Delhi High Court

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Vijay Singh Bhakuni v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 May 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:3914
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Labour Court award on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, emphasizing that unexplained delay defeats equity and bars discretionary relief under Articles 226 and 227.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches writ petition Article 226 Article 227

Azad Singh Negi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

06 May 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:3912
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking reinstatement on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, emphasizing that unexplained delay disentitles a petitioner from extraordinary relief under Articles 226/227.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches writ petition extraordinary jurisdiction Articles 226 and 227

Ashwani Joseph v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 May 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:3913
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Labour Court award due to inordinate delay of over five years and failure to explain the delay, reaffirming that delay and laches is a valid ground to refuse relief under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches writ petition Articles 226 and 227 extraordinary jurisdiction

Surender Sodhi @ Shammi v. State NCT of Delhi

06 May 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:3624

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious attempted murder case due to his criminal history, misuse of interim bail, and threat to the complainant's family, directing expeditious trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC attempted murder firearm offence

Rajan Kashyap v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 May 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:3659

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

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

Om Prakash Biswas v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited

06 May 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:3844

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation for relaxation of qualifying marks and promotion under DoPT rules, providing an opportunity of hearing before decision.

administrative other Departmental Promotion Examination Scheduled Caste Relaxation of qualifying standards DoPT notification 21.01.1977

Charanjeet Kaur v. Ravinder Pal Singh & Anr.

06 May 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:3752

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application for a preliminary decree on admission in a partition suit, dismissing unsubstantiated claims of a Will and emphasizing the binding effect of a relinquishment deed among siblings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC decree on admission partition suit relinquishment deed

Zenith Leisure Holidays Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

06 May 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:3676

The Delhi High Court upheld the six-month debarment and penalty imposed on a catering contractor for violating Railway Board’s prohibition on flame-based cooking in trains, emphasizing the doctrine of proportionality and rejecting claims of discrimination.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant flame-based cooking prohibition Railway Board circular LPG cylinders in pantry car administrative penalty

Firoz Ansari & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

06 May 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:3652

The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry and cruelty-related FIR under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing prevention of abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Roopam Sadh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.

06 May 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3693

The Delhi High Court directed JNU to correct a clerical error in the petitioner's Ph.D. degree certificate and issue a fresh certificate within eight weeks.

other petition_allowed degree certificate clerical error Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D.

Manish Kumar & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

06 May 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:3658

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

DELHI MSW SOLUTIONS LIMITED v. THE DEPUTY LABOUR COMMISSIONER (CENTRAL)

06 May 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:3607

The Delhi High Court upheld the principle of equal pay for equal work, directing the petitioner to pay contract workers wages equivalent to regular employees of North MCD, affirming the impugned labour order.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant equal pay for equal work contract labour principal employer contractor

Deepak Bhatla and Ors. v. State and Anr.

06 May 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:3617

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, directing withdrawal of LOC and release of passport with a social obligation imposed instead of costs.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

Anushi Arora v. Managing Committee Maxfort School Dwarka Sector 7 New Delhi 110075 & Anr

06 May 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:3768

The Delhi High Court directed payment of arrears of pay and gratuity to a resigned employee as per statutory provisions, allowing a fresh petition on leave encashment.

labor appeal_allowed Significant writ petition terminal benefits resignation 6th Pay Commission

Sandeep Kumar Yadav v. Naresh Kumar Chief Secretary GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

06 May 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:3753

The Delhi High Court held that contempt proceedings cannot question the correctness of a disciplinary order and dismissed the petition alleging non-compliance with its earlier judgment, granting liberty to challenge the order through appropriate legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court disciplinary punishment doctrine of proportionality COVID-19 pandemic

State (NCT) of Delhi v. Karan Singh Yadav & Ors.

06 May 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:3613
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The Delhi High Court held that electronic evidence accompanied by a Section 65B certificate filed before trial commencement is admissible, setting aside the discharge of accused and remanding for fresh charge framing.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 65B Indian Evidence Act electronic evidence admissibility sting operation evidence Prevention of Corruption Act

Ejaz Haider Zaidi & Ors. v. CA Co-operative T/C Society Ltd.

06 May 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:3683-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the appeal against an arbitral award due to inordinate delay and participation in arbitral proceedings, affirming the borrower's liability to repay the loan.

civil petition_dismissed Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 Arbitral award Condonation of delay Notice of arbitral proceedings

Bharat Singh v. Central Bureau of Narcotics

06 May 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:3618
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Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case based on co-accused disclosures and evidence of involvement, with the court holding that such statements can be considered at bail stage despite Toofan Singh ruling.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail NDPS Act Section 67 NDPS Section 37 NDPS

Sudesh Chhikara v. District Magistrate West Delhi and Anr.

06 May 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:3675

The Delhi High Court held that authorities under the Senior Citizens Act have jurisdiction to decide eviction on harassment grounds despite pending title disputes, but must conduct independent inquiry before passing orders.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 eviction jurisdiction title dispute

Mahender Shah v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 May 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:3619

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that Section 50 is not applicable to recovery from a bag, and procedural delays in sampling do not vitiate prosecution absent tampering.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 50 NDPS Act Section 52A NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act search and seizure