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Dr. Ramakant Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:986-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective promotion is only permissible if juniors have been promoted earlier, dismissing the petitioner's claim for promotion to Director (AE) from the 2013-2014 vacancy year in absence of such supersession.

service_law petition_dismissed

Rohani Satsang Prem Samaj v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1210

The Delhi High Court held that ejectment must follow prescribed procedures under Delhi Land Reforms Rules and demarcation disputes must be challenged before Revenue Authorities, remanding the matter for fresh hearing.

property appeal_allowed

Meenakshi Agarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1054

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR alleging investment fraud, holding that the allegations disclose cognizable offences and the case must proceed to trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Kirti Chaturvedi v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1045-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition by directing the petitioner to follow statutory procedures for reply and appeal against disciplinary actions and allowed complaints against officers to be decided by competent authorities.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shahsi Kant Sharma v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1044-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending service representations within four weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.

administrative other

Krishan Dayal Sharma v. Anita Kaushik

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1041

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to decide the pending application for cross-examination of a material witness under Section 151 CPC before proceeding with further evidence, emphasizing the right to fair trial.

civil other

Sh. Parveen Oberoi v. Ashwani Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1009

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the parties settled their property dispute through a binding settlement agreement reached via court-referred mediation.

civil petition_dismissed

Standard Chartered Bank v. Supreme Infratech Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1039

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to set aside the Trial Court's denial of cross-examination, affirming the fundamental right to cross-examine witnesses in civil proceedings subject to payment of costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Prime Road Solutions Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Smt Leela Sethi

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1425

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an application to reject a plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, holding that a fresh cause of action arose from lease default after an earlier settlement and decree.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sujata Chaudhri v. Swarupa Ghosh

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · CS(COMM) 732/2022

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit after the defendant agreed to cease use of impugned marks, with the plaintiff entitled to refund of court fees.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Ali Sher Khan and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1003

Delhi High Court partly allowed insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim, modifying negligence apportionment to 50:50 and enhancing compensation based on proper assessment of notional income and multiplier.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Anju Chellani v. Managing Committee Green Fields School

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1030

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to cross-examine a management witness on appointment letters during a disciplinary inquiry, emphasizing fair procedure and expeditious conclusion of the inquiry.

administrative petition_allowed

Ex-SI Mohar Pal Kardam v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1043-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the minimum compassionate allowance sanctioned under Rule 41 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, holding the respondents' decision lawful and non-arbitrary.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sandeep Kansal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1431

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes upon the parties' amicable settlement, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed

Baby Kaur & Ors. v. Mohd Umar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1410

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the employees’ compensation claim for fresh consideration, emphasizing liberal construction of the EC Act and granting liberty to file a fresh claim.

labor appeal_allowed

Mihir Kumar Jena & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1167

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition by casual workers seeking pay parity, directing them to submit a representation which the Respondents must consider and decide upon, leaving substantive legal issues open.

labor other

Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board v. G L Gupta

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1469-DB

The Delhi High Court held that continuation of suspension beyond 90 days without review under CCS Rules is invalid and directed payment of full salary with interest to the suspended employee.

labor appeal_dismissed

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Ram Kumar Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1005

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying liability to 50:50 and enhanced compensation for a fatal motor accident, applying correct legal principles on notional income, multiplier, and permissible heads of damages.

motor_accident_claims appeal_partly_allowed

Jagdeep Singh v. Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Delhi Airport) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1268-DB

The Delhi High Court held that two authorities cannot impose penalties twice for the same offences under the Customs Act, setting aside the order passed without jurisdiction and remanding the matter for fresh adjudication limited to the currency seizure.

administrative appeal_allowed

PREPLADDER PRIVATE LIMITED v. DR GOBIND RAI GARG

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1202

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a License Agreement between Prepladder Private Limited and Dr. Gobind Rai Garg.

civil appeal_allowed