Delhi High Court

64,767 judgments

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Preeti Anand v. State (NCT of Delhi)

11 Jan 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:257

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the applicant accused of forgery and criminal conspiracy, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the seriousness of allegations.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC forgery criminal conspiracy

Hitesh Saini v. Union of India

11 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:229-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Medical Board's disqualification of the petitioner for being overweight, holding that absent mala fide or extraneous reasons, the Board's findings are final and no fresh medical examination is warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed Medical Board Review Medical Board overweight disqualification Inspector Librarian BSF

Twenty Five South Realty Ltd v. DLF Limited & Ors.

11 Jan 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:282-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a judgment disposing Section 9 petitions without hearing the appellants, directing a rehearing and allowing the majority shareholder to retain shares pending disposal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 9 petitions Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 shareholding dispute interim relief

INSP/GD Ankit Kumar Tyagi v. Director General ITBP

11 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:222-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to decide the petitioner's statutory pre-confirmation petition within three months, ensuring timely disposal of the matter.

administrative petition_allowed statutory pre-confirmation petition General Force Court time-bound decision administrative delay

Sunil Kumar v. The Principal District Judge and Sessions Judge HQ

11 Jan 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:325

The Delhi High Court held that an employee who completed qualifying service for financial upgradation cannot be denied retrospective benefits merely due to resignation, directing implementation of upgradation with consequential relief.

administrative petition_allowed Significant financial upgradation Lower Division Clerk Upper Division Clerk qualifying service

Lovely Pal and Anr. v. Honey Chandel Honi Pal & Ors.

11 Jan 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH A... · 2024:DHC:280-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that delay in filing the written statement in a partition suit cannot be condoned due to laxity and unsubstantiated claims of settlement or medical issues.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit written statement extension of time condonation of delay

Karuna Nidhan v. Rajiv Gauba & Ors.

11 Jan 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:286

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents had complied with the Court's order on NFSG grant and that contempt jurisdiction does not extend to issuing supplementary directions.

administrative petition_dismissed Contempt of Court Non-Functional Selection Grade NFSG Compliance of Court Order

Union of India v. Mithlesh Tyagi

11 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:205-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting pensionary benefits for ad-hoc service rendered beyond prescribed age limits, holding such service does not qualify as pensionable under CCS Pension Rules without regularization.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ad-hoc appointment qualifying service pensionary benefits CCS Pension Rules 1972

Thakar Dass Bhatia v. Suresh Kumar Bhatia & Ors.

11 Jan 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:308-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a partner's personal property mortgaged as security for a partnership firm's loan remains subject to the charge until the loan is repaid, and the court will not direct its release absent consent of borrower and mortgagor.

civil appeal_dismissed Indian Partnership Act, 1932 Section 14 equitable mortgage collateral security

Dr. Yogesh Yadav v. National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences & Ors.

11 Jan 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:244

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing respondents to decide expeditiously on the petitioner’s claims for higher HRA and increments under the Post Graduation Policy, while reserving further legal remedies.

administrative other writ petition mandamus Post Graduation Policy House Rent Allowance

Amit Aggarwal v. Directorate of Enforcement

11 Jan 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:235

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Amit Aggarwal in a money laundering case involving forged foreign remittance documents, holding that the stringent conditions under Section 45 of PMLA apply and the petitioner failed to satisfy them.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 45 PMLA Section 438 CrPC

Union of India & Ors. v. Anil Kumar Sharma & Ors.

11 Jan 2024 · Rekha Palli; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:251-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT order relying on a prior tribunal order and held that dismissal of the SLP leaving the question of law open does not entitle reopening of the matter.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal Special Leave Petition Article 226 non-speaking order

Rajesh Sharma v. Government Boys Senior Secondary School No. 2

11 Jan 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH A... · 2024:DHC:281-DB

The Delhi High Court held that disputes over title and possession of land between private parties cannot be adjudicated by writ petition and must be resolved through civil suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction property dispute title and possession Article 226

Akash v. State of NCT of Delhi

11 Jan 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:236

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused in a POCSO case who was not identified by the victim and implicated solely on co-accused statements, emphasizing the balance between accused’s rights and trial integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act sexual assault minor victim

Vipul Jain v. State Through Govt of (NCT) of Delhi & Anr

11 Jan 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:256

Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail application in a forgery case involving a fabricated arbitration order, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation for effective investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. forgery fabricated arbitration order

DSSSB v. Tanisha Ansari and Anr

11 Jan 2024 · Rekha Palli; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:226-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing appointment of the respondent as OBC candidate, holding that certificates submitted within an extended deadline granted by the authority cannot be rejected on timing grounds.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant OBC reservation caste certificate cut-off date extension of time

Janki Prasad v. Sanjeev Khirwar & Anr.

11 Jan 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:287

The Delhi High Court held that contempt proceedings cannot question the correctness of compliance with its order and discharged the contempt petition after finding the Municipal Corporation of Delhi had complied by conducting the directed inquiry.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant contempt proceedings compliance with judicial order Vigilance Department inquiry Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Suman Kumar Verma v. Union of India and Ors.

11 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:209-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to join the civil post of Assistant Professor within one week of discharge from the Air Force, dismissing the writ petition as infructuous since discharge was imminent.

administrative petition_dismissed Air Force Order 33/2017 discharge from service civil post appointment No Objection Certificate

Varinder Kaur v. Jasvinder Kaur Bhatia & Ors.

11 Jan 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:301

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents complied with the original order on 6th CPC arrears payment and that claims beyond the explicit order must be pursued through appropriate legal remedies.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Contempt of Court 6th Central Pay Commission Arrears calculation Grade pay

Rajeev Kumar v. Union of India

11 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:231-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the Indian Air Force granted discharge to the petitioner, enabling him to join the Deputy Collector post in Jharkhand.

administrative petition_dismissed No Objection Certificate discharge from service Air Force Order civil service appointment