Delhi High Court

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Mrs. Nirmal Pahwa and Ors. v. Mr. Sardar Gursharan Singh Chawla (Deceased) through LRs and Ors.

21 Aug 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:6324

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order permitting the plaintiff to produce additional documents after pleadings under Order VII Rule 14 CPC, dismissing the petition challenging the same under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Order VII Rule 14 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India supervisory jurisdiction leave to produce documents

Ms. Richa Kapoor v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

21 Aug 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:6515

The Delhi High Court held that the Registrar of Societies lacks jurisdiction to reject amendments to a society's governing body under Section 12 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and directed updating of records while leaving substantive disputes to civil adjudication.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Societies Registration Act, 1860 Section 12 Registrar of Societies jurisdiction governing body amendments

Vipin Kumar Tyagi v. Nidhi Pandey

21 Aug 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:6316

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that non-selection for a discretionary award without mala fide or procedural irregularity does not amount to wilful disobedience of court directions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant National Teachers Award discretionary award contempt of court wilful disobedience

9560995495 v. Union of India & Anr.

21 Aug 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:6282

Delhi High Court directs pharmaceutical companies to file affidavits disclosing clinical trial recruitment and medicine pricing data to ensure regulatory compliance and transparency.

administrative other Procedural clinical trials DCGI Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Ex-HC D.K. Dwivedi v. UOI & Ors.

21 Aug 2024 · Rekha Palli; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:6348-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a BSF dismissal order due to procedural lapses in recording the plea of guilty, awarding partial back wages and pension but denying reinstatement.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Summary Security Force Court plea of guilty Rule 142 BSF Rules disciplinary proceedings

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

21 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6291

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

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

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education

21 Aug 2024 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav

The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Taxation Tribunal's order classifying a government transit accommodation as non-commercial for property tax purposes despite nominal charges, dismissing the Municipal Corporation's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Bye-Law 9(A) use factor

Louis Vuitton Malletier v. WWW.HAUTE24.COM & Ors.

21 Aug 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:6352

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against unauthorized use of plaintiff's copyrighted photographs by defendants, allowed sale of certified pre-owned goods with disclosure, and awarded costs to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement photographs and images permanent injunction authorized use

Kavita v. M/S D L Nagpal Finance and Leasing Co. Pvt. Ltd & Ors.

21 Aug 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:6325

The court held that a defendant specifically averred as a guarantor cannot be deleted from the suit merely because their right to file written statement is closed, though they retain the right to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses.

civil petition_dismissed Order I Rule 10(2) CPC guarantor written statement cross-examination

CARS 24 FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. SANDEEP BHASKAR GHUMARE & ANR.

21 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar
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The Delhi High Court appointed a common arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from Credit Facility Agreements where respondents failed to respond to arbitration notices.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Section 21 notice Appointment of arbitrator

Bharat Bhushan Kapoor and Others v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

21 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6296

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Sheeshpal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6281

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement and absence of rash or negligent driving, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR criminal negligence amicable settlement

Dr Jai Kishan Godara v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

21 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6294

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Sugandha Sharma v. M S Shiv Shakti Float Glasses Pvt Ltd

21 Aug 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:6400

The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a director not alleged to be in charge or responsible for the company’s affairs, holding that mere directorship does not attract vicarious liability without specific averments.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141(2) NI Act Director liability Vicarious liability

Akbal Ansari v. State (NCT of Delhi)

21 Aug 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:6408

Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of contract killing, holding that disclosure statements and CDRs alone do not suffice to deny bail without corroborative evidence.

criminal bail_granted Significant bail contract killing disclosure statement CDR evidence

M/S. Dhanlaxmi Sales Corporation v. Boston Scientific India Pvt Ltd

21 Aug 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:6370
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The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie arbitration agreement existed based on contract and correspondence, directing disputes to arbitration while leaving arbitrability issues to the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act prima facie determination intention of parties

Tarun Kumar Puri v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

21 Aug 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:6399
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The Delhi High Court held that a director who resigned prior to issuance of dishonoured cheques cannot be held liable under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside summons against him.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act Section 141 NI Act vicarious liability

Uma Shankar Mehta v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6450

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to direct police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that no investigation was necessary as the complainant had full knowledge of facts and could depose in the pending complaint.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Section 200 Cr.P.C. police investigation domestic violence

Operation Asha v. Dr Shelly Batra

21 Aug 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:6446-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a registered society receiving donations for public charitable purposes can be treated as a constructive trust under Section 92 CPC, dismissing the appeal challenging leave to institute a suit alleging mismanagement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 92 CPC constructive trust registered society charitable trust

Suresh Chand Gupta v. Union of India

21 Aug 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6525-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the GST registration cancellation order due to defective Show Cause Notice and violation of natural justice, restoring the petitioner's registration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice Section 29(2)(e) CGST Act natural justice