Delhi High Court

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Anil Kumar v. State & Ors.

13 Aug 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2521

The Delhi High Court exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct preservation of evidence and departmental enquiry into police misconduct in a case involving alleged caste-based violence and police collusion.

criminal other Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. FIR registration delay police investigation preservation of evidence

Anupam & Ors. v. University of Delhi Through Its Registrar & Ors.

13 Aug 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2524

The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to comply with its order ensuring effective grievance redressal during online examinations, highlighting DU's non-cooperation with the Court-appointed Committee.

administrative other Online Open Book Examination Grievance Redressal Committee University of Delhi Court directions

Gaurav Yadav & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Aug 2020 · Chief Justice D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2537-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking extension of essential commodity status and price regulation for masks and sanitizers and reduction of GST, holding that such policy decisions are not judicially reviewable absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Essential Commodities Act, 1955 masks and sanitizers price regulation GST rate

M/S. AAR IMPEX v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Aug 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2535-DB

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to decide expeditiously on the petitioner’s claim for release of IGST and duty drawback amounts in accordance with law, allowing challenge thereafter.

administrative other IGST release duty drawback writ petition mandamus

Inam Urbanline Constructions Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

11 Aug 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2520

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator’s petition to dissolve Inam Urbanline Constructions Private Limited after confirming compliance with statutory winding up requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed members voluntary winding up company dissolution Official Liquidator Companies Act, 1956

Court on its own motion v. Director General Prisons & Anr.

11 Aug 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2515-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a suo motu writ petition alleging maltreatment of a high-risk inmate by jail officials, finding the complaints unsubstantiated and directing jail authorities to ensure inmate safety.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition prisoner rights jail maltreatment high-risk prisoner

Udhav Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

11 Aug 2020 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2020:DHC:2513

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual assault charges under POCSO and IPC due to inconsistencies in the victim's statements and inadequate corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of reliable identification and thorough investigation for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act sexual assault child victim identification

Bhai Balbir Singh & Ors. v. Bhai Upinder Singh & Ors.

11 Aug 2020 · Rekha Palli · 2020:DHC:2516

The Delhi High Court directed release of a registered relinquishment deed to judgment debtors after finding full compliance with an arbitral award and held that a collateral settlement does not affect exclusive ownership rights under the award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitral award execution relinquishment deed property dispute family settlement

Hemant Kumar v. Union of India

11 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2519-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the fixation of the petitioner’s seniority at the bottom of the next batch under DoP&T OM 1978, dismissing his challenge based on extension of joining time and delay in contesting seniority.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant seniority fixation DoP&T OM 6th June 1978 extension of joining time appointment offer revival

Shankar Lal Yadav & Anr v. Union of India & Ors

11 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2512-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the language of the BSF recruitment Descriptive Written Test, holding that absence of a bilingual provision in the notification and failure to prove prejudice precluded relief.

administrative petition_dismissed Descriptive Written Test recruitment examination bilingual examination Article 14

Rahul Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

11 Aug 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2514

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for 45 days to an undertrial prisoner charged under Section 302 IPC, applying COVID-19 related bail criteria and emphasizing good conduct and absence of exceptional reasons.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim bail undertrial prisoner Section 302 IPC COVID-19 pandemic

Rajender Singh v. Union of India

11 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2510-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of an SSB officer with medical conditions, holding that transfer decisions are administrative and non-speaking rejection of representations is valid.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order service law medical fitness non-speaking order

Dr Shilpi Pandey v. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

11 Aug 2020 · Jayant Nath · 2020:DHC:2518

The Delhi High Court upheld the forfeiture of security deposit for a candidate allotted a PG medical seat who did not join, ruling that participation in subsequent counselling rounds requires fresh payment and candidates bear responsibility to check allotment status.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant security deposit forfeiture NEET PG counselling seat allotment Mop Up round

Anuj @ Gunga v. State & Ors.

11 Aug 2020 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2020:DHC:2517

The High Court held that prosecution of police officers for acts done in official duty requires prior sanction and is barred by limitation under Section 140 of the Delhi Police Act and Section 197 CrPC, dismissing the petition challenging their discharge.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 140 Delhi Police Act Section 197 CrPC colour of duty prior sanction

Vijay Pal Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2511-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the BSF transfer order, holding that deferment beyond the originally granted period is impermissible and COVID-19 transfer deferments do not apply retrospectively.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order Border Security Force deferment medical disability

Jai Bhagwan @ Bhedha Bhai v. N.C.B. (Narcotics Control Bureau)

11 Aug 2020 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2020:DHC:2509

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity narcotics case, holding that the evidence including retracted statements and call records did not prima facie establish guilt under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS bail in narcotics cases commercial quantity

V. Murli v. State of NCT of Delhi

10 Aug 2020 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2020:DHC:2507
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual harassment of two minor girls under the POCSO Act and IPC, affirming the reliability of child witness testimony and identification despite delay and absence of TIP.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant child witness POCSO Act sexual harassment identification parade

Mangal Sain Jain v. Principal, Balvantray Mehta Vidya Bhawan & Ors.

10 Aug 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2503
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The Delhi High Court held that termination of a school employee without constitution of a Disciplinary Committee and prior approval of the Director of Education under DSEA&R is illegal, entitling the employee to reinstatement with back wages.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Disciplinary Committee Section 8(2) DSEA&R Rule 118 DSEA&R

Bharat Singh Rawat v. Poonam Singh Rawat

10 Aug 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2501

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order for non-notice, directed joint hearing of matrimonial and guardianship petitions via video conferencing, and mandated legal aid for the unrepresented respondent.

family appeal_allowed Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act video conferencing legal aid notice of hearing

R.K. Aggarwal v. Official Liquidator & Ors.

10 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2508-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal by an erstwhile Director challenging the Company Court's order allowing a secured creditor to take possession and sell secured assets under the SARFAESI Act, holding that jurisdiction to challenge such proceedings lies exclusively with the Debt Recovery Tribunal.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Companies Act Official Liquidator secured creditor