Delhi High Court

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Sanjeev Srivastava and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

15 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:525

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Insituform Pipeline Rehabilitation Private Limited v. New Delhi Municipal Council

15 Feb 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:534-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the arbitrary cancellation of a tender and fresh bidding process by NDMC, holding that administrative decisions must be supported by reasons on record.

administrative petition_allowed Significant public procurement tender cancellation lowest bidder arbitrariness

Nirmala Meher v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:543-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that compassionate appointment is a concession governed by strict eligibility criteria and the appellant was entitled only to ex-gratia payment under the existing scheme.

employment appeal_dismissed Significant compassionate appointment ex-gratia lump sum payment eligibility criteria administrative discretion

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

15 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:537

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 proceedings.

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

Subhashree Dash v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:540-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld KVS's prescribed eligibility criteria for TGT (Mathematics) posts, dismissing a B.Tech graduate's challenge to her disqualification for not meeting the required subject study standards despite clearing CTET and NCTE relaxation for B.Ed. admission.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant eligibility criteria Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan TGT Mathematics recruitment B.Tech degree

Kamaljit Kaur v. Maninder Singh

15 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:522-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a preliminary decree of partition, holding that the appellant's consent and conduct estopped her from challenging the order.

civil appeal_dismissed preliminary decree of partition Order XII Rule 6 CPC consent to decree estoppel

Dr. Mohit Dhawan v. Rakesh Asthana & Ors.

15 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:528

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking mandamus for investigation against respondent No.1 under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to lack of evidence and held the petition to be motivated and vexatious.

criminal petition_dismissed writ of mandamus Prevention of Corruption Act investigation prosecution

M/S CAPARO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED v. M/S JEM AND ASSOCIATES

15 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:535

The Delhi High Court appointed the same retired judge as substitute arbitrator under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act after his recusal, allowing continuation of arbitral proceedings from the point of discontinuance.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) Substitute arbitrator Recusal

Avdesh Kumar Dubey v. State Through Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.

15 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:527

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all related proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement withdrawal of prosecution

TV Today Network Limited v. Union of India

15 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:524

The Delhi High Court held that an advertisement resembling a prohibited product can constitute surrogate advertising but modified the penalty imposed to ensure proportionality and fairness.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant surrogate advertising Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 Advertising Code trade dress

Jashima Khatoon v. State

15 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:521
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that the serious nature of the offence and consistent eyewitness testimony outweighed the petitioner’s prolonged custody and gender.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail Section 302 IPC murder witness statements

Anita Devi Tulsian v. Subh Karan Since Deceased Through Its Legal Representative & Ors.

15 Feb 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:539

The Delhi High Court upheld the discretionary grant of protection under Section 14(2) of the Delhi Rent Control Act to tenants despite minor rent payment defaults, dismissing the landlord's petition challenging the eviction order.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(2) Section 15(1) Section 15(7)

Career Launcher Infrastructure Private Limited v. Nalanda Foundation

15 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:533

The Delhi High Court held that a petition filed after appointment of an arbitrator must be treated as an application under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and decided by the arbitrator, disposing of the court petition accordingly.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 interim measures arbitrator's jurisdiction

M/S AR AIRWAYS PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

15 Feb 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:538

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of an Air Operator Permit due to non-disclosure of reasons for denial of security clearance, affirming the mandatory application of natural justice in administrative actions affecting civil rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice security clearance Air Operator Permit Show Cause Notice

Sangeeta Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Feb 2021 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:560

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicants in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing the liberal approach to bail under Article 21 and Section 438 CrPC, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation and security.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC Article 21 Constitution criminal breach of trust

Sangeeta Bhatia; Laksh Bhatia; Pawan Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Feb 2021 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:559

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicants in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing the liberal approach to bail under Article 21 and Section 438 CrPC, subject to conditions including deposit of title deeds as security.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC Article 21 Constitution economic offences

Sangeeta Bhatia; Laksh Bhatia; Pawan Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Feb 2021 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:558

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in economic offence case emphasizing the statutory right to bail under Article 21 and the need for a liberal approach in bail jurisprudence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC economic offences cheating

Shri Swami Samarth Engineers Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India

12 Feb 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:516-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by one member of a joint-venture challenging rejection of the joint-venture's bid for non-compliance with mandatory tender conditions, affirming strict adherence to tender rules and locus standi requirements.

administrative petition_dismissed joint-venture locus standi tender conditions bid rejection

Dr. Rohit Kumar v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

12 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:518-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of study leave to a government doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that such administrative decisions based on public health exigencies are not subject to judicial interference.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant study leave administrative discretion COVID-19 pandemic judicial review

Aman Saini v. Staff Selection Commission & Ors.

12 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:512-DB

The Delhi High Court held that medical assessments by the CAPF Medical Board are final and refused to re-evaluate the petitioner’s height based on private hospital certificates, dismissing the writ petition challenging disqualification in the Physical Standard Test.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Physical Standard Test CAPF recruitment Medical Board height measurement