Delhi High Court

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Anwar Omaish v. State NCT of Delhi

22 Jul 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5389

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder and conspiracy, emphasizing that recovery is corroborative evidence and conviction cannot rest solely on co-accused disclosures, while applying the principle of parity with co-accused already on bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC recovery evidence disclosure statement

Sandeep v. State (NCT of Delhi)

22 Jul 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5369
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder, citing discrepancies in medical evidence, prolonged custody, and lack of CCTV footage, while imposing strict bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail custodial death medical evidence manipulated investigation

Raebareilly Allahabad Highway Pvt Ltd v. National Highway Authority of India

22 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5403

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to continue arbitration proceedings after the petitioner withdrew allegations against the existing tribunal members, directing compliance with statutory disclosure and fee provisions.

civil petition_allowed arbitration sole arbitrator withdrawal of allegations Section 12(2) Arbitration Act

Subhash Chander v. Deepak Kathuria

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5409

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expedite hearing of the leave to defend application in an eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, emphasizing the need for fast-track disposal under Chapter IIIA.

property other Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) eviction petition leave to defend

Jos Chiramel v. National Highways Authority of India

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain

The Delhi High Court held that a Trial Court cannot limit a plaint to an arbitrary page count under Order VI Rule 16 CPC without specifying offending parts and valid grounds, setting aside the impugned order directing a five-page plaint.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 16 CPC striking out pleadings lengthy plaint unnecessary pleadings

S.B. Enterprises v. Shree Ganesh Steel Traders

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5416

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to examine a witness despite prior closure of evidence, imposing costs to balance fairness and procedural discipline.

civil appeal_allowed right to lead evidence recall of order adjournment personal hardship

Vinod Kumar Mehta and Anr v. Anjana Narula

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5417

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal as settled following an amicable settlement reached through court-mediated conciliation.

civil appeal_dismissed settlement agreement mediation conciliation appeal disposal

Vineet Bhutani v. Nadiya Mehra

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5418

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of a Local Commissioner for recording evidence in a divorce case but directed the Trial Court to avoid unnecessary adjournments and reconsider the request if delays occur.

family petition_dismissed divorce cruelty Local Commissioner recording evidence

Vimal Kumar Pathak v. Harpeet Singh

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5420

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expedite disposal of the petitioner's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC within four weeks after arguments concluded in December 2023.

civil other Order XII Rule 6 CPC expeditious disposal setting aside judgment trial court directions

SH SUNNY SACHDEVA v. ACP NORTH RTI CELL AND ANR

22 Jul 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:5425-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the information seeker has no locus standi in penalty proceedings under Section 20 of the RTI Act and upheld the dismissal of petitions seeking penalty for furnishing incorrect information when correct information was eventually provided.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 20 RTI Act penalty proceedings Central Information Commission

Civil Safety Council of India v. UOI and Ors.

22 Jul 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:5426-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the public interest petition seeking a special investigation into the IGI Airport roof collapse, holding that ongoing statutory and administrative measures adequately address the safety concerns.

administrative petition_dismissed public interest petition airport structural safety National Building Code of India 2005 FIR under IPC 337 and 304A

9560995495 v. Union of India & Anr.

22 Jul 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:5402

The Delhi High Court directed waiver of tender formalities to expedite wheelchair procurement and facilitated virtual consultations to ensure timely medical treatment for disabled children, upholding their fundamental right to health.

constitutional other Significant Spinal Muscular Atrophy wheelchair procurement Article 21 right to health

PACIFIC FOODS v. KREST ENTERPRISES

22 Jul 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:5455
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The Delhi High Court held that electronic communications through an online platform constituted a prima facie arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act arbitration agreement prima facie examination electronic communications

Vishal Rana & Anr. v. M/S Vaishno Ville Pvt. Ltd.

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5407

The Delhi High Court allowed the belated written statement filed within 120 days to be taken on record subject to compliance with affidavit filing and imposed costs for delay.

civil appeal_allowed written statement delay in filing costs for delay affidavit of truth

Nisha Sharma v. Siddharth Sharma

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5408

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to lead evidence in her defense in a divorce proceeding on grounds of cruelty, subject to costs and restrictions, ensuring her right to a fair trial.

family appeal_allowed divorce cruelty evidence trial court

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Tata Motors Limited

22 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5599

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitral proceedings between Delhi Transport Corporation and Tata Motors Limited.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of arbitral tribunal mandate arbitral proceedings

Hemani Malhotra v. High Court of Delhi

19 Jul 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5344-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging seniority fixation, affirming that ad hoc appointments to Fast Track Court posts are cadre posts entitled to seniority based on continuous service, and upheld the settled seniority list following Supreme Court precedents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Higher Judicial Service Seniority Ad hoc appointment Fast Track Courts

Manoranjan Singh v. Ved Prakash Kaushik

19 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan, J. · 2024:DHC:6043

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut statutory presumptions and prove the cheque was not issued in discharge of a debt.

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

National Council for Teacher Education & Anr v. Doon Valley Institute of Education

19 Jul 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:5381-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the NCTE Regulations do not prohibit institutions from changing their constitution post recognition without prior approval, and administrative circulars lack statutory force, thus upholding restoration of recognition to the respondent institution.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant NCTE Regulations change of constitution recognition withdrawal prior approval

Raj Kumar Singh v. Veena Gupta

19 Jul 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:5582

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing leave to defend in a bona fide requirement eviction petition due to invalid service and procedural lapses, setting aside the eviction order and remanding for fresh consideration.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B eviction petition