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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

Amant Kumar and Ors. v. The Commissioner of Police and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8084-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking interim relief for age relaxation in Delhi Police Constable recruitment, holding that administrative delays do not confer vested rights to relaxation beyond prescribed limits.

administrative petition_dismissed

Yashpal Sawhney v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8075

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's application for allotment of an alternate industrial plot under the Relocation Scheme, holding that reopening a concluded eligibility decision without reasons or hearing violates natural justice and directing allotment accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed

Ankit Sharma v. Sangeeta Kumari & Ors

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8074

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award holding the appellant liable for rash and negligent driving causing death, emphasizing the lower standard of proof in compensation claims under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Smt. Suraksha Pal & Ors. v. National Insurance Company Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8073

The Delhi High Court held that a multiplier of 5 applies for loss of dependency even for deceased aged above 70 years, upheld deduction of half pension as personal expenses, and enhanced loss of consortium compensation in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_partly_allowed

Patanjali Ayurved Ltd v. Meta Platforms Inc & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8050

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order returning the plaint for lack of jurisdiction without following mandatory procedure, directing fresh adjudication on trademark infringement and defamation claims involving an online video.

civil appeal_allowed

Prabhakar Rao Thanikonda & Ors. v. Export Inspection Council & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8077-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that promotions to posts carrying the same pay scale as ACP financial upgradations do not entitle employees to further MACP benefits, and that posts of JSA and TO were not merged for MACP purposes in the Export Inspection Council.

labor appeal_dismissed

Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. Parveen Singh and Ors

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8096

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against a judicial officer and others for dismissal of a civil suit under Section 35B CPC, affirming judicial immunity and clarifying that non-payment of costs bars further prosecution but does not mandate dismissal.

civil petition_dismissed

Mohit Kumar v. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8331

Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and directed the insurer to honor the travel insurance claim, holding that a government advisory does not constitute a regulation or prohibition under the policy exclusion clause.

civil appeal_allowed

Court On Its Own Motion v. Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC), GNCTD & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8141-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a suo motu PIL on Chandni Chowk redevelopment, holding that authorities have substantially complied with directions and routine maintenance does not require continued judicial oversight.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ramakant Singh v. State of Jharkhand

Supreme Court of India · 07 Nov 2023 · 2023 INSC 1002

The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate cannot entertain a protest petition to modify his earlier order of taking cognizance, quashing the order taking cognizance against the appellants while maintaining cognizance against the main accused.

criminal appeal_allowed