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Union of India & Anr. v. Anoop Kumar Upadhyay

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:827-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order quashing recovery of excess increments from a retired Group B employee, applying the Supreme Court's Rafiq Masih principle protecting employees from recovery causing undue hardship.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dalip Jindal v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:874

Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of accused in a Rs. 527 crore money laundering case, holding that mandatory twin conditions under Section 45 of PMLA were not satisfied and multiple ECIR-based complaints are permissible.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ashutosh Sharma v. State Thr. CBI

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:932

The Delhi High Court allowed passport renewal for an appellant with a pending criminal appeal under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that the Court has discretion under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to permit renewal despite pending proceedings under Section 6(2)(f) of the Passports Act.

criminal petition_allowed

Vivek Kumar Gaurav v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:895-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the CrPC does not mandate free supply of chargesheets to victims nor require courts to issue mandatory notices to victims at pre-trial stages, affirming existing procedural mechanisms and cautioning against directions that may delay trials.

criminal petition_dismissed

Nirmala Devi v. State

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:914-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a missing minor girl, directing police to continue investigation and submit monthly status reports.

criminal petition_dismissed

Yashoda Super Specialty Hospitals v. Yashoda Hospital and Research Center Limited

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:813-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an ex parte IPAB order removing a trademark due to failure to serve fresh notice, emphasizing the mandatory observance of natural justice.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

RD Dogra v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:804-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of promotion to DIG on grounds of DG's displeasure recorded in the APAR, affirming that such adverse entries within the relevant period can be considered by the promotion committee.

administrative petition_dismissed

Nikhil Wadhawan v. Priti Wadhawan

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:992-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty caused by the wife's conduct, including parental interference, false complaints, neglect, and prolonged separation.

family appeal_allowed

M/S National Insurance Company Ltd v. Ms. Savita & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:869

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the Tribunal's finding that the vehicle bearing registration No. RJ-02CB-8286 caused the fatal accident due to rash and negligent driving, based on credible eyewitness and investigation evidence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Dr. Amit Mishra v. The Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:826

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking medical termination of a 28-week pregnancy, holding that termination beyond 24 weeks is permissible only under specific conditions of fetal abnormality or risk to the mother's life as per the MTP Act.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Vinod @ Vinoda v. The State (Govt of NCT, Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 252

The Delhi High Court allowed parole for a life-convict petitioner, holding that parole denial based on prior re-arrest during emergency parole is not sustainable if bail was granted and the petitioner’s conduct is satisfactory.

criminal appeal_allowed

Parveen Singhal v. Motia Rani Ghai

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:866

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of an application for judgment on admissions in a suit for specific performance, holding that no clear admission existed and triable issues required evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed

Neeraj Jain & Anr. v. Subhash Vohra

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1121

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging denial of interim stay of a money decree, holding that review jurisdiction is limited and cannot be used to re-argue settled issues or introduce new facts.

civil petition_dismissed

Ashok Kumar v. Munni Devi through L.Rs and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1051

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's amendment application to claim damages and mesne profits for illegal possession as a consequential relief without changing the suit's nature.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajesh Marwah v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:937

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking additional evidence under Section 391 Cr.P.C., holding that the petitioner failed to show sufficient cause for delay and had already extensively cross-examined the complainant in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 NI Act.

criminal petition_dismissed

Suraj Mukhi v. The State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:913-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the police to register FIRs and investigate the disappearance of the petitioner’s husband, ordering monthly status reports to ensure accountability.

criminal petition_allowed

Sandeep Jain & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:837

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34, and 354 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed

B. Sambi Reddy v. CBI

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:939

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's application under Section 91 Cr.P.C to summon unrelated documents at the prosecution evidence stage, holding that such documents can be summoned only at the defense stage.

criminal petition_dismissed

Gurpreet Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:796

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to procedural irregularities in sampling, delay in trial, and delay in Section 52A compliance, emphasizing the right to speedy trial under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Praveen v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:947

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's plea for parole due to major punishments for prison offences violating Delhi Prison Rules, but directed provision of legal aid to file an SLP.

criminal petition_dismissed