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Hawa Singh & Ors. v. The State of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4767

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mutual settlement between parties in a matrimonial dispute and the death of the accused husband.

criminal petition_allowed

Chander Shekhar & Ors. v. State Through SHO & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3760

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement and memorandum of understanding between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Munshi Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2023

The court allowed the appeal of Munshi Singh, setting aside his conviction for dowry death due to insufficient specific evidence linking him to cruelty or harassment causing the deceased's death.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohammad Jafor Ali Mollah v. Director General of Civil Aviation & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4881-DB

The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is maintainable against State instrumentalities in contractual employment disputes involving arbitrariness or violation of natural justice, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration on merits.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Fresenius Medical Care Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4532

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a government tender, holding that absent mala fide or arbitrariness, courts should not interfere with executive decisions on tender awards.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sudhir Kumar Taneja v. University of Delhi; Dr. Meera Sood v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3537-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Directors of Physical Education are not entitled to the enhanced retirement age of 65 years applicable to teaching faculty, affirming their superannuation at 62 years under Ordinance XXVII and rejecting appellants' claims based on redesignation and promotions.

administrative appeal_dismissed

INFRES METHODEX PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 12(1)

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3854-DB

The Delhi High Court directed partial adjustment of income tax refunds against disputed demands pending disposal of stay applications, emphasizing adherence to Section 245 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed

Pradeep Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3746

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition seeking to reclassify the petitioner’s appointment as promotion, holding that review jurisdiction is limited and the appointment was by direct recruitment with applicable probation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vinay Trivedi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3590-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner's representation and conduct the survey under the Street Vendors Act, protecting his right to carry on vending pending certification.

administrative petition_allowed

Ashish Rana v. Annu Dahiya

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3688-DB

The Delhi High Court held that prima facie observations made without trial regarding appellant's undisclosed income should not be treated as conclusive and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.

family appeal_dismissed

Irfan Ali & Ors. v. Urdu Academy & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4190

Delhi High Court held that contract teachers are entitled to gratuity payments retrospectively from 1997 under the amended Payment of Gratuity Act, directing respondents to disburse arrears within eight weeks.

labor appeal_allowed

Ravi Kant Gautam & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4832

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's duty to encourage such compromises.

criminal petition_allowed

Gaffar Ali & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family dispute under Sections 323/354 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Sadiq Ansari v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3570-DB

The Delhi High Court directed re-measurement of the petitioner's height by a government medical authority and allowed participation in the recruitment process if eligibility criteria are met.

administrative petition_allowed

Asst Comdt Javed Ali v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3578-DB

The Delhi High Court directed prompt disposal of the petitioner's pre-confirmation petition and suspension application, ensuring procedural fairness in the execution of a one-year rigorous imprisonment sentence.

criminal other

2IC Ram Vashishtha Yadav Irla v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3568-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Border Security Force to decide the petitioner's pending representation for promotion within six weeks, without expressing any opinion on the merits.

administrative other

Dinesh Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3553-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the premature transfer of a CRPF officer, holding that absent mala fide or arbitrariness, transfer orders do not warrant judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

Radiance Fincap P Ltd v. Govt of NCT of Delhi Department of Revenue

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3971

The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under the Delhi Land Revenue Act cease after urbanisation of the area, dismissing the petitioner's revision petition but granting liberty to seek civil remedies.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shadab Anjum and Ors. v. Govt NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3611

Delhi High Court dismissed petitioners' claim to Waqf Board property, holding them unauthorized occupants estopped from challenging title after admitting ownership through rent agreements, and directed eviction.

property appeal_dismissed

Rakesh Verma v. Uttam Loomba & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3582

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident compensation claim back to the Tribunal to allow the claimant to lead additional evidence on disability and income for proper adjudication of future loss of income.

civil appeal_allowed