Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Rajesh Bahl v. Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd. & Anr.

19 Oct 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:3062

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to time-bound promotion under DACP 2004 effective 2012, and the subsequent 2013 promotion policy could not be applied retrospectively to deny this right.

labor appeal_allowed Significant time-bound promotion Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme Non-Functional Selection Grade promotion policy

Ram Sarup Lugani & Anr v. Nirmal Lugani & Ors

19 Oct 2020 · Hima Kohli; Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:3049-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the 45-day time limit for filing replication under its Original Side Rules is mandatory and not extendable, and inherent powers cannot be invoked to condone delay beyond this period.

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Manjeet Pandey v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi

19 Oct 2020 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2020:DHC:3054
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and twenty-year sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a two-year-old child under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the reliability of medical and forensic evidence despite minor witness inconsistencies and the principle of proportionality in sentencing.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act aggravated penetrative sexual assault child sexual abuse Section 6 POCSO

Vikas v. State of N.C.T. Delhi

19 Oct 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:3053

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under serious allegations after the parties married and settled the dispute, holding that continuing prosecution would cause injustice.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC POCSO Act marriage settlement

Manjeet Singh v. Sant Kaur & Anr.

19 Oct 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:3050

The Delhi High Court directed the SDM to expedite the verification of the petitioner's indigent status, setting aside the Trial Court's order deferring the inquiry to prevent delay in proceedings.

civil petition_allowed indigent status verification Sub-Divisional Magistrate inquiry deferment of inquiry expedited inquiry

Inderjeet Singh v. Ministry of Railways & Anr.

19 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3059-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld Indian Railways' recovery of enhanced penal charges from an employee for unauthorized retention of Railway quarter, ruling that prior communication of revised rates is not mandatory if recovery is as per Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant unauthorized occupation government accommodation damage rent penal charges

Rahul Sharma & Ors. v. State & Anr.

19 Oct 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:3052

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

Seema and Others v. The State & Anr.

19 Oct 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:3051

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 633/2014 and all proceedings arising therefrom following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC compromise deed

Pinki Rani and Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

19 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3056-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CAT to decide afresh the pending application for impleadment of petitioners omitted due to inadvertence, ensuring they are not denied relief without adjudication.

administrative other Significant Central Administrative Tribunal Miscellaneous Application Impleadment Memo of Parties

M/S CREST EDUCATIONS(P) Ltd. v. M/S CAREER LAUNCHER(I) Ltd

19 Oct 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3055

The Delhi High Court held that restoration under Order IX Rule 9 CPC is not maintainable against dismissal of a petition on merits, directing the petitioner to pursue appellate or review remedies instead.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order IX Rule 9 CPC dismissal on merits restoration of petition non-prosecution

Vikas v. State

19 Oct 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:3057

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a child sexual assault case, holding that credible testimony of the victim and ongoing trial proceedings preclude bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail sexual assault POCSO Act child victim testimony

Vikas v. State

19 Oct 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:3058

The High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to refuse recall of a child victim witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. in a POCSO case, balancing the accused's right to cross-examination with the child's protection from repeated testimony.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. POCSO Act child victim recall of witness

GOVT OF NCT DELHI AND ORS v. RAM TIRTH SHARMA

19 Oct 2020 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8285-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's order directing payment of interest on delayed retiral dues, rejecting the plea of res judicata and emphasizing prompt compliance by public authorities.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant retiral dues interest on delayed payment Central Administrative Tribunal res judicata

Mukesh Gurjar v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3047-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that certain paragraphs of its earlier judgment should be read as not attributing reliance on an overruled judgment, based on the petitioner’s counsel’s affidavit, and disposed of the expungement application accordingly.

civil other expungement overruled judgment clarification of judgment court record

E-NETSPIDER INDIA v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Oct 2020 · Hima Kohli; Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:3045-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a tender bid for non-compliance with solvency certificate requirements, affirming that bidders cannot challenge tender conditions after participation and that only unconditional, current financial year solvency certificates satisfy tender criteria.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender conditions solvency certificate financial stability bid rejection

Kavita Arora & Ors. v. Deepak Arora & Ors.

16 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3041-DB

The Delhi High Court held that execution of a partition decree can proceed despite initial non-payment of stamp duty if paid subsequently, and possession holders must not obstruct the sale process.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant execution of decree partition by sale stamp duty valuation of property

Sonu @ Amar @ Amarjeet v. State (GNCTD)

16 Oct 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3039
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the applicant in a firearm-related scuffle case, emphasizing satisfactory conduct during interim bail and absence of premeditation.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail interim bail firearm offence scuffle

Pandu Ranga & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3040-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging deployment decisions of CRPF personnel to Baghdad, holding that service members have no legal right to specific postings and discrimination claims require an existing right.

administrative petition_dismissed deployment service personnel discrimination writ petition

Dr. Abid Hussain & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3043-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to comply with CAT’s order allowing continuation of contractual employees’ services where no regular posts exist, dismissing the writ petition.

administrative petition_allowed regularization contractual employees Central Administrative Tribunal continuation of service

Rakesh v. State

16 Oct 2020 · Anu Malhotra · 2020:DHC:3042

Interim bail granted on the basis of medical certificates issued by a suspended doctor cannot be extended, and an accused involved in multiple serious cases who misuses the bail process is not entitled to bail extension under COVID-19 orders.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant interim bail COVID-19 pandemic fake medical certificates professional misconduct