Delhi High Court

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Neetu Singh & Anr. v. Rajeev Saumitra

04 Nov 2015 · Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:9183

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' transfer petition under Section 24 CPC, holding that mere apprehensions without sufficient cause do not justify transferring a civil suit to another court.

civil petition_dismissed Significant transfer petition Section 24 CPC fair trial reasonable apprehension

Mohan Batra v. The State & Ors.

04 Nov 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:9145

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal case under Sections 288 and 304A IPC on the basis of a full settlement and compensation paid to the victim's family, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences Section 288 IPC

Deepak Nanda v. State

04 Nov 2015 · Sanjiv Khanna; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:9171-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for triple murder based on admissible fingerprint and circumstantial evidence despite procedural lapses in investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant fingerprint evidence Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 Section 302 IPC Section 394 IPC

Milind Madhukar Bhusari v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Nov 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:9182-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to make a fresh representation against his transfer after the disciplinary chargesheet was quashed, directing the respondents to consider it sympathetically, but dismissed the writ petition as not pressed.

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UOI v. NIRUPMA KUMAR

04 Nov 2015 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; VIPIN SANGHI · 2015:DHC:9168-DB

This judgment records the final decision on multiple writ petitions filed by the Union of India challenging administrative actions before the Delhi High Court.

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UOI v. NIRUPMA KUMAR

04 Nov 2015 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; VIPIN SANGHI · 2015:DHC:9169-DB

The Delhi High Court delivered a reserved judgment on writ petitions filed by the Union of India against various respondents concerning administrative matters.

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UOI v. Manisha Sharma

04 Nov 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2015:DHC:9167-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 1987 Railway Board circular fixing IRAS direct recruits' seniority based on combined UPSC exam and probationary training performance, setting aside the CAT's contrary order.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant inter-se seniority Indian Railway Accounts Service probationary training UPSC Civil Services Examination

Sunil & Ors. v. State & Anr.

04 Nov 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:9164

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Union of India & Ors v. Babita

04 Nov 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:9181-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing compassionate appointment for the son of a deceased temporary employee with 20 years of continuous service, emphasizing the protective intent of relevant service rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant compassionate appointment temporary employee continuous service Central Administrative Tribunal

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

04 Nov 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:9162

The Delhi High Court directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to take a timely decision on fee fixation recommendations under the 2007 Act for a private professional institute, addressing undue delay.

administrative appeal_allowed Fee Regulatory Committee Delhi Professional Colleges or Institutions Act, 2007 fee fixation educational institutions

Anil Narang v. Molly Kapoor

04 Nov 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:9163

The Delhi High Court decreed a summary suit based on a court-mediated settlement and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed Settlement Agreement Court-annexed mediation Summary suit Agreement to Sell

S Kanwaljit Singh & Anr v. Molly Kapoor

04 Nov 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:9150

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte order and decreed a suit for specific performance based on a court annexed mediated settlement, granting refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance settlement agreement court annexed mediation ex-parte order

Sunil Choudhary & Anr v. Molly Kapoor

04 Nov 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:9151

The Delhi High Court granted specific performance based on a settlement and affidavit undertaking, revived the suit after breach, and allowed refund of court fees upon amicable resolution of a property dispute.

civil appeal_allowed specific performance settlement agreement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Sale Deed

Joginder Singh & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Nov 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:9152

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC read with Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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Gaurav Karamkr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

04 Nov 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:9153

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Vidur Kaistha v. The State & Anr

04 Nov 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:9154

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in appropriate cases.

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

SUNDER alias RAJU v. STATE

04 Nov 2015 · Sanjiv Khanna; R. K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:9155-DB

Gaurav Puri & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

04 Nov 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:9157

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and serve ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes non-compoundable offences

Manpreet Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

04 Nov 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:9158

The Delhi High Court quashed a copyright infringement FIR under Section 482 CrPC based on a settlement between parties, applying the principles laid down in Gian Singh and Narinder Singh regarding quashing non-compoundable offences upon compromise.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences settlement agreement

Rajiv Joshi & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

04 Nov 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:9159

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

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