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Munit Dinker @ Munna Ram v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6773-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing pay re-fixation from promotion date despite non-submission of option form, holding authorities must inform employees of procedural requirements for pay fixation.

administrative petition_allowed

Sandeep Kumar Pathak v. The Superintendent Central Jail No 2

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6785

The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of a visitor's physical meeting with an undertrial prisoner due to political statements violating prison rules, ruling that such restrictions are lawful and do not infringe fundamental rights.

criminal petition_dismissed

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Ashok Kumar

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7208-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of DTC's appeal against refusal to approve termination of a conductor, directing partial wages and compensation due to flawed inquiry and prolonged litigation.

labor appeal_dismissed

Prakash Daryani v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7160

The Delhi High Court held that summons issued to a company director under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be quashed if the complaint contains sufficient averments of his responsibility for the company’s business, emphasizing a liberal approach to uphold cheque bounce provisions.

criminal petition_dismissed

Jeyanth Kishore Ramasamy v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7119

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, holding that inadvertent and unconscious possession of a single cartridge does not constitute an offence.

criminal petition_allowed

Avinash Kota v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7118

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere physical possession of a single live cartridge without conscious knowledge does not constitute an offence.

criminal petition_allowed

Kishwari Begam v. New-Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6871-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the legal heir of a deceased eligible street vendor is entitled to exercise the deceased’s rights under the Street Vendors Act and related rules, including participation in Town Vending Committee elections and seniority benefits, despite absence of a formal certificate of vending.

administrative petition_allowed

Shri Dhruv Jalan v. Smt. Rosy Gaur

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6754

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s refusal to recall witnesses or reopen defence evidence under Section 311 CrPC at the final stage, rejecting delay tactics based on counsel’s negligence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Akhilesh Kumar Bhadoria & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6764

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 appeal_allowed

Gautam Arya & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6755

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Nilesh Kumar Chaudhary v. Union of India and Another

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6882

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing re-evaluation of a disputed answer in a recruitment exam, entitling the petitioner to appointment upon clearing remaining tests.

administrative petition_allowed

GL Sharma v. Central Public Information Officer

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6832-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding that RTI requests seeking personal information of employees related to VRS approvals are exempt under section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act and cannot be used for roving enquiries without demonstrating larger public interest.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Aas Mohammad v. Sh Manoj Kumar

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6793

The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company is estopped from denying the genuineness of an insurance policy after accepting liability in earlier claims arising from the same accident and upheld the compensation awarded to the claimant.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anil Kalra & Anr v. Sheikh Mohd Iqbal

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6836

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants for subletting premises under a license agreement that effectively created a sub-tenancy, emphasizing substance over form in determining possession and tenancy.

property petition_dismissed

Dr Anjali Vinocha v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7369

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual employee on sabbatical leave has no absolute right to re-join or contract extension absent vacancy and participation in the selection process, dismissing the writ petition seeking such relief.

employment petition_dismissed

Girja Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6820-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging removal of an unauthorized structure on public land, holding it did not qualify for protection under slum rehabilitation or street vendor laws.

property appeal_dismissed

X v. State

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6746

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to add trafficking charges under Section 370 IPC, holding that the material did not prima facie establish the offence and affirming the scope of Section 216 CrPC for altering charges before judgment.

criminal appeal_dismissed

RBG Leasing and Credit Limited v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6794

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of an NBFC’s registration by RBI for non-maintenance of Net Owned Fund and remanded the matter for fresh consideration based on relevant material.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S. UNISHIRE HOMES LLP v. SRIGANESH CHANDRASEKARAN AND OTHERS

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6812

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 challenging an NCDRC order as non-entertainable since the same order was already under challenge before the Supreme Court by way of a Civil Appeal.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Tejinder Singh v. Beverley Singh

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6811-DB

The Delhi High Court emphasized strict adherence to procedural timelines in matrimonial proceedings, allowed limited relief to the appellant with fresh deadlines, and imposed costs for delay caused by the appellant's conduct.

family appeal_allowed