Delhi High Court

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Eros City Developers Pvt Ltd v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi & Smt. Viveka Khanna

14 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6167

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a commercial dispute, holding that mere breach of contract without fraud does not constitute a criminal offence.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC Section 406 IPC commercial dispute

Jagriti Verma v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Ors.

14 Aug 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:6147
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The Delhi High Court directed registration of a relinquishment deed executed by a mentally retarded person through his legal guardian under the Multiple Disabilities Act, subject to safeguards for the ward's welfare.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Multiple Disabilities Act legal guardian mental retardation relinquishment deed

Sanjeev Gupta v. Ritu Gupta

14 Aug 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6113

The Delhi High Court upheld the discretionary refusal to initiate prosecution under Section 340 CrPC for alleged false affidavits in matrimonial proceedings, emphasizing the need to prevent abuse of process for personal revenge.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 340 CrPC false affidavit perjury Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

IMC Limited v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Aug 2024 · Subramonium Prasad

The Delhi High Court held that authorization from PNGRB under the PNGRB Act, 2006 is not required for laying captive pipelines used exclusively for self-transport of petroleum products, limiting PNGRB's regulatory jurisdiction to common and contract carriers.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 authorization captive pipeline common carrier

Shashank Gupta v. Dimple Gogna

14 Aug 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:6142

The Delhi High Court upheld the mother’s interim custody of the minor child under five years, emphasizing the child’s welfare as paramount, and modified visitation rights to enhance the father’s access.

family appeal_dismissed Significant guardianship interim custody welfare of child mother's custody preference

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Pradeep Rana & Ors.

14 Aug 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:6097-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s award directing regularization of contractual Assistant Malaria Inspectors engaged against sanctioned posts for over a decade, holding that the Umadevi doctrine does not bar such regularization where unfair labour practices are established.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant regularization contractual employees unfair labour practice Umadevi doctrine

Hala Kamel Zabal v. Arya Trading Ltd.

14 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar
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The Delhi High Court held that appointment of an arbitrator by the High Court in an international commercial arbitration, in accordance with the arbitration agreement, does not vitiate the arbitral award despite Section 11(6) mandating Supreme Court appointment, and objections not raised timely are waived.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant International Commercial Arbitration Arbitrator appointment Section 11(6) Arbitration Act Derogable provision

TEAM FRANCE 01 S A S v. SPICEJET LIMITED

14 Aug 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora

The Delhi High Court directed SpiceJet to ground and redeliver three leased aircraft engines following admitted payment defaults and rejected its jurisdictional objections, enforcing strict compliance with Court-ordered payment undertakings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Lease Agreement termination Specific performance Grounding of aircraft engines Interim relief

J Duncan Healthcare Pvt Ltd v. Central Medical Services Society

14 Aug 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:6053-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the blacklisting of a bidder for submitting forged bank guarantees, emphasizing the bidder's responsibility for document authenticity and proper adherence to natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Performance Bank Guarantee forgery blacklisting tender process

Mukteshwer Marbles and Ors. v. The Commissioner (LD) and Ors.

14 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6098

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to ply trades other than marble trade from their allotted plots in Dwarka, holding that DDA's refusal violated their fundamental right under Article 19(1)(g) and lease deed provisions permitting change of user subject to Master Plan norms.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant change of user lease deed Article 19(1)(g) Master Plan for Delhi 2001

Sahil v. The State NCT of Delhi

14 Aug 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:6100

Delhi High Court granted bail to a young accused in a POCSO case involving a minor girl after noting contradictions in her statements and recognizing the legal complexities of consensual relationships near the age of majority.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act minor consent contradictory statements

Nagma Parveen v. Babu Malik

14 Aug 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:6166

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously decide the petitioner's interim custody application under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, without granting interim custody itself.

family other Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 Section 12 Guardians and Wards Act Section 25 Guardians and Wards Act interim custody

Anurag Enterprises v. Footwear Design and Development Institute

14 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6293

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing it to continue adjudicating the dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitral Tribunal Extension of mandate Section 29A Arbitration and Conciliation Act Delhi High Court

KCC Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

13 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5974

The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon the petitioner's request and without objection from the respondents.

other petition_allowed Arbitral Tribunal Extension of mandate Section 29A(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Inspector TD Cyril Mimin Zou v. Union of India and Others

13 Aug 2024 · Rekha Palli; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:6134-DB

The Delhi High Court held that height relaxation granted to ST candidates at entry level in CAPFs must also apply at promotion stage through LDCE, allowing the petitioner to participate with relaxation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant height relaxation Scheduled Tribes Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Assistant Commandant

Ruchi Wadhawan v. Amit Wali

13 Aug 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:6007-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that prolonged separation constitutes mental cruelty and irretrievable breakdown of marriage.

family appeal_allowed Significant mental cruelty Hindu Marriage Act 1955 Section 13(1)(ia) divorce

Manoj Prasad v. State & Anr.

13 Aug 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6880

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut statutory presumptions regarding cheque dishonour and that revisional jurisdiction does not permit reappreciation of evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Presumption under Section 139 NI Act Rebuttal of presumption

Malvinder Kaur v. Director of Education & Ors

13 Aug 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:7072

The Delhi High Court held that an employee with an illegal and void-ab-initio appointment is not entitled to gratuity or pay revision arrears, and a writ of mandamus cannot compel payment of such benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant illegal appointment void ab initio writ of mandamus payment of gratuity

Ramjeet Rathaur v. Bijender Singh & Ors.

13 Aug 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:6044

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 29 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing 84% functional disability and awarding additional damages for future prospects, medical expenses, and non-pecuniary losses.

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

Alufab Ores Private Limited v. Department of Trades and Taxes & Anr

13 Aug 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6260-DB

The Delhi High Court restored the petitioner's revocation application and granted an opportunity to prove existence and respond to the Show Cause Notice, emphasizing the requirement of personal hearing before GST registration cancellation.

administrative other Significant GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice personal hearing Section 107 CGST Act