Delhi High Court

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Baby Angel v. Sachdeva Public School and Anr.

14 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1670
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The Delhi High Court held that a school must admit a student allotted admission as an EWS candidate through the DoE's computerized draw of lots under the RTE Act and cannot deny admission without valid reason.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 EWS admission computerized draw of lots Directorate of Education

All India Institute of Medical Sciences v. Arvind Kumar & Ors.

14 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7833-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's final order passed without allowing the petitioner reasonable time to file a counter reply, emphasizing the necessity of procedural fairness even in urgent matters.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal interim relief final disposal natural justice

VIVO MOBILE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ANR

14 Feb 2024 · DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA · 2025:DHC:986-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated without affording the assessee an opportunity to respond to new allegations, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice and statutory procedure under the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 148A Section 148 reassessment proceedings

Sports Authority of India v. Dr. Hema Valecha

13 Feb 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:1100-DB

Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction for vacancy details as impermissible interference, upheld stay of transfer orders, and directed respondents be allowed to rejoin duty pending expeditious disposal of their Original Applications.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant transfer orders contractual employment Central Administrative Tribunal stay of transfer

Jagdish Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1390-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recovery of gratuity from a retired employee post-retirement is impermissible and directed grant of delayed ACP Scheme benefits with consequential pay fixation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation Assured Career Progression Scheme Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme gratuity recovery

Infibeam Avenues Limited v. Government E-Marketplace

13 Feb 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:1218

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim relief against alleged unauthorized use of software by a third-party service provider after the provider gave a binding undertaking limiting use to authorized maintenance of the GeM portal.

civil petition_dismissed Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act interim relief intellectual property software copyright

Court on its Own Motion v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh A... · 2024:DHC:1092-DB

The Delhi High Court, recognizing systemic deficiencies in government hospital services violating constitutional rights, constituted an expert Committee to recommend reforms ensuring timely and adequate medical care under Articles 21 and 47.

constitutional other Significant right to life Article 21 public health government hospitals

Rakesh Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

13 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1019

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of parole beyond prescribed limits under Delhi Prison Rules, emphasizing parole as a privilege governed by strict procedural rules and sparing judicial intervention.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant parole extension Delhi Prison Rules 2018 Article 226 Constitution Consumer Protection Act Section 27

Nagravision India Private Limited v. Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

13 Feb 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024:DHC:1041-DB

The Delhi High Court held that weighted tax deductions under Section 35(2AB) apply to all expenditure incurred on in-house R&D facilities from the start of the financial year of application, not just from the date of DSIR approval.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 35(2AB) Income Tax Act weighted deduction in-house R&D facility Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

K N Govindacharya v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:1225-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking public disclosure of intermediaries' designated officers under Rule 13 of the 2009 IT Rules, holding no such obligation exists and that the 2021 IT Rules provide an adequate grievance redressal mechanism.

administrative petition_dismissed Information Technology Act, 2000 Section 69A Intermediary Guidelines Designated Officer

M/S Madras Trading Co v. Ramjeet @ Ramajeet & Anr

13 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1010
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The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded under the Employees Compensation Act, holding that FIR and related evidence suffice to establish employer-employee relationship and accident during employment in summary proceedings.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees Compensation Act, 1923 employer-employee relationship compensation claim FIR evidentiary value

Rishu Gupta v. Rachna Gupta

13 Feb 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:1214

The Delhi High Court decreed physical partition of a jointly owned family property by metes and bounds, appointing a Local Commissioner to oversee division and directing equitable sharing of costs and maintenance.

civil appeal_allowed partition suit joint ownership immovable property metes and bounds

Union of India & Ors. v. Satya Pal Sharma

13 Feb 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:1101-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s orders directing retrospective termination without prior notice is impermissible and the respondent is entitled to salary arrears for the period prior to formal termination.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant retrospective termination contractual services salary arrears Central Administrative Tribunal

Hansraj Surana v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1017

The Delhi High Court exercised its jurisdiction under Article 226 to grant parole to a convict for attending his mother's funeral, emphasizing judicial intervention in parole matters on compassionate grounds when competent authorities delay or refuse consideration.

criminal petition_allowed Significant parole Article 226 Section 482 Cr.P.C. temporary release

Pravin Jain v. Alps Industries Limited

13 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1184

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the petitioner for dishonour of cheque under Section 138 NI Act due to lack of specific averments that he was in charge of the accused firm, affirming the requirement of such averments for vicarious liability.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act quashing of criminal complaint vicarious liability

Dharamvir Singh v. State and Anr.

13 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1078

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354(A), 509, and 506 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 354(A) IPC

Dr. Renu v. State of Karnataka and Ors.

13 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1175
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Delhi High Court dismissed writ petition challenging freezing of bank accounts for lack of territorial jurisdiction as FIR and cause of action arose in Karnataka.

criminal petition_dismissed territorial jurisdiction Article 226 writ petition freezing of bank accounts

Future Generali Insurance Co Ltd v. Rameshwar Choudhary & Ors.

13 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1011
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The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded under the Employees' Compensation Act for death arising out of employment, rejecting the insurer's plea of bar under the Employees' State Insurance Act due to lack of evidence.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees' Compensation Act Employees' State Insurance Act course of employment compensation

Ekta Mahar & Ors. v. Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University & Ors.

13 Feb 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:1168

The Delhi High Court directed the university to consider the petitioners' claim as a representation and decide it within two weeks, without ordering immediate appointment, emphasizing administrative discretion and lawful procedure.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition appointment cancellation Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University DoPT OM

Sahebrao Kashinath Muneshwar v. Union of India

13 Feb 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh
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Delhi High Court held that contractual employees appointed under the TV 2020 scheme are not entitled to regularization or permanent absorption absent sanctioned regular posts and proper recruitment process.

labor petition_dismissed Significant contractual employment regularization Technology Vision 2020 TIFAC