Delhi High Court

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Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Rajesh Mewalal Sharma & Ors.

17 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9790
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement containing a valid arbitration clause, after the petitioner complied with procedural requirements including substituted service.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Sole arbitrator appointment Loan Agreement

Prabha Aggarwal v. State NCT of Delhi

17 Dec 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:9732

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of the petitioner's discharge and directed framing of charges under Section 509 IPC, holding that a prima facie case was made out and that the Sessions Court cannot recall its own order.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 509 IPC charge framing discharge order prima facie case

Surinder Mohan & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Dec 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9859

The Delhi High Court held that cognizance of offences under Section 195 Cr.P.C requires a written complaint and proper application of mind by the Family Court, setting aside orders taken without such compliance and remanding the matter for reconsideration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 195 Cr.P.C Section 340 Cr.P.C cognizance written complaint

Padi Sai Chandu Reddy & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

17 Dec 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9860

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery and fraud in visa applications, holding that a prima facie case exists and inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC should be exercised sparingly.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC forgery fraud

J.P. Kapoor v. Delhi Development Authority

17 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9795
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, after the competent authority refused to appoint one, setting aside a prior unilateral appointment as invalid.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(5) Appointment of arbitrator

Jasdeep Singh & Anr. v. State & Anr.

17 Dec 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9862

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 509 and 506 IPC, holding that the prima facie offences require trial as the complainant refused to accept the unconditional apology.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing FIR Section 509 IPC outraging modesty unconditional apology

Sonu v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

17 Dec 2024 · Subramonium Prasad

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of an FIR against Petitioners accused of assaulting a police officer during investigation, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly and procedural grievances do not justify quashing after charge-sheet filing.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR inherent jurisdiction assault on police officer

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Preeti through Lrs. Smti Gajna and Ors

17 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9890

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that the charge-sheet and corroborated eyewitness evidence sufficiently proved the offending vehicle's negligence, thereby upholding the compensation awarded for the deceased's death in a motor accident.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 charge-sheet negligence rash driving

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Anil Sehgal

17 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9905
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The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award in a motor accident claim, affirming a one-fourth deduction for personal expenses and the separate enhancement of conventional heads compensation despite denial of interest for a specified period.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant loss of dependency personal expenses deduction conventional heads compensation interest on compensation

Jagtar Singh v. Surinder Singh & Anr.

17 Dec 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:9910
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The High Court held that its jurisdiction under Section 25B(8) of the Delhi Rent Control Act is limited to orders under Section 25B and dismissed the petition challenging an execution order passed outside that provision.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25B(8) Additional Rent Control Tribunal execution proceedings

Satya Pal Singh & Ors. v. Amit Verma & Ors.

17 Dec 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:9913

The Delhi High Court fixed user and occupation charges at Rs. 22,000 per month for a tenanted commercial shop in an inner lane of Chandni Chowk, balancing parties' lease deed evidence and premises condition.

civil other user and occupation charges commercial lease tenanted premises Chandni Chowk

Darshan Singh v. Saleha Khatoon & Ors.

17 Dec 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:9918

The Delhi High Court fixed reasonable user and occupation charges payable by a tenant holding over under interim protection post-eviction order, emphasizing equitable compensation to the landlord during delayed possession execution.

civil other Significant user and occupation charges mesne profits interim protection eviction

Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta & Anr. v. Smt. Pushpa Jain and Ors.

17 Dec 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:9924

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' partition suit as barred by the unconditional withdrawal of an earlier suit by their predecessor-in-interest and upheld the validity of a registered Will, holding the present suit an abuse of process.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC withdrawal of suit registered Will

Ganesh Chandra Bamrana and Ors. v. Rukmani Gupta

17 Dec 2024 · Amit Mahajan

The Delhi High Court held that individuals associated with a company cannot be prosecuted under Section 138 NI Act for cheque dishonour occurring after the moratorium imposed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, as control vests with the Interim Resolution Professional.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Moratorium under Section 14 IBC

Shri Anil Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

17 Dec 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:9730

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under Sections 138 and 141 NI Act against a former additional director who had resigned before the dishonoured cheques were issued, holding no prima facie case was made out against him.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC quashing of complaint

Shri Anil Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

17 Dec 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:9731

The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against an ex-additional director under Section 141 of the NI Act, holding that liability arises only if the accused was in charge of and responsible for the company's business at the time of the offence.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC Dishonour of cheque

Sh. Mahesh Gupta & Anr. v. M/S 4 Devils Cafe and Restaurant & Ors.

17 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9793
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Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve lease deed disputes where parties failed to agree on arbitrator appointment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment arbitration clause

North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach v. Grace RTP Bamboo Pvt Ltd and Ors

17 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9792
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The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a technology development agreement, holding that the existence of a valid arbitration agreement mandates such appointment.

other appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of sole arbitrator Arbitration agreement

M/S HELLO VERIFY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. BHUWANESH SINGH CHAUHAN

17 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9791
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate an undisputed employment dispute governed by an arbitration agreement.

other petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 arbitration agreement

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Manish Kumar and Anr.

17 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9787
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Sections 11(6) and 11(8) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement containing a unilateral arbitration clause, despite non-appearance of respondents.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 11(8) sole arbitrator appointment