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Jagdish Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1390-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recovery of gratuity from a retired employee post-retirement is impermissible and directed grant of delayed ACP Scheme benefits with consequential pay fixation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Infibeam Avenues Limited v. Government E-Marketplace

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1218

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim relief against alleged unauthorized use of software by a third-party service provider after the provider gave a binding undertaking limiting use to authorized maintenance of the GeM portal.

civil petition_dismissed

Court on its Own Motion v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1092-DB

The Delhi High Court, recognizing systemic deficiencies in government hospital services violating constitutional rights, constituted an expert Committee to recommend reforms ensuring timely and adequate medical care under Articles 21 and 47.

constitutional other

Rakesh Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1019

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of parole beyond prescribed limits under Delhi Prison Rules, emphasizing parole as a privilege governed by strict procedural rules and sparing judicial intervention.

criminal petition_dismissed

Nagravision India Private Limited v. Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1041-DB

The Delhi High Court held that weighted tax deductions under Section 35(2AB) apply to all expenditure incurred on in-house R&D facilities from the start of the financial year of application, not just from the date of DSIR approval.

tax petition_allowed

K N Govindacharya v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1225-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking public disclosure of intermediaries' designated officers under Rule 13 of the 2009 IT Rules, holding no such obligation exists and that the 2021 IT Rules provide an adequate grievance redressal mechanism.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S Madras Trading Co v. Ramjeet @ Ramajeet & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1010

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded under the Employees Compensation Act, holding that FIR and related evidence suffice to establish employer-employee relationship and accident during employment in summary proceedings.

labor appeal_dismissed

Rishu Gupta v. Rachna Gupta

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1214

The Delhi High Court decreed physical partition of a jointly owned family property by metes and bounds, appointing a Local Commissioner to oversee division and directing equitable sharing of costs and maintenance.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India & Ors. v. Satya Pal Sharma

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1101-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s orders directing retrospective termination without prior notice is impermissible and the respondent is entitled to salary arrears for the period prior to formal termination.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Hansraj Surana v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1017

The Delhi High Court exercised its jurisdiction under Article 226 to grant parole to a convict for attending his mother's funeral, emphasizing judicial intervention in parole matters on compassionate grounds when competent authorities delay or refuse consideration.

criminal petition_allowed

Pravin Jain v. Alps Industries Limited

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1184

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the petitioner for dishonour of cheque under Section 138 NI Act due to lack of specific averments that he was in charge of the accused firm, affirming the requirement of such averments for vicarious liability.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dharamvir Singh v. State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1078

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354(A), 509, and 506 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Dr. Renu v. State of Karnataka and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1175

Delhi High Court dismissed writ petition challenging freezing of bank accounts for lack of territorial jurisdiction as FIR and cause of action arose in Karnataka.

criminal petition_dismissed

Future Generali Insurance Co Ltd v. Rameshwar Choudhary & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1011

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded under the Employees' Compensation Act for death arising out of employment, rejecting the insurer's plea of bar under the Employees' State Insurance Act due to lack of evidence.

labor appeal_dismissed

Ekta Mahar & Ors. v. Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1168

The Delhi High Court directed the university to consider the petitioners' claim as a representation and decide it within two weeks, without ordering immediate appointment, emphasizing administrative discretion and lawful procedure.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sahebrao Kashinath Muneshwar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024

Delhi High Court held that contractual employees appointed under the TV 2020 scheme are not entitled to regularization or permanent absorption absent sanctioned regular posts and proper recruitment process.

labor petition_dismissed

Ajanta Soya Limited v. The Oriental Insurance Company

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1114

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to inordinate delay violating Section 29A of the Arbitration Act but extended the tribunal's mandate till March 2024 considering the pandemic-related circumstances.

civil appeal_allowed

Maahi Neil Jaipal v. University of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1050-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a foreign national seeking admission under a supernumerary quota in the University of Delhi's integrated five-year law programmes for 2023-2024, holding no quota was prescribed for that year.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Gaurav Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1120

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation, holding that the petitioner’s remedy under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. is available and it is premature to interfere under Article 226 or Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Raj Kumar Saini

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1093-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a charge memorandum due to inordinate and unexplained delay in initiating disciplinary proceedings against a government officer.

administrative appeal_dismissed