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Vidhu Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1270-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order refusing to quash the 2019 HR Policy and dismissed the petition challenging the denial of Permanent Commission to a woman officer, affirming limited judicial review over executive service policies.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S LA LAGOS SANTE HOSPITALITY PVT LTD v. M/S SURIDHI COMMERCIAL INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1369

Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator’s interim order directing removal of unauthorized signages violating contractual terms and modified maintenance charges, dismissing the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Musarrat v. Asif Khan

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1325

The Delhi High Court dismissed a transfer petition seeking to move a custody case on grounds of alleged judicial bias, holding that unsubstantiated apprehensions do not justify transfer under Section 24 CPC.

family appeal_dismissed

Maheshwari Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1368

The Delhi High Court allowed eviction of son and daughter-in-law from a senior citizen’s property under the Senior Citizens Act for ill-treatment and non-maintenance, emphasizing the Act’s welfare purpose over property title disputes.

family appeal_allowed

Vinay Nirwan & Ors. v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1249

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence 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 process.

criminal petition_allowed

Abhay @ Kaku v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1243

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a POCSO and IPC sexual assault case, emphasizing the impact of delay, prior conduct of the prosecutrix, and the rebuttable presumption under Section 29 of POCSO at the bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vinod Nagar v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1244

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that a co-accused's disclosure statement without corroboration is insufficient to deny bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Raghav Awasthi v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1332-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to restrict media speculation about intelligence officers, emphasizing judicial restraint and the government's authority over national security matters.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Gopesh Mehrotra and Ors. v. UOI and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1366-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Union Cabinet's 2005 decision to transfer administrative control of UCMS to GNCTD, dismissing petitions opposing the takeover and emphasizing limited judicial interference in executive policy decisions.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sunita Datta v. The Sukhi Pariwar CGHS Ltd

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1365-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner's cooperative society membership claim due to non-compliance with statutory procedures and dismissed the writ petition challenging the arbitration award and tribunal orders.

civil petition_dismissed

Firoz Ahmad v. Sh Dinesh Kumar Khara & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1350

The Delhi High Court directed the competent Appellate Committee to dispose of the petitioner’s disciplinary appeal within a stipulated time, holding that an order passed by an incompetent authority is non est in law.

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Dharmender v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1261

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the applicant accused of serious offences after the victim turned hostile, emphasizing the need to consider the entire evidence and the applicant's limited role.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jamia Millia Islamia v. Md Dilwar Hussain

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1363-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of Jamia Millia Islamia University's appeal and directed admission of a visually impaired candidate to the B.Ed. (Urdu) programme, holding that eligibility condition (iii) does not mandate selecting the honours degree subject as the main teaching subject.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Himanshu v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1257

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of murder and unlawful assembly charges against the petitioner, ruling that prima facie material existed to proceed to trial despite the petitioner not inflicting fatal injuries personally.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Asante Pinket Owusu v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1253

Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused of trafficking controlled substance Ephedrine, holding Section 37 NDPS Act inapplicable and emphasizing procedural compliance and Supreme Court bail directions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vicky Anand v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1262

Delhi High Court granted bail to a domestic help accused named in a supplementary chargesheet after the victim turned hostile, emphasizing the need for corroborated evidence and absence of direct involvement.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vivek Sharma v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1274

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324 and 341 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. DUSHYANT KUMAR

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1247-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order setting aside dismissal without departmental enquiry under Article 311(2)(b), emphasizing the necessity of recording cogent reasons before dispensing with enquiry.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashwani Khatri v. State GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1260

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Sections 120B, 147, 302, 307, 323 read with Section 149 IPC against the petitioner, ruling that a prima facie case existed and no interference was warranted at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vanshika v. University of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1236

The Delhi High Court corrected factual errors regarding examination fee payment and admit card issuance dates for the petitioner and clarified attendance-based eligibility for future exams.

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