Delhi High Court

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Suraj Parkash v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

04 Dec 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:9384

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC on grounds of consensual relationship and absence of prima facie case, emphasizing the court's duty to prevent misuse of criminal law under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 376 IPC consent

Dr Deepok Gogoi v. Union of India

04 Dec 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9403-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioner's representation challenging a Court of Inquiry report by a reasoned order within eight weeks.

administrative petition_allowed representation Court of Inquiry reasoned order administrative fairness

Satyavir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Dec 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9373-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a CRPF officer for unauthorized absence and held that resignation pending disciplinary proceedings may be withheld in public interest.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant resignation of government servant disciplinary proceedings unauthorized absence CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964

Sanjay Kumar v. Director General, CISF

04 Dec 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9379-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary penalties imposed for overstay of leave, holding that medical evidence must be properly scrutinized and unauthorized absence must be wilful to constitute misconduct.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant unauthorized absence departmental inquiry medical leave disciplinary proceedings

J. S. Bansal v. The National Insurance Co. Ltd.

04 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:10194
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability and loss of income in a motor accident claim, applying the multiplier method and allowing reasonable prosthetic maintenance costs while holding ex-gratia payments non-deductible.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Permanent Disability Compensation Loss of Income Future Prospects

The Amba Deep Flat Owners Welfare Society v. Ajay Garg & Ors.

04 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:10151

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and rejected the suit for declaration against the apartment owners' society, holding that the plaint disclosed no cause of action and was barred by limitation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action limitation Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 1986

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. MOHD NAUSHAD ALAM

04 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9957

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for 60% functional disability, future medical expenses, and denied insurance recovery rights despite the driver's fake license, affirming principles on disability assessment, minimum wages, and insurer liability.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 functional disability minimum wages future medical expenses

Krishan Kumar v. Arjun Rajput

04 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9958

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 88,974/- to Rs. 2,84,000/- for grievous injuries and 6% permanent disability sustained in a motor accident, emphasizing proper assessment of medical expenses and attendant charges.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement permanent disability medical bills

Gardenia India Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation

04 Dec 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:9865

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under anti-corruption and IPC provisions in a bank loan dispute after the parties settled and forensic audit found no fraud, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR One-Time Settlement Prevention of Corruption Act

Dr Sonia D Narang v. State of NCT of Delhi

04 Dec 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:9900

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under the PC & PNDT Act against the petitioner on the ground of limitation and absence of a prima facie case, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 468 CrPC Section 528 BNSS PC & PNDT Act

Union of India v. Lt Col AA Godbole

04 Dec 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9392-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired army officer based on the Release Medical Board's findings.

administrative appeal_dismissed disability pension Release Medical Board Armed Forces Tribunal military service aggravated disability

Vivekanand Giri v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

04 Dec 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:9524
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an accused charged with misappropriation and forgery, emphasizing that such bail is an exceptional remedy and denying it due to the accused’s non-cooperation and risk of impeding investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 482 BNSS misappropriation forgery

Delhi Hindustani Mercantile Association v. Dharamvir Jain & Anr.

04 Dec 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:9593

The Delhi High Court fixed use and occupation charges for a commercial premises based on comparable lease deeds, directing the tenant to pay arrears and future rent at a discounted market rate with conditions for payment and consequences of default.

civil other use and occupation charges lease deed market rent commercial premises

TATA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ANILBHAI M AMRUTIYA & ANR.

04 Dec 2024 · Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:9540

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Tata Sons, restraining defendants from infringing the well-known 'TATA' trademark and awarded aggravated damages due to deliberate infringement and defendants' failure to contest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Summary judgment Order XIII-A CPC

LAS Ground Force Private Limited & Anr. v. Goldair Handling SA

04 Dec 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9528

The Delhi High Court dismissed interim injunction petitions restraining a foreign company from bidding at certain airports, holding that non-compete clauses in shareholders' agreements are limited to specific airports and substantive disputes must be resolved by arbitration.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed Significant non-compete clause shareholders' agreement exclusivity agreement ground handling services

Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt. Ltd. v. Joint Commissioner of Income Tax

04 Dec 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:9404-DB

The Delhi High Court held that tax refunds cannot be adjusted against a stayed tax demand beyond the amount deposited as a condition for stay, directing the Revenue to refund excess adjustments with interest.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 stay of recovery refund adjustment CBDT Office Memorandum 29.02.2016

MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. VINAY ENTERPRISES THROUIGH ITS PROP SH VINAY KUMAR AND ANR

04 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9405
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement containing a valid arbitration clause, despite respondents' non-response.

civil petition_allowed Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arbitration agreement sole arbitrator appointment loan agreement dispute

Ramphal v. Sh. Naresh Kumar & Ors.

04 Dec 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9428

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition as the respondent complied with the Court's order belatedly, holding that delay alone does not constitute contempt.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt of court compliance of court order delay in compliance Sub-Divisional Magistrate

Parvez Ahmed v. Directorate of Enforcement

04 Dec 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:9389
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners accused under PMLA, holding that funds collected prior to the scheduled offence cannot be treated as proceeds of crime and emphasizing the primacy of fundamental rights over statutory bail restrictions amid trial delays.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 proceeds of crime money laundering section 3 PMLA

Roshan Kumar v. Union of India

04 Dec 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:3676-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a Review Medical Board to resolve conflicting medical reports on a candidate's kidney condition affecting his Armed Forces recruitment.

administrative petition_allowed Review Medical Board Special Medical Board Appellate Medical Board medical fitness