Delhi High Court

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ASI GD Rakesh Chandra v. UOI and Other

16 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:561-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents within twelve weeks, pending final Supreme Court adjudication.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation service benefits

K. R. Anand v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax & Anr.

16 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:557-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a tax assessment notice issued beyond the statutory four-year limitation period under the DVAT Act is barred by limitation and quashed the notice despite prior court-granted liberty to issue it.

tax petition_allowed Significant limitation Delhi Value Added Tax Act Section 34 default assessment

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Delhi Transport Corporation

16 Feb 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru, J. · 2021:DHC:554

The Delhi High Court dismissed HPCL's challenge to an arbitral award for breach of contract on limitation grounds, holding that commercial unviability does not frustrate a firm price contract.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Limitation Breach of contract

Ashok Kumar Agarwala & Anr. v. Central Bureau of Investigation

16 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:544

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to summon documents at the charge framing stage, holding that jurisdiction under the Prevention of Corruption Act and public servant status are factual issues to be decided at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 91 Cr.P.C. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 public servant definition government company

The District & Sessions Judge (HQS) & Anr. v. Narender Kumar; The District & Sessions Judge (HQS) & Anr. v. Neeraj Kumar Sangwan

16 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:568-DB

The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot re-evaluate examination answer sheets under judicial review and set aside the order reinstating candidates based on such re-evaluation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant judicial review re-evaluation typewriting test examination evaluation

Umrao Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

16 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:550

Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Arms Act for possession of a single cartridge found unconsciously in baggage, holding no threat was posed and prosecution was unwarranted.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Arms Act, 1959 single cartridge unconscious possession quashing of FIR

Union Public Service Commission v. Grishma Goyal & Anr

16 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:548-DB

The Delhi High Court held that UPSC must consider next meritorious candidates for appointment against vacancies arising from non-joining, notwithstanding the absence of a statutory waiting list, upholding the Tribunal's order in favor of the candidate.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant UPSC Indian Economic Service Examination tie-breaking rule waiting list

Manohar Singh v. State & Anr.

16 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:553

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC after the parties settled amicably and the prosecutrix married the accused.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 363 IPC amicable settlement marriage verification

Amitabh and Ors. v. The State and Anr.

16 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:552

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

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

Yashpal Vats v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

16 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:551

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences before the Family Court and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

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

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Meera Devi & Ors.

16 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:555

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of full compensation without deduction for contributory negligence, affirming the presumption of correctness of the Detailed Accident Report and application of settled principles for compensation calculation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Detailed Accident Report contributory negligence compensation calculation

Mohd. Danish v. State (NCT of Delhi)

16 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:545

Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused in communal riots case, holding that alleged police statements were inadmissible and CDRs established his alibi, with no proof of common object under Section 149 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail disclosure statement Section 161 Cr.P.C. Section 162 Cr.P.C.

Samyak Project Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Ansal Housing Limited

15 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:536

The Delhi High Court directed arbitration of disputes under JDAs and ordered the respondent to open an escrow account for the Ansal Hub project pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Joint Development Agreement escrow account Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9

Vicky v. State of NCT of Delhi

15 Feb 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:541
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a sexual offence case involving a minor just short of majority, emphasizing the consensual nature of the relationship and imposing strict bail conditions to prevent harassment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail minor sexual offence POCSO Act

Shri Subhash Aggarwal v. Shri Mahender Pal Chabra & Anr.

15 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher, J. · 2021:DHC:529

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for specific performance of an Agreement to Sell, holding he failed to prove readiness and willingness to pay the balance sale consideration contingent on defendants' conversion of leasehold property to freehold.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance Agreement to Sell leasehold to freehold conversion readiness and willingness

Jaswinder Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

15 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:542-DB

The Delhi High Court held that candidates who commenced recruitment before 1st January 2004 are entitled to the Old Pension Scheme despite results being declared later, directing the government to extend such benefits accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Old Pension Scheme Contributory Pension Scheme Staff Selection Commission recruitment eligibility

Vansh Saroa v. Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi & Ors.

15 Feb 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:532

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking admission under SC reservation where the petitioner failed to meet eligibility criteria and cut-offs, holding that vacancies arising after admission closure need not be filled.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant University admission Scheduled Castes reservation Eligibility criteria Cut-off marks

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Rudraksh Laminates Private Limited

15 Feb 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:531
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award on grounds of delay beyond the condonable period despite COVID-19 extensions and upheld the award on merits including interest liability.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Limitation period COVID-19 extension of limitation

Hariom Rathor & Ors. v. The State Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

15 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:526

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom in a matrimonial dispute upon the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

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

Cmdt Lal Singh Yadav & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:523-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' representation for NFFU benefits within twelve weeks, without expressing any opinion on the merits, in line with the Supreme Court's ruling on Group 'A' officers' entitlement.

administrative other Non-Functional Financial Upgradation NFFU 6th Central Pay Commission Group A officers