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Anil Bhalla v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.; Jason Ashok Kothari v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7401

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and deleted the names of respondents from criminal proceedings after parties amicably settled a civil dispute over non-delivery of residential units.

criminal petition_allowed

New Delhi Municipal Council v. Tewari House Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6733

The Delhi High Court held that consumption of electricity beyond sanctioned load constitutes unauthorized use under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003, setting aside the Forum's contrary order and directing NDMC to follow statutory assessment procedures.

administrative appeal_allowed

M.S Rangarson Exports v. Varun Sharma & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6690

The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial intellectual property suit by recording a binding Settlement Agreement between the parties, thereby ending the litigation.

civil settled

University of Delhi v. Ravindra Bishnoi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7354-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the writ court’s order directing University of Delhi to admit a student under the DU Exception allowing flexible subject mapping when the candidate’s Class XII subject was not offered in CUET.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mangla Goods Carrier v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6745

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer’s right to recover compensation from the vehicle owner where the driver lacked the statutory endorsement on his licence to carry hazardous goods, despite the owner’s reasonable reliance on the licence’s apparent validity.

civil appeal_dismissed

Laxmi Devi & Ors. v. Bimla Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6719

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing future prospects to 40%, awarding loss of consortium to all legal representatives, and setting aside loss of love and affection compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajat Kapoor v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6629-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking mandatory insurance, helmet use, and battery standards for electric vehicles, holding existing Motor Vehicles Act provisions and rules already govern these aspects.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shyam Kunvar v. C. L. Bhalla DAV Senior Secondary Public School and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7148

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ seeking GPF withdrawal, holding that repeated litigation on the same issue amounts to abuse of process and emphasizing the finality of judicial decisions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dikshika Meena v. Union Public Service Commission

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6649-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld UPSC's cancellation of candidature for incorrect application details and dismissed the petitioner's plea for interim relief to appear in the Civil Services Main Examination.

administrative petition_dismissed

Nokia Corporation v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 2(2)(2) International Tax & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6788-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the revenue to release verified income tax refund amounts to Nokia Corporation and allowed release of balance refunds against an indemnity bond if records are incomplete.

tax petition_allowed

Shri Niwas v. Sunil & Ors (ICICI Lombard Insurance Co Ltd)

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6666

The High Court dismissed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove negligence of the offending vehicle's driver and that liability cannot be fastened without such proof.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Himanshu v. Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7225

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a recruitment examination by DSEU due to systemic irregularities, holding that such cancellation is justified to preserve the sanctity of the selection process and does not violate constitutional equality rights.

administrative petition_dismissed

Preeti Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:7212

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a computer-based recruitment examination by DSEU due to systemic malpractices, holding such cancellation lawful and not violative of constitutional equality rights.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India v. M/S Pragati Construction Consultant

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6884-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of arbitration award objections filed beyond the strict limitation period, holding that delay cannot be condoned without sufficient cause under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed

Divya Srivastava v. Vaibhav Srivastava

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6756-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the wife's appeal for interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that an independently earning wife is not entitled to maintenance, while upholding maintenance awarded for the minor child.

family appeal_dismissed

U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Sahajanand & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6720

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by reducing functional disability from 60% to 50%, adjusted interest rate to 9%, and held that contributory negligence cannot be presumed without evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Santosh Bhutani & Anr. v. Savitri Devi Through LRs

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · (2023) 1 RCR (Rent) 149

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of commercial tenants under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming landlord's bona fide need and rejecting disability and alternate accommodation defenses.

property appeal_dismissed

A.S. v. D.S.

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6641-DB

The Delhi High Court partly modified a Family Court's interim maintenance order, directing the husband to pay Rs. 50,000 monthly to wife and younger son, balancing income, liabilities, and property ownership under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed

Varinder Jeet Singh v. Gurpreet Kaur

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6848-DB

The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of consent before the second motion of divorce by mutual consent does not constitute contempt of court under the Hindu Marriage Act and Family Courts Act.

family appeal_dismissed

Ahire Ajinkya Shankar v. Indian Coast Guard

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2023 · 2023:DHC:6721-DB

The Delhi High Court held that minor discrepancies in name details between application and caste certificate do not justify rejection of candidature and allowed the petitioner to join the next induction batch with seniority preserved.

administrative appeal_allowed