Delhi High Court

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Arun Khanna v. Renu Sharma

25 Nov 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:9213
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The High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a recovery suit under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and the Trial Court erred in deciding on merits at the threshold.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act

Anju v. MCD

25 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9181

The Delhi High Court disposed of the contempt petition as not pressed, directing the Deputy Director (Education) to dispose of the petitioner's representation within four weeks with a personal hearing, granting liberty to revive the petition if aggrieved.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt proceedings wilful disobedience court directions representation disposal

Shri Ganesh Pujari v. Mr. Arun Kumar & Anr.

25 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9183

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to operate a Multi-Purpose Store stall without interference for four months from the date of the order, after which the petitioner must vacate the premises.

civil petition_dismissed extension period vacate premises Multi-Purpose Store stall operation

Mr. Prashant Singh; Mr. Shivankar Shukla v. Union of India & Ors

25 Nov 2024 · The Chief Justice Manmohan; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:9165-DB

The Delhi High Court directed Indian Railways to provide free human assistance and extend concessions to persons with up to 90% visual impairment, ensuring compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 accessibility visual impairment railway concessions

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Dhirender Gautam & Ors

25 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9217

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award of Rs.62.7 lakh with 9% interest, affirming the assessment of 70% functional disability and notional income for a disabled MBBS student claimant.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability functional disability notional income

Union of India & Ors. v. Sandeep Kumar

25 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9141-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed the Tribunal's order for failure to apply binding precedents and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication in accordance with established principles.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Tribunal order De novo adjudication Staff Selection Commission v Aman Singh Staff Selection Commission v Amit Goswami

Staff Selection Commission v. Ravina Meena

25 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9147-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed a Tribunal order for failing to consider individual facts and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication applying established principles from prior Staff Selection Commission cases.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Staff Selection Commission Tribunal order Remand De novo adjudication

Keshav Dev v. Kamlesh & Anr.

25 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:9197
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's maintenance order under Section 125 CrPC, holding that prima facie evidence of cohabitation as husband and wife suffices to presume marriage and sustain maintenance claims.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Section 125 CrPC maintenance marital relationship prima facie evidence

GATI KINTETSU EXPRESS PVT LTD v. M/S NARMADA MEDICAL AGENCY & ANR

25 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9256

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition holding that a carrier delivering goods on Cash on Delivery terms is liable for failure to collect payment and that a proprietorship firm can be sued in its firm name if represented by the proprietor.

civil appeal_dismissed proprietorship firm Order VII Rule 11 CPC Cash on Delivery carrier liability

M/S Kamal Builders v. M/S K K Spun India Limited

25 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9250
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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 subcontract agreement after parties failed to agree on tribunal constitution.

arbitration petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Sole Arbitrator appointment Arbitration agreement

Rajni Batra & Ors. v. Naveen Batra Alias Yashpal Batra

25 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:9198

The Delhi High Court upheld the reduction of interim maintenance to ₹22,000 per month, affirming the husband's legal obligation to support his wife and daughters despite claims of unemployment and medical conditions.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 125 CrPC financial capacity

M/S WILLUS INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LTD v. M/S ANIKAR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED

25 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9249
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The Delhi High Court constituted a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that a deficiency in stamping does not bar arbitration and confining proceedings to the parties to the arbitration agreement.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) arbitration agreement deficiency in stamping

National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India v. Disha Impex Pvt. Ltd.

22 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6827

The court held that in execution proceedings filed within one year of a decree, attachment without notice is discretionary and must be exercised only when notice would cause delay or defeat justice, directing issuance of notice and opportunity to the judgment debtor before attachment.

civil other Significant Order XXI Rule 22(1) CPC Order XXI Rule 22(2) CPC execution of decree attachment without notice

Sajal Saha v. Union of India

22 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9025-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh and final medical examination for the petitioner due to conflicting medical opinions on his fitness for AFCAT, ensuring a fair resolution of the dispute.

administrative other Significant medical fitness medical board review medical board AFCAT

Union of India & Ors. v. Lt Col VS Hosalli

22 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9154-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired Lt. Col, affirming that medical opinion of disability aggravation due to military service justifies pension benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension military service aggravation Release Medical Board Armed Forces Tribunal

TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. ANG LIFE SCIENCES INDIA LTD & ANR

22 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta
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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 lease-related disputes and directed interim relief applications to be decided by the arbitrator under Section 17.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 9 Section 17

Mukhtyar Singh & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority

22 Nov 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:9018
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation, restraining DDA from disturbing petitioners' possession without due process.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) Physical possession

Purnima Singh v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

22 Nov 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:9016
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The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful allotment of land for a Gurudwara within a residential zone, dismissing the petition challenging the modification of the layout plan and confirming that no violation of the Master Plan or fundamental rights occurred.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Development Act, 1957 layout plan modification Master Plan of Delhi (MPD-2021) Zonal Development Plan (ZDP)

Rajeev @ Sonu & Anr. v. State Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi

22 Nov 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:9015

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 397 IPC despite absence of TIP and non-recovery of weapon, relying on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Identification evidence Test Identification Parade Section 397 IPC Robbery

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s Gragerious Projects Pvt. Ltd.

22 Nov 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:9019-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld ITAT's deletion of penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, holding that vague penalty notices failing to specify the charge violate natural justice and cannot sustain penalty orders.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 271(1)(c) penalty Income Tax Act, 1961 penalty notice vagueness concealment of income