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Saman Khanam v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 11 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8718

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for correction of father's name in CBSE certificates on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing that cause of action arose in Bihar and the petitioner must approach the appropriate forum.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Ex. Sgt Manoj Kumar & Anr. v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8715

Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging inclusion of Para-Military and Police Personnel under Defence Category reservation in university admissions, holding the policy valid and non-justiciable.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anukriti Arya v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8717

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi’s reservation policy including Para-Military and Police Personnel wards/widows under the Armed Forces category, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge as lacking merit and beyond judicial interference.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Raffles Education Corporation Ltd v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8722

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the quashing of a summoning order, holding that the complaint did not disclose a prima facie case of cheating under Section 420 IPC and that the dispute was essentially civil in nature.

criminal petition_dismissed

Govind Singh v. State NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9471

Delhi High Court set aside charge framing under Sections 376 and 506 IPC, holding no prima facie case of rape based on false promise of marriage where prolonged consensual relationship existed.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prashant Luthra v. State

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9470

The Delhi High Court quashed charges against the petitioner for alleged sexual offenses, holding that prolonged consensual relationship and lack of specific evidence rendered the charges legally unsustainable at the framing stage.

criminal petition_allowed

Smt. Shilpa Jay Wagh v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 08 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court held that a lawful caste validity certificate issued to a blood relative binds the Committee to grant the same certificate to the petitioner, overruling reliance on the affinity test and pending show cause notices.

constitutional petition_allowed

Sandeep Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8682-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging cancellation of a course nomination, holding that cancellation without disciplinary proceedings was lawful given serious doubts about the nomination's authenticity and that the petition was an abuse of court process.

administrative petition_dismissed

Monalisa Mohanty v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8680-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking notional seniority and promotional course attendance for a female police officer, directing re-fixation of seniority and protection of promotion prospects based on respondents’ assurances.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shailender Sharma & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8658

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed

Jayant Chaudhary v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8666

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a minor altercation under Section 528 BNSS following an amicable settlement, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process in minor offence cases.

criminal petition_allowed

Bharat Ratan & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8664

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Prashant Sharma v. Amit Nehra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9283

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adding future prospects and increasing pain and suffering damages while upholding the functional disability assessment.

civil appeal_allowed

ICONIC IP INTERESTS LLC & ANR. v. SARJU CONFECTIONERY LLP

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8953

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against a defendant for trademark and copyright infringement and passing off due to use of a deceptively similar mark and packaging, decreeing the suit summarily under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC for failure to contest.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Dr. Rich Dhamija v. State NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8790-DB

The Delhi High Court exercised its parens patriae jurisdiction to appoint a guardianship committee to protect the person and assets of an incapacitated individual under the RPWD Act and Medical Healthcare Act in the absence of statutory guardianship provisions.

constitutional petition_allowed

Dr. Rich Dhamija v. State NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8790-DB

The Delhi High Court exercised its parens patriae jurisdiction to appoint a Guardianship Committee to protect the medical well-being and assets of an incapacitated person under the RPWD Act, 2016 and Medical Healthcare Act, 2017.

constitutional petition_allowed

Aparna Ashram Society & Anr. v. Mohan Jha & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8649

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a suit filed by a society for lack of a duly authorized representative, emphasizing the necessity of proper representation and adherence to procedural law before adjudicating substantive issues.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S MAAN BUILDERS PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8735

The Delhi High Court set aside a two-year debarment order against M/s Maan Builders for failing to provide adequate reasons, emphasizing the necessity of natural justice and reasoned decisions in blacklisting cases.

administrative petition_allowed

Narendra Kumar Rai v. The Competent Authority, SAFEMA, NDPS Act, New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8721-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that once forfeiture proceedings under SAFEMA have been conclusively adjudicated up to the Supreme Court, the appellant cannot re-agitate the same issue through writ petitions.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal v. Anoop Aggarwal

Delhi High Court · 08 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8679

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute Sole Arbitrator after the original arbitrator recused himself, directing arbitration to proceed under DIAC with requisite disclosures under Section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

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