Delhi High Court

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Union of India v. A.K. Tiwari

26 Aug 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:6974-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging reservation for SC/ST candidates in Passenger Guard vacancies, upholding the Central Administrative Tribunal's order and prior Division Bench ruling.

administrative appeal_dismissed reservation Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe Central Administrative Tribunal

S.K. Rungta v. UOI and Anr.

26 Aug 2015 · Manmohan · 2015:DHC:6973

The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of DDA's 2006 Policy restrictions on transfer of preferentially allotted plots, dismissing the petition challenging their applicability.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant preferential allotment Delhi Development Authority transfer restrictions physically handicapped quota

M/S S-CCI INDIA PRIVATE LTD & ANR. v. PREETAM SHRIVASTAVA & ORS.

26 Aug 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:6978

The Delhi High Court dismissed a civil suit as withdrawn following the plaintiffs' submission that a settlement had been reached with the defendants.

civil appeal_dismissed civil suit settlement dismissal as withdrawn pending applications

Bimla Tiwari & Anr. v. Siddhartha Shankar Tiwari

26 Aug 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:6981

The Delhi High Court dismissed a suit for declaration and injunction as withdrawn because the plaintiffs were not in possession and did not claim possession, which is necessary for maintainability.

civil appeal_dismissed declaration suit injunction possession maintainability

Neeraj Jain & Ors. v. State & Anr.

26 Aug 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:6990

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Nakul Beniwal v. State NCT of Delhi and Another

26 Aug 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:7003

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable Section 307 IPC FIR on the basis of compromise and humanitarian grounds, clarifying the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 307 IPC non-compoundable offence

Vinod Kumar v. Harpyari Devi & Ors.

26 Aug 2015 · Manmohan Singh · 2015:DHC:7007

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly registered Will, directing payment of stamp duty difference and refunding excess court fees to the petitioner.

civil petition_allowed probate Indian Succession Act registered Will executor

State (NCT) of Delhi v. Vijay and Ors.

26 Aug 2015 · Ashutosh Kumar · 2015:DHC:6982

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal, upholding conviction under Section 325 IPC for grievous hurt but rejecting culpable homicide charges due to death caused by septicaemia unrelated to the assault.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 304 IPC Section 325 IPC grievous hurt septicaemia

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

26 Aug 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:6992

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of court process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. Ansal Land Mark Township (P) Ltd

26 Aug 2015 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2015:DHC:6976-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that the second proviso to Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act applies retrospectively and protects the assessee from disallowance of expenditure where the payee has filed returns and paid tax.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 40(a)(ia) tax deduction at source retrospective effect Income Tax Act, 1961

Mohit Kumar v. Quality Printers Pvt Ltd & Ors.

26 Aug 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:6977

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's plea to hear the appeal on merits due to non-payment of court-imposed costs and lack of proof of financial incapacity, upholding the trial court's dismissal of the suit.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay costs Order I Rule 10 CPC compliance with court order

Sangeeta Chugh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

26 Aug 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:6979

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's application for alternate plot allotment and directed the recommendation committee to reconsider the case after a personal hearing and passing a speaking order.

administrative appeal_allowed writ petition recommendation committee allotment of alternate plot ownership of property

Mohd. Swaleheen v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

26 Aug 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:6980

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing reconsideration of an alternate plot allotment application where the entire land was acquired, distinguishing the Supreme Court precedent relied upon by the respondent.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant alternate plot allotment land acquisition recommendation committee Delhi Development Authority vs Jai Singh Kanwar

Rajiv Memorial Academic Welfare Society K.D. Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre v. Union of India

26 Aug 2015 · Chief Justice; Jayant Nath · 2015:DHC:6969-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that before rejecting a new medical college establishment application, the Government must afford an opportunity of hearing, and struck down the application of proviso (d) to Regulation 8(3)(1) excluding such hearing in this context.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Medical Council of India Act, 1956 Section 10-A Establishment of Medical College Regulations, 1999 proviso (d) to Regulation 8(3)(1)

Ram Naresh Sharma v. Union of India

26 Aug 2015 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DEEPA SHARMA · 2015:DHC:7014-DB

The Delhi High Court modified a dismissal penalty to compulsory retirement for a CRPF Head Constable, holding that the punishment was disproportionate to the misconduct proved and emphasizing the need for proportionality and procedural fairness in disciplinary actions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings CRPF Act 1949 proportionality of punishment compulsory retirement

The Tibetan Children’s Village School v. Karma Lama & Anr

26 Aug 2015 · Vipin Sanghi · 2015:DHC:6971

The Delhi High Court held that adoption of a minor must comply with the Juvenile Justice Act and CARA guidelines, dismissed the respondents' application to take the child abroad pending proper adoption, and upheld the petitioner's locus to challenge the adoption decree.

family petition_dismissed Significant guardianship adoption juvenile justice act CARA guidelines

Girish Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. State & Ors.

26 Aug 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:6991

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the principles governing inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Raman Pal Singh Sarna & Ors v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr

26 Aug 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:6989

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mediated settlement

Rajeev Gupta and Others v. The State and Another

26 Aug 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:6988

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Section 498A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the Court's 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 Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Nisha Sharma v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

26 Aug 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:6987

The High Court declined to quash summoning orders under Section 482 Cr.P.C., directing petitioners to raise objections before the trial court at the framing of notice under Section 251 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the trial court's duty to apply its mind to prima facie case determination.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 251 Cr.P.C. summoning order prima facie case