Delhi High Court

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Momeen v. State

25 Nov 2019 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:6297

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to three accused in a serious assault case, holding that credible alibis and absence of immediate custodial interrogation needs justify bail at the investigation's initial stage.

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Momeen v. State

25 Nov 2019 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:6296

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to three accused in a serious assault case, holding that credible alibis and lack of necessity for custodial interrogation justified bail at the investigation stage.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC custodial interrogation alibi

Allahabad Bank v. Malayan Banking Limited

25 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:6319-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under UCP-600, the issuing bank must reimburse the negotiating bank upon valid document presentation despite subsequent fraud allegations, dismissing the appellant's defense and upholding the decree with modification of the recovery amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Letter of Credit UCP-600 fraud summary suit

M/S. VIKRAM BIKE ZONE PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S. SUZUKI MOTOR CYCLE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

25 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:6300

The Delhi High Court allowed the arbitration petition, directing the petitioner to participate in the ongoing arbitration proceedings before the duly constituted Arbitral Tribunal without further judicial intervention.

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M/S NATIONAL MACHINERY STORES & ANR v. SUSHIL KUMAR & ORS

25 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:6298

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, holding the landlord's bona fide necessity established and no triable issue raised by the tenant.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) eviction bona fide necessity

Mona Nanda v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

25 Nov 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:6301

Probate can only be granted to the executor named in the Will; a petition by a non-executor without proper pleadings is liable to be dismissed.

civil petition_dismissed probate executor Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 222

Ujjwal Kapoor v. State

25 Nov 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:6302

The Delhi High Court allowed probate and Letters of Administration to the petitioner despite a procedural lapse in proving the Will, emphasizing substantive proof over technicalities in uncontested succession matters.

civil petition_allowed probate letters of administration Indian Succession Act proof of Will

The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Amit Goswami

25 Nov 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:6305

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused under Section 227 CrPC due to credible alibi and lack of sufficient evidence to proceed.

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Mrs Basant Verma v. M/S Namdhari Seeds

25 Nov 2019 · Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:6303

The Delhi High Court modified the trial court's decree to award mesne profits at the increased rent rate from lease expiry till possession delivery, rejecting damage claims due to illegal commercial use of residential premises.

civil appeal_allowed Significant lease renewal mesne profits Transfer of Property Act Section 108(e)

Kailash Chand Dixit v. Madhu L Bhojwani

25 Nov 2019 · Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:6304

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a subsequent suit for specific performance was barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC as it arose from the same cause of action as an earlier suit for permanent injunction and the plaint failed to disclose a cause of action.

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Anurag Sanghi v. State & Ors.

25 Nov 2019 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2019:DHC:6291

The Delhi High Court held that the offence under Section 63 of the Copyright Act is non-cognizable, quashing the FIR registered against the petitioner and setting aside related orders directing FIR registration.

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Court on Its Own Motion v. Aman Lohia & Ors.

25 Nov 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:6293-DB

The Delhi High Court held a foreign national guilty of criminal contempt for violating custody orders by removing his child abroad, rejected his diplomatic immunity claim, and sentenced him to imprisonment and fine.

criminal sentence_modified Significant criminal contempt of court diplomatic immunity child custody parenting plan

Raju Nischal & Ors. v. State & Anr.

25 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6315

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement mutual consent divorce Section 482 CrPC

National Highways Authority of India v. Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

25 Nov 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2019:DHC:6286
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by the absolute limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, rejecting the petitioner’s claim for exclusion of delay while pursuing a wrong remedy.

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Dr. Ravi Prakash Verma v. State

25 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6314

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a rape case after finding no risk of witness tampering and noting the advanced stage of investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed bail rape sedative Section 376 IPC

Anil Narang v. State & Ors.

25 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6313

The Delhi High Court set aside the transfer of a criminal trial based on unsubstantiated allegations of bias, directing the original trial court to proceed expeditiously as per Supreme Court orders.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant transfer of trial perceived bias expeditious trial Supreme Court directions

Manoj Saxena v. State & Ors.

25 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6311

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainants' consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers

Ashok Kumar Bagdi & Ors. v. State & Anr.

25 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6310

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and ordered release of a petitioner in custody after the parties settled the dispute with agreed compensation payments.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR settlement compensation Section 156(3) CrPC

Preeti Dabas v. The State & Anr

25 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6309

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's non-objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC discontinuation of prosecution

Tulsi Ram v. Union of India & Ors.

25 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:6318-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the premature dismissal of a Tribunal application and directed a fresh hearing, emphasizing adherence to procedural fairness and natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal Original Application Review Application Natural Justice