Delhi High Court

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Firoz Ahmad v. Sh Dinesh Kumar Khara & Anr.

19 Feb 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:1350

The Delhi High Court directed the competent Appellate Committee to dispose of the petitioner’s disciplinary appeal within a stipulated time, holding that an order passed by an incompetent authority is non est in law.

administrative other Appellate Authority Competency Contempt of Court Disciplinary Appeal

Dharmender v. State of NCT of Delhi

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1261

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the applicant accused of serious offences after the victim turned hostile, emphasizing the need to consider the entire evidence and the applicant's limited role.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail hostile witness Section 439 CrPC attempt to murder

Jamia Millia Islamia v. Md Dilwar Hussain

19 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh A... · 2024:DHC:1363-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of Jamia Millia Islamia University's appeal and directed admission of a visually impaired candidate to the B.Ed. (Urdu) programme, holding that eligibility condition (iii) does not mandate selecting the honours degree subject as the main teaching subject.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant B.Ed. admission eligibility Jamia Millia Islamia University main teaching subject Bachelor's (Hons.) degree

Himanshu v. State of NCT of Delhi

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1257

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of murder and unlawful assembly charges against the petitioner, ruling that prima facie material existed to proceed to trial despite the petitioner not inflicting fatal injuries personally.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant charge framing Section 302 IPC Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly

Asante Pinket Owusu v. Narcotics Control Bureau

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1253
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Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused of trafficking controlled substance Ephedrine, holding Section 37 NDPS Act inapplicable and emphasizing procedural compliance and Supreme Court bail directions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS controlled substance Ephedrine Hydrochloride

Vicky Anand v. State of NCT of Delhi

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1262

Delhi High Court granted bail to a domestic help accused named in a supplementary chargesheet after the victim turned hostile, emphasizing the need for corroborated evidence and absence of direct involvement.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail under Section 439 CrPC hostile witness supplementary chargesheet false implication

Vivek Sharma v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

19 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1274

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324 and 341 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 324 IPC

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. DUSHYANT KUMAR

19 Feb 2024 · Rekha Palli; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:1247-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order setting aside dismissal without departmental enquiry under Article 311(2)(b), emphasizing the necessity of recording cogent reasons before dispensing with enquiry.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Article 311(2)(b) dismissal without enquiry departmental enquiry principles of natural justice

Ashwani Khatri v. State GNCT of Delhi

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1260

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Sections 120B, 147, 302, 307, 323 read with Section 149 IPC against the petitioner, ruling that a prima facie case existed and no interference was warranted at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charge Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly prima facie case

Vanshika v. University of Delhi & Anr.

19 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1236

The Delhi High Court corrected factual errors regarding examination fee payment and admit card issuance dates for the petitioner and clarified attendance-based eligibility for future exams.

other other admit card examination fees attendance requirement University of Delhi

Mohd Ayub v. State

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1256

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case where prima facie evidence did not establish his involvement in the murder, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC Section 302 IPC Section 201 IPC

Ekta Abbot v. Ankur Abbot

19 Feb 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:1312

The Delhi High Court held that mental illness does not bar contempt proceedings absent a competent court declaration of unsoundness, and found the respondent guilty of wilful contempt for non-payment of court-ordered interim maintenance.

family petition_allowed Significant contempt of court interim maintenance Mental Healthcare Act 2017 wilful disobedience

M/S Grover Leasing Ltd. v. M/S Rank Suspension Pvt. Ltd.

19 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1200

The Delhi High Court dismissed a shareholder's claim for release of liquidation funds due to failure to produce original share certificates and insufficient proof of entitlement under Section 555 of the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_dismissed Companies Act, 1956 Section 555 Companies Liquidation Account Official Liquidator

Sushil Kumar Chadha v. Canara Bank

19 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:1271-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld its order directing release of title deeds to an auction purchaser despite a pending appeal challenging the sale, holding that deceased parties' legal representatives were not necessary parties and emphasizing the obligation to notify subsequent purchasers about pending litigation.

property petition_dismissed Significant auction sale title deeds Debt Recovery Tribunal proforma parties

Punit Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1259
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused after prolonged pre-trial incarceration without charges being framed, emphasizing that indefinite custody amounts to punishment without trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail prolonged incarceration Section 439 CrPC disclosure statement

Sandhya v. State NCT of Delhi

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1245

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a woman accused in a serious offence case after noting the victim turned hostile, lack of specific role attributed to her, and special considerations for women in bail matters.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC hostile witness special consideration for women

Sakshi Hooda v. The Director National Medical Commission and Ors.

19 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3215

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate who passed a subject in the main MBBS exam cannot be penalized for failing the same subject in an unnecessary supplementary exam and directed revision of results and promotion to the next semester.

academic/education petition_allowed MBBS examination passing criteria supplementary examination result revision

Baby Mannat v. Jagannath International School & Anr.

19 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3511

The Delhi High Court directed admission of an EWS candidate in the next academic year after the respondent school failed to admit the petitioner despite allotment and non-appearance in court.

administrative petition_allowed Economically Weaker Section EWS quota Admission Computerized draw of lots

EM POWER ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED v. CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS

16 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1371-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective reasons and proper satisfaction, setting aside a mechanically issued retrospective cancellation order.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation retrospective cancellation Section 29(2) CGST Act show cause notice

ANHAD IMPEX THROUGH ITS PARTNER & ANR. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER WARD 16 ZONE 2 DELHI & ORS.

16 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1311-DB

The Delhi High Court held that uploading a Show Cause Notice under an inaccessible category on the GST portal does not constitute valid service, and directed re-adjudication after granting the petitioner an opportunity to respond and be heard.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 73 CGST Act Section 169 CGST Act Show Cause Notice