Delhi High Court

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Trinity Institute of Innovation in Professional Studies & Anr. v. GGSIP University & Anr.

12 May 2017 · Gita Mittal; Anu Malhotra · 2017:DHC:2566-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' appeal seeking interim relief against GGSIP University's refusal to consider affiliation applications from institutions outside Delhi, directing the matter to be heard on the Board's schedule.

administrative appeal_dismissed affiliation statutory university jurisdiction arbitrariness

Gola Devi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

12 May 2017 · Gita Mittal; Anu Malhotra · 2017:DHC:2567-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay caused by the appellant's age and medical condition, set aside the dismissal of her writ petition, and directed the respondent to consider her application for an alternative plot.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant delay condonation elderly litigant medical evidence alternative plot allotment

Surbhi Shory @ Suchitra Sharma & Anr. v. State & Ors.

12 May 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:2550

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against probate petition dismissal due to the petitioners' failure to complete evidence supporting the Will dated 22.08.2007.

civil appeal_dismissed probate petition Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will evidence

Anoop Singh v. State

12 May 2017 · Siddharth Mridul, J. · 2017:DHC:2542-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against accused persons for conspiracy and tampering with judicial records in the Uphaar Cinema Fire case, ruling that no sanction for prosecution was required and sufficient material existed to proceed with trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant charge framing conspiracy sanction for prosecution tampering of evidence

Naeem and Ors. v. Mohd. Salim and Anr.

12 May 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:2549

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that no compensation is payable under the Employee’s Compensation Act if the deceased employee was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the fatal accident.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 Section 3(1) Proviso (b)(i) liability exclusion influence of alcohol

Container Corporation of India Ltd. v. B Ghose and Company

12 May 2017 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2017:DHC:2547

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing CONCOR's claims for penalties and deductions under a cargo handling contract, emphasizing the need for proof of actual loss for liquidated damages and limiting contractual deductions to incurred expenses.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 liquidated damages penalty clauses

Anoop Singh v. State

12 May 2017 · Siddharth Mridul, J. · 2017:DHC:2546-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against accused persons for conspiracy and tampering with judicial records in the Uphaar Cinema Fire case, ruling that no sanction under sections 196 and 197 CrPC was required and sufficient material existed to proceed to trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Uphaar Cinema Fire Tragedy framing of charges conspiracy tampering with evidence

Anoop Singh v. State

12 May 2017 · Siddharth Mridul, J. · 2017:DHC:2545-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against accused persons for conspiracy and tampering with judicial records related to the Uphaar Cinema Fire trial, ruling that no sanction for prosecution was required and sufficient material existed to proceed with trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charges criminal conspiracy sanction for prosecution section 197 CrPC

Anoop Singh v. State

12 May 2017 · Siddharth Mridul, J. · 2017:DHC:2544-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioners for conspiracy and tampering with judicial records related to the Uphaar Cinema Fire trial, ruling that no sanction was required for prosecution and sufficient prima facie material existed.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charges sanction for prosecution section 196 CrPC section 197 CrPC

Mahesh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 May 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:2564

The Delhi High Court held that investigation and charge sheet filing in matrimonial offence cases must proceed expeditiously without undue delay for conciliation, and laid down guidelines to prevent such delays.

criminal other Significant condonation of delay matrimonial offences Section 498A IPC charge sheet filing

Munish Grover v. State Bank of Indore & Ors.

12 May 2017 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:2548-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Bank’s possession under SARFAESI, holding that the petitioner lacked title and protection under Section 53A, and that writ jurisdiction cannot override statutory recovery proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 SARFAESI Act Section 53A Transfer of Property Act equitable mortgage

Deepika Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

12 May 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:2568

The Delhi High Court directed judicial monitoring of the ongoing homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Magistrate without transferring the case, allowing the petitioner to assist the inquiry.

criminal other Significant transfer of investigation judicial supervision Section 173 CrPC homicide investigation

Vipin Batra v. Baby Arka Batra & Anr

12 May 2017 · I. S. Mehta · 2017:DHC:2560

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order directing a father to pay monthly maintenance for his minor children, affirming that a father's obligation to maintain his children under Section 125 Cr.P.C. is not negated by the mother's independent income.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. minor children maintenance father's obligation

Mukesh Kumar v. Directorate General and Ors.

12 May 2017 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:2569-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing a review petition, recalled earlier directions, and permitted the petitioner to seek further legal recourse against disciplinary and appellate orders.

administrative appeal_allowed condonation of delay review petition disciplinary proceedings recall of order

Ekta Laskar v. Ramjas College

12 May 2017 · Hima Kohli; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2017:DHC:2572-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the dismissal of a writ petition against Ramjas College and UGC, holding that no error apparent on the face of the record justified review and that the Education Officer had jurisdiction to conclude no violation of rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Review Petition Order 47 Rule 1 CPC Education Officer jurisdiction University Grants Commission

Staff Selection Commission v. Darpan Sharma

12 May 2017 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9059-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order directing evaluation of the respondent’s answer sheet despite a technical error in OMR coding, affirming that non-substantive procedural lapses should not bar meritorious candidates from public employment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant OMR sheet Test Form Number Combined Graduate Level Examination Staff Selection Commission

Farida Begum Biswas v. Union of India & Ors.

11 May 2017 · The Acting Chief Justice; Anu Malhotra · 2017:DHC:8899-DB

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to show cause notices and provisional attachment orders under the PMLA must await the statutory appeal under Section 26, and writ petitions under Article 226 are premature and not maintainable.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 26 PMLA writ jurisdiction Article 226 Constitution of India

Vijay@Chhota Kallu v. State (NCT of Delhi)

11 May 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:8418

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused charged under Section 307 IPC for stabbing causing grievous injury, citing premeditation and ongoing investigation.

criminal bail_denied bail Section 307 IPC grievous injury premeditation

Soumen Samanta & Ors. v. State & Anr.

11 May 2017 · Ashutosh Kumar · 2017:DHC:8182

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Raj Kumar Jain v. State & Anr.

11 May 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:8180

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of criminal writ petitions with liberty to raise all contentions before the trial court at the charge consideration stage.

criminal petition_dismissed writ petition withdrawal liberty to raise contentions trial court