Delhi High Court

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Jharna v. Delhi High Court Through Registrar General

05 Mar 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1789-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DJS Preliminary Examination answer key, holding that Section 91 Cr.P.C. does not confer an absolute right on the accused to seek document production at the charge framing stage and that the answer key was not demonstrably incorrect.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Section 91 Cr.P.C. Delhi Judicial Services Preliminary Examination Answer Key Challenge Right to Information Act

Laishram Ranjit Singh Meitei v. NIA

05 Mar 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1890-DB

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appellant's appeal to reduce in-default imprisonment terms while upholding substantive sentences after accepting his voluntary plea of guilt under IPC and UAPA charges.

criminal appeal_allowed plea of guilt quantum of sentence in-default imprisonment UAPA

A.S. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

05 Mar 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1877-DB

The Delhi High Court reduced the life sentence under pre-amendment Section 6 of the POCSO Act to the period already undergone by the appellant, considering mitigating factors and his good conduct.

criminal sentence_modified POCSO Act Section 6 aggravated penetrative sexual assault sentence reduction

Amandeep Singh and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

05 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1817

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

Hemant Kumar and Ors. v. Govt of India Ministry of Labour and Employment and Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:1797
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The Delhi High Court upheld the appropriate government's discretion under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act to refuse reference of a dispute involving alleged sham contract labour, holding that adjudication of such disputes lies exclusively with the Industrial Tribunal.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 10 contract labour sham contractor

Kapil & Ors. v. State of GNCT of Delhi

05 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1809

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and their resumption of cohabitation, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

Raja Ram v. Delhi Police

05 Mar 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1889-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the police to produce the missing minor daughter, recorded her voluntary statement, and handed her over to her parents after ensuring her welfare and consent.

criminal petition_allowed missing minor Section 363 IPC Section 164 CrPC voluntary absence

Shasi Kant v. Union of India; Nand Lal Dahariya v. Union of India

05 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela

The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to reconsider the petitioners' eligibility for the post of Principal by disposing of their representations with a speaking order after hearing them, without adjudicating on the merits.

administrative other Procedural Recruitment Rules Essential Qualification Experience Requirement Interview Refusal

Kalyan Toll Infrastructure Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2024:DHC:1831
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The Delhi High Court held that appointment of an arbitrator from a restricted panel of retired government officers violates principles of impartiality, and appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Impartiality and independence

INSP/GD Jitender Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1803-DB

Exoneration in disciplinary proceedings does not entitle refund of amounts recovered under separate financial loss proceedings in service matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Court of Inquiry Departmental Enquiry financial recovery disciplinary proceedings

MAX HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA

05 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1863-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remitted the matter for re-adjudication after providing a fair hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 73 CGST Act Show Cause Notice Input Tax Credit

Shri Krishna Industries v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax

05 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1864-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 CGST for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 73 CGST Show Cause Notice Input Tax Credit

Zebronics India Pvt Ltd v. Pushpender Kumar Sharma

05 Mar 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:2156

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging dismissal of an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC is not maintainable when an appeal under Order XLIII Rule 1(d) CPC is available, and dismissed the petition accordingly.

civil petition_dismissed Significant ex parte order Order IX Rule 13 CPC Payment of Wages Act, 1936 writ petition maintainability

Sonu Sharma and Others v. The State and Anr.

05 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1808

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, 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

Mohammad Areesh Saifi v. Directorate of Education & Anr

05 Mar 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022 SCC OnLine Del 4438
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The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools must admit EWS children shortlisted through the Directorate of Education’s computerized draw of lots under the RTE Act, regularizing provisional admission despite unsubstantiated financial objections.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 EWS admission unaided private schools Section 12(1)(c)

Shri Tarun Chander Malik v. M/S Varahi Diamonds and Finance Ltd

04 Mar 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:1772
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The Delhi High Court held that conflicting court jurisdiction and arbitration clauses in a lease deed must be harmoniously construed to uphold arbitration and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 arbitration agreement court jurisdiction clause

Rishabh Kumar Gupta @Reshu & Ors. v. State Through SHO P.S. New Ashok Nagar & Anr.

04 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1765

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A/323/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Raman Batra & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1764

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SMT. PREETI WIFE OF DECEASED & ORS.

04 Mar 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1769

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal challenging the involvement of the offending vehicle in a fatal motor accident, upholding the Tribunal's award based on credible eyewitness and investigation evidence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed motor accident claim eyewitness testimony insurance company appeal vehicle involvement

Godavari Projects (J.V) v. Union of India

04 Mar 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:1787
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Delhi High Court held that a contractual proviso delaying arbitration until alternative arrangements are made does not bar arbitration and appointed an independent arbitrator despite insolvency proceedings against a joint venture member.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Arbitration clause Joint venture insolvency