Delhi High Court

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Jaleesh Ahmed Khan v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5626

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and supporting evidence against bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC Section 302 IPC murder

Hemlata v. State & Others

07 Aug 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:5791
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The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of in-laws for dowry cruelty and criminal breach of trust charges due to vague allegations, affirming the need for specific evidence to proceed under sections 406 and 498A IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Dowry harassment Criminal breach of trust

Harinder Pal Singh v. HDFC Bank

07 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5576

The Delhi High Court directed the Recovery Officer to decide the petitioner's possession objections within two months, emphasizing timely adjudication in tenancy recovery proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed statutory tenant possession Recovery Officer time-bound adjudication

Gayatri Sharma v. Gurnam Singh

07 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5568

The Delhi High Court disposed of a property possession appeal following an amicable settlement and delivery of vacant possession by the petitioner to the respondent.

civil appeal_dismissed property possession vacant possession settlement appeal disposal

Kaushik Sen Gupta & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5546

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges in a rape and dowry harassment case, holding that a prima facie case existed warranting trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant framing of charge Section 397 Cr.P.C. prima facie case rape under intoxication

Pitam Goel v. Radhey Shyam

07 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5581

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a last opportunity to substitute witnesses subject to costs and strict conditions to prevent further delay in a possession recovery suit.

civil appeal_allowed substitution of witnesses delay in evidence undertaking to court cross-examination

Simran Kaur v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5582

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously adjudicate the pending application for release of compensation as per Supreme Court directions, binding the Union of India to its undertaking not to seek adjournment.

civil petition_allowed compensation release Supreme Court directions adjournment undertaking

Sartaj @Allaharakha v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5549

The Delhi High Court dismissed parole to a life convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct under Rule 1210(II) but allowed legal counsel access for filing SLP and issued directions to improve mental health care in prisons.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant parole Delhi Prison Rules 2018 Rule 1210(II) mental health of prisoners

Mohd. Sumer v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5550

The Delhi High Court refused parole to a life-convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct seeking to file an SLP but directed facilitation of legal access through jail meetings or video conferencing.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant parole Special Leave Petition judicial custody prison conduct

Gaytri Sharma v. Gurnam Singh

07 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5569

The Delhi High Court accepted the respondent's unconditional apology for unintended violation of an interim stay order and disposed of the petition following an amicable settlement.

civil petition_allowed interim stay order possession amicable settlement unconditional apology

Rahul v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:5571

The Delhi High Court held that a School Leaving Certificate alone is insufficient to prove minority under the Juvenile Justice Act and granted suspension of sentence during appeal in a POCSO conviction case.

criminal sentence_modified Significant juvenile justice act age determination school leaving certificate POCSO Act

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. Ltd. v. M/S A K Roy

07 Aug 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:5570-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that delay caused by prosecuting a case before the wrong forum can be excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, and remanded the matter for merit consideration of the arbitration challenge.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Limitation Act, 1963 Section 14 Limitation Act Section 34 Arbitration Act

Priya Khurana v. The State

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5548

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to cancel anticipatory bail granted to the accused, holding that bail cannot be cancelled without cogent reasons such as misuse or interference with justice, especially when the accused cooperated with the investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail cancellation of bail Section 439 CrPC Section 482 CrPC

Manoj Kumar and Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi; Puneet Kumar and Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:5541
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The Delhi High Court quashed charges against the husband's relatives under Sections 498A and 406 IPC for vague allegations but upheld charges against the husband, emphasizing the need for specific prima facie material at the charge framing stage in matrimonial disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC charge framing matrimonial dispute

Sanjeev Kumar Jain v. Union Bank of India and Ors.

07 Aug 2023 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5539-DB

The Delhi High Court directed Union Bank to refund the entire sale consideration with interest to the petitioner where the sale of mortgaged property under SARFAESI Act was not concluded despite full payment, emphasizing compliance with DRT orders absent any stay.

civil petition_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Debts Recovery Tribunal mortgaged property sale refund of sale consideration

Amit Yadav v. State

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5551
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of a police constable accused of cheating investors in fraudulent money schemes, emphasizing that interim protection based on compromise cannot be converted into bail if the accused withdraws from settlement and delays proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC criminal breach of trust cheating

Delhi Development Authority v. Subodh Kumar

07 Aug 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5692-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's appeal and condonation of delay application, holding that procedural delays and change of opinion within a government body do not justify condoning delay in filing an appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay government delay hierarchical decision-making appeal filing

Bhupender Singh & Anr. v. M/S. BCC Developers and Promoters Pvt. Ltd

05 Aug 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7274

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining the respondent from alienating disputed land pending arbitration, holding that concealment of pending litigation and failure to validly terminate the contract justified maintaining status quo.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 pre-arbitral interim relief Agreement to Sell interim injunction

MHG IP Holdings (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. v. The Registrar of Trade Marks, Delhi

04 Aug 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:4976

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the trademark registration application for reconsideration in light of the appellant's prior global use and honest concurrent use under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 11 Section 12 honest concurrent use

Chander Kanta Pathak v. State of NCT of Delhi

04 Aug 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:5484

The Delhi High Court granted probate of the last will dated 09.05.2017 to the petitioner widow, holding that the will was duly executed and proved by attesting witnesses under the Indian Succession Act and Indian Evidence Act.

civil petition_allowed probate will Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 276