Delhi High Court

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Meenu Gupta v. Sandeep Kumar Jain

12 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6735-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld supervised visitation rights for the father, emphasizing the child's welfare and gradual bonding despite exclusive custody with the mother.

family appeal_dismissed Significant visitation rights custody welfare of child Family Court Act, 1984

Subedar AC Jeya Kumar v. Union of India

12 Sep 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:6608-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a service transfer, allowing retention of accommodation and favorable leave consideration to mitigate educational hardship.

administrative petition_dismissed service transfer posting order educational hardship family accommodation

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Suraj Kumar & Ors.

12 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6668

Delhi High Court partially allowed insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim by upholding jurisdiction and most compensation heads but reducing attendant charges and loss of income awards.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166(2) territorial jurisdiction compensation

Shrinivas Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

12 Sep 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:6565-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the denial of higher pay scales to a Junior Investigator, holding that unauthorized merger of posts without Ministry approval does not entitle pay scale upgradation.

administrative petition_dismissed pay scale fixation Textile Committee Rules 1965 Rule 33(4) merger of posts

Hansraj Bansal v. Abdul Ahad

12 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain

The Delhi High Court held that unlicensed money lending does not bar prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside trial court orders dismissing complaints on that ground, remanding them for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Punjab Registration of Money Lenders Act money lending licence dishonour of cheque

Rahul Puri and Ors. v. Sanjay Bansal

12 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6695

The Delhi High Court allowed limited cross-examination of the plaintiff with restrictions on questions and imposed legal costs to compensate for trial delays, emphasizing compliance with court directions.

civil petition_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India cross-examination suggestions questions of fact

Mukesh Kumar v. Sunita Gupta

12 Sep 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6786

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject the plaint on limitation grounds, holding the suit was within limitation under Article 1 of the Limitation Act, 1963 and no jurisdictional error was made.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC limitation running account mutual open and current account

Staff Selection Commission v. Balkar Mor

12 Sep 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:6564-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order directing a fresh committee to re-examine candidates' cases where criminal investigations are ongoing, holding that such parallel inquiry is impermissible.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal Staff Selection Commission High Power Committee FIR

P K Bohra v. Union of India

12 Sep 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:6820-DB

The Delhi High Court held that suspension extension recommended within 90 days by the competent authority and approved later by the Central Government is valid and does not render the suspension period invalid.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension Border Security Force Rules 1969 Rule 40A extension of suspension

Pradeep and Ors. v. Savitri Sidana and Ors.

12 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6687

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order permitting the respondent's husband to be examined as a witness before the respondent herself, as the respondent did not intend to testify personally, thus dismissing the petition challenging the order.

civil petition_dismissed Order XVIII Rule 3-A CPC examination of witnesses party as witness Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

M/S EOS DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. M/S CYAN FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS PVT LTD

12 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6556

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's orders allowing change of authorised representative and admission of additional documents, holding acceptance of costs estops challenge and the petition barred by delay.

civil petition_dismissed authorised representative General Power of Attorney Order 7 Rule 14 CPC acceptance of costs

M/S SMS LOGISTICS v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (GENERAL), NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE, NEW DELHI

12 Sep 2023 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2014 SCC OnLine Del 1161

The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of a Customs Broker License imposed for filing a Bill of Entry based on a disputed High Sea Sales Agreement, holding the punishment disproportionate and emphasizing the doctrine of proportionality in administrative disciplinary actions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Broker License High Sea Sales Customs Brokers Licensing Regulation, 2013 proportionality doctrine

Arjun Aggarwal & Ors. v. Govind Ram Aggarwal & Anr.

12 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6710

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order proceeding with trial despite pending but unpressed applications under Order VII Rule 10 and 11 CPC, dismissing the petitioners' review application and condemning their delay tactics.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 10 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India

Gopal Jha v. State

12 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6682
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The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against the petitioner for sexual offences, holding that sufficient prima facie material existed despite delay and discrepancies, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR and charges.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charge Section 164 CrPC statement prima facie case rape

Saurabh Tripathi v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6679

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with penetrative sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, relying on consistent victim testimony and DNA evidence to deny bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail POCSO Act penetrative sexual assault minor victim

State v. Kamlesh Bahadur

12 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6678

The High Court set aside the acquittal under section 308 IPC and convicted the accused under section 323 IPC for causing simple injuries, emphasizing the necessity of proving intention or knowledge for section 308 offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC Section 323 IPC Benefit of doubt Simple injuries

M/S RAHUL KUMAR JAIN AND CO. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

12 Sep 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6584-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a GST registration cancellation order for lack of reasons and violation of natural justice, emphasizing the need for specific grounds in show cause notices and orders.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Section 29(2)(e) CGST Act show cause notice natural justice

Vinod Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors

12 Sep 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:6838

The Delhi High Court held that a director cannot be personally prosecuted under Section 138 NI Act without the company being made a party, dismissing the leave petition against the trial court's order.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act vicarious liability company prosecution director liability

Brij Mohan Sarna v. Sushma Chawla

12 Sep 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:6567-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the suit property was used exclusively for commercial purposes, affirming the Commercial Court's jurisdiction and summary decree for possession under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 commercial dispute exclusive commercial use summary judgment

Prem Behl v. Lalit Chanana and Ors.

12 Sep 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7130

The Delhi High Court held that an Independent Director who resigned prior to a complaint and was not involved in day-to-day management cannot be held personally liable for non-payment of employees' salaries under the Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, 1954 without specific evidence of knowledge or involvement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Independent Director liability Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, 1954 non-payment of salaries corporate veil