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Annu Khan CT GD BSF v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1023-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a BSF constable declared a deserter for overstaying medical leave to report back to duty with consideration for his mental health and ordered release of his unpaid salary.

administrative other

Deepak & Ors. v. The State of NCT

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1073

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

criminal petition_allowed

Amrit Chattha and Another v. Sports Authority of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1045-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that placement in a wait list does not confer a right to appointment once all vacancies are filled and a fresh selection process has been conducted.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shankar Mallick v. Sarita Kumari

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1183-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of cruelty where the wife deserted him, refused cohabitation, and made unsubstantiated dowry harassment allegations.

family appeal_allowed

Parvinder Kaur v. Vipan Kumar

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1185-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court's grant of divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion under the Hindu Marriage Act, dismissing the wife's appeal challenging the judgment.

family appeal_dismissed

Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty v. Suman Sankar Bhunia

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1178-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed cross-appeals directing the Family Court to permit amendment of guardianship petitions, ensure fair trial rights including evidence and cross-examination, and expedite disposal, while deferring relocation decisions until after guardianship is decided.

family appeal_allowed

Meiden T&D India Limited v. PCI Limited

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1006

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the petitioner's set-off claim unrelated to the Service Facility Agreement and affirmed the arbitrator's jurisdiction and award for unpaid service charges.

civil petition_dismissed

Ex Po Af Neeraj Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1027-DB

The High Court dismissed the petition seeking mandamus for employment, holding the petitioner must first request the department to consider his eligibility, and the Armed Forces Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to direct civilian employment matters.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay Singh Yadav v. Airport Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1030

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging refusal of departmental quota recruitment after resignation and lien, holding no relief due to petitioner’s failure to rejoin and absence of vacancy.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kanwal Nain Johar v. Ashok Kumar Johar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1195

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the validity of a 2003 Will and the decree for possession and mesne profits in favor of the plaintiffs, holding that probate is not mandatory in Delhi and concurrent factual findings cannot be reappreciated in a second appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Girdhari Lal Tiwari v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1154

The Delhi High Court held that a heritage property notification issued after public notices cannot be quashed for lack of prior personal hearing, but the petitioner is entitled to a post-notification hearing upon representation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sh. Nitin Jain v. Sh. Nitin Sharma

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1086-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by modifying the decree based on parties' settlement for phased payment of rent arrears, occupation charges, and vacation of the property.

civil appeal_allowed

Kunwer Sachdev v. IDBI Bank & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1042

The Delhi High Court held that the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors in insolvency resolution is not subject to judicial review and dismissed the writ petition seeking guidelines for monitoring the CoC, emphasizing reliance on statutory grievance mechanisms under the IBC.

administrative petition_dismissed

Setu Vinit Goenka v. National Testing Agency & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1582

The Delhi High Court upheld the National Testing Agency's percentile-based normalization procedure for the JEE Main exam, affirming its fairness and transparency in multi-session result compilation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashok Kumar v. Vijay Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1874

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer petition and directed the civil suit to be transferred to the court having proper territorial jurisdiction at Karkardooma Court.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S Manarajan Brahma v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 267

The Delhi High Court held that post-termination of contract, pre-arbitral conciliation is not mandatory and that parties cannot be compelled to join an arbitral institution as a precondition for arbitration, directing reference of disputes to arbitration with court-appointed sole arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed

Munish Kumar Gaur v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2024 · 2025:DHC:985-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging misappropriation of construction workers' welfare funds, directing the petitioner to approach the Anti Corruption Bureau with evidence and declining to order a CBI probe or judicial commission at this stage.

administrative petition_dismissed

K. Babu v. M. Swaraj

Supreme Court of India · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 103

The Supreme Court held that non-compliance with procedural requirements under High Court Rules does not warrant dismissal of an election petition if mandatory statutory provisions are complied with, and upheld the trial of an election petition alleging corrupt practice under Section 123(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Mallappa & Ors. v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 104

The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's acquittal of appellants in a murder case, holding that the High Court erred in reversing acquittal without demonstrating illegality or perversity in the Trial Court's evidence appreciation.

criminal appeal_allowed

GREATER NOIDA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. PRABHJIT SINGH SONI

Supreme Court of India · 12 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 102

The Supreme Court held that the NCLT has inherent power to recall its order approving a resolution plan and that the resolution plan must properly consider all verifiable claims including statutory charges, setting aside the approval order for fresh consideration.

corporate appeal_allowed