act does not bar eviction under Section 14(1)(a).

property petition_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 26 Section 27

Asha Rani v. Union of India

24 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:716-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ESIC’s refusal to grant study leave for M.Sc. (Nursing) as the course was not of definite advantage to the organization under CCS Leave Rules, dismissing the writ petition challenging the CAT order.

administrative appeal_dismissed study leave Central Civil Services Leave Rules 1972 Employees State Insurance Corporation M.Sc. Nursing

MS BSA CITI COURIERS PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

24 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:711

The Delhi High Court directed the MSEFC to appoint an arbitrator and dispose of the MSME dispute within 90 days, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory timelines under the MSMED Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 Section 18 MSMED Act Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council arbitrator appointment

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Om Singh

24 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:712-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's discretion to reduce the disciplinary punishment imposed on a DTC Manager, dismissing the writ petition challenging the modification.

administrative appeal_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal disciplinary proceedings Enquiry Officer punishment modification

Saroj Rani v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

24 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:696

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to submit a detailed application for repair/renovation permission to the Municipal Corporation, which must consider it within three weeks, emphasizing procedural compliance and adherence to prior judicial orders.

administrative petition_dismissed repair permission renovation work municipal corporation site plan

BSF Commandant & Anr. v. M/S Applied Communication and Controls

24 Feb 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:708
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award partly in favor of ACC, holding BSF's suspension of a supply contract illegal and affirming damages and interest, while modifying the loss of profit awarded.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Supply Order suspension Contract breach

Rajat Sethi & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

24 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:701

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a divorce decree, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute compromise settlement Hindu Marriage Act

Rocky Kane and Anr. v. The State and Anr. (NCT of Delhi)

24 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:706

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a divorce decree.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement divorce decree Hindu Marriage Act