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Anil Kumar Tyagi v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3762

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 135, 138, and 150 IPC arising from a commercial electricity bill dispute following a full Lok Adalat settlement, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. MAHESH KUMAR SAINI

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3627-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the Tribunal's order directing verification of the respondent's experience documents before appointment and set aside the direction for payment of arrears, emphasizing procedural fairness and proper inquiry.

administrative appeal_allowed

Arun Kumar Jain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3990

The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under the Delhi Land Reforms Act cannot continue in respect of land situated in an area declared urbanised, quashing the pending proceedings against the petitioners.

property appeal_allowed

Capt. Dhirendra Kumar v. Air India Limited and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3667

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against Air India Limited post-privatization, dismissing the petition on maintainability grounds while allowing the petitioner to seek alternative remedies.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pankaj v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3671-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner to continue in the Indian Coast Guard recruitment process despite minor discrepancies in his father's name across certificates, directing the respondents to permit further participation subject to verification.

administrative petition_allowed

Bharat Jagriti Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd. v. Maha Singh and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023

The Delhi High Court remanded a cooperative society membership dispute to the Financial Commissioner for fresh consideration after finding that key grounds raised by the society were not addressed.

civil other

Haripal & Ors v. HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD & Ors

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3669

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award, ruling that in absence of evidence, minimum wages for unskilled workers are the proper basis for calculating compensation and rejected claims for enhancement.

civil appeal_dismissed

Deepak Gill v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4457

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC on the basis of a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties and the private nature of the dispute.

criminal petition_allowed

Versus

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3630-DB

Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an IPS officer for unauthorized media interaction and misconduct, affirming limited judicial interference in departmental inquiries where charges are supported by evidence.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Dr Kanwar Deep Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4444

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking permission for the accused to travel abroad for medical treatment, holding that the right to health must be balanced against the prosecuting agency's interest and adequate treatment was available in India.

criminal petition_dismissed

SH SATISH MANN v. LT GOVERNOR OF NCT DELHI AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3770

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to expeditiously complete demarcation by the appointed Total Station Method Surveyor and remove encroachments, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sushma @ Sushmamehra & Ors. v. IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3668

The Delhi High Court allowed the claimants' appeal to enhance motor accident compensation by considering the deceased's salary enhancement proven through additional evidence including income tax returns and employer testimony.

civil appeal_allowed

Abhibhavak Ekta Sangh v. Directorate of Education

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3769

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging student expulsion for non-payment of fees, holding that the fee hike upheld by a prior judgment is binding and no stay has been granted.

administrative petition_dismissed

HIDESH v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3745-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a candidate to continue in the Indian Coast Guard recruitment process despite delayed submission of passing marksheet, holding that substantive eligibility prevails over procedural lapses.

administrative petition_allowed

Employees State Insurance Corporation v. Usha Singh

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2023 · 2024:DHC:8536-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s decision that a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy qualifies as a 'Science graduate' for recruitment as ECG Technician, dismissing ESIC’s writ petition challenging the appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shantanu Guha Ray v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3593-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking court monitoring of the CBI investigation into NSE irregularities, holding that the investigation and prosecution were progressing adequately.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ram Murti Devi alias Murti Dev v. Punjab National Bank & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4096

The Delhi High Court held that compassionate appointment cannot be granted after long lapse and under a later scheme, but directed payment of ex-gratia amount with interest to the petitioner’s family.

administrative petition_dismissed

Niranjan Moolchandani & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3535

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration and Succession Certificate to the petitioners as sole surviving heirs of the intestate estate of Ms. Sarla Moolchandani after uncontested proceedings.

civil petition_allowed

Delhi Catholic Archdiocese v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3989

The Delhi High Court directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to comply with the Deputy Commissioner's order to produce records in a pending appeal, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

civil petition_allowed

Sandeep Singh Rajput & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4774

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed