Delhi High Court

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Adesh Kumar v. Deepak Kumar Pal

31 Aug 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6361

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the appellant liable for rash and negligent driving causing death and dismissed the appeal challenging compensation and evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving preponderance of probabilities compensation assessment

Himanshu v. Faculty of Management Studies University of Delhi

31 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1926
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking admission to a vacant PwD seat in DU's MBA program after the cut-off date, reaffirming strict adherence to admission deadlines absent fault by authorities.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant cut-off date admission Persons with Disabilities quota waiting list

Sabrin Khatun v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

31 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4077
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The Delhi High Court held that a student shortlisted by the Directorate of Education under the EWS/DG category has an enforceable right to admission which cannot be refused by the school unless it objects within the stipulated time, and regularized the provisional admission granted to the petitioner’s son.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 EWS/DG category admission Section 12(c) RTE Act Directorate of Education

Mohit Solanki and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

29 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6612
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Rajneesh Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

29 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:7131

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs involving assault and criminal intimidation under Sections 323, 354, 354(A), 354(B), 506, 308, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between neighbors, emphasizing social harmony and the court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C Section 308 IPC amicable settlement

Khalid Alias Painter & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

29 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6712

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 323, 308, 341, 452, 506, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between parties involving non-serious injuries.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC

Anisha Mandal and Ors. v. State and Ors.

29 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a loan dispute under Section 482 CrPC based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of prosecution would serve no useful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement loan dispute

Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. M/S CSG International Ltd.

29 Aug 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6978-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision that payments for licensing shrink-wrapped software do not constitute royalty under the India-UK DTAA, dismissing the revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant royalty software license shrink-wrapped software copyright

Salim@ Devi Kinnar and Anr v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr

29 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:7073

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 452/323/34 IPC and Arms Act based on an amicable settlement between parties to maintain social harmony and prevent abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent jurisdiction

PRHARI SAHYOG ASSOCIATION v. Union of India & Ors.

29 Aug 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:6630-DB

The Delhi High Court held that publishing photographs and IQ scores of institutionalized women with disabilities for family tracing does not violate the RPWD Act or UNCRPD if done in good faith, but directed discontinuation of publishing IQ scores to protect privacy.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 UNCRPD privacy rights persons with disabilities

Brijeshwar Kapila v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

29 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6587

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of show cause notices issued during a pending writ petition, holding that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC to quash such notices are limited and require clear proof of illegality or mala fide.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 151 CPC inherent powers show cause notice quashing

Ram Varan @Ram Baran v. Kamlesh & Anr

29 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6456
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to condone delay in filing the written statement in a partition suit caused by the death of counsel, setting aside trial court orders and permitting defense on merits subject to conditions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay written statement Article 227 Constitution of India partition suit

Vishal Gupta v. State

29 Aug 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:6199

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case after considering completed investigation, absence of tampering, and imposing strict bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. cheating criminal conspiracy

Om Prakash Aggarwal v. Govt of NCT & Ors.

29 Aug 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:6423

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and uncontested Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in favor of the petitioner named as executor.

civil petition_allowed probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will attesting witness

Ex Ct Kishanpal Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

29 Aug 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:6236-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a 17-year belated challenge to dismissal from BSF service for assault and misconduct, holding the petition barred by delay and confirming forfeiture of pensionary benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed dismissal from service Border Security Force assault on superior officer delay in filing petition

Smriti Madan Kansagra v. Perry Kansagra

29 Aug 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6237

The Delhi High Court held that service of notice through email is valid in family law proceedings and directed the Family Court to proceed ex parte against the respondent who evaded service.

family appeal_allowed Significant service of notice email service family court divorce proceedings

Sanjeeva Shukla v. State Through EOW

29 Aug 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6184
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a multi-crore economic offence case, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, limited involvement, and completion of investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offence fraud Compulsorily Redeemable Preference Shares

P. Sasi v. CBI

29 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6219
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The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory bar under Section 6 of the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952, prohibiting the use of Commission statements for cross-examination, thereby dismissing the petition challenging the trial court's order.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952 Section 6 Commission of Inquiry Act Previous statement Cross-examination

Anil Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

29 Aug 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:6210

Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of accused in large-scale DDA property fraud case citing prima facie complicity, prior convictions, and risk of tampering with evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail application fraud cheating Delhi Development Authority

DLT Global Inc v. DLT Labs Technologies Private Limited & Ors.

29 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:6260
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The Delhi High Court held that summons were never validly served on defendants as per mandatory Original Side Rules, thus dismissal of plaintiff's application for judgment under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC was warranted.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VIII Rule 10 CPC service of summons Original Side Rules Delhi High Court Commercial Courts Act 2015