Delhi High Court

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Prime Hi-Tech Engineering Limited v. Sahara Forage Et Btp Sarl Ltd Liability Company (P) Ltd

28 Jul 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5266-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an order closing evidence is not appealable under Section 13(1A) of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, as it is not enumerated under Order XLIII CPC, dismissing the appellant's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 13(1A) Commercial Courts Act 2015 Order XLIII CPC appealability of orders closing evidence

Akshay Varun v. State of NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:5239

Anticipatory bail granted to brother-in-law accused under dowry death charges due to lack of specific allegations and no custodial interrogation requirement.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. dowry death Section 304B IPC

Mohd Javed v. Sharda Devi & Ors.

28 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:5317

The Delhi High Court dismissed the transfer petition, holding that objections requiring trial in execution proceedings do not justify transfer of the related civil appeal.

civil petition_dismissed Significant execution proceedings objections to execution Order XXI CPC trial of objections

Padam Singh Varun v. State of NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:5238

Anticipatory bail granted to father-in-law accused under dowry death charges due to absence of specific allegations and necessity for custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 304B IPC dowry death mental cruelty

Akash Varun v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi

28 Jul 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:5237

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the husband accused of dowry death and cruelty, holding that the FIR lacked specific allegations of dowry demand or harassment against him.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. dowry death Section 304B IPC

Petitioner v. Respondents

28 Jul 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Rajnish Bhatnagar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta

The Delhi High Court affirmed its suo motu jurisdiction under Article 215 and the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against advocates despite parallel IPC prosecutions, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and summary procedure.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Contempt of Court Suo motu cognizance Article 215 Constitution Contempt of Courts Act 1971

Sanjay Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5274

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a young accused under POCSO and IPC, recognizing the consensual nature of the relationship with a minor close in age and emphasizing factors beyond mere age in bail decisions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act Section 376 IPC bail under POCSO consensual relationship

Neeraj D. Nair v. Union of India

28 Jul 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:5283-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking induction into the Naval Orientation Course as the petitioner failed to meet the prescribed medical weight standards despite opportunities to reduce weight.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness standards Indian Navy induction height-weight parameters Special Medical Board

Suraj Prakash v. Neeraj Kumar & Ors.

28 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:5319

The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of a suit raising a commercial dispute to the Commercial Court despite procedural defects, holding such defects curable and recognizing exemption from pre-institution mediation where urgent relief was granted.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 transfer of suit commercial dispute specific performance

ARMTECH (INDIA) LIMITED v. GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED

28 Jul 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:5276-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award rejecting certain claims due to lack of evidence and refusal to participate in joint measurement, affirming the tribunal's discretion on interest and upholding the award.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37 appeal Running Account Bill joint measurement

SMBC Aviation Capital Limited v. Union of India

28 Jul 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:5415

The Delhi High Court restrained Go Airlines from flying lessors' aircraft post lease termination and deregistration commencement, holding such flights unauthorized without court permission.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Aircraft Act 1934 Aircraft Rules 1937 Lease termination Deregistration of aircraft

Vivek Kumar Gupta v. The State of NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:5270

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a 21-year-old accused in a sexual offence case after noting contradictions in the complainant's statements and the accused's clean antecedents, subject to stringent bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed bail contradictory statements Section 164 CrPC sexual offences

Hiren Mahendra Botadra and Anr. v. NLMK India Service Centre Pvt. Ltd.

28 Jul 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:5288

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of summons under Section 138 NI Act, holding that non-executive directorship does not absolve liability and the trial must proceed.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Section 482 Cr.P.C. Non-executive director liability

Shiksha @ Shashi Kiran v. State of NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:5240

Anticipatory bail granted to mother-in-law in dowry death case due to absence of specific allegations of dowry demand or harassment against her.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. dowry death Section 304B IPC

Aditya Garg v. Delhi Technological University

28 Jul 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:5331

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the university’s branch upgradation notification, holding that publication of a clear timeline on the official website sufficed as due notice and non-application within the timeline disentitled the petitioner from consideration.

administrative petition_dismissed internal upgradation branch upgradation Delhi Technological University public notice

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -6 v. Nokia Siemens Networks India P. Ltd.

28 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:5618-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded the issue to the ITAT to determine whether the provision for liquidated damages claimed by Nokia Siemens Networks India represented an ascertained liability deductible under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed Significant provision for liquidated damages ascertained liability unascertained liability Income Tax Act 1961

Vivek Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

28 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5430

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a voluntary amicable settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing the need for proper drafting of settlement deeds.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Lal Chand v. State, NCT of Delhi & Ors.

28 Jul 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:5333
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging theft and intimidation during lawful eviction, holding that contradictions and unreliable evidence justified the complaint's rejection.

criminal petition_dismissed section 200 CrPC pre-summoning evidence eviction order contradictions in witness testimony

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Stephen Able & Ors.

28 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:5313

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award including amounts for pain, suffering, and prosthetic limb, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum and directing compliance with deposit and disbursement orders.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation permanent disability prosthetic limb

Sunil Kumar & Anr. v. State & Anr.

28 Jul 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:5530
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376 and 506 IPC under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after the parties married and settled their dispute, holding that inherent powers can be exercised in non-compoundable offences where continuation of proceedings causes injustice and conviction is unlikely.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Section 376 IPC