Delhi High Court

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N.A. & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:49

The Delhi High Court exercised its parens patriae jurisdiction to appoint a guardianship committee for a 95-year-old woman in a vegetative state, filling a statutory gap in guardianship law under the RPWD and Mental Healthcare Acts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant parens patriae jurisdiction guardianship vegetative state Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Ranbir Singh

04 Jan 2023 · Rekha Palli, J · 2023:DHC:66

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's modification of termination to retirement for an employee guilty of unauthorized absence but reduced pension entitlement proportionately for the period of unauthorized leave.

labor appeal_allowed Significant unauthorized absence termination of service modification of punishment Section 11A Industrial Disputes Act

Jasmeet Singh v. ICICI Bank Ltd

04 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:91

The Delhi High Court modified the Trial Court’s order to allow procedural correction of power of attorney without disregarding previously recorded evidence and preserved the petitioner’s right to cross-examine.

civil petition_allowed power of attorney affidavit of evidence cross-examination procedural correction

Neeru Bhalla v. B R Gambhir & Ors.

04 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:90

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a final opportunity to lead evidence subject to payment of costs, emphasizing that cases should be decided on merits rather than procedural technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed closure of evidence opportunity to lead evidence trial court order case decided on merits

Raj Kumar v. State of Delhi and Anr.

04 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:84

The Delhi High Court allowed recall of the prosecutrix for limited re-cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to confront her with crucial evidence, emphasizing the court's duty to ensure a fair trial and just decision.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witness re-cross-examination fair trial

Yash Dev Singh Sejwal v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

03 Jan 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:28
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The Delhi High Court upheld the proclamation of the petitioner as a proclaimed offender and dismissed his petition challenging the issuance of NBWs and related orders, holding that evasion of summons and non-compliance with court orders justify such coercive measures.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Proclaimed Offender Section 82 CrPC Non-Bailable Warrant Service of Summons

Goyal MG Gases Private Limited v. EDAC Engineering Limited

31 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6510
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The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act, only a prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed an independent arbitrator to resolve the dispute arising from a delivery challan arbitration clause.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Section 12(5) arbitration agreement

Mohd Tauseef v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

30 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5876

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an accused in a serious robbery case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the accused's adverse antecedents.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. robbery custodial interrogation

Akshay Dhingra v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

30 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5877

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's pre-arrest bail plea in a theft case involving household articles removed without the complainant wife's consent, holding that anticipatory bail is not warranted when allegations are not frivolous and investigation is ongoing.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 438 CrPC pre-arrest bail theft matrimonial dispute

Suresh Chikara v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

30 Dec 2022 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:5878

The Delhi High Court dismissed the son's petition challenging eviction from his father's property, holding that possession without title does not confer residence rights against the registered owner under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 eviction property dispute oral partition

Tika Ram Khare v. State of NCT Delhi

30 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5873

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a 70-year-old director accused of criminal breach of trust in a commercial securities dispute, emphasizing the completion of investigation, the accused's limited role, and health conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC criminal breach of trust cheating

Ashwani Kumar v. State

30 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5875

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the alleged owner of a fake call centre involved in cyber cheating of US citizens, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and non-cooperation of the accused.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC cyber cheating fake call centre

Tika Ram Khare v. State of NCT Delhi

30 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5874

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a 70-year-old director accused of cheating in a commercial dispute, holding that completed investigation, documentary evidence, and the accused’s medical condition justified release pending trial.

criminal bail_granted bail Section 439 CrPC economic offences cheating

DBM College of Pharmacy v. Pharmacy Council of India

28 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:5866-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of DBM College of Pharmacy, setting aside the Pharmacy Council of India's rejection of B. Pharm course approval for non-submission of NOC and faculty deficiencies, granting interim approval subject to compliance.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Pharmacy Council of India B. Pharm course approval No Objection Certificate faculty qualifications

Imran @ Sonu v. The State

28 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5861

Bail was refused to a habitual offender charged with attempt to murder causing grievous injuries, emphasizing the need to balance individual liberty with public safety and the nature of the offence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. Section 307 IPC habitual offender

Mumtaz v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

28 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5862

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the applicant in an arms possession case, holding that mere pendency of multiple cases cannot be sole ground to deny bail and allegations of planted evidence require trial for adjudication.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. Arms Act, 1959 planting of evidence

Mohd Isreal and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr.

26 Dec 2022 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:5915

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners’ challenge to a demolition order removing unauthorized encroachments from government land, holding that a personal caretaker license does not confer occupancy rights and rehabilitation claims require proper verification.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant license deed encroachment rehabilitation Delhi Slum & JJ Rehabilitation Policy

Tarun Dutt v. Govt. of NCT, Delhi

26 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5853

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a fake insurance bonus scam case, applying the triple test for bail and emphasizing parity with co-accused already released.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. insurance fraud fake insurance bonus scam

Susheel Kumar Arya v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

26 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5854
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a dowry death case after investigation completion and prolonged custody, emphasizing that alleged dowry demands post-childbirth require trial scrutiny.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail dowry death Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC

Ram Ashre v. The State

26 Dec 2022 · Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5852

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the father-in-law accused in a dowry death case due to lack of specific allegations and evidence against him, emphasizing that bail is the rule and jail the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC dowry death Section 304B IPC