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Delhi High Court Quashes NHAI's Recruitment Criteria Based on CLAT (PG) Scores

Delhi High Court Quashes NHAI's Recruitment Criteria Based on CLAT (PG) Scores

The court also pointed out that while several organizations, including public sector undertakings, use CLAT (PG) scores ...

Delhi High Court Directs Urgent Removal of Encroachments at Tughlakabad Fort

Delhi High Court Directs Urgent Removal of Encroachments at Tughlakabad Fort

This decision marks a significant step in balancing the preservation of India's historical sites with the socio-economic...

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Afghan National Involved in Drug Trafficking

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Afghan National Involved in Drug Trafficking

The judgment reaffirms the court's stance on prioritizing societal safety over individual liberty in cases of drug traff...

Delhi High Court Overturns Family Court's Suo Motu Mutual Consent Divorce Decree

Delhi High Court Overturns Family Court's Suo Motu Mutual Consent Divorce Decree

This judgment reaffirms the legal framework governing mutual consent divorces and delineates the limits of procedural di...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Vipin Ahuja, Imposes Community Service for Hospital Assault

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Vipin Ahuja, Imposes Community Service for Hospital Assault

The court also instructed that any failure to comply with the community service terms, such as absenteeism or misconduct...

Court’s discretion in summoning police diaries, use of entries to aid in trial, and limitations on the accused’s access to such diaries.

Court’s discretion in summoning police diaries, use of entries to aid in trial, and limitations on the accused’s access to such diaries.

The ruling is expected to influence future cases regarding the handling and preservation of police diaries, particularly...

Delhi High Court Grants Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case Favoring Mankind Pharma

Delhi High Court Grants Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case Favoring Mankind Pharma

This case underscores the judicial system's role in protecting intellectual property rights and maintaining market integ...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Suit on Limitation Grounds

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Suit on Limitation Grounds

This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that civil suits are decided based on substantive justi...

Delhi High Court Upholds Deportation of Afghan National

Delhi High Court Upholds Deportation of Afghan National

Ahmed, who entered India without a valid visa, was convicted under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, for illegal e...

Alienation of Affection (AoA) - Civil suit seeking damages for tortious interference with marital relationship maintainable

Alienation of Affection (AoA) - Civil suit seeking damages for tortious interference with marital relationship maintainable

The judgment also tackled the issue of personal liberty, noting that while individuals have autonomy over their personal...

Delhi High Court Orders Reconsideration in Transformative Learning Solutions GST Refund Case

Delhi High Court Orders Reconsideration in Transformative Learning Solutions GST Refund Case

The decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that tax proceedings are conducted with due diligence an...

Retention or seizure of property under PMLA must conform strictly to statutory mandates : Property returned.

Retention or seizure of property under PMLA must conform strictly to statutory mandates : Property returned.

The ruling has significant implications for enforcement agencies, reinforcing the need for meticulous adherence to statu...

Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Provisional Attachment During COVID-19, Cites Supreme Court's Extension of Limitation Orders

Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Provisional Attachment During COVID-19, Cites Supreme Court's Extension of Limitation Orders

The case involved a Letters Patent Appeal, LPA 362 of 2020, filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against a judgm...

Delhi High Court Upholds Child's Right to Maintenance Despite Matrimonial Settlement

Delhi High Court Upholds Child's Right to Maintenance Despite Matrimonial Settlement

In conclusion, the High Court ruled against quashing the maintenance petition, highlighting the necessity for a thorough...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Revacure Lifesciences LLP for Lack of Jurisdiction and Prima Facie Case

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Revacure Lifesciences LLP for Lack of Jurisdiction and Prima Facie Case

This judgment underscores the critical importance of adhering to jurisdictional mandates and procedural requirements in ...

Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Muslim Man Amid Conflict Between Islamic Law and Indian Criminal Statutes

Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Muslim Man Amid Conflict Between Islamic Law and Indian Criminal Statutes

The Court appreciated the assistance rendered by Islamic law experts and amicus curiae in resolving the complex legal is...

No Recovery from Retired Employee's Benefits

No Recovery from Retired Employee's Benefits

The judgment reinforces the legal principle that recoveries from retirement benefits must be grounded in evidence and la...

Use of the term 'randi' - Directly attacks a woman's character and dignity - Falls within the ambit of Section 509 IPC

Use of the term 'randi' - Directly attacks a woman's character and dignity - Falls within the ambit of Section 509 IPC

This judgment serves as a critical interpretation of Section 509 IPC, highlighting the judiciary's stance on the nuanced...

Jurisdiction of  Commercial Court : Nature of the Transaction is Determining Factor

Jurisdiction of Commercial Court : Nature of the Transaction is Determining Factor

The ruling directs the Commercial Court to proceed with the execution application, marking a pivotal moment in the inter...

Websites Blocked from Streaming 'Jolly LLB 3'; Dynamic Relief Extended to Future Works

Websites Blocked from Streaming 'Jolly LLB 3'; Dynamic Relief Extended to Future Works

The court's directive also included detailed instructions for DNRs and ISPs to furnish information about the infringing ...

Prosecution of police officers - Complaint filed beyond three months without sanction of the Administrator is barred

Prosecution of police officers - Complaint filed beyond three months without sanction of the Administrator is barred

The Court emphasized that the statutory safeguards are designed to ensure accountability while protecting public servant...

Delhi High Court Issues Dynamic Injunction Against Rogue Websites for Copyright Infringement

Delhi High Court Issues Dynamic Injunction Against Rogue Websites for Copyright Infringement

This decision serves as a significant deterrent against online piracy, reinforcing the protection of intellectual proper...

Delhi High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of GST Anti-Profiteering Mechanism

Delhi High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of GST Anti-Profiteering Mechanism

This decision underscores the judiciary's role in balancing regulatory oversight with fair adjudication processes, ensur...

Delhi High Court Grants Disability Compensation to Retired BSF DIG

Delhi High Court Grants Disability Compensation to Retired BSF DIG

The court's decision underscores the entitlement of government servants to disability compensation under Rule 9(3), rega...

Conviction based on sole testimony of child victim upheld despite minor contradictions

Conviction based on sole testimony of child victim upheld despite minor contradictions

The ruling is a significant reiteration of the judiciary's stance on the weight of child testimony in sexual offenses, s...

Gender neutrality in Army - Limiting vacancies for women and reserving unfilled vacancies for men violates constitutional principles.

Gender neutrality in Army - Limiting vacancies for women and reserving unfilled vacancies for men violates constitutional principles.

This decision marks a significant step towards gender neutrality in the Indian Armed Forces, reinforcing the judiciary's...

Condonation of delay in filing Income Tax Return - Petitioner cannot be penalized for the negligence or inadvertence of an accountant

Condonation of delay in filing Income Tax Return - Petitioner cannot be penalized for the negligence or inadvertence of an accountant

This judgment is expected to influence the manner in which similar cases are handled by tax authorities, advocating for ...

Rights under agreements to sell, which are assignable and saleable, are liable for attachment

Rights under agreements to sell, which are assignable and saleable, are liable for attachment

The decision marks a pivotal interpretation of property rights under the CPC, affirming the enforceability and saleabili...

Application for condonation of delay in filing Income Tax Return - Mechanical rejection held unsustainable.

Application for condonation of delay in filing Income Tax Return - Mechanical rejection held unsustainable.

This ruling sets a precedent for interpreting genuine hardship liberally and ensuring that tax authorities exercise thei...

Delhi High Court Calls for Legislative Intervention on Reservation for Persons with Disabilities

Delhi High Court Calls for Legislative Intervention on Reservation for Persons with Disabilities

The court's decision is a significant step towards addressing the gaps in the RPwD Act and ensuring that persons with di...

Cruelty - Public humiliation, repeated police complaints, and alienation of the minor child from paternal family, established.

Cruelty - Public humiliation, repeated police complaints, and alienation of the minor child from paternal family, established.

The court also addressed procedural aspects, rejecting the appellant's claim of being denied a fair opportunity to prese...

Delhi High Court Denies Enforcement of Negative Covenant in Arbitration Dispute

Delhi High Court Denies Enforcement of Negative Covenant in Arbitration Dispute

The judgment clarified that the observations made were specific to the interim petition and would not impact the final a...

Delhi High Court Directs Re-evaluation of Attendance for Student's Election Nomination

Delhi High Court Directs Re-evaluation of Attendance for Student's Election Nomination

This judgment underscores the importance of fair procedure and transparency in student elections, ensuring candidates ar...

Delhi High Court Upholds Demolition of Signature View Apartments Due to Structural Concerns

Delhi High Court Upholds Demolition of Signature View Apartments Due to Structural Concerns

This decision marks a pivotal affirmation of administrative discretion in managing urban safety and infrastructure integ...

Delhi High Court Upholds Tribunal's Order: Sealed Cover Procedure for Promotions Deemed Unjustified

Delhi High Court Upholds Tribunal's Order: Sealed Cover Procedure for Promotions Deemed Unjustified

The ruling directs compliance with the tribunal's order within four weeks, setting a precedent for similar cases where p...

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail in Unique Case Involving POCSO Act and Islamic Marriage

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail in Unique Case Involving POCSO Act and Islamic Marriage

The Court emphasized the importance of considering the cultural and religious context in legal proceedings, appreciating...