Delhi High Court

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Magicon Impex Pvt Ltd v. Megnostar Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd.

09 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:3167

The Delhi High Court dissolved Megnostar Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, ending winding up proceedings due to lack of assets and discharged the Official Liquidator.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant winding up company dissolution Section 481 Companies Act 1956 Official Liquidator discharge

Telecommunication Consultants India Ltd v. Shivaa Trading

09 Apr 2024 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2024:DHC:3094

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award as the sole arbitrator was de jure ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that such appointments are void ab initio absent an express written waiver.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) de jure ineligibility arbitrator appointment

Raj Kumar Hingorani v. Shilpi Srivastav

09 Apr 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:3020-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal based on a lawful Memorandum of Settlement directing withdrawal of complaints and compliance with payment terms.

civil appeal_allowed Memorandum of Settlement withdrawal of complaints Director General Bureau of Civil Aviation Security No Objection Certificate

Rajeev Gupta v. Sarita Garg & Ors.

09 Apr 2024 · Manmohan, ACJ; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, J · 2024:DHC:2930-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a suit challenging the validity of a registered Will and seeking partition of the deceased's estate is maintainable and dismissed the appeal against rejection of the plaint for want of cause of action.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant registered Will partition suit Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action

Ayan Ahmed & Anr. v. GNCT Delhi & Anr.

09 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2870

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354A, 323, 506, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that minor offences settled between parties can be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement minor offences

Jagdev Singh alias Dev Singh alias Jasdev Singh and Anr. v. Competent Authority and Administrator

09 Apr 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:2941

The Delhi High Court held that the Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA cannot condone delay beyond the statutory limitation period prescribed under Section 68(O) of the NDPS Act, and dismissed the writ petition challenging refusal of condonation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Section 5 Limitation Act NDPS Act, 1985 Section 68(O)

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. M/S. International Engineers & Project Consultant Ltd.

09 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:3054
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The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition and held that a suit under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 for production of the entire arbitration record is maintainable despite prior receipt of the award copy, and once the record is filed, no further directions to the arbitrator are necessary.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration Act, 1940 Section 14 Arbitration Act Section 30 Arbitration Act Limitation Act, 1963

Mohd Sauban Jirjis v. State of NCT of Delhi

09 Apr 2024 · Manmohan, ACJ; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, J · 2024:DHC:2946-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a maintenance order directing heirs occupying inherited flats to pay monthly maintenance to their senior citizen grandmother under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 maintenance liability senior citizen maintenance eviction

Umeshwar Prasad v. Union of India & Anr.

09 Apr 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:2999-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s claim for promotions and arrears, holding that promotion entitlements must follow Recruitment Rules and that delay in challenging non-promotion bars post-retirement claims.

administrative petition_dismissed promotion Recruitment Rules delay and latches government service

Rajesh Kumar Sharawat and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi and Another

09 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2876

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354B, 509, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC can be exercised to prevent abuse of process in minor personal disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement minor offences

M/S BPTP LTD. & ANR. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

09 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2863

The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR under Section 420 IPC arising from a civil dispute over plot allotment following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that mere breach of contract without fraudulent intention does not warrant criminal prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC cheating

Maya Devi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

09 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2985

The Delhi High Court held that urbanisation notification under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 renders the Delhi Land Reform Act, 1954 and pending proceedings thereunder non est in law, setting aside impugned orders and allowing parties to seek civil remedies.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reform Act, 1954 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 urbanisation notification non est in law

Manjri Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Apr 2024 · Manmohan, ACJ; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, J · 2024:DHC:2932-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of a Rs. 10 Lakh security deposit as a condition for permitting the appellant, a personal guarantor in a bank fraud case, to travel abroad, dismissing her appeal against the interlocutory order.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Look Out Circular security deposit travel abroad personal guarantor

Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. D K Industries and Ors.

09 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:2947

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from default on financial facilities secured by guarantee and mortgage, following compliance with SARFAESI Act procedures.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 SARFAESI Act, 2002 Section 13(2)

Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement

09 Apr 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:2851
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Delhi High Court upheld the lawful arrest and remand of Arvind Kejriwal under PMLA, rejecting challenge based on procedural and political grounds.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 19 PMLA Arrest Remand

National Highways Authority of India v. Shri Krishna Murari Sharma and Anr

09 Apr 2024 · Rekha Palli; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:2864-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing NHAI to reckon deputation service for seniority and promotion, invalidating a conflicting circular and affirming statutory regulations as binding.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant deputation service seniority promotion notional seniority

Anil Kumar Anand v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Apr 2024 · Rekha Palli; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:2865-DB

The Delhi High Court held that UTI AMC, a limited company without governmental control, is not amenable to writ jurisdiction and dismissed the appellant's service-related writ petitions accordingly.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction Article 12 Constitution of India Unit Trust of India Asset Management Company Ltd government control

Arun Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Apr 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2839-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order dismissing the contempt petition, holding that the UPSC complied with the Tribunal's directions by provisionally including the petitioner in the IAS Select List due to a prior charge sheet, and clarified the limited scope of contempt jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Integrity certificate Select List Indian Administrative Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955 Provisional inclusion

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Hemlata & Ors.

09 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:2854
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The Delhi High Court modified the interest rate on motor accident compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum considering COVID-19 delays, while upholding the award against deduction for compassionate employment benefits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 interest on compensation compassionate employment loss of dependency

Jaspal Singh Reyatt v. State NCT of Delhi

09 Apr 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2024:DHC:2922
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The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a property-related forgery and cheating case, holding that custodial interrogation is not justified in a primarily civil dispute based on documentary evidence and emphasizing the protection of fundamental rights under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC forgery Will revocation