Delhi High Court

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Ajindra Kumar Puri & Ors. v. State & Anr.

03 Sep 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:6737

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of an FIR and order under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that the Magistrate applied judicial mind and prima facie cognizable offences were disclosed, warranting investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR criminal breach of trust cheating

G. T. Karnal Road Industrial Estate CETP Society v. The Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

03 Sep 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:6735

The Delhi High Court quashed the DPCC's unreasoned order imposing Environmental Compensation on a CETP society and remanded the matter for fresh, reasoned consideration respecting the petitioner's submissions.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant Environmental Compensation Common Effluent Treatment Plant Delhi Pollution Control Committee Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

Sajjad Alam v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

03 Sep 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:6723

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a hotel owner accused of penetrative sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act, holding that absence of forensic evidence is not conclusive at bail stage and emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and consistency of the victim's testimony.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail POCSO Act penetrative sexual assault DNA evidence

Vinay Goyal and Anr. v. Ajay Gupta

03 Sep 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:7020-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned a 24-day delay in filing a civil appeal and disposed it by recording a settlement for payment of the decree amount with interest, adjourning execution proceedings accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed condonation of delay civil appeal settlement execution proceedings

Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

03 Sep 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6781
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw its petition and granted liberty to seek interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before the constituted Arbitral Tribunal.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 Arbitral Tribunal interim relief

Well Trans Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. v. Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

02 Sep 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:6682-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for AY 2011-12, holding that the Assessing Officer failed to independently apply mind and record valid reasons to believe that income had escaped assessment.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 147 Income Tax Act Section 148 Income Tax Act reason to believe reopening of assessment

Kalicharan v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Sep 2024 · Rekha Palli; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:6684-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging delayed confirmation, promotion as ASI instead of SI, and denial of third MACP benefit, holding the claims barred by delay and justified by recruitment rules and prior promotions.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant confirmation date seniority promotion Assistant Sub Inspector

Murli Manohar Sahay v. Meghna Sahay

02 Sep 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:7507
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The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order of ₹10,000 per month granted under the DV Act, emphasizing the husband's duty to maintain his wife despite a decree of restitution of conjugal rights and prima facie allegations of domestic violence.

family petition_dismissed Significant interim maintenance domestic violence economic abuse Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Y.P. Sethi v. Union Bank of India

02 Sep 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:7357

The Delhi High Court upheld charges against a bank officer but remanded the penalty of dismissal for reconsideration on grounds of disproportionality and procedural fairness under Rule 7(2) of the 1976 Regulations.

administrative other Significant disciplinary proceedings Rule 7(2) Union Bank Regulations 1976 proportionality of punishment judicial review

M/S NIKUNJ WOODS PVT LTD v. M/S KRISHNA STEEL FURNITURE AND ANR

02 Sep 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:7340-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's dismissal of a recovery suit as barred by limitation, holding that the Supreme Court's extension of limitation period did not apply beyond 28.02.2022.

civil appeal_dismissed limitation period suit for recovery mediation proceedings extension of limitation

Vijay Keshao Kambe v. Technology Development Board & Ors.

02 Sep 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7231

The Delhi High Court held that a director of a private limited company who is responsible for the company's affairs can be held vicariously liable under Section 141 of the NI Act for dishonour of cheque and refused to quash the complaint and summons against him.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 141 vicarious liability

Baby Rishika v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

02 Sep 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7095
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The Delhi High Court held that admission allotments by the Directorate of Education are valid only for the academic year allotted, and without interim court orders during that year, the right to admission lapses after the academic year ends.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Admission EWS/DG category Computerized draw of lots Interim order

Master Vinayak v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

02 Sep 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7096
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission based on a previous academic year's allotment, holding that such allotment is valid only for that year and cannot be enforced after the academic year ends without an interim court order.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Admission EWS/DG category Computerized draw of lots Interim order

M/s Aryan Cargo Express Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr

02 Sep 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:7016-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant company was ineligible for exemption benefits under the extended Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020 as its restoration order was outside the scheme’s stipulated period and forum.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020 extended CFSS 2020 Companies Act 2013 section 248 striking off

Mohd. Yusuf and Ors. v. State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr.

02 Sep 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6929
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The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 308/34 and 323/341/506/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC can be exercised to prevent abuse of process in minor offence cases.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement abuse of process

Hanny Wadhwa and Ors v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

02 Sep 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6683

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its power under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Sukhvinder Singh and Ors. v. The State (SHO PS Bindapur)

02 Sep 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6679

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing prosecution would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Dinesh & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

02 Sep 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6681

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute

Suraj Sharma and Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

02 Sep 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6689

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC amicable settlement

Namrita Malik v. Kulwant Kaur and Ors.

02 Sep 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:6886
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The Delhi High Court held that the bequest under the Will did not lapse on the legatee's predecease, the relinquishment deed and DDA conveyance conferred absolute title to defendant no. 1, and dismissed the plaintiff's suit for lack of cause of action and procedural non-compliance.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Indian Succession Act 1925 Section 105 Will interpretation lapse of legacy