Delhi High Court

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Tek Chand v. State N.C.T. of Delhi

28 Feb 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:1590

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 398 IPC due to lack of identification and recovery evidence, holding that constructive liability under Section 34 IPC is insufficient to sustain such conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 398 IPC robbery constructive liability identification

Sujata Kohli v. Rajiv Khosla

28 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1636-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal contempt petition against an advocate for alleged courtroom disruption due to insufficient evidence and emphasized courts' powers to regulate proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed criminal contempt Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Section 15 consent Section 2(c) scandalizing court

Ikram Husain @ Akram Hussain & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1568

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Satya Prakash Shrivastav & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

28 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1569

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

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC mutual consent divorce

Parvinder Singh @ Kallu @ Rinku v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

28 Feb 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1621

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder and robbery case due to doubts in prosecution’s circumstantial evidence and long incarceration without misuse of interim bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail circumstantial evidence recovery forensic evidence

Vimal Tyagi v. Doli Tyagi

28 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1699-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty, holding that persistent harassment and disinterest by the wife justified dissolution of marriage under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

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

Nalini Lal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Others

28 Feb 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1682

The Delhi High Court allowed respondents to place additional relevant documents on record at a belated stage under Order VII Rule 14 CPC, dismissing the petitioner’s objection and application for expungement, emphasizing a liberal approach to procedural rules to ensure substantial justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 14 CPC Section 151 CPC additional documents public documents

Parneet Singh Chawla & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.

28 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1585

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354A, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Sumit & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

28 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1607

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

ANKUSH GARG AND ANR. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.

28 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1588

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

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

M/S VAIDYA INDUSTRIES v. GOVT E MARKETING

28 Feb 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1671-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an order of disablement by the GEM portal is not blacklisting or stigmatic and does not prejudice the appellant's rights in pending arbitration, allowing the appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed disablement blacklisting debarment Government E-Marketing portal

Raj Kumar v. Union Bank of India

28 Feb 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:1546
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The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement imposed on a bank officer, ruling that non-examination of borrowers in disciplinary inquiry did not violate natural justice and that judicial review under Article 226 does not permit reappreciation of evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary inquiry principles of natural justice judicial review Article 226 Constitution of India

Millennium Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. Footwear Design and Development Institute

28 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6431

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of an arbitrator's mandate, holding that unilateral arbitration cannot proceed without judicial appointment when one party fails to nominate an arbitrator as per the contract.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14(2) Section 11(6) arbitrator appointment

Sports Authority of India & Anr v. Dr. Kulbir Singh Rana

28 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta

The Delhi High Court held that a counsel's concession recorded in court is binding and refused to recall an order disposing of writ petitions as withdrawn based on a claimed misunderstanding by counsel.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant concession by counsel recall of order contractual employees initial constituents

M/S EURO PVC FABRIC v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICES TAX, SOUTH DELHI

27 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1630-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST registration cancellation order that was system generated, lacked reasons, and referred to a non-existent reply, restoring the petitioner's registration and emphasizing the need for application of mind and procedural fairness.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation show cause notice system generated order non-application of mind

State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd. Kasim @ Khan Saheb & Anr.

27 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder and robbery case, holding that prior acquittal on firearms possession barred re-litigation and the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant issue estoppel double jeopardy acquittal recovery of firearms

A TO Z PRODUCTIONS v. PRASAR BHARTI

27 Feb 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:1679
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The Delhi High Court held that an approval letter with conditions does not constitute a binding contract absent absolute acceptance and compliance with requirements, dismissing the petition for non-submission of documents and delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant binding contract approval letter purchase order absolute acceptance

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sheela Devi & Ors.

27 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1488

Delhi High Court dismissed insurance company's appeals holding it liable to pay compensation for a motor accident caused by rash driving despite seating capacity violation, affirming the Tribunal's award.

motor_vehicles_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 149 liability Insurance policy breach Rash and negligent driving

Sahil Sahni v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

27 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1543

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs against the petitioner under various IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers 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 abuse of process

Ishwar Chand Jain v. Delhi Development Authority

27 Feb 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:1552

The Delhi High Court held that DDA’s failure to send allotment letter to the petitioner’s last known address invalidated cancellation of allotment, directing DDA to allot an equivalent flat at 1996 rates.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority New Pattern Registration Scheme 1979 Demand cum Allotment Letter change of address