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Jaspal v. State

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3270-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the murder of his wife based on circumstantial evidence, including last seen testimony, medical opinion, and his unexplained abscondence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mukesh Sharma & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3181

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR under Section 3(1)(x) of the SC & ST (POA) Act, holding that disputed factual issues and caste certificate veracity must be examined during trial, not at the quashing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed

Dinesh Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3317-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation against his transfer within a stipulated time and restrained issuance of any movement order until such decision.

administrative other

Kanchan Sinha v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3261

The Delhi High Court directed that the treatment of a terminally ill patient be supervised by his treating physician with final decision-making authority, resolving family disputes over his care.

other petition_allowed

Just Spray Marketing Private Limited & Anr. v. Devendra Kumar Sachdeva

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3764

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit alleging trademark infringement and passing off as barred by res judicata, holding that continuous use of a mark does not constitute a fresh cause of action once prior rights have been adjudicated.

civil petition_dismissed

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited v. Kansal Brothers

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3364

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of an appeal following an amicable settlement before the Special Lok Adalat and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rohit Marwaha v. Sonia Marwaha & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3383-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order permitting the respondent to file a written statement belatedly in a divorce petition, emphasizing fair opportunity and procedural fairness despite prior ex-parte proceedings.

family appeal_dismissed

PEC LIMITED v. SH JAGAT SINGH AND OTHERS

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3218

The Delhi High Court directed deferral of a gratuity claim hearing pending disposal of a related appeal to avoid multiplicity of litigation and ordered time-bound disposal of the appeal with litigation expenses awarded.

labor appeal_allowed

Shaukat v. State, NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3179

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a gang rivalry murder case due to lack of supporting prosecution evidence and non-misuse of interim bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Priyank @ Shanky & Ors. v. State through Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3751

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, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harender Kumar @ Kake v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3398-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellants due to failure of the prosecution to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on unreliable eyewitness testimony, inconclusive forensic evidence, and incomplete circumstantial proof.

criminal appeal_allowed

Aamir & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3238

Delhi High Court quashed FIR arising from a negligent rickshaw accident based on a voluntary settlement and compensation under its inherent powers.

criminal petition_allowed

Emmanuel William v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3208

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a foreign national accused of drug trafficking under the NDPS Act, holding that the strict conditions under Section 37 for bail were not satisfied given the commercial quantity of contraband and substantive evidence against him.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Joginder Singh

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3138-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing full reimbursement of emergency medical expenses incurred by a pensioner at a non-empanelled hospital, emphasizing the primacy of genuine emergency treatment and the right to life under Article 21.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Airport Authority Employees Union v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3681

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions directing pension claims of AAI employees be settled per the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling, allowing employees to exercise or re-exercise pension options under the amended Employees' Pension Scheme.

labor petition_allowed

Rajinder Singh v. Rajesh Arora

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3201

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the ground of the landlord's bona fide need under the Delhi Rent Control Act, emphasizing the landlord as the best judge of his requirements and limiting the scope of revisional interference.

civil appeal_dismissed

Khurshid Alam v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3493

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of compensation for injuries sustained falling from a train, holding that the UPS ticket's timing and lack of senior citizen discount did not justify disbelief of the claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Glaxo Group Limited v. Biogen Serums Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3358

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunction to the plaintiff against the defendant for trademark infringement and passing off of the "BETNESOL" mark by the deceptively similar "BETNOL" mark on pharmaceutical products.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Ranbir Singh Sehrawat v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3228-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded a service matter to the Tribunal for reconsideration of the petitioner’s Grade Pay entitlement after the respondents failed to justify their policy decision reducing it from ₹4,200 to ₹2,800.

administrative remanded

Satish Kumar Gaur v. Principal District and Sessions Judge

Delhi High Court · 10 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3263

Delhi High Court directs full reimbursement of COVID-19 medical expenses to a retired government employee under DGEHS, allowing government to recover any excess charges from the hospital.

administrative petition_allowed