Delhi High Court

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Ramesh Kakkar v. State of NCT of Delhi

29 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2411

The Delhi High Court extended the petitioner's interim bail till 31.08.2020 in accordance with the Full Bench clarification on automatic extension of bail during the COVID-19 pandemic.

criminal appeal_allowed Procedural interim bail extension of bail Full Bench order COVID-19 pandemic

Anil Kumar Thakur v. Union of India & Anr.

29 Jul 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:2422-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a government servant convicted of theft, holding that concurrent appointing authorities can validly impose dismissal without violating Article 311(1) of the Constitution.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Article 311(1) Constitution dismissal from service appointing authority concurrent appointing authorities

Sanjay Kaul v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-8, New Delhi

29 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2420-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against ITAT's order disallowing short-term capital loss claimed on penny stock transactions held to be bogus accommodation entries, affirming the revenue's additions under the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Short-term capital loss Bogus accommodation entries Section 68

BEOWORLD PVT. LTD v. BANG & OLUFSEN EXPANSION

28 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2020:DHC:2399

The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff was not entitled to specific performance or interim relief as the dealership agreement was determinable and the plaintiff failed to furnish the court-ordered bank guarantee, thereby vacating the interim injunction in favor of the defendant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Master Dealer Agreement specific performance interim injunction determinable contract

Ajay Pal Sharma v. Udaiveer Singh

28 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2408

The Delhi High Court dismissed a defamation suit based on a tweet for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the plaintiff must plead specific access and damage within the court's jurisdiction under Section 19 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant defamation internet publication social media territorial jurisdiction

Dinesh Kumar v. Special Commissioner of Police (Training) & Ors.

28 Jul 2020 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2020:DHC:2401

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings against a Delhi Police officer, holding that the Central Administrative Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction over such service matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal service matter Delhi Police jurisdiction

Radha Devi v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

28 Jul 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2404-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL concerning illegal hawker markets by directing authorities to expeditiously consider the petitioner’s representation in accordance with law.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation illegal hawker markets non-hawking zone administrative action

Rajesh Lal v. State

28 Jul 2020 · Anu Malhotra · 2020:DHC:2398

The Delhi High Court declined anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of dowry death and cruelty, emphasizing the statutory presumption and gravity of allegations under Sections 304B and 498A IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail dowry death Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC

Shailendra Kumar Singh v. Government of NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2405-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging government subsidies, holding that courts must not interfere with bona fide policy decisions absent illegality or mala fides.

constitutional petition_dismissed judicial review policy decision subsidies welfare state

Neeraj alias Nagar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

28 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2394

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a convict with good jail conduct for one month to file a Special Leave Petition challenging his conviction and sentence enhancement.

criminal petition_allowed parole Section 326 IPC Section 304 IPC Special Leave Petition

BEOWORLD PVT. LTD v. BANG & OLUFSEN EXPANSION

28 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2020:DHC:2400

The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff had no indefeasible right to renew the Master Dealer Agreement, the contract was determinable, and vacated the interim injunction due to the plaintiff's failure to furnish the required bank guarantee.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Master Dealer Agreement renewal clause specific performance determinable contract

Raunak & Anr. v. State & Ors.

28 Jul 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2395

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their consent to discontinue prosecution.

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

HIGH COMMAND v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

28 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2397

The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to reconsider the petitioner’s representation challenging unrealistic bid profit margins and to pass a reasoned order before proceeding with the tender draw of lots.

administrative petition_allowed Significant e-tender bid evaluation profit margin minimum wages

Court on its own motion v. State of NCT of Delhi

27 Jul 2020 · D.N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2381-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of Covid-19 related PILs after finding that the GNCTD had taken adequate steps to ensure hospital facilities, testing, and data transparency, directing continued compliance and leaving individual grievances to be addressed through proper legal channels.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Covid-19 Public Interest Litigation Healthcare facilities Helpline

Sharvan Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Others

27 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2387-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CRPF Review Medical Board's decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit due to lung condition, emphasizing finality of armed forces medical fitness decisions and rejecting reliance on private medical opinions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical fitness armed forces recruitment Review Medical Board medical unfitness certificate

Sh. K.L. Monga v. The Chief Engineer (NDZ-8)

27 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2386

The Delhi High Court dismissed the arbitration petition as withdrawn without deciding on merits, allowing the petitioner to re-approach the Court later.

other petition_dismissed Procedural arbitration petition withdrawal of petition dismissal as withdrawn interlocutory applications

Dr. Neera Vyas v. Ministry of Ayush & Ors.

27 Jul 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:2388-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to expedite the hearing and adjudication of the petitioner’s pending Original Application within three months, emphasizing procedural flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

administrative appeal_allowed writ petition Central Administrative Tribunal expedited hearing interlocutory order

Shalini Singh v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.

27 Jul 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:2383-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal directing the employer to provide APAR forms, consider the appraisal excluding authorities alleged to be mala fide, and conduct the promotion interview lawfully and fairly.

administrative appeal_allowed Annual Performance Appraisal Report APAR promotion interview mala fide

Manish Sharma & Anr. v. Smt Urmila Arora

27 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2370

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretionary orders condoning delay in filing an application to set aside an ex-parte decree and refusing to dismiss it for non-payment of costs, emphasizing substantial justice over procedural technicalities.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 9 Rule 13 CPC condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act ex-parte decree

Rakesh Sharma & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Jul 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2391

The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not available against private companies and dismissed the petition challenging termination of employment by Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ jurisdiction private company State under Article 12