Delhi High Court

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Parnika Commercial Estates Pvt Ltd v. Arshad Shah

02 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:2755

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes arising from an EPC contract with a valid arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

Harsh Chhabra v. State of NCT Delhi

02 Apr 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2754
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case, holding that circumstantial evidence and co-accused disclosures alone do not justify continued custody pending trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail circumstantial evidence disclosure statements call data records

Vasu Sharma @ Bunty v. State NCT of Delhi

02 Apr 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2753
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of custodial death and murder, citing contradictions in medical evidence, investigation flaws, and prolonged pre-trial custody.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail custodial death medical evidence post mortem

Manoj Kumar and Others v. Union of India and Others

02 Apr 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:2566-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of relaxation of the mandatory 18-year service condition for permanent absorption of CAPF deputationists as Accountants, holding that absorption is discretionary and subject to strict adherence to policy guidelines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant permanent absorption deputation Central Armed Police Forces Ministry of Home Affairs

Vijay Bahadur Singh & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

02 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2614

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Avneshwar Singh v. Monika

02 Apr 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:2595-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, holding that the wife's conduct amounted to mental cruelty including derogatory language and defamatory complaints.

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

Khusbhoo Goswami v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

02 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2621

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 500/509 IPC and Section 67 IT Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 500 IPC

Society for Teachers’ Cause v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

02 Apr 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:2598-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retired teachers have no vested right to automatic re-employment and upheld the discontinuance of the re-employment scheme as a valid policy decision in public interest.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant re-employment legitimate expectation natural justice retirement age

National Highway Authority of India v. MS IRB Ahmedabad Vadodra Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd

02 Apr 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:2665

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's order rejecting impleadment of a third party is not an arbitral award and thus not challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Impleadment Section 34 Arbitration Act Jurisdiction

Ravinder Tyagi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr

02 Apr 2024 · Manmohan, ACJ; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, J · 2024:DHC:2696-DB

Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to decide the petitioner's grievance about alleged illegal tree removal and encroachment by a reasoned order after hearing, dismissing the writ petition without prejudice to further remedies.

administrative other public interest litigation tree removal municipal corporation encroachment

IN RE: DESIGNATED COURTS FOR MPS/MLAS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

02 Apr 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:2700-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reallocation and prioritization of pending criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs to ensure expeditious trial and minimize undue delays caused by stay orders and adjournments.

criminal other Significant MPs and MLAs criminal cases case prioritization stay of trial

Centre for Education on Crime Prevention Social and Cultural NGO through its President South East District Aftab Khan v. Commissioner MCD & Ors.

02 Apr 2024 · Acting Chief Justice Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:2697-DB

The Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to promptly stop and demolish unauthorized construction at Shaheen Bagh, accepting their undertaking and disposing of the writ petition with monitoring directions.

administrative petition_dismissed illegal construction unauthorized construction demolition order Work Stop Notice

Abdul Wahid Sait v. National Investigation Agency

02 Apr 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:2681-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's interim bail plea on medical grounds but granted custody parole for six hours on the surgery date of his wife, emphasizing that interim bail is an extraordinary remedy requiring exceptional circumstances.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant interim bail exceptional circumstances medical grounds laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Master Chhayank v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

02 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2676
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The court held that admission rights through draw of lots cannot be enforced after the academic session ends and refused to direct admission outside the prescribed procedure for the next session.

administrative petition_dismissed school admission disadvantaged group draw of lots mandamus

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR v. ASHA GUPTA

02 Apr 2024 · Rekha Palli; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:2609-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order allowing withdrawal of voluntary retirement after the intended date, holding that such belated withdrawal is impermissible under service rules despite social considerations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant voluntary retirement withdrawal of retirement service rules Central Administrative Tribunal

Union of India & Ors. v. Sh Kailash

02 Apr 2024 · Rekha Palli; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:2604-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a flawed disciplinary inquiry and order, emphasizing mandatory procedural compliance and reasoned findings under CCS (CCA) Rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary inquiry CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 Rule 14(16) Rule 14(23)

P.M. Diesels Pvt. Ltd. v. Thukral Mechanical Works

02 Apr 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court upheld Thukral Mechanical Works’ trademark rights in 'FIELDMARSHAL' for centrifugal pumps, dismissing P.M. Diesels’ claims of prior use, passing off, and cancellation for non-use.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark 'FIELDMARSHAL' Prior use Passing off Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958

M/S SK Associates v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

02 Apr 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:2578-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to operate municipal parking sites for the third year under existing agreements despite a new tender, directing compliance with updated FASTag and digital payment policies.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant parking site license contract extension municipal corporation FASTag

Jeetu Dorwal v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

02 Apr 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:2669-DB

The Court held that a major woman’s voluntary choice to live with her husband precludes issuance of Habeas Corpus, directing police protection to prevent threats and dismissing the petition as unnecessary.

family petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus major woman matrimonial dispute illegal detention

Nagendra Shastri v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi

02 Apr 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:2668-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a major daughter who voluntarily married, affirming her personal liberty and directing police to ensure her safety.

constitutional petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus major daughter voluntary marriage Article 226 Constitution