Delhi High Court

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Shukni Devi & Ors. v. Jaipal Chand & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6244

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Tribunal's award determining the deceased's income based on Bihar minimum wages due to lack of cogent evidence proving employment in Delhi, while condoning the delay in filing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal condonation of delay minimum wages income determination

Mohd. Iqbal v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.

28 Aug 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:7197
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under Section 135 Indian Evidence Act after the parties amicably settled the dispute through mediation.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 135 Indian Evidence Act Electricity Act mediation compounding of offence

Shyama Devi & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6658

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the complainant's death and amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Commissioner Transport Department v. Gaurav Enterprises

28 Aug 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:6218-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award's interest rate of 12% per annum, holding the rate was within the Arbitrator's discretion and not liable to be set aside.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 31(7)(a) interest rate

State v. Sushil @ Ekka and Ors.

28 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6473-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's Criminal Leave Petition upholding the acquittal of accused in a gang rape and kidnapping case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant gang rape kidnapping prosecutrix testimony contradictions and inconsistencies

Narendra Kumar v. M S OM Daily Needs Retailing Pvt Ltd & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6474-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a civil suit filed without complying with the procedural requirements of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 cannot be transferred to a Commercial Court and rightly returned the plaint under Order VII Rule 10 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Order VII Rule 10 CPC transfer of suit commercial dispute

Sh Vanshaj Sharma & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6540

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

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Surendra Sharma & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6589

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 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 498A IPC

Varun Bhatia v. State

28 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6177
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Delhi High Court set aside charges under Section 509 IPC against petitioner, holding that the use of the words 'Gandi Aurat' without intent to outrage modesty does not prima facie constitute an offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 509 IPC outraging modesty framing of charge intention to insult

Varun Bhatia v. State and Another

28 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6177
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The Delhi High Court quashed charges under Section 509 IPC against the petitioner, holding that the use of the words 'Gandi Aurat' without indecent intent does not prima facie outrage a woman's modesty.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 509 IPC outraging modesty framing of charge intention

Deepika v. Union of India & Ors.

28 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6148-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed the termination of a CISF trainee on medical grounds, holding that termination during training must be based on consistent medical evidence and directed reinstatement with back wages.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant termination during training medical fitness Choledochal Cyst CCS (CCA) Rules 1965

C.B.I. v. Shyamal Ghosh & Ors.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6927
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The Delhi High Court expunged disparaging remarks against the CBI in a discharge order for lack of opportunity of hearing and emphasized judicial restraint in criticizing investigating agencies.

criminal petition_allowed Significant judicial restraint disparaging remarks investigating agency CBI

Sunil Yadav v. State, NCT of Delhi

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:7072
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the trial court's refusal to recall the victim for cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that no gross error or miscarriage of justice was shown to warrant interference.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 311 Cr.P.C. Section 397 Cr.P.C. Section 33(5) POCSO Act recall of witness

Durgesh Kumar v. The State and Another

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6711

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Sunil Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt. NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:7400

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 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 498A IPC

Prahalad Dutta Lata v. Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd.

28 Aug 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6314-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s liability as guarantor was limited to ₹1.2 crore plus interest and remanded the matter to the DRT to quantify the exact amount payable.

civil petition_allowed Significant Guarantee deed Personal liability Recovery of debts Debts Recovery Tribunal

Amardeep Singh v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6655
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a fraud FIR under Sections 420/34 IPC as an abuse of process, affirming that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. must be exercised sparingly and not to circumvent prior judicial orders.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR abuse of process bail cancellation

Anzara Alies Bhola & Anr. v. The State of GNCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6657

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a neighborly dispute under its inherent powers after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew the complaint.

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

Kesh Ram Meena & Anr. v. The State & Anr.

28 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:8008

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 after the parties amicably settled the dispute and cleared civil liabilities.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC Section 135 Indian Electricity Act quashing of FIR amicable settlement

M/S CROCS INC USA v. M/S RELAXO FOOTWEAR LTD

28 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court disposed of suits for infringement of a cancelled design registration as not surviving, reserving liberty to plaintiffs to pursue remedies if their appeal against cancellation succeeds.

civil appeal_dismissed design registration cancellation of design infringement suit Registrar of Designs