Delhi High Court

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Confederation of Delhi Industries and CETP Societies v. The Special Commissioner of Industry Cum Appropriate Authority, CETP and Ors

23 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh A... · 2024:DHC:1471-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a notification transferring CETP societies for non-compliance with statutory procedural requirements and violation of natural justice, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with law.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Common Effluent Treatment Plant CETP Act show cause notice natural justice

MD Parvej Alam v. Union of India and Ors.

23 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1477-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not legally required to disclose criminal cases registered against him for offences committed as a minor, and suppression of such facts cannot justify departmental inquiry or disqualification from service.

criminal petition_allowed Significant juvenile justice juvenile in conflict with law criminal antecedents departmental inquiry

Kuldeep v. State of NCT of Delhi

23 Feb 2024 · Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1518

The Delhi High Court quashed a prison punishment imposed without issuing a mandatory show cause notice, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards under prison laws.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Punishment Ticket Delhi Prisons Act 2000 Delhi Prisons Rules 2018 show cause notice

Naresh Kumar and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

23 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1480

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of charges under Section 307 IPC, holding that a prima facie case was made out and the inherent powers to quash charges should be exercised sparingly.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 307 IPC charge framing prima facie case intention to cause death

Bhanumati v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1556-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of government accommodation allotment and penalty for illegal subletting, holding that acceptance of penalty and non-challenge of appellate order bars re-agitation of the issue.

administrative petition_dismissed government accommodation illegal subletting Public Premises Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants Act, 1971 penalty recovery

Deepak Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.

23 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1438

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual offence provisions following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement sexual offences

Jai Bhagwan v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

23 Feb 2024 · Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:1428

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under the SC/ST Act for lack of credible evidence and failure to consider enquiry reports, emphasizing the Magistrate's duty to apply judicial mind before issuing process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 3(1)(x) SC/ST Act summoning order Section 482 CrPC pre-summoning evidence

Chiranjivi Pradhan v. Union of India and Ors.

23 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1476-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not obliged to disclose juvenile criminal cases when applying for service, and dismissal for suppression of such information is unsustainable under the Juvenile Justice Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant juvenile justice suppression of facts dismissal from service juvenile in conflict with law

Birender Kumar v. Imperia Structures Ltd.

23 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6728
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The Delhi High Court directed reference of the dispute to arbitration under DIAC, rejecting the unilateral arbitrator appointment clause as unworkable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(2) unilateral appointment of arbitrator

Radico Khaitan Limited v. Nargesh Kumar

23 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6915
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator through DIAC to resolve disputes arising from unpaid invoices where the arbitration clause was defective.

arbitration petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 Section 12(2)

HBL Power Systems Limited v. Ultra Mega Power Pvt. Ltd.

22 Feb 2024 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2024:DHC:1759

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award on warranty claims for defective batteries, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 warranty obligations manufacturing defects

State v. Jai Singh

22 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1805-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to material contradictions, unexplained delay, and lack of corroboration, emphasizing the prosecution's burden to prove foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act sexual assault contradictions in testimony unexplained delay

Surender Singh v. State

22 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1413-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a father seeking custody of his adult married daughter, affirming her right to personal liberty and choice.

constitutional petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus Adult woman Marriage Personal liberty

Th. Genlianmang v. Union of India & Anr.

22 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1376-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Departmental Promotion Committee lawfully considered the petitioner's penalty in denying promotion, dismissing the writ petition challenging the rejection order.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Departmental Promotion Committee promotion eligibility penalty consideration double jeopardy

Shaviya Sharma v. Squint Neon & Ors.

22 Feb 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:1482

The Delhi High Court recognized the harms of Doxing and directed removal of objectionable tweets and disclosure of subscriber information to protect the Plaintiff's privacy and enable legal recourse despite absence of specific statutory provisions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Doxing Right to privacy Online harassment Basic Subscriber Information

Kunwarpal v. State Through SHO, P.S. Special Cell

22 Feb 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:1423
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Charges against the petitioner under the NDPS Act were quashed due to lack of grave suspicion, as mere CDR connectivity and inadmissible co-accused statements were insufficient to frame charges.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 227 CrPC Section 482 CrPC NDPS Act charge framing

Narender Singh v. Prachi Jain

22 Feb 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1360-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing the Husband to pay Rs. 1,00,000 per month interim maintenance to the Wife, rejecting his claim of lower income and concealment of assets.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act income assessment pendente lite maintenance

Ayan Ansari v. State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr

22 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1414-DB

The Delhi High Court held that custody of a minor sexual assault victim in Habeas Corpus proceedings must prioritize the child's welfare and directed the Child Welfare Committee to consider the petitioner's custody application accordingly.

criminal other Significant Habeas Corpus child custody welfare of child sexual assault

Raj Kumar Kukreja v. Principal Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax and Anr

22 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1562-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to lack of reasons and opportunity to be heard, emphasizing objective satisfaction and procedural fairness under Section 29(2) of the CGST Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation retrospective cancellation Section 29(2) CGST Act Show Cause Notice

Rupinder Singh Bedi & Ors. v. Department of Forest and Wildlife & Ors.

22 Feb 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:1381

The Delhi High Court directed fresh demarcation with petitioners' participation before any demolition on disputed forest land, emphasizing protection of property rights and use of scientific methods.

administrative petition_allowed Significant forest land encroachment demarcation proceedings registered sale deed Indian Forest Act 1927