Delhi High Court

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Punjab and Sindh Bank v. Raj Kumar

11 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7045-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the principle of parity in disciplinary punishments, converting the respondent's dismissal to compulsory retirement due to disproportionate and discriminatory treatment compared to co-delinquents.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Article 14 parity in punishment departmental inquiry dismissal from service

A.K. Pathak & Ors. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr

11 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7007-DB

The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to implement the Tribunal's pay scale order following the Supreme Court's dismissal of the appeal, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition Central Administrative Tribunal Time Bound Pay Scale pay scale benefits

ASI Sanjay Kumar v. Savita Devi

11 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7047-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal and upheld the CAT order directing release of gratuity and retiral dues to the widow of a deceased employee, holding that unauthorized absence periods already condoned cannot be recovered posthumously.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant no work no pay unauthorized absence gratuity government servant

Union of India & Anr. v. Vikas

11 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:6989-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order quashing the rejection of a candidate's candidature for violating non-cancellation examination instructions, emphasizing strict interpretation of examination rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed examination instructions cancellation of candidature Central Administrative Tribunal writ petition

Staff Selection Commission v. Rahul

11 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7001-DB

The High Court directed a fresh medical examination by an independent medical board at a different hospital, holding its report final and binding, thereby modifying the Tribunal's order and ensuring fairness in recruitment medical fitness assessment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant medical examination recruitment Staff Selection Commission Central Administrative Tribunal

Raj Kumar Tiwari v. M/S ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.

11 Sep 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:7023
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The Delhi High Court directed the Insurance Ombudsman to treat the writ petition as a fresh complaint and decide the insurance claim dispute within four weeks, ensuring timely adjudication under Article 226.

administrative other Insurance claim Insurance Ombudsman Article 226 Writ petition

Bhooma Devi v. Janki Devi

11 Sep 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7034

The High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to complete cross-examination subject to costs, setting aside the Trial Court's refusal to adjourn.

civil appeal_allowed adjournment cross-examination civil suit trial court discretion

National Health Authority v. Ms. Neha Yadav, Advocate

11 Sep 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7033

The Delhi High Court allowed partial attachment of the judgment debtor's bank account limited to the decretal amount in execution of an arbitral award, modifying the order for attachment of the entire account.

civil petition_allowed arbitral award execution attachment of bank account decretal amount Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Ruby Sharma v. M/S Sood Resins and Polymers

11 Sep 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7032

The High Court held that partners of an LLP cannot be compelled to disclose personal assets in execution proceedings against the LLP without an opportunity of hearing, recalling such orders passed by the trial court.

civil petition_allowed Significant Limited Liability Partnership Execution Proceedings Asset Disclosure Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008

Kanchan Singh v. Bula Mukherjee & Ors.

11 Sep 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7031

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition challenging NCDRC order, holding that jurisdiction lies with the Calcutta High Court as the cause of action arose in West Bengal.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Article 226 jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Anita Goyal & Anr. v. Gagan Bhatnagar

11 Sep 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7030

The Delhi High Court restored defendants' defence in a commercial suit by deeming their written statement on record and imposed costs for delay, holding that summons must be duly served before striking off defence.

civil appeal_allowed service of summons written statement striking off defence commercial suit

Sonia v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Ors.

11 Sep 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:7015-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an adult daughter who voluntarily left her family and is residing abroad cannot be compelled to return or be produced before the court absent evidence of coercion.

family petition_dismissed adult autonomy missing person passport verification personal liberty

Court on its Own Motion v. Abhinav Kathuria

11 Sep 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:7013-DB

The Delhi High Court held that while abusive conduct in court can constitute criminal contempt, the power to initiate proceedings must be exercised sparingly, accepting the contemnor's apology and mitigating circumstances in a matrimonial custody dispute.

family petition_allowed Significant criminal contempt contempt of court Section 15(2) Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 family court

Sharmila Jain v. Delhi Development Authority

11 Sep 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:7012

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against cancellation of a conveyance deed by DDA, emphasizing the need for due process and substantiation of forgery allegations before revoking property rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Article 226 writ petition conveyance deed cancellation fabricated documents

Mohammad Haneef Mohammad Ishaque v. State of NCT Delhi

11 Sep 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:7009

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a UAPA case, emphasizing the need for prima facie mens rea under Section 153A IPC and proper service of proclamation notices, while reiterating bail as the rule even in stringent offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 153A IPC Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Proclaimed Offender

SpiceJet Limited v. Team France 01 SAS

11 Sep 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:6979-DB
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Delhi High Court upheld the Single Judge's order directing SpiceJet to ground and return leased aircraft engines for defaulting on payment obligations, affirming Indian court jurisdiction despite exclusive foreign jurisdiction clause.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant asymmetric jurisdiction clause engine lease agreement interlocutory mandatory injunction repossession of leased asset

Clarion Dealing Pvt. Ltd. v. Competent Finlease Pvt. Ltd.

11 Sep 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:7048

The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant's amendment to its written statement and admission of additional documents, holding that amendments clarifying existing defenses should be liberally permitted before trial to ensure effective adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of pleadings Securities Lending and Borrowing Agreement Master Finance Agreement

Sadhna Kohli v. Sales Tax Officer Class II, Avato Ward 80 & Anr.

11 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6992-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST tax demand order for failure to effectively communicate the Show Cause Notice, directing fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner a fair opportunity to respond.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Show Cause Notice Delhi Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 natural justice GST portal

Ashish Dhir v. Nishi Dhir

11 Sep 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7190

The Delhi High Court directed the Family Court to expedite disposal of a decade-old divorce petition after closing the respondent's right to file a written statement.

family other divorce petition cruelty desertion Hindu Marriage Act

Neeraj Khullar v. Virender Kumar Khullar

11 Sep 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7142

The High Court allowed the petition to appoint a substitute arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 following the death of the original arbitrator, directing the DIAC to make the appointment.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 15(2) Substitute Arbitrator Death of Arbitrator