Delhi High Court

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Rishabh Tandon v. Narcotics Control Bureau

13 Nov 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:8891
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The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that procedural lapses do not justify bail absent prejudice and that the statutory bar under Section 37 applies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail NDPS Act conscious possession commercial quantity

Shadab Khan v. Narcotics Control Bureau

13 Nov 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:8762
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The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that statutory presumptions of possession apply and procedural lapses do not justify bail without prejudice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail NDPS Act conscious possession commercial quantity

Jamia Arabia Nizamia Welfare Education Society v. Delhi Development Authority

13 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8882-DB

The Delhi High Court directed CBI investigation and structural reforms to prevent illegal construction at Ziyrat Guest House, emphasizing statutory duties and modern monitoring methods.

administrative petition_allowed Significant unauthorized construction encroachment Delhi Development Authority Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Darshana Rani v. The Government NCT of Delhi and Anr.

13 Nov 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:8905

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking life insurance benefits under the CMAWS, holding that coverage is contingent on verification and policy activation, and no claim arises for death before policy commencement.

administrative petition_dismissed Chief Minister Advocate Welfare Scheme Group Term Insurance policy Bar Council of Delhi Electoral Photo Identity Card

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Kusum; Raj; Prem

13 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8889
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The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award, ruling that negligence can be established without eye witness testimony and mere smell of alcohol on the deceased does not prove contributory negligence.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving compensation proceedings standard of proof

Sonika; Deepak Kumar Tyagi v. Sanjay Kumar Chugh; National Insurance Co. Ltd.

13 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8888

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of compensation in a motor accident claim, holding that in absence of credible proof of employment and salary, income can be assessed on minimum wages.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement minimum wages proof of income

Shri Harish Lal v. Smt. Vidya Devi @ Vidya Wati

13 Nov 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:8846

The Delhi High Court granted the tenant additional time to vacate the premises by 30.06.2025 on furnishing an undertaking and paying lump sum user charges, staying the eviction order subject to compliance.

property appeal_allowed eviction order tenant landlord stay of execution

Shabana v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

13 Nov 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:8835-DB

The Delhi High Court directed enhanced cooperation between online platforms and law enforcement, including police training and specialized investigation, to expedite tracing a missing boy and improve data disclosure procedures.

criminal other Significant Intermediary Guidelines Rules 2021 Law Enforcement Request System Data disclosure Emergency requests

Wason v. Jaibir Singh

13 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8834-DB

The Delhi High Court reconstituted its Implementation Committee to ensure effective supervision of the Motor Accident Claims Scheme, dissolving overlapping committees and directing timely nominations to maintain functionality.

administrative other Significant Implementation Committee Fast Track Committee Arrears Committee Motor Accident Claims

Sandeep Singh Duggal v. Sh Bikramjeet Singh Duggal and Others

13 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8831-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the requirement of ad valorem court fee in a partition suit where the plaintiff failed to establish ouster or co-ownership, directing payment of Rs. 80,000/- court fee.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant court fees partition suit ad valorem fee fixed court fee

Sandeep Singh Duggal v. Bikramjeet Singh Duggal and Ors

13 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8830-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the grant of permission to lease and collect rent on a property, holding that the long-standing possession and rent collection under a valid lease deed cannot be disturbed during litigation.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 151 CPC lease deed status quo possession

Mr. Bhuvan Chandra, Ms. Annu Singh, Ms. Simran Singh, Mr. Akhil Anand, Mr. Vishnu Mohan Jhan and Mr. Praneet Kumar v. Yogesh Kumar

13 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:8806-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a re-medical examination by a dermatologist to assess a candidate's fitness and tattoo status for Delhi Police Constable recruitment, dismissing the petition challenging it.

administrative petition_dismissed Staff Selection Commission Constable recruitment tattoo restriction medical examination

Staff Selection Commission and Ors v. Swati

13 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:8805-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a re-medical examination including a dermatologist to assess the respondent's fitness for Delhi Police Constable recruitment in light of tattoo restrictions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant re-medical examination tattoo restriction Delhi Police recruitment Clause 13.[2]

Anant Verinder Singh v. Col Inderjeet Singh

13 Nov 2024 · Rekha Palli; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:8792-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the final partition decree directing sale of the property based on the binding preliminary decree determining equal shares, dismissing the appeal and delay application.

civil appeal_dismissed partition suit preliminary decree final decree family settlement

Dushyant Chikara v. Zeeshan Ali & Anr.

13 Nov 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:8809
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The Delhi High Court rejected the plaintiff’s suit for ownership based on possession, holding that inconsistent pleadings and documentary evidence established the plaintiff as a trespasser, and directed possession be handed over to the true owners with mesne profits payable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant adverse possession Order VII Rule 11 CPC declaration of ownership trespasser

MODI-MUNDIPHARMA PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. WIN HEALTH PHARMA THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR MR. SANJAY SETH & ANR.

13 Nov 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:8793

The Delhi High Court granted plaintiffs permission to challenge the validity of defendants' deceptively similar trademark registrations WIN HEALTH PHARMA on prima facie grounds under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil other Significant trademark infringement trade dress deceptive similarity prior adoption

Jawed Imam Siddiqui v. Directorate of Enforcement

13 Nov 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023 SCC OnLine SC 1868
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a money laundering case, emphasizing the primacy of the right to liberty and speedy trial over statutory bail restrictions under the PMLA.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail money laundering Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 45 PMLA

Promila Rastogi & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority

13 Nov 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 6250
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The Delhi High Court held the Delhi Development Authority liable for the death caused by the collapse of a balcony due to latent construction defects and awarded compensation to the deceased's family under Article 226.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Article 226 Delhi Development Authority balcony collapse latent defects

Daljeet Singh v. M/s Johar Towers Pvt. Ltd.

13 Nov 2024 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2024:DHC:8765

The Delhi High Court upheld a compromise decree directing the respondent to regularise the suit property and execute a sale deed for the entire third floor in favor of the appellant, emphasizing the binding nature of consent decrees and estoppel by judgment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compromise decree Order XLIII Rule 1A CPC Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC consent decree

Sunita Sharma & Anr. v. Om Prakash Sharma & Anr.

13 Nov 2024 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:11
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The High Court held that a Trial Court must independently verify the voluntariness and genuineness of a compromise recorded in court before restoring a suit, and cannot rely solely on disciplinary proceedings against counsel.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compromise review application Section 151 CPC voluntariness