Delhi High Court

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Balasaraswathy v. KVSN Raju

16 Jan 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:578
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The Delhi High Court upheld concurrent findings that the tenant was duly served statutory demand notice under the Delhi Rent Control Act and dismissed the petition challenging the eviction order under Article 227 of the Constitution.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 statutory demand notice service of notice eviction petition

Khera Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. B.K. Bansal

16 Jan 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2024:DHC:512

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Arbitrator's interim order restoring possession and restraining alienation under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 37.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 interim relief Section 37 appeal interim mandatory injunction

Maya Tyagi v. Simmer Sahni

16 Jan 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:704

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a non-signatory drawer under Section 138 NI Act for lack of statutory demand notice and absence of cheque signature.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Statutory demand notice Signatory to cheque

M/S LOTUS HERBALS PRIVATE LIMITED v. EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUND ORGANIZATION AND ORS

16 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:648

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the EPFO's show cause notice under Section 7A, holding that the notice was validly issued with due procedure and that premature judicial interference was unwarranted.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 7A show cause notice writ petition

Jitendra Bhati v. Santosh Devi

16 Jan 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:706

The Delhi High Court quashed complaints under Section 138 NI Act against a petitioner on grounds of delayed statutory notice and non-signatory liability, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural prerequisites.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act statutory demand notice limitation period dishonour of cheque

Pramod Kumar v. Archana

16 Jan 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:369-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay and directed the Family Court to recall evidence and expedite proceedings, balancing procedural fairness with timely justice in a family dispute.

family appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay family court recall of evidence cross-examination

Vinnu Goel v. Deputy Commissioner Stamp Registration & Ors.

16 Jan 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:363

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner must approach the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority for adjudication of stamp duty on the MOU, and the issue of stamping does not affect the arbitration reference under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Memorandum of Understanding Stamp duty

Gantavya Gulati v. Directorate of Recruitment, Indian Coast Guard

16 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:319-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking correction of the post applied for in the Indian Coast Guard recruitment, holding that post-submission changes are impermissible and candidates must verify application details before submission.

administrative petition_dismissed recruitment process application correction Assistant Commandant (Law) Assistant Commandant (General Duty)

CT/GD Rajender Singh v. Union of India

16 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:314-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking transfer of an armed forces constable on medical grounds, holding that transfer is a service exigency not warranting judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer of armed forces personnel medical grounds for transfer judicial interference Section 151 CPC

Simbhaoli Sugars Limited v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.

16 Jan 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:377

The Delhi High Court set aside the fraud classification of the petitioner's bank account for failure to afford a hearing, affirming that natural justice principles must be read into RBI's Master Directions on Frauds.

administrative petition_allowed Significant audi alteram partem natural justice fraud classification Reserve Bank of India Master Directions

Union of India & Ors. v. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal

16 Jan 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:336-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing retrospective grant of 3rd MACP benefit from the scheme's introduction date to an employee who completed 30 years of service prior thereto, despite delay caused by judicial restraint.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme MACP promotion retrospective benefit

Manoj Kumar Dwivedi and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

16 Jan 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:339-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a last-minute petition seeking to change the election venue for the SCBA housing society, upholding the Returning Officer's decision based on security and procedural considerations.

administrative petition_dismissed Returning Officer election venue Supreme Court Bar Association writ petition

Rohit Kumar v. Raj Pal Singh and Ors.

16 Jan 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:353

The Delhi High Court ordered consolidation of two related suits pending before the same court by transferring one suit, while refusing to club a third suit involving a distinct transaction pending before a different court.

civil appeal_allowed consolidation of suits transfer of suits related transactions distinct transactions

Air India Limited v. All India Aircraft Engineers Association & Anr.

16 Jan 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:352

The Delhi High Court modified its earlier order to require Air India to deposit 50% of the decreetal amount and furnish a bank guarantee for the balance as condition for stay of execution of an Arbitral Award relating to salary arrears.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Order XLI Rule 5 CPC stay of execution deposit condition

Arun Kumar Mishra & Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

16 Jan 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:338-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a disqualification order passed after publication of the final candidate list cannot retrospectively affect election rights, directing elections to proceed including the petitioners.

administrative appeal_allowed Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 disqualification election Returning Officer

Ali Hussain v. The State NCT of Delhi

16 Jan 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:349

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's criminal appeal, upholding his conviction for robbery with use of a deadly weapon, finding the prosecution evidence credible and sufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed robbery deadly weapon section 397 IPC eyewitness testimony

Uday Singtha v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

16 Jan 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:320

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC read with the Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Kunal Kashyap v. State of NCT of Delhi

16 Jan 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:342

The Delhi High Court held that a claim of mental illness under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 must be adjudicated and referred to the Mental Health Review Board before sentencing, and applications under the Probation of Offenders Act must also be decided prior to passing sentence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Mental Healthcare Act 2017 Probation of Offenders Act 1958 Section 105 Mental Healthcare Act Section 4 Probation of Offenders Act

Neeraj Sharma v. Vinay Sheel Saxena & Ors.

16 Jan 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:378
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition after finding substantial compliance and remedial tree plantation by respondents, setting aside convictions and emphasizing that sincere apology and obedience to court orders purge civil contempt.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court civil contempt compliance tree plantation

Brijesh Kumar Singh v. UOI & Ors.

16 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:316-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for serious disciplinary charges, refusing to interfere with the disciplinary authority's orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Border Security Force Act, 1968 disciplinary proceedings dismissal from service Summary Security Force Court