Delhi High Court

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Naresh Kumar Bajaj; Ashwini Kumar Bajaj; Vikram Kumar Bajaj v. Bunge India Pvt. Ltd.

21 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8134
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The Delhi High Court upheld a Nil Arbitral Award dismissing claims for service tax liability and related costs after the tax demand was quashed by CESTAT, holding no grounds existed to set aside the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Nil Award Service Tax liability

Ethiopian Airlines v. Nitin Dewan

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8195

The Delhi High Court disposed of the consumer dispute between Ethiopian Airlines and Mr. Nitin Dewan by approving an amicable settlement awarding half the compensation for lost baggage due to airline negligence.

consumer petition_allowed consumer dispute deficiency of service loss of baggage delay condonation

Shri Rohit Bodhraja & Anr. v. Avtar Kumar Grover & Ors.

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8184

The Delhi High Court held that summons in eviction proceedings must align with the procedural requirements of all grounds at issuance, and subsequent withdrawal of a ground does not retrospectively validate improper summons issuance.

civil other Significant Delhi Rent Control Act eviction petition Section 14(1)(a) Section 14(1)(e)

Rajesh Khanna v. M/S OLAM AGRO INDIA LTD

21 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna

The Delhi High Court held that the appellate court must hear the accused before directing deposit of 20% of fine under Section 148 N.I. Act and may exempt deposit in exceptional circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 148 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 389 Cr.P.C. deposit of fine

Tanu Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8136

The court upheld the lawful eviction of a daughter-in-law from a shared household owned by her father-in-law, directing provision of alternate accommodation or rent under the DV Act, balancing her right to residence with the property owner's rights.

family petition_dismissed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 shared household right to residence interim protection

Dewan Izzat Rai Nanda Thru LR's v. Dewan Iqbal Nath Thru LR's and Ors.

21 Oct 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8119

The Delhi High Court held that interest accrued on auction money deposited by the purchaser in a partition suit belongs to the parties entitled to the principal amount as per the final decree, directing refund of interest previously released to the purchaser.

civil other Significant partition suit auction money interest accrued final decree

Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board v. Union of India

21 Oct 2024 · Prateek Jalan
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Union of India's final allocation of Central sector power between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh under the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, affirming administrative discretion in resource allocation subject to judicial review of the decision-making process.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 Central sector power allocation Gadgil Formula Section 75(2)

Sandeep Raina v. Sachin Sharma

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8173

The High Court directed the Trial Court to first hear the petitioner's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC based on admissions before proceeding with trial in a possession and eviction suit.

civil other Order XII Rule 6 CPC admissions in written statement possession suit eviction

Jasbir Kaur & Anr. v. Ravinder Singh Alias Ravinder Malik & Ors.

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8174

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition as not pressed and directed the Appellate Tribunal MCD to expeditiously dispose of the pending demolition appeal within six months.

administrative petition_dismissed Article 226 Appellate Tribunal MCD demolition stay expeditious disposal

Sweta Pradip Popat v. Larsen and Turbo Ltd

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8176
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the challenge to NCDRC orders must be filed in the High Court where the cause of action arose.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cause of action

Pyare Lal v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 Oct 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8105
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a Section 363 IPC case involving alleged wrongful confinement of a minor, emphasizing the right to liberty amid trial delays and unresolved age discrepancies.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 363 IPC minor victim age discrepancy

Okechukwu Okey@ Paulinus Uchenna v. Narcotics Control Bureau

21 Oct 2024 · Anish Dayal · 2024:DHC:8240
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to a Nigerian national accused under the NDPS Act, holding that omission of 'nearest' in Section 50 notice is not fatal and prolonged custody without trial progress justifies bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 50 NDPS Act bail prolonged custody commercial quantity

Saroj Gupta v. The State (Government of NCT of Delhi)

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8177

The Delhi High Court directed the Probate Court to expeditiously consider submitted Inventory Forms and pass appropriate orders, emphasizing the petitioner's advanced age, while dismissing the transfer application.

civil petition_dismissed probate letters of administration Form Nos. 178 and 179 Inventory Forms

Deepak Nijhawan v. Shivani Arora

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8179

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte order passed by a civil court lacking jurisdiction over a Section 9 Arbitration petition misdescribed and directed proper allocation to a Commercial Court.

civil appeal_allowed Section 9 Arbitration & Conciliation Act Commercial Court jurisdiction misdescription of petition Order XXXIX CPC

Sanjay Singhania (Deceased) Through LRs v. Madhu Vyas

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8180

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow a late amendment to the written statement in a civil eviction suit, holding that such discretion exercised judiciously will not be interfered with.

civil petition_dismissed amendment of pleadings written statement discretionary power trial stage

Sanjeev Kumar v. The State

21 Oct 2024 · Anish Dayal · 2024:DHC:8163
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused in a large-scale ganja seizure case, emphasizing procedural irregularities, prolonged custody, and the precise definition of 'ganja' under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act ganja definition bail under NDPS prolonged incarceration

Amrit Lal Agnihotri v. Sushil Kumar Verma

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8181

The High Court directed the Trial Court to reconsider the maintainability of the suit at final arguments, without staying proceedings or expressing any opinion on merits.

civil other Procedural Order VII Rule 11 CPC maintainability of suit Right to Information Act rejection of plaint

Sherwood Officers Society v. Satinder Kaur

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8182
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The Delhi High Court held that it lacked jurisdiction over a consumer dispute arising in Punjab, allowing the petitioners to withdraw their petition with liberty to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

civil petition_allowed Significant Article 227 jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission consumer dispute

Sherwood Officers Society v. Sh. Kamaljit Singh & Anr.

21 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8183

Delhi High Court held it lacked jurisdiction over a consumer dispute petition arising in Punjab, allowing withdrawal with liberty to approach the appropriate High Court.

civil petition_allowed Significant Article 227 jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cause of action

Anju Bala v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

21 Oct 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8186-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacks jurisdiction to issue binding directions like FIR registration, affirming its recommendatory role under Article 338 and dismissed the appellant's delayed appeal.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant National Commission for Scheduled Castes Article 338 Constitution jurisdiction FIR registration