Delhi High Court

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Sanjay Aggarwal v. Directorate of Enforcement

11 Nov 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:8689
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The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's cognizance of a PMLA offence upon the ED's complaint filed during ongoing investigation, affirming the retrospective applicability of Explanation-II to Section 44(1)(b) allowing supplementary complaints.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant cognizance of offence Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 44(1)(b) PMLA supplementary complaint

IN-TIME GARMENTS PVT LTD v. HSPS TEXTILE PVT LIMITED

11 Nov 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:8757
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the challenge to an arbitral award upholding the respondent's claim for unpaid fabric supply, holding that the award was neither perverse nor patently illegal and that the respondent was entitled to benefits under the MSMED Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge MSMED Act, 2006 patent illegality

Jai Bhagwan v. State

11 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8696

The Delhi High Court reinstated the discharge of a Motor Vehicle Inspector from criminal charges due to lack of prima facie evidence of knowledge or intent to use forged documents, emphasizing the limited scope of interference at the charge framing stage.

criminal petition_allowed Significant framing of charge discharge order prima facie case Section 227 CrPC

Kanhaiya Ram v. Union of India and Ors.

11 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8723-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to consider the petitioner's medical-based request for extension of time to join a new posting without staying the transfer order.

administrative other transfer order Central Industrial Security Force medical grounds extension of time

Lokesh @ Machchhar v. State of NCT of Delhi

11 Nov 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:8836-DB

The Delhi High Court converted the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC due to lack of premeditation and intention, modifying the sentence accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part II IPC culpable homicide not amounting to murder intention to cause death

Bhim Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi

11 Nov 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:8688

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application in a trafficking case involving minors due to his absconding conduct, serious criminal antecedents, and ongoing investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail trafficking minor exploitation Proclaimed Offender

Deepak Tiwari v. The State NCT of Delhi

11 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8697
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a double murder case considering prolonged detention, inconclusive evidence at bail stage, and fundamental rights under Article 21, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Article 21 prolonged incarceration prima facie evidence

Naresh v. Seema

11 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8691

The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court order awarding maintenance to a deserted wife under Section 125 CrPC, emphasizing the husband's legal duty to support his wife despite procedural irregularities and the wife's disability pension.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Section 125 CrPC maintenance disability pension income affidavit

Harsh Vardhan Bansal v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

11 Nov 2024 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024:DHC:8760
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The Delhi High Court upheld the MVC-III classification of properties as Super Commercial Properties under the DMC Act, validating the resultant property tax assessments and rejecting challenges based on Article 14 and procedural grounds.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Municipal Valuation Committee Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 property tax Unit Area Method

Anees Ur Rahman v. M/s Smal Farmers Agribusiness Consortium

11 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8699

The court held that a director who had resigned prior to the cheque dishonour cannot be held liable under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, as liability attaches only to those in charge of and responsible for the company’s business at the relevant time.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act director liability cheque dishonour

Satish Kumar Jain v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

11 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8706

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the statutory presumption of debt despite admitted signatures on dishonoured cheques.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Presumption under Section 139 NI Act Rebuttal of presumption

JKR TECHNO ENGINEERS PVT LTD v. JMD LIMITED

11 Nov 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:8758
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that the claim was not ex facie barred by limitation and limitation issues are to be decided by the arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 8 Limitation

Sunil Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

11 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8693
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for aggravated sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl under the POCSO Act, affirming that reliable child victim testimony alone can sustain conviction absent corroboration.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 29 presumption child sexual abuse child victim testimony

Vijay Pandey v. State of NCT of Delhi; Raju Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

11 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8698

The Delhi High Court set aside convictions and remanded the case for retrial due to the trial court's failure to re-examine the accused under Section 313 CrPC after re-examination of prosecution witnesses, violating the accused's right to a fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 313 CrPC re-examination of witnesses fair trial prejudice to accused

Arkendra Singh & Anr v. UOI & Ors

11 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:8731-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a review petition and the application for condonation of a 2790-day delay, holding that administrative reasons and pendency of related proceedings do not justify such inordinate delay.

civil petition_dismissed condonation of delay review petition limitation Section 151 CPC

Mr. Jayant Bhatia and Mr. Harshit Chaudhary v. Union Bank of India

11 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8745

The Delhi High Court directed the Review Committee to pass a reasoned speaking order considering the petitioners' submissions before declaring them wilful defaulters, emphasizing compliance with judicial directions and regulatory guidelines.

civil other Significant wilful defaulter Review Committee speaking order collateral security

Kiran Arora v. Delhi Development Authority

11 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8744

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to consider the petitioner's application for conversion of leasehold property to freehold within ten weeks, emphasizing timely administrative action without deciding on merits.

administrative other property conversion leasehold to freehold Delhi Development Authority public authority delay

Ravindra Kumar Hajela v. Sh Sl Sharma & Anr.

11 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8743

Contempt petition against Registrar for alleged non-compliance of court order was dismissed as the order was complied with by disposing the petition and referring it to arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed contempt proceedings Delhi Co-operative Societies Act, 2003 Section 70 DCS Act Section 71 DCS Act

Ashish v. Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Anr

11 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8741

Contempt petition for non-appointment dismissed as subsequent medical board declared petitioner unfit, negating obligation to appoint.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt of court medical fitness appointment Review Medical Board

Union Public Service Commission v. Kalpana Ved

11 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:8730-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that strict compliance with mandatory online application procedures prescribed by UPSC is essential and set aside the CAT order allowing a candidate's participation despite failure to submit the application online.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination online application submission mandatory procedure Central Administrative Tribunal