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Hemant Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3880

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging rape on false promise of marriage where the complainant concealed her prior marriage and the relationship was found to be consensual, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

DLF Limited v. Twenty Five Downtown Realty Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3845

Delhi High Court upheld its jurisdiction over arbitration-related shareholding disputes, granted interim relief to maintain status quo, and directed disputes to be adjudicated by the arbitral tribunal.

civil petition_allowed

Bausch and Lomb India Private Limited v. Assessment Unit, National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3719-DB

The Delhi High Court held that additions under Section 69C of the Income Tax Act cannot be made solely on cumulative CBIC import data without furnishing details and opportunity to the assessee, setting aside the impugned assessment order.

tax appeal_allowed

M/s J.P. Gupta (HUF) v. Gujranwala Gurukul Trust Society & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3828

The court allowed filing of additional documents but disallowed major amendments that sought to change the case and retract admissions, permitting only explanatory and limitation-related amendments in a property title dispute involving a charitable trust.

civil other

DTC v. Azad Singh

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3709

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s order quashing the termination of a bus conductor due to procedural irregularities in the domestic enquiry and lack of substantial evidence, directing reinstatement without back wages.

labor appeal_dismissed

Khem Chand @ Bittu v. Yogendra Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3744

The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the claimant's uncontroverted ocular testimony cannot be discarded in favor of mechanical inspection reports and remanded the matter for compensation assessment.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Jaibhagwan v. Sriram Fertilizers and Chemicals & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3714-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court's order referring disputes under a valid arbitration agreement to arbitration, dismissing the appellant's attempt to avoid arbitration by joining non-arbitral parties.

civil appeal_dismissed

Surbhi Garg v. Directorate of Education

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3858

The Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions concerning EWS admissions after the respondent school undertook to treat the admissions as regular and permanent, rendering the grievance non-existent.

other petition_allowed

Shrikant Prasad v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3825-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking directions for the Chief Minister to govern via video conferencing from judicial custody and refused to restrain media or political protests, emphasizing constitutional freedoms and judicial restraint.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Shri Hardeep Singh Safri v. Shri Manav Bajaj

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3777

The Delhi High Court refused interim relief for use and occupation charges pending adjudication of the tenancy status in a pending appeal, directing parties to await the appellate decision.

civil other

Sunayana Sibal & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3869-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to relocate hazardous dairy colonies, enforce licensing and hygiene standards, prohibit harmful practices, and implement a pilot compliance project to safeguard public health and animal welfare.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ankit v. The State

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3724

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant’s interim bail plea on medical grounds for elective surgery, holding that such bail requires urgent necessity and inadequacy of custodial treatment, especially in serious offences.

criminal petition_dismissed

Satyaveer Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3730-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of a driver for concealment of a criminal case, directing reconsideration in light of Supreme Court guidelines requiring objective evaluation of all relevant facts.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rakesh Chopra v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3736-DB

The Delhi High Court held that rejecting deputation solely due to pending Departmental Enquiries is arbitrary but denied appointment as the vacancy was filled, directing age relaxation for future deputation applications.

administrative petition_dismissed

Master Jagrit v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3857

The Delhi High Court held that an EWS candidate found eligible through a computerized draw of lots is entitled to admission under the RTE Act and directed regularization of provisional admission.

constitutional petition_allowed

Balbir Singh Saini and Ors. v. Ganga Dutt Saini and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2006 SCC OnLine Del 649

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interlocutory order on valuation and jurisdiction in a partition suit, holding such orders are not appealable and valuation disputes must be decided at trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

Harey Krishna Corporation v. Servotech Power Systems Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 3798

The Delhi High Court held that the mandatory Pre-Institution Mediation requirement under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act applies prospectively from 20.08.2022 and set aside the dismissal of a suit filed prior to that date for non-compliance.

civil appeal_allowed

Surender Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3728-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a casual daily wager illegally terminated and prevented from working is entitled to wages for the period of wrongful exclusion despite the 'no work no pay' principle.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chandra Goswami v. Dyal Singh College & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3849

The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Expenditure to dispose of the petitioner's representation seeking waiver and reimbursement of excess salary recovery within six weeks, treating the writ petition as a representation under Article 226.

administrative petition_allowed

UP State Bridge Corporation Limited & Anr. v. National Highways and Infrastructure

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3739

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the declaration of the petitioner as a 'Non-Performer' and debarment from bidding, holding that disputes must be resolved through arbitration as per the contract.

administrative petition_dismissed