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Delhi Transport Corporation v. Sh. Suresh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2235-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the respondent's review petition, upholding deferment of 2nd ACP to 2010 and denial of 3rd MACP due to performance benchmarks and promotion status under ACP/MACP schemes.

labor petition_dismissed

M/S FORTUNA SKILL MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD. v. M/S JAINA MARKETING AND ASSOCIATES

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2234

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the petitioner's challenge based on belated evidence and affirmed the tribunal's reliance on declaration letters and ledger accounts for reconciliation of claims.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed

Mohd. Islam v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2252

The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life convict after holding that sustained good conduct inside prison outweighs past misconduct outside prison under the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.

criminal petition_allowed

Syed Abu Ala v. NCB

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2253

The Delhi High Court allowed a 73-year-old convicted NDPS appellant with a pending appeal to renew his passport and travel abroad for Umrah pilgrimage, exercising discretionary power under the Passports Act subject to conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Seema Gupta v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2222-DB

The Delhi High Court held that minor linguistic discrepancies in reasons recorded for reassessment under Section 148 do not invalidate the notice if the foundational material and opinion of escaped income are consistent and clearly communicated.

tax petition_dismissed

Ritu Matta v. Rajesh Matta

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2284-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to lead evidence by setting aside the order closing her right to do so, directing timely filing of affidavits and scheduling of cross-examinations.

civil appeal_allowed

Manjeet Singh Kohli v. Balveen Singh Chadha @ Balveen Singh Chawla & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2255

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of an application under Order XV-A CPC due to lack of prima facie evidence of landlord-tenant relationship, holding that denial of tenancy precludes deposit of rent during suit pendency.

civil petition_dismissed

Rishabh Duggal v. Registrar General, Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024

The Delhi High Court held that in a negative marking objective test, only one correct answer per question is permissible, set aside the Revised Answer Key accepting multiple correct answers, and directed re-evaluation accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dheeraj Pahwa v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi Criminal)

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2248

The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against directors who resigned before the cheque issuance, holding they cannot be held liable under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act without specific allegations of responsibility.

criminal petition_allowed

Shri Rameshwar Tiwari v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2285-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of composite penalty under Sections 112(a) and 112(b) of the Customs Act on a petitioner caught carrying concealed gold, rejecting his claim of ignorance and sustaining the penalty as lawful and proportionate.

administrative petition_dismissed

Chitranshu Aggarwal & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2276

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

criminal petition_allowed

Commissioner of Police and Anr. v. Jagmal Singh

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2259-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order setting aside the dismissal of a police officer without departmental enquiry, emphasizing that grave misconduct alone does not justify dispensing with enquiry under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jindal Public School v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2324

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition challenging deductions in reimbursement claims by the Directorate of Education, reserving liberty to pursue appropriate remedies.

administrative petition_allowed

All India S-30 Pensioners Association v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2264-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order mandating pension parity between Pre-2006 and Post-2006 retirees, ruling that classification by retirement date violates Article 14 and directing arrears from the date of entitlement.

administrative appeal_allowed

Seema v. GNCTD and Others

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2305-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a woman alleged to be abducted by her family after she appeared in court and confirmed her free will to live with them.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Mohit Yadav v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2249

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking a duplicate DVD copy and upheld costs imposed for delay, emphasizing the need to prevent abuse of process and ensure expeditious trial in sexual assault cases.

criminal petition_dismissed

Digvijai Singh & Anr. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2385

The court allowed amendment of a Probate Petition to seek Letters of Administration with the Will annexed upon the death of the sole Executor, affirming beneficiaries' right to continue estate administration proceedings under Section 232 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

civil appeal_allowed

Niranjan Kumar Bansal v. Lajpat Rai Jagga & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2387

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for partition is a continuing right and maintainable even after withdrawal of an earlier suit for declaration and possession, dismissing the defendants' application to reject the plaint.

civil appeal_allowed

Anoop Singh & Anr. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2386

The court allowed amendment of a Probate Petition to seek Letters of Administration with the Will annexed after the death of the sole Executor, affirming that beneficiaries can continue proceedings under Section 232 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

civil appeal_allowed

Suresh Dhanuka v. Shahnaz Husain

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:5192

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after parties failed to agree on the arbitrator as per their arbitration agreement.

civil appeal_allowed