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Sunil Gulati v. Naseem Ahmed & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1239

The High Court held that in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act, one joint tenant can represent all legal heirs, and a third party claiming ownership cannot be impleaded to contest tenancy rights.

civil petition_dismissed

Manish Gupta v. Ruchika Gupta

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1238

The High Court set aside the order striking off the petitioner's defence for non-payment of costs imposed while setting aside an ex-parte eviction order, reducing the cost and emphasizing justice over technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed

Subey Singh v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1237

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging concurrent orders denying interim injunction, holding the petitioner failed to prove settled possession and no illegality was found in the lower courts' dismissal of the injunction application.

civil petition_dismissed

Naresh Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1971-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to revive the appellant’s writ petition for joint adjudication with co-workers’ pending writ petition to ensure uniformity in claims for regularization and benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mr Pulkit Thareja v. JINDAL BIOCHEMS AND DEVELOPERS PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1972-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed enforcement appeals after delayed compliance with asset affidavit directions but left open the question of contempt proceedings against the appellant's Managing Director.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ms. Manisha Tyagi and Mr. Harsh Chaudhary v. Anant Ram

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1870

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's rejection of the employer's application for approval of termination due to lack of evidence proving misconduct, dismissing the writ petition.

labor appeal_dismissed

General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. v. GPR Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1753

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 is limited and an award based on admitted claims and evidence cannot be set aside for factual errors or non-application of mind.

civil petition_dismissed

Sh Utkarsh Goyel v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1878

The Delhi High Court quashed Lookout Circulars issued against petitioners for loan default outside India, affirming that such travel restrictions violate fundamental rights absent criminal proceedings or exceptional circumstances within India.

constitutional petition_allowed

D.T.C. v. Anant Ram

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1767

The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement is not a vested right post wrongful termination and awarded monetary compensation in lieu of reinstatement to a superannuated employee.

labor appeal_dismissed

Nishant v. Indian Coast Guard

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1392-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking relief for failure to upload documents in Indian Coast Guard recruitment, holding that non-compliance with prescribed timelines cannot be excused by a claimed technical glitch absent procedural challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed

Satish Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1258

The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the FSL report with the charge sheet does not render it incomplete and does not entitle accused to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mayapuri Bearing Dealers Association Regd. v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1401

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition by unauthorized occupants challenging eviction and possession orders after the original lease was cancelled and eviction orders attained finality under the Public Premises Act, 1971.

property petition_dismissed

Chander Singh Khatana and Anr v. Deputy Conservator of Forest and Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1374

The Delhi High Court directed fresh demarcation and restrained the Forest Department from further demolition of petitioners' boundary wall pending final orders in a forest land boundary dispute.

property petition_allowed

Ankush Gupta v. Arun Kumar Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1559

The Delhi High Court upheld a bona fide family settlement embodied in a Memorandum of Understanding, holding it binding on parties who admitted signatures and enjoyed benefits, thereby dismissing the Plaintiff's challenge and decreeing ownership as per the settlement.

civil appeal_allowed

Inder Pratap Singh Akoi v. Shri Hari Mohan Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1657-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a consent decree of specific performance, holding that a non-consenting party not bound by the decree may pursue independent claims without being barred under Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC or Section 96(3) CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mohd Haris Pasha & Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1490

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the ESSE 2023 answer key, holding that courts should defer to expert opinions when two plausible answers exist and not interfere absent palpable error.

administrative petition_dismissed

Oriental Insuarce Co Ltd v. Ram Devi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1297

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce the interest rate on compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum in a motor accident claim filed after an 18-year delay, upholding the maintainability of the claim petition.

civil appeal_allowed

Guru Bhagat Brar v. Department of Forest and Wildlife & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1373

The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Conservator of Forest to adjudicate the petitioner's land boundary dispute with the Forest Department before any coercive demolition, granting interim protection and permitting repair of demolished boundary walls.

property petition_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sarvesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1294

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce interest on compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum due to an 18-year delay in filing the motor accident claim petition, while upholding the petition's maintainability.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

M/S SKYLINE ENGINEERING CONTRACTS (INDIA) PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1246-DB

The Delhi High Court held that tax dues quantified by a taxpayer's undisputed written communication and recovery notice under Section 87 qualify for eligibility under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, and rejected applications must be preceded by an opportunity of hearing.

tax petition_allowed