Delhi High Court

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Akram Shah v. Union of India

01 Dec 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3420-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective out of turn promotion to Assistant Commandant on grounds of delay, laches, and acquiescence, holding that stale claims cannot be revived by repeated representations.

service petition_dismissed Significant out of turn promotion delay laches acquiescence

Puneet Sabharwal v. CBI

01 Dec 2020 · Najmi Waziri · 2020:DHC:3431
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The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against R.C. Sabharwal and Puneet Sabharwal for possessing disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that income tax returns do not conclusively prove lawful income and that trial is warranted.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act disproportionate assets Special Bearer Bonds Act income tax returns

Shreya Manhas v. Union of India

27 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3413-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the 2001 broad banding policy for disability awards applies only to serving Armed Forces personnel and not to cadets, dismissing the petition seeking its extension to an ex-cadet.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant broad banding disability award cadets Officers Training Academy

Mumbai International Airport Limited v. Airports Authority of India & Anr.

27 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3412

The Delhi High Court held that the force majeure clause in the OMDA did not suspend MIAL's obligation to pay Annual Fee during the COVID-19 pandemic and refused interim relief restraining fund transfers under the Escrow Agreement.

civil petition_dismissed Significant force majeure Operation Management and Development Agreement Annual Fee Escrow Agreement

Bijender v. The State & Anr.

27 Nov 2020 · J.R. Midha; Brijesh Sethi · 2020:DHC:3416-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking production of an elderly dementia patient, holding that his welfare is best served by staying with respondent No.2 who has been taking care of him, after detailed police inquiry and medical evaluation.

other petition_dismissed Significant habeas corpus elderly welfare dementia custody dispute

Sanjay Gupta v. State & Ors.

27 Nov 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:3408

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings following an amicable settlement between parties and directed payment of additional compensation to the victim's family.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement compensation Section 482 CrPC

RB HEALTH (US) LLC AND ANR. v. DABUR INDIA LTD.

27 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Shakdher, J. · 2020:DHC:3407

Delhi High Court dismissed plaintiffs' interim injunction against Dabur, holding credible challenge to design validity and no prima facie passing off established.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Design infringement Passing off Designs Act, 2000 Trade dress

Shivnath Tripathi v. The Registrar General, High Court of Delhi

27 Nov 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:3410-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the correctness of the examination answer key and dismissed the petition challenging certain questions and answers in the Delhi Higher Judiciary Service Preliminary Examination, reaffirming the limited scope of judicial review over academic matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant judicial review examination answer key Delhi Higher Judiciary Service Examination Prevention of Corruption Act sentencing

Karan v. State NCT of Delhi

27 Nov 2020 · J. R. Midha; Rajnish Bhatnagar; Brijesh Sethi · 2020:DHC:3415-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of judgments pronounced by a transferred Sessions Judge under a valid administrative order, applying the de facto doctrine and holding that procedural irregularities without failure of justice do not vitiate convictions.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant transfer of judicial officers pronouncement of judgment Section 353 CrPC de facto doctrine

SEPCO ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. POWER MECH PROJECTS LIMITED

27 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3414-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against the Commercial Division's order refusing to accept a foreign bank guarantee, holding that the appellant must comply with its own offer to furnish a bank guarantee from a scheduled Indian bank.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief Bank guarantee Scheduled Indian bank

Deepak Tejrana v. The State & Anr.

27 Nov 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:3409

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers

Ambica Jewellers v. Income Tax Officer and Anr.

27 Nov 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:3411-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the condition to deposit 20% of tax demand for stay, directing the petitioner to pursue the alternative remedy of a review petition before the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax.

tax petition_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 stay of tax demand alternative remedy review petition

Krishan Kanta Sharma & Ors. v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

26 Nov 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3406-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporations' review petitions, affirming that part-time designated employees working full time are entitled to ACP Scheme benefits as regular employees from their initial engagement date.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme Community Worker Part Time Financial Upgradation Review Petition

Guru Harkrishan Public School & Ors. v. Taranbir Kaur Shah & Anr.

26 Nov 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3404
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Delhi High Court directed payment of gratuity in installments to a school employee without deciding jurisdictional objections, emphasizing writ jurisdiction and prior consistent orders.

labor other Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 jurisdiction Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971 Delhi School Education Act, 1973

Vikram Singh and Others v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Another

26 Nov 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:3396

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement mediation matrimonial dispute

GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL TRUST v. COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE

26 Nov 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3405-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Council of Architecture's order denying extension of approval to an institution lacking requisite faculty, affirming limited judicial interference in expert accreditation decisions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Council of Architecture Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Faculty deficiency Interim relief

Rajat Mahajan and Ranjana Mahajan v. The State Government of NCT of Delhi

26 Nov 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3397

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a monetary dispute involving dishonored cheques, imposing conditions including monetary deposits and travel restrictions to balance interests of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail dishonored cheque monetary dispute breach of trust

Guru Harkrishan Public School & Ors. v. Jatinder Kaur Bhatia & Anr.

26 Nov 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3402
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The Delhi High Court directed payment of admitted gratuity in installments without deciding jurisdictional objections, affirming applicability of the Payment of Gratuity Act to school employees despite management under a special Act.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 jurisdiction Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971 Delhi School Education Act, 1973

Ashok Hotel Mazdoor Janta Union v. G Kamala Vardhna Rao & Anr.

26 Nov 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3400

The Delhi High Court directed payment of full wages and arrears to union workmen in compliance with a 2012 order, despite pandemic-related operational challenges, and disposed of the contempt petition accordingly.

labor petition_allowed contempt petition wage payment court order compliance labor rights

ZAS TELE SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. THE ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUNDS COMMISSIONER

26 Nov 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3392

The Delhi High Court held that a review application under Section 7B EPF Act filed prior to an appeal dismissed for procedural default is maintainable and must be decided on merits, staying recovery proceedings pending such decision.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Section 7B EPF Act review application appeal dismissal pre-deposit condition