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Department of Defence Research and Development v. Deepti Bhardwaj & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8108-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing promotion consideration for a senior officer alongside her junior, affirming that statutory Recruitment Rules and DoP&T guidelines mandate seniors be considered when juniors are promoted.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Dr. Ajay Pal v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8093-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment and tenure of the Director of MDNIY, holding that the incumbent met essential qualifications and the appointment was lawful, with no evidence of forgery or unauthorized extension.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ramesh Kumar & Ors. v. Rajiv Sharma

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8097

The High Court allowed limited relief to petitioners by permitting further evidence after closure by the Trial Court under Section 151 CPC, balancing procedural fairness with expeditious trial under its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.

civil appeal_allowed

NTPC LTD. v. SH. PANKAJ KUMAR & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8167

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's withdrawal of the civil suit under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC, holding that defendants cannot oppose withdrawal except on costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Ruchika Rai Madan v. Directorate of Education & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8116-DB

The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings initiated under the Employees Service Regulations by the appointing Society are valid and a writ petition challenging a show cause notice or chargesheet at the inquiry stage is not maintainable.

labor appeal_dismissed

Indian Agro & Recycled Paper Mills Association v. Tafcon Projects (India) Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8170

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit by enforcing the parties' Settlement Agreement and ordered a 50% refund of court fees to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed

Indian Oil Corporation Limited v. Ravindra Singh Proprietor of M/S Ravi Oil

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8169

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a commercial petition on the basis of a voluntary settlement recorded in a Memorandum of Understanding under Section 151 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Mayank Antil v. The State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8155

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that detailed scrutiny of evidence is premature at this stage and the circumstantial material justifies continued custody.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sandesh v. Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8106-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a long-term terminable engagement ANM, holding no legal right to regularization arises absent a formal appointment.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sumesh Devi v. Kunwar Pal

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8129

Delhi High Court set aside the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s order adjourning a claim petition sine die on prima facie jurisdictional and genuineness doubts, directing the Tribunal to decide the claim on merits after hearing parties and considering evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Kulwant Kaur v. Trilochan Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8168

The Delhi High Court passed a final decree directing sale and equitable distribution of two indivisible properties among co-owners as per their shares defined in the preliminary decree.

civil appeal_allowed

All India Panchayat Parishad Regd v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8117-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of electricity connection, holding that writ relief under Article 226 is not maintainable when an alternate civil remedy exists and the petitioner has not approached the court with clean hands.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Rashmi Anand & Anr. v. Dilip Kumar

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8119

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order granting conditional leave to defend subject to 50% deposit in a civil suit for recovery, rejecting the petitioners' defence of stolen cheques and belated repayment claim.

civil petition_dismissed

Aditya Ayurved College and Research Centre v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8131

The Delhi High Court held that the deeming provision for approval under Section 13-A(6) of the Indian Medicine Central Council Act does not apply where the Central Government has actively processed and rejected an application within the prescribed period after due opportunity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rabab Yusuf Mankda v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8128

The Delhi High Court upheld NIFT's cancellation of the petitioner's admission for non-fulfillment of eligibility criteria, rejecting claims of arbitrariness and legitimate expectation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Smt Mamta Kumari v. University Grant Commission & Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8127

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging UGC-NET results, holding that strict adherence to OMR marking instructions and expert-approved answer keys preclude judicial interference absent manifest error.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sheetal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8125

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking re-examination of NCET 2023, holding that the petitioner had sufficient notice and that re-tests are impermissible under the examination rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rahul Ranjan v. University Grant Commission

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8130

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the final answer key of UGC-NET 2019-2020, holding that courts should not interfere with expert decisions in examination answer keys absent arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S Greentech Environ Management Pvt Ltd v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8118-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a corrigendum clarifying tender eligibility criteria disqualifying bidders penalized for malpractices, dismissing the writ petition challenging the petitioner's ineligibility and penalty in a public waste management contract.

administrative petition_dismissed

Indian Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association v. Director General of Foreign Trade

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8094-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the retrospective withdrawal of MEIS benefits for FIBC bags was unlawful and directed the impugned notification to apply prospectively with claims for the disputed period to be processed.

administrative appeal_allowed