Delhi High Court

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Master Prajjwal Mishra v. Directorate of Education

18 Jan 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:401

The Delhi High Court allowed a student to seek permission from his school to pay fees in installments due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, directing the school to consider the request reasonably.

education petition_allowed school fees installment payment financial hardship COVID-19 pandemic

Sh. Ankit Bhati v. The State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

18 Jan 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:400-DB

The High Court dismissed the writ petition for Habeas Corpus as the alleged detainee wife appeared voluntarily and denied illegal detention.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus illegal detention kidnapping voluntary residence

Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan v. Satvinder Kaur and Anr

18 Jan 2024 · Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:351

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing tenant's claim of partition and denying leave to contest due to lack of prima facie case.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B leave to contest

Poonam Batra v. The State; Pranjil Batra v. The State

18 Jan 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:358

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to applicants accused of illegal trespass and dispossession, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary pending trial in a civil possession dispute.

criminal appeal_allowed pre-arrest bail illegal trespass dispossession possession dispute

Rajpal v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:350-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Army's medical 'Unfit' declaration, holding that Army medical opinions are final and medical fitness certificates are valid only for 180 days.

administrative petition_dismissed Army recruitment medical fitness Recruiting Medical Officer medical examination validity

M/S RAVINDER KUMAR YADAV v. TELE COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD.

18 Jan 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4955

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, due to failure to file within the prescribed period and absence of sufficient cause for delay.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Setting aside arbitral award

M S Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Jan 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9295-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to restore a writ petition dismissed for default, holding that a valid reason for non-appearance on the last hearing date suffices for restoration despite earlier absences.

civil appeal_allowed Significant writ petition dismissal for default restoration non-appearance

M/S Gurprakash Enterprise & Ors. v. Kailash Sewani & Anr.

16 Jan 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:341-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree on admissions for recovery of rent and possession under a lease deed, holding that admitted execution and possession warrant decree absent substantive triable issues.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Lease Deed Order XII Rule 6 CPC Decree on admissions Partnership firm liability

Shri Arjun Kansal v. Shri Ajit Singh Bagga

16 Jan 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:405
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The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs.2.31 crores with interest and delayed payment compensation against the Defendant for breaching a court-recorded settlement in a property sale dispute.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement enforceability of settlement recovery suit interest on decretal amount

Balasaraswathy v. KVSN Raju

16 Jan 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:578
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The Delhi High Court upheld concurrent findings that the tenant was duly served statutory demand notice under the Delhi Rent Control Act and dismissed the petition challenging the eviction order under Article 227 of the Constitution.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 statutory demand notice service of notice eviction petition

Khera Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. B.K. Bansal

16 Jan 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2024:DHC:512

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Arbitrator's interim order restoring possession and restraining alienation under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 37.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 interim relief Section 37 appeal interim mandatory injunction

Maya Tyagi v. Simmer Sahni

16 Jan 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:704

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a non-signatory drawer under Section 138 NI Act for lack of statutory demand notice and absence of cheque signature.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Statutory demand notice Signatory to cheque

M/S LOTUS HERBALS PRIVATE LIMITED v. EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUND ORGANIZATION AND ORS

16 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:648

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the EPFO's show cause notice under Section 7A, holding that the notice was validly issued with due procedure and that premature judicial interference was unwarranted.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 7A show cause notice writ petition

Jitendra Bhati v. Santosh Devi

16 Jan 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:706

The Delhi High Court quashed complaints under Section 138 NI Act against a petitioner on grounds of delayed statutory notice and non-signatory liability, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural prerequisites.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act statutory demand notice limitation period dishonour of cheque

Pramod Kumar v. Archana

16 Jan 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:369-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay and directed the Family Court to recall evidence and expedite proceedings, balancing procedural fairness with timely justice in a family dispute.

family appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay family court recall of evidence cross-examination

Vinnu Goel v. Deputy Commissioner Stamp Registration & Ors.

16 Jan 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:363

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner must approach the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority for adjudication of stamp duty on the MOU, and the issue of stamping does not affect the arbitration reference under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Memorandum of Understanding Stamp duty

Gantavya Gulati v. Directorate of Recruitment, Indian Coast Guard

16 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:319-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking correction of the post applied for in the Indian Coast Guard recruitment, holding that post-submission changes are impermissible and candidates must verify application details before submission.

administrative petition_dismissed recruitment process application correction Assistant Commandant (Law) Assistant Commandant (General Duty)

CT/GD Rajender Singh v. Union of India

16 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:314-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking transfer of an armed forces constable on medical grounds, holding that transfer is a service exigency not warranting judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer of armed forces personnel medical grounds for transfer judicial interference Section 151 CPC

Simbhaoli Sugars Limited v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.

16 Jan 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:377

The Delhi High Court set aside the fraud classification of the petitioner's bank account for failure to afford a hearing, affirming that natural justice principles must be read into RBI's Master Directions on Frauds.

administrative petition_allowed Significant audi alteram partem natural justice fraud classification Reserve Bank of India Master Directions

Union of India & Ors. v. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal

16 Jan 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:336-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing retrospective grant of 3rd MACP benefit from the scheme's introduction date to an employee who completed 30 years of service prior thereto, despite delay caused by judicial restraint.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme MACP promotion retrospective benefit