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Azad Singh Negi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3912

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking reinstatement on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, emphasizing that unexplained delay disentitles a petitioner from extraordinary relief under Articles 226/227.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashwani Joseph v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3913

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Labour Court award due to inordinate delay of over five years and failure to explain the delay, reaffirming that delay and laches is a valid ground to refuse relief under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution.

administrative petition_dismissed

Surender Sodhi @ Shammi v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3624

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious attempted murder case due to his criminal history, misuse of interim bail, and threat to the complainant's family, directing expeditious trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rajan Kashyap v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3659

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed

Om Prakash Biswas v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3844

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation for relaxation of qualifying marks and promotion under DoPT rules, providing an opportunity of hearing before decision.

administrative other

Charanjeet Kaur v. Ravinder Pal Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3752

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application for a preliminary decree on admission in a partition suit, dismissing unsubstantiated claims of a Will and emphasizing the binding effect of a relinquishment deed among siblings.

civil appeal_allowed

Zenith Leisure Holidays Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3676

The Delhi High Court upheld the six-month debarment and penalty imposed on a catering contractor for violating Railway Board’s prohibition on flame-based cooking in trains, emphasizing the doctrine of proportionality and rejecting claims of discrimination.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Firoz Ansari & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3652

The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry and cruelty-related FIR under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing prevention of abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed

Roopam Sadh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3693

The Delhi High Court directed JNU to correct a clerical error in the petitioner's Ph.D. degree certificate and issue a fresh certificate within eight weeks.

other petition_allowed

Manish Kumar & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3658

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed

DELHI MSW SOLUTIONS LIMITED v. THE DEPUTY LABOUR COMMISSIONER (CENTRAL)

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3607

The Delhi High Court upheld the principle of equal pay for equal work, directing the petitioner to pay contract workers wages equivalent to regular employees of North MCD, affirming the impugned labour order.

labor appeal_dismissed

Deepak Bhatla and Ors. v. State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3617

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, directing withdrawal of LOC and release of passport with a social obligation imposed instead of costs.

criminal petition_allowed

Anushi Arora v. Managing Committee Maxfort School Dwarka Sector 7 New Delhi 110075 & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3768

The Delhi High Court directed payment of arrears of pay and gratuity to a resigned employee as per statutory provisions, allowing a fresh petition on leave encashment.

labor appeal_allowed

Sandeep Kumar Yadav v. Naresh Kumar Chief Secretary GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3753

The Delhi High Court held that contempt proceedings cannot question the correctness of a disciplinary order and dismissed the petition alleging non-compliance with its earlier judgment, granting liberty to challenge the order through appropriate legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed

State (NCT) of Delhi v. Karan Singh Yadav & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3613

The Delhi High Court held that electronic evidence accompanied by a Section 65B certificate filed before trial commencement is admissible, setting aside the discharge of accused and remanding for fresh charge framing.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ejaz Haider Zaidi & Ors. v. CA Co-operative T/C Society Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3683-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the appeal against an arbitral award due to inordinate delay and participation in arbitral proceedings, affirming the borrower's liability to repay the loan.

civil petition_dismissed

Bharat Singh v. Central Bureau of Narcotics

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3618

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case based on co-accused disclosures and evidence of involvement, with the court holding that such statements can be considered at bail stage despite Toofan Singh ruling.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sudesh Chhikara v. District Magistrate West Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3675

The Delhi High Court held that authorities under the Senior Citizens Act have jurisdiction to decide eviction on harassment grounds despite pending title disputes, but must conduct independent inquiry before passing orders.

civil petition_dismissed

Mahender Shah v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3619

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that Section 50 is not applicable to recovery from a bag, and procedural delays in sampling do not vitiate prosecution absent tampering.

criminal petition_dismissed

Uttam Samadder v. The Union of India

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3634-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a BSF personnel who voluntarily resigns before completing 20 years of qualifying service is not entitled to pensionary benefits under the CCS Pension Rules, 1972.

administrative petition_dismissed