Delhi High Court

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Jitender Kumar v. Directorate of Health Services Govt of NCT of Delhi

22 Oct 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh
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The Delhi High Court held that termination of daily-wage workers after continuous service beyond initial contract without following Section 25-F ID Act is illegal retrenchment, restoring Labour Court's award for reinstatement and compensation.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 25-F retrenchment contractual termination

Union Public Service Commission v. R.A. Khan and Others

22 Oct 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:5420-DB

The Delhi High Court held that age relaxation under the Central Civil Services Rules applies only to recruitment by direct open competitive examination involving written tests and not to recruitment conducted solely by interview.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Upper age limit Direct Open Competitive Examination Recruitment by interview Central Civil Services Rules

MS. G. Kapoor v. M/S Reacon Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

22 Oct 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2019:DHC:5421

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause incorporated by reference in a back-to-back contract is binding and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause incorporation by reference back-to-back contract Section 11 Arbitration Act

Pradeep v. State

22 Oct 2019 · Chander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:5425

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in an SC/ST Act and IPC case, emphasizing contradictions in the prosecution case and absence of initial casteist remarks allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail SC/ST Act Section 439 CrPC derogatory caste remarks

M/S CHEF'S CHOICE v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

22 Oct 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5459-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to submit a fresh application with granted authorisation for release of maize corn goods, ordering the concerned authority to decide within two weeks, thereby disposing of the writ petition.

administrative petition_dismissed authorisation release of goods maize corn writ petition

Anand Puri Govind v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

22 Oct 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5457-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking restoration of a historical pathway, directing respondents to construct the pathway in accordance with applicable laws and policies considering urban development needs.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation mandamus pathway restoration urban development

ROSI alias ROSY v. STATE & ANR.

22 Oct 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:5455-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging acquittal in a rape case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the prosecutrix's divorce and that sexual intercourse was not induced by a false promise of marriage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant false promise of marriage rape consent divorce proof

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. GEETA DEVI & ORS

22 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5464

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer’s appeal against a motor accident compensation award, affirming partial income deduction for non-dependent parent but granting additional damages for loss of filial consortium to the deceased’s parents.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant dependency loss of consortium non-pecuniary damages Motor Accident Claims Tribunal

Faith Academy v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

22 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5461-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the third writ petition challenging the auction of parking space outside a minority school as not maintainable due to pending earlier petitions, granting liberty to file a fresh petition on tender terms.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition parking auction school safety traffic congestion

Dr. Ramesh Chand v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

22 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5458-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful premature repatriation of a deputationist due to pending criminal cases, affirming the permissibility of early reversion under the DoP&T Office Memorandum.

administrative petition_dismissed deputation premature repatriation Office Memorandum 17.06.2010 vigilance clearance

Gaurav Enterprises v. Janakpuri Super Specialty Hospital & Anr.

22 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5430

The Delhi High Court held that the invocation notice for appointment of an Arbitrator was validly addressed to the Lt. Governor as appointing authority and appointed a retired judge as Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointing authority invocation notice

MS. TABASSUM @ SONU v. STATE & ORS

22 Oct 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:5454

The Delhi High Court referred a criminal writ petition alleging threats to mediation for amicable settlement and ensured protective measures for the petitioner before disposing of the petition.

criminal petition_dismissed mediation amicable settlement protection to petitioner threat allegations

Hari Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

22 Oct 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:5453

The Delhi High Court granted parole to the petitioner on humanitarian grounds to attend his daughter's marriage, subject to conditions and verification.

criminal petition_allowed parole humanitarian grounds Article 226 Constitution of India Section 482 CrPC

Dr. Naveen Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

22 Oct 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:5456

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Vestige Marketing Private Limited v. Flipkart Internet Private Limited & Ors.

22 Oct 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:5439

The Delhi High Court held that executive guidelines cannot restrict the fundamental right to trade under Article 19(1)(g) and refused to grant injunction against Flipkart without statutory backing or proof of counterfeit goods.

civil other Significant Direct Selling Entity Article 19(1)(g) Direct Selling Guidelines 2016 executive guidelines

Edwin Murmu v. The State & Anr.

22 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5441

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an ex-parte maintenance order under the DV Act, holding that the petitioner failed to show sufficient cause for delay in filing the appeal.

family petition_dismissed Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 29 appeal condonation of delay ex-parte order

Mahender v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

22 Oct 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:5442

The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 498A IPC due to insufficient and inconsistent prosecution evidence, restoring the trial court's acquittal of the petitioner.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant Section 498A IPC dowry demand cruelty acquittal

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology v. Kalpana Dudeja & Ors.

22 Oct 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:5443-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of disciplinary proceedings against a government servant due to procedural violations including denial of documents and opportunity to cross-examine, directing reinstatement with benefits.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary inquiry natural justice charge sheet cross-examination

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports v. Swiss Timing Ltd

21 Oct 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:5409-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the Ministry's counter claims for non-functioning of the Games Information System and non-handing over of Legacy Boards, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitration awards.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Games Information System Legacy Boards

Neeru Jain; M.K. Jain; M.K. Jain (HUF) v. Jasmine Buildmart Pvt. Ltd.

21 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5395

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act restraining the respondent from alienating disputed apartments pending arbitration, holding that substantial payments accepted on terms differing from the written schedule and absence of demand notices rendered cancellation prima facie improper.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act interim injunction Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 Special Payment Plan