Delhi High Court

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Santosh v. State of Delhi

17 Jan 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:600
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that mixing narcotic samples before testing violates mandatory Standing Orders and vitiates evidence.

criminal bail_granted Significant NDPS Act Standing Order 1/88 sample collection procedure mixing of narcotic samples

Lalit Dharamchand Kapur v. Suresh Kumar

17 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:442

The Delhi High Court set aside ex parte proceedings against the petitioner and allowed his written statement to be taken on record subject to costs, modifying the Trial Court's order striking off his defence.

civil appeal_allowed ex parte proceedings setting aside ex parte Order IX Rule 7 CPC Order VIII Rule 1 CPC

Benara Bearings and Pistons Limited v. Md. Fariyad Ali

17 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:438

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order rejecting photocopied documents and granted liberty to the respondent to file an application to take them on record, while upholding the cost imposed.

civil appeal_allowed documents on record photocopies replication trial court order

Manoj Kumar Gupta v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

17 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:437

The Delhi High Court extended interim protection granted to the petitioner until final disposal of the pending appeal before the ATMCD.

civil appeal_allowed interim protection stay extension appeal pending interest of justice

Anjali Singh v. Union of India and Others

17 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:358
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The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity and restrained eviction of a petitioner with a disabled minor child until after board exams, emphasizing child welfare over matrimonial disputes.

family petition_allowed Significant matrimonial discord minor child welfare maintenance obligation disconnection of electricity

Union of India v. Paresh Nath Sharma

17 Jan 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee

The Delhi High Court held that directors whose disqualification period expired are eligible for re-appointment, companies struck off under Section 248(1) are not revived by court orders, and revival must be sought via NCLT, with the Condonation of Delay Scheme applicable only post-revival.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Companies Act, 2013 Section 248(1) Section 248(2) Section 252

Sheetal Sahani v. State - Govt. of NCT of Delhi

17 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:567
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The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a large-scale economic offence case, emphasizing the seriousness of the fraud, non-cooperation with investigation, and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail economic offences Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheating

Vinod @ Vinoda v. The State (Govt of N.C.T. Delhi)

17 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:352

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict despite prior re-arrest during emergency parole, emphasizing balancing societal interests with humanitarian considerations and family exigencies.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant parole life imprisonment Delhi Prison Rules 2018 emergency parole

Union of India & Anr. v. Alcon Builders and Engineer Pvt. Ltd.

17 Jan 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:304
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral award granting pendente-lite interest contrary to an express contractual bar is liable to be set aside, and courts may partially set aside arbitral awards under section 34 where claims are severable.

other appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 pendente-lite interest award of costs section 34 challenge

DAYA ENGG. WORKS (SLEEPER) LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

17 Jan 2023 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2023:DHC:373

The Delhi High Court held that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC to recall an order are limited to exceptional cases and dismissed the petitioner's application seeking recall of an order passed on merits without such circumstances.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 151 CPC inherent powers recall of order arbitration

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

17 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:830

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following a genuine settlement between parties, preserving the minor child's rights.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 377 IPC

Kiran Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

17 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:378-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the BSF authorities must adjudicate a pre-confirmation statutory petition under Section 117(1) of the BSF Act before confirming an enhanced sentence, setting aside the confirmation order for non-compliance.

criminal other Significant Border Security Force Act Section 117(1) Rule 167 BSF Rules pre-confirmation statutory petition

Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal & Anr. v. Caravan Commercial Company Limited

17 Jan 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:326
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for decree on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the suit property is not an undivided family dwelling house under Section 44 of the Transfer of Property Act, and the alleged admissions were insufficient to grant possession without trial.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC Section 44 Transfer of Property Act dwelling house undivided family

M/S FLOOR COVERS v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ORS.

17 Jan 2023 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:338-DB

The Delhi High Court held that seizure of imported goods requires a formal order under Section 110 of the Customs Act and that delay caused by the importer disentitles them from waiver of demurrage charges, dismissing the writ petition seeking release and waiver.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 110 Seizure of goods Provisional release

Ashok Kumar Sharma v. Sushil Chander Sharma & Ors.

17 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:439
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Trial Court to summon relevant records and witnesses for examination with strict timelines, emphasizing procedural discipline and preventing prejudice in civil proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XVI Rule 1 CPC Section 151 CPC summoning witnesses production of documents

Rabindra Tiwary v. Lt. Governor, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Jan 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:341-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging reservation policy and additional marks in DHJS Exam-2022, holding that unfilled SC/ST vacancies must be carried forward and a candidate cannot claim dereservation or EWS benefits not provided in the advertisement.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Higher Judicial Service reservation Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes

Kartik Kumar v. Directorate of Education

17 Jan 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1046
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The Delhi High Court held that unaided schools must admit EWS students allotted through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots based on the school’s own communicated vacancies and cannot refuse admission due to insufficient general category admissions.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Admission Unaided recognized schools

Bikanervala Foods Private Limited v. M/S Saatvik Foods & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:322

The Delhi High Court held that a party may invoke arbitration without formal conciliation attempts if the other party fails to cooperate, and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of Arbitrator Franchise Agreement

Bhim Singh v. State

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:343

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a criminal case involving alleged forgery and conspiracy, observing the dispute to be predominantly civil in nature and imposing conditions to ensure investigation integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail forgery criminal conspiracy civil dispute

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh. Ram Prakash Mishra and Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:334

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded for loss of income in a motor accident claim by reducing the monthly income considered based on the claimant's qualifications and realistic assessment, applying the principle that minimum wages are a yardstick but not an absolute measure in absence of documentary proof.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation loss of income future loss of income