Delhi High Court

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Chander Prakash Kapur v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited & Anr.

02 Apr 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:2370
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The Delhi High Court upheld the non-domestic classification of electricity usage for a property used as a Paying Guest accommodation, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to the assessment orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Paying Guest accommodation domestic electricity use non-domestic electricity use Electricity Act 2003

Neeti Sharma v. Saranjit Singh

02 Apr 2025 · Sanjeev Narula · 2025:DHC:2367
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The Delhi High Court held that under Section 223 BNSS, in Section 138 NI Act cases, the Magistrate may issue notice to the accused without prior examination of the complainant on oath, dismissing the petition challenging such notice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 223 BNSS Section 138 NI Act pre-cognizance hearing examination of complainant

Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Lmus Deepak Gaur

02 Apr 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:2312-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting broadbanding of disability pension for Seizure Disorder to a Navy Musician, holding the disability attributable to military service despite peace area deployment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disability pension Seizure Disorder Armed Forces Tribunal broadbanding

Rahul Sood v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

02 Apr 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:2359

The Delhi High Court quashed summons against an independent director under Section 141 NI Act, holding that mere directorship without specific allegations of responsibility is insufficient for vicarious liability.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act vicarious liability independent director dishonour of cheque

M/S Siddhartha Construction Co. v. India Tourism Development Corporation & Anr.

02 Apr 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:2313-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was invalidly appointed by an ineligible party under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, without an express written waiver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 12(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act Seventh Schedule ineligibility of arbitrator unilateral appointment

M/S RAJ INTERNATIONAL v. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER CGST DELHI WEST & ORS

02 Apr 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:2268-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GST department to consider petitioner's submissions, issue personal hearing notices, and improve internal coordination to ensure expeditious disposal of GST litigation.

administrative other Procedural Goods and Services Tax personal hearing notice written submissions natural justice

Sajjan Mani Tripathi & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

02 Apr 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:2324

The Delhi High Court directed the Chief Labour Commissioner to adjudicate the petitioners' application under Section 29 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

labor petition_allowed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 29 Chief Labour Commissioner writ of mandamus

Udaya Kumar Kamath v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

02 Apr 2025 · Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:2354

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and uncontested Will under the Indian Succession Act, exempting the petitioner from furnishing surety bonds.

civil petition_allowed Significant Indian Succession Act, 1925 Probate Will execution Section 63 Indian Succession Act

Mohd Ansar Siddiqui v. Varun Sachdeva

02 Apr 2025 · Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:2353

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for recovery of possession against a tenant claiming ownership based on an unregistered oral agreement to sell, affirming that such agreements do not confer possession rights under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC oral agreement to sell Section 53A Transfer of Property Act Section 17(1A) Registration Act

Naresh Gupta & Anr. v. Sh Nikhil @ Nikhil Kumar & Ors.

02 Apr 2025 · Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:2352
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The Delhi High Court rejected the suit challenging a registered Will as barred by limitation and lacking cause of action under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding the suit vexatious and an abuse of process.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Limitation Act 1963 Article 58 Will dispute Registered Will

Master G v. State of NCT Delhi

02 Apr 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:2349

The Delhi High Court invoked its parens patriae jurisdiction to direct the framing and implementation of comprehensive guidelines ensuring expeditious guardianship and protection of property rights of orphaned minors under the Guardians and Wards Act and Juvenile Justice Act.

family petition_allowed Significant parens patriae jurisdiction guardianship orphaned children property rights

Vikas Rana v. The State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

02 Apr 2025 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2025:DHC:2321

The Delhi High Court upheld an externment order under Section 47 of the Delhi Police Act, ruling that judicial review is limited to mala fides, unreasonableness, or arbitrariness, and acquittals in related FIRs do not preclude externment if material exists.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant externment order Delhi Police Act, 1978 Section 47 judicial review

ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. v. Wikimedia Foundation Inc & Ors.

02 Apr 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:2307

The Delhi High Court dismissed ANI Media's interim injunction application against Wikimedia Foundation, holding that intermediaries are liable only upon actual knowledge via court orders, and injunctions in defamation cases must balance free speech with reputation rights applying the Bonnard standard.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Intermediary liability Information Technology Act, 2000 Defamation Interim injunction

MRS SHASHI SHARMA & ORS. v. MR GAURAV SHARMA & ORS.

02 Apr 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2301

The Delhi High Court refused to issue time-bound directions for disposal of a partition suit in the absence of exceptional reasons, emphasizing judicial restraint and trial court discretion.

civil petition_dismissed partition suit time-bound disposal constitutional court trial court discretion

Rajeev Jain and Anr v. Gulshan Kumar Jain through LR

02 Apr 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2300

The High Court dismissed the petition for non-disclosure of a trial court order striking off the defense and refused to stay the direction for deposit of occupational charges in pending civil suits.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India supervisory jurisdiction non-disclosure of material facts striking off defense

Charanpaaduka Industries Pvt Ltd v. MS Saras Knit India

02 Apr 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2299

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place GST documents on record under the correct procedural provision, emphasizing relevance and procedural compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Order XI Rule 1(10) CPC additional documents GST details admission of documents

Veenita Aggrawal v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.

02 Apr 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2298

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of a late application for appointment of a Local Commissioner to ascertain unauthorized construction, emphasizing the need for early action in such matters.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Local Commissioner Order XXVI Rule 9 CPC unauthorized construction injunction

Niharika Ghosh v. Shankar Ghosh

02 Apr 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:2297

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's interim injunction restraining respondents from feeding stray dogs in common areas, directing expeditious trial disposal and balancing property rights with animal welfare.

civil petition_dismissed interim injunction Order XXXIX CPC stray dogs peaceful enjoyment of property

Prakash Lal Khera v. State GNCT of Delhi; Mohd. Iliyas

02 Apr 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:2292

The High Court quashed summons under Section 304A IPC against a police officer present only to maintain law and order during demolition, holding no prima facie case or sanction requirement against him.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 304A IPC Section 197 CrPC Police officer liability Official duty

Mohammed Afroz Memon v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Apr 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:2271-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice issued after a reasonable investigation period cannot be quashed solely for delay and allowed the petitioner to file a reply and be heard before adjudication.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant show cause notice delay in issuance duty drawback Import-Export Code