Delhi High Court

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Hukamdin @ Chote Lal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:1899

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 308 and 452 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences compromise

Ankit Jain & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

04 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:1902

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Renu Goel v. Ganga Dass

04 Mar 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:1914

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRCA, holding the landlord's bona fide need to expand his dhaba business and accommodate family members as genuine and lawful.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) eviction bona fide requirement

Shri Rajender Kumar Duggal & Anr v. Sanjog Bedi

04 Mar 2016 · Indermeet Kaur, J. · 2016:DHC:1915

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlords' eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the tenant's accommodation was not reasonably suitable for the landlords' bona fide residential need.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) eviction petition bona fide requirement

Mukesh Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

04 Mar 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:1912

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ petition as withdrawn due to non-disclosure of prior proceedings but granted liberty to pursue claims for pay and allowances through appropriate legal channels.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition pay and allowances NTPC norms withholding material information

Tej Pal Singh v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Mar 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1907

The Delhi High Court granted one-day parole to the petitioner to attend his niece's marriage due to pending parole application and imminent event.

criminal petition_allowed parole family marriage jail authorities timely disposal

Azharuddin & Ors. v. State Govt of N.C.T of Delhi & Anr

04 Mar 2016 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2016:DHC:1908

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, applying its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of court process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute non-compoundable offence

Rahul Saini & Ors. v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.

04 Mar 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1909

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences in matrimonial cases.

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

R.K. Rametra & Anr. v. Prakash Chand Kaushik

04 Mar 2016 · V.K. Shali · 2016:DHC:1917

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for possession of vacant land is not barred under Section 50 of the Delhi Rent Control Act, as such land does not constitute 'premises' under the Act, affirming civil court jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 50 vacant land premises

Nitin Pahuja v. State

04 Mar 2016 · Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:8214

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a grievous injury case under Section 326 IPC, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and injuries sustained by the victim.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Section 326 IPC grievous injury

Aniruddha Panda v. Union of India

04 Mar 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:1927

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a BSF constable for molesting a minor girl, affirming the sufficiency of consistent victim and medical evidence and limiting judicial review to procedural and legal errors.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 354 IPC BSF Act 1968 child witness criminal force

Sanadhan Swimming Club and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

04 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:1929

The Delhi High Court held that election disputes involving factual questions and lacking dispute resolution mechanisms in society rules must be challenged by civil suit, not writ petition, and dismissed the petition challenging the DSA election as not maintainable.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition maintainability election dispute Delhi Swimming Association Returning Officer

Ram Kumar Kaushik v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

04 Mar 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:1893

The Delhi High Court held that a retired government employee is entitled to medical reimbursement irrespective of the timing of health scheme membership, directing the government to pay the petitioner’s medical expenses with interest and costs.

administrative petition_allowed Significant medical reimbursement retired government employee Delhi Government Employees Health Scheme DGEHS membership

DR. SHIVENDRA KUMAR SINGH & ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

04 Mar 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:1892

The Delhi High Court directed the Medical Council of India to complete reassessment and recognition of post-graduate medical seats within specified timelines, protecting students' rights against undue administrative delays.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Medical Council of India post-graduate medical courses recognition of degrees administrative delay

S D Wadhwa v. CPIO O/O Registrar, Cooperative Societies, N. Delhi

04 Mar 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:1891

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the CIC's decision to drop penalty proceedings under Section 20 of the RTI Act, holding that information seekers or their counsel lack locus standi in such proceedings and penalty imposition is discretionary.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 20 penalty proceedings locus standi

M/S PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

04 Mar 2016 · V. KAMESWAR RAO · 2020:DHC:934

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner, authorized under a concession agreement with DMRC, has the right to charge parking fees on the property, and SDMC cannot restrain such collection without statutory authority.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Concessionaire Agreement Parking fees Floor Area Ratio Delhi Municipal Corporation Act

Saurav Kumar & Ors. v. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

03 Mar 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:1881-DB

The Delhi High Court held that successful completion of the CSIR PGRPE programme confers eligibility but not a vested right to appointment as Scientist 'C', requiring candidates to compete as per recruitment rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant PGRPE programme CSIR Recruitment Rules Scientist 'C' appointment eligibility vs entitlement

Sanjay Walia v. The State & Ors.

03 Mar 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:9171

The Delhi High Court disposed of probate petitions as not pressed following a family settlement, binding parties to its terms and directing withdrawal of related civil proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed probate petition family settlement disposal as not pressed Order 23 Rule 3 CPC

Director General NCB West v. Rahul Tomar

03 Mar 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:9059-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of writ petitions challenging the personal appearance direction of the Director General before the Central Administrative Tribunal and observed that the Tribunal may waive such appearance upon application.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition Central Administrative Tribunal personal appearance Director General Narcotics Control Bureau

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Anupam Gupta

03 Mar 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:9032-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order holding that Business Studies qualifies as an elective subject under Recruitment Rules, thereby validating the respondent's eligibility for appointment as TGT (Social Science).

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Recruitment Rules Trained Graduate Teacher Social Science Business Studies