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Saleem Uddin v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6716-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition for custody of a child, enforcing a court-mediated Settlement Agreement between the father and maternal family.

family petition_allowed

Dayanand Model School and Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6076-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that suspension and termination of employees in recognized private schools require prior approval of the Director of Education, invalidating suspension without such approval and directing payment of salary and terminal benefits.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Bostock New Zealand v. Dev Bhumi Cold Chain Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6117

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's written statement to be taken on record despite delay, setting procedural timelines for affidavits and replication, and directed the Trial Court to proceed accordingly.

civil petition_allowed

Suram Trust v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle Exempt1(1), Delhi and Ors

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court directed the CBDT to address and resolve the recurring issue of non-availability of certain deductions and rebates for private discretionary trusts in the ITR-5 e-filing format by treating writ petitions as applications under Section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax other

Veer Singh v. Kinri Dhir

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6163-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to quash domestic violence proceedings, directing the Family Court to decide on the amendment application before proceeding further.

family petition_dismissed

Mahendra Kumar Mohanty v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6222-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the differential membership fee structure at Qutab Golf Course as reasonable and not violative of Article 14, dismissing the petition challenging it.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjeev Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6175-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to decide the statutory appeal challenging the petitioner’s dismissal within six weeks, without commenting on the merits.

administrative other

Naveen Saini & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6212

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 324, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ashok Singh @ Ashok Kumar v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6111

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a serious offence case under IPC and POCSO, emphasizing that bail is the rule and detailed evidence examination is not permissible at this stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

Akash Sharma v. State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6110

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a young accused in a serious robbery case, emphasizing the balance between offence gravity and factors like recovery and trial delay, subject to strict conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pankaj Jain v. Parul Jain

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6144

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a guardianship case, holding that mere dissatisfaction with judicial orders does not establish reasonable apprehension of bias to justify transfer under Section 24 CPC.

family petition_dismissed

Joginder Kaur v. Registrar Cooperative Societies & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6101-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the ACP Crime Branch to submit an investigation status report and the Financial Commissioner to dispose of the Revision Petition within a stipulated timeframe, enforcing earlier judicial directions.

administrative other

Neeta Bhardwaj v. Kamlesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court supervised the demarcation and redevelopment of Kalkaji Mandir, regulated temporary shop allotments via public auction, controlled street vending, and restrained unauthorized construction to protect temple interests and devotees.

administrative other

Amrit Pal Singh v. Damanpreet Kaur & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6276

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed petition challenging an auction sale in execution proceedings, holding that the objections lacked merit and were barred by delay and laches.

civil petition_dismissed

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited v. Tata Aldesa JV

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6071

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting additional costs for variations in a construction contract, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and recognizing changes in listed structures as compensable variations.

civil appeal_dismissed

Modern Construction Company Delhi v. Hitech Enterprises

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6062-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a suit under Order XXXVII CPC is maintainable only if based on specific written contracts like invoices, not on running ledger accounts, and granted leave to defend to the appellant challenging the summary decree.

civil appeal_allowed

Ruchir Agrawal v. Public Enterprises Selection Board & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6072

The Delhi High Court upheld the preference for Chartered Accountants over Cost Accountants in CPSE Director (Finance) appointments as a reasonable classification not violating Articles 14 and 16, and declined to interfere with expert committee decisions absent mala fide or procedural irregularity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajeev Chhatwal v. Commissioner of Goods and Services Tax (East)

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6060-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Section 67(2) of the CGST Act does not authorize seizure of Indian currency during search and directed release of ₹15,92,000/- seized from the petitioner.

tax petition_allowed

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited v. Tata Aldesa JV

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6069

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting additional compensation for variations in construction contract structures, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and rejecting the petitioner’s claims of patent illegality and natural justice violations.

civil appeal_dismissed

versus

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6173-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking benefit of the Supreme Court’s judgment on Lasik surgery fitness in Railway Protection Force recruitment, holding the judgment applies prospectively and cannot reopen concluded recruitment processes.

administrative petition_dismissed