Delhi High Court

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Pankaj Rai v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

01 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:4847

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that disclosure statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible without corroboration and that the presumption under Section 37 NDPS cannot be mechanically applied without direct evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act Section 67 NDPS disclosure statement

Sattar v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi

01 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:4858

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO and IPC sexual assault case after prima facie evaluation of evidence under Section 29 POCSO, noting contradictions and lack of corroboration in the victim's statements.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act Section 29 POCSO sexual assault

Deepak Mann v. State (NCT of Delhi)

01 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:4849
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case after considering prolonged incarceration and prima facie doubts in prosecution evidence, emphasizing that bail decisions should not involve detailed evidence appraisal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC murder Section 302 IPC

Rahul v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

01 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:4854

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under serious charges, holding that mere presence in an unlawful assembly without active participation does not prima facie attract liability under Section 149 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly bail common object

ATS Infrastructure Limited & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

01 Jul 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:4826
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The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a real estate buy-back scheme, holding that investigation must proceed as prima facie cognizable offences are disclosed.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Article 226 Constitution cognizable offence

Bibhav Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

01 Jul 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:4838

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging illegal arrest and violation of fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 22 is maintainable despite availability of alternative remedies, and issued notice to the State for reply.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant illegal arrest Section 41A CrPC Article 226 fundamental rights

Anand Kumar Kapur v. Union of India

01 Jul 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:4822

The Delhi High Court held that trial under PMLA is an independent continuing offence and cannot be stayed pending appeal against conviction in the predicate offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act predicate offence disproportionate assets continuing offence

ATS Infrastructure Limited & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

01 Jul 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:4828
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The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of an FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a real estate buy-back scheme, holding that investigation must proceed as the FIR discloses cognizable offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC buy back scheme post-dated cheques

M/S ATS Infrastructure Limited & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Jul 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:4831
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a real estate buy-back scheme, holding that investigation must proceed as prima facie offences were disclosed.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Article 226 Constitution cognizable offence

Rakesh Yadav & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Jul 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:4835

The Delhi High Court held that an FIR alleging rape under Section 376 IPC cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a monetary settlement or compromise, emphasizing the need for trial to uphold justice and the integrity of the criminal justice system.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 376 IPC sexual violence monetary settlement

Yashoda Organic Foods Pvt Ltd v. Bharat Bhushan Gera

01 Jul 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:4859

The High Court allowed the petitioner’s appeal under Article 227, permitting the delayed list of witnesses to be taken on record subject to costs, emphasizing the right to fair trial and procedural flexibility.

civil appeal_allowed Significant list of witnesses Order XVI CPC Article 227 Constitution fair trial

Dobariya Mohit Ramnikal v. Department of Higher Education

01 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4816
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Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s M. Arch. degree from University of Maryland, accredited by NAAB, is entitled to recognition under Section 15(1) of the Architects Act, directing the Central Government to notify accordingly for registration as an architect in India.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Architects Act 1972 Section 15(1) foreign architectural qualification recognition of degree

SLS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY v. PHARMACY COUNCIL OF INDIA

01 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court held that approval granted under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act is for the entire course and struck down the Pharmacy Council of India's requirement for yearly renewal of approval and annual charging of regulatory fees.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Pharmacy Act 1948 Section 12 approval continuation of approval Pharmacy Education Regulatory Charges

Nikunj Kapadiya & Ors. v. Indira Gandhi National Open University & Anr.

01 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging IGNOU's withdrawal of re-admission rights and credit transfer restrictions, holding the petitioners' claims barred by delay and upholding the academic policy changes as rational and lawful.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant re-admission credit transfer legitimate expectation delay and laches

Pinky Kaur v. Mohit Shukla

01 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:4877

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the Trial Court's dismissal of an application to set aside an ex-parte order but permitted the defendants to file a recall application before the Trial Court within a stipulated time.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural ex-parte order Order IX Rule 7 CPC Section 141 CPC recall of order

Navigators Visa Global Logistics Ltd v. Thermoking Thr Its Proprietor Pradeep Khanna

01 Jul 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:4820-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that the defendant failed to prove cash payments, entitling the plaintiff to recover ₹3,39,101 with interest as per invoices and legal notice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant recovery of money cash payment burden of proof statement of accounts

Nitin Grover v. Kartika Grover & Ors.

01 Jul 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:4876-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of an undertaking to pay interim maintenance, directing the husband to continue monthly payments despite the wife's failure to secure alternate rented accommodation.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance undertaking to Court maintenance obligation domestic violence

Ravinder Chadha v. Virender Chadha & Anr.

01 Jul 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH A... · 2024:DHC:4875-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the binding and enforceable nature of a family mediation settlement under Section 73 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge and directing enforcement of the settlement terms.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Mediation Settlement Family Settlement Section 73 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Order XII Rule 6 CPC

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Maya Devi

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4800

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award with modifications, affirming joint liability of negligent drivers and insurer under the 'Pay and Recover' principle and clarifying standards for future prospects and interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Motor accident claim Loss of dependency Future prospects

Phool Singh v. Rajasthan State Road Corporation

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4797
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The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that amputation of the thumb entails 30% loss of earning capacity and awarding enhanced compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Loss of earning capacity Amputation