Delhi High Court

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Kailash Singh v. Union of India

20 Aug 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:4001-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an Army personnel who voluntarily forgoes promotion during a UN Mission tenure cannot be denied deployment due to interim promotion, quashing the order removing him from the mission contingent.

administrative petition_allowed Significant UN Mission deployment promotion deferment Adverse Career Certificate Unwillingness Certificate

Jagjivan Singh v. Union of India

20 Aug 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:4000-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a soldier who voluntarily foregoes promotion during UN Mission tenure cannot be denied deployment due to subsequent promotion caused by administrative delay.

administrative petition_allowed Significant UN Mission deployment Adverse Career Certificate Willingness Certificate promotion deferment

Naimuddin & Ors. v. State & Ors.

20 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4005

The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs arising from a family business dispute under Section 482 CrPC based on a genuine settlement, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process in non-heinous offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement between parties non-heinous offences

Adiyta Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

20 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4004

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections arising from commercial disputes based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with conditions including payment of costs.

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

Khacher Mal Khan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

20 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4006

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 452, and 506 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a settlement between parties and the complainant's disinterest in prosecution, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement

Nasim v. State & Anr.

20 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4007

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC based on an amicable family settlement and absence of prosecution support, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence family dispute

Parmeshwari & Ors. v. State & Ors.

19 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:3958

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act on the ground of amicable settlement and non-support of prosecution, relying on the inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence amicable settlement

Rohan Kanhai v. Phool Chatrath

19 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3950

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227 challenging eviction for nonpayment of rent, holding that failure to comply with rent deposit orders justifies striking off defence and eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 15(1) Article 227 Constitution

Seema Singhal v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board

19 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3968-DB

The Delhi High Court held that in absence of rules permitting re-evaluation, subjective answer sheets cannot be re-evaluated, and the Kanpur University principle applies only to objective-type tests, dismissing the petition for re-evaluation of DSSSB exam answers.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant re-evaluation of answer sheets subjective examination Kanpur University case Right to Information Act

Union of India v. Tara Chauhan

19 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3946-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the CAT order on reservation for blind candidates in Northern Railways recruitment, upholding the 2013 committee's identification of posts and directing the Chief Commissioner of Disabilities to determine post equivalence.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 Section 33 reservation visually impaired

Union of India & Ors. v. Tara Chauhan & Anr.

19 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3947-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the CAT's order on reservation for blind candidates in Northern Railways recruitment, directing a reasoned determination of suitable posts by the Chief Commissioner for Disabilities and allowing blind candidates to apply pending finalization.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 Section 33 reservation visually impaired

Union of India v. Tara Chauhan

19 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3948-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the CAT order directing Northern Railways to reserve posts for blind candidates, holding that reservation must align with the 2013 Ministry notification and directing the Chief Commissioner for Disabilities to determine post equivalence.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 Section 33 reservation visually impaired candidates

Sonal Sharma & Anr v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

19 Aug 2014 · Indermeet Kaur, J. · 2014:DHC:3949

The Delhi High Court set aside charges against one sister-in-law for lack of involvement, upheld charges against others for cruelty and miscarriage, and directed inclusion of common intention under Section 34 IPC while rejecting charges for criminal breach of trust and grievous hurt due to insufficient evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498-A IPC cruelty dowry harassment Section 313 IPC

Krishan Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

19 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3945-DB

The Delhi High Court held that pay scale placement to correct an anomaly does not constitute a promotion and directed grant of second financial upgradation under the ACP scheme to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme financial upgradation promotion pay scale anomaly

Surinder Bhardwaj v. State

19 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:3961

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 354, 186, 332, 34, and 353 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Surinder Bhardwaj v. State

19 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:3960

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs and criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in non-heinous offences, emphasizing the Court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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

Surinder Bhardwaj v. State

19 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:3962

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 354, 186, 332, 34, and 353 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC, emphasizing that such power is to be exercised sparingly and considering the nature of offence and stage of proceedings.

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

Surinder Bhardwaj v. State

19 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:3959

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 354, 186, 332, 34, and 353 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences amicable settlement

Anil Kumar Batla and Anr. v. Allahabad Bank and Ors.

19 Aug 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:3955-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of a SARFAESI Act sale due to non-compliance with mandatory newspaper circulation requirements, directing refund of sale proceeds to auction purchasers.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Rule 8(6) Enforcement Rules sale notice publication secured asset sale

Kumar Aluminium Limited v. Asset Reconstruction Company India Limited

19 Aug 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:3956-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal's refusal to refund a consolidated pre-deposit under the SARFAESI Act, holding that the appellant cannot retract a prior concession regarding the deposit amount.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act pre-deposit refund Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal