Delhi High Court

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Pawan Singhal v. Steel India Corporation & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021 SCC OnLine SC 915

The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a non-executive director who resigned prior to cheque dishonour, holding that mere designation without specific allegations of control does not attract criminal liability.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act non-executive director liability dishonour of cheque

Mahesh v. The State, NCT of Delhi

05 Mar 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:2171

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for kidnapping under Section 363 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served, considering his age and personal circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 363 IPC kidnapping Section 376 IPC rape acquittal

M/S PRIYANAV WELLNESS PVT LTD v. PRADYUMAN KUMAR AGGARWAL

05 Mar 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:2038-DB

The Delhi High Court held that after lease determination, an unauthorized occupant is jointly and severally liable with the tenant for mesne profits until possession is delivered, and evidence cannot contradict a registered lease deed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant lease determination mesne profits sub-tenancy registered lease deed

Union of India & Anr. v. K.C. (Kailash Chand) Belwal & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:1932-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the extension of pay scale revision benefits to employees identically placed with earlier petitioners, affirming the principle of parity and finality of court orders.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant pay scale revision principle of parity finality of court order delay and laches

Fayiz Nangaparambil v. Union of India

05 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:2050-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day timeline for passing an order on GST cancellation Show Cause Notices under Rule 22(3) CGST Rules is directory, not mandatory, and non-compliance does not invalidate proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant GST registration suspension Show Cause Notice Rule 22(3) CGST Rules mandatory vs directory

Naib Subedar Murli Manohar Diwedi v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1982-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of an Army Religious Teacher-JCO from Intelligence Corps to Grenadiers, holding the transfer valid and judicial review limited.

service_law petition_dismissed transfer Indian Army Religious Teacher-Junior Commissioned Officer statutory petition

S. Madegowda v. Shri Ram Das Sandhe & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:1920

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award nullifying a cooperative society election for violating natural justice by not hearing the elected candidates before passing the award.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Natural Justice Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act

Ravi Kumar v. State

05 Mar 2024 · Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:1908

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of cruelty under Section 498A IPC, holding that mere extramarital affair allegations without corroborative evidence do not constitute cruelty sufficient for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC cruelty mental cruelty abetment of suicide

U.P. State Road Transport Corporation & Anr. v. Sanjay Kumar

05 Mar 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1806
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The Delhi High Court dismissed UPSRTC's appeal, upheld the tribunal's finding of sole negligence by the bus driver, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 18.24 lakhs for the claimant's permanent disability and loss of earning capacity.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 motor accident compensation rash and negligent driving permanent disability

Naeem v. State NCT of Delhi

05 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1778

The Delhi High Court allowed reduction of surety from two to one in NDPS bail, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 440 CrPC to modify bail conditions considering the accused's financial hardship and fundamental rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail surety reduction Section 440 CrPC NDPS Act

S v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1893

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to recall the complainant as a witness, holding that repeated adjournments and non-appearance amounted to abuse of process and justified closure of evidence to protect the accused’s right to a speedy trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. abuse of process right to speedy trial

Ram Kishor Arora v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.

05 Mar 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024 SCC OnLine SC 66
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The Delhi High Court held that filing a complaint within the statutory period extinguishes the accused's right to default bail, even if further investigation and some documents like FSL reports are pending.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant default bail Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. charge-sheet further investigation

The New India Assurance Co Ltd. v. Dharam Pal & Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1800
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The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability for compensation due to an invalid fitness certificate unless expressly provided in the policy, and the registered owner remains liable unless ownership transfer is duly intimated to the RTO.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant motor vehicle accident insurance liability fitness certificate registered owner liability

Jharna v. Delhi High Court Through Registrar General

05 Mar 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1789-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DJS Preliminary Examination answer key, holding that Section 91 Cr.P.C. does not confer an absolute right on the accused to seek document production at the charge framing stage and that the answer key was not demonstrably incorrect.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Section 91 Cr.P.C. Delhi Judicial Services Preliminary Examination Answer Key Challenge Right to Information Act

Laishram Ranjit Singh Meitei v. NIA

05 Mar 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1890-DB

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appellant's appeal to reduce in-default imprisonment terms while upholding substantive sentences after accepting his voluntary plea of guilt under IPC and UAPA charges.

criminal appeal_allowed plea of guilt quantum of sentence in-default imprisonment UAPA

A.S. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

05 Mar 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1877-DB

The Delhi High Court reduced the life sentence under pre-amendment Section 6 of the POCSO Act to the period already undergone by the appellant, considering mitigating factors and his good conduct.

criminal sentence_modified POCSO Act Section 6 aggravated penetrative sexual assault sentence reduction

Amandeep Singh and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

05 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1817

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

Hemant Kumar and Ors. v. Govt of India Ministry of Labour and Employment and Ors.

05 Mar 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:1797
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The Delhi High Court upheld the appropriate government's discretion under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act to refuse reference of a dispute involving alleged sham contract labour, holding that adjudication of such disputes lies exclusively with the Industrial Tribunal.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 10 contract labour sham contractor

Kapil & Ors. v. State of GNCT of Delhi

05 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1809

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

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

Raja Ram v. Delhi Police

05 Mar 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1889-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the police to produce the missing minor daughter, recorded her voluntary statement, and handed her over to her parents after ensuring her welfare and consent.

criminal petition_allowed missing minor Section 363 IPC Section 164 CrPC voluntary absence