Delhi High Court

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Kavita v. M/S D L Nagpal Finance and Leasing Co. Pvt. Ltd & Ors.

21 Aug 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:6325

The court held that a defendant specifically averred as a guarantor cannot be deleted from the suit merely because their right to file written statement is closed, though they retain the right to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses.

civil petition_dismissed Order I Rule 10(2) CPC guarantor written statement cross-examination

CARS 24 FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. SANDEEP BHASKAR GHUMARE & ANR.

21 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar
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The Delhi High Court appointed a common arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from Credit Facility Agreements where respondents failed to respond to arbitration notices.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Section 21 notice Appointment of arbitrator

Bharat Bhushan Kapoor and Others v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

21 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6296

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Sheeshpal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6281

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement and absence of rash or negligent driving, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR criminal negligence amicable settlement

Dr Jai Kishan Godara v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

21 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6294

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

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

Sugandha Sharma v. M S Shiv Shakti Float Glasses Pvt Ltd

21 Aug 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:6400

The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a director not alleged to be in charge or responsible for the company’s affairs, holding that mere directorship does not attract vicarious liability without specific averments.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141(2) NI Act Director liability Vicarious liability

Akbal Ansari v. State (NCT of Delhi)

21 Aug 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:6408

Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of contract killing, holding that disclosure statements and CDRs alone do not suffice to deny bail without corroborative evidence.

criminal bail_granted Significant bail contract killing disclosure statement CDR evidence

M/S. Dhanlaxmi Sales Corporation v. Boston Scientific India Pvt Ltd

21 Aug 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:6370
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The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie arbitration agreement existed based on contract and correspondence, directing disputes to arbitration while leaving arbitrability issues to the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act prima facie determination intention of parties

Tarun Kumar Puri v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

21 Aug 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:6399
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The Delhi High Court held that a director who resigned prior to issuance of dishonoured cheques cannot be held liable under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside summons against him.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act Section 141 NI Act vicarious liability

Uma Shankar Mehta v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6450

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to direct police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that no investigation was necessary as the complainant had full knowledge of facts and could depose in the pending complaint.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Section 200 Cr.P.C. police investigation domestic violence

Operation Asha v. Dr Shelly Batra

21 Aug 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:6446-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a registered society receiving donations for public charitable purposes can be treated as a constructive trust under Section 92 CPC, dismissing the appeal challenging leave to institute a suit alleging mismanagement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 92 CPC constructive trust registered society charitable trust

Suresh Chand Gupta v. Union of India

21 Aug 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6525-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the GST registration cancellation order due to defective Show Cause Notice and violation of natural justice, restoring the petitioner's registration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice Section 29(2)(e) CGST Act natural justice

M/S MJ BIZCRAFTS LLP v. CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX, DELHI SOUTH COMMISSIONERATE

21 Aug 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6527-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the provisional attachment of the petitioner’s bank accounts under Section 83(1) of the CGST Act, ruling that such attachment is valid once proceedings have commenced and is aimed at protecting government revenue irrespective of legal disputes on GST liability.

tax petition_dismissed Significant provisional attachment Section 83(1) CGST Act tax evasion GST liability

Container Corporation of India Limited v. M/S Shivalaya Construction Company Private Limited & Anr.

21 Aug 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6539-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as non-maintainable under the Commercial Courts Act against the rejection of a limitation-based Order VII Rule 11 application.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 13(1A) Commercial Courts Act appeal maintainability Letters Patent appeal

Amit Garg & Anr. v. The Secretary (Alt.) Land Building Department Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 Aug 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:6275

The Delhi High Court directed allotment of an alternative residential plot to petitioners whose land was acquired, affirming eligibility under statutory policy despite delay and non-compliance by authorities.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant alternative plot allotment land acquisition Delhi Development Authority Nazul Rules

Kawakami, Shigeki & Ors. v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

21 Aug 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:6297

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a patent application for lack of novelty on grounds not communicated in the hearing notice, emphasizing the mandatory requirement to inform all objections prior to hearing under the principles of natural justice.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent application hearing notice principles of natural justice lack of novelty

Ravi Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority

21 Aug 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:6267

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful revocation of a stamp vending license by the DDA, holding that the petitioner had no vested rights to prevent cancellation of a permissive license.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant license revocation Indian Easements Act 1882 permissive possession Delhi Development Authority

Tkreeb v. State of NCT of Delhi

21 Aug 2024 · Amit Mahajan, J. · 2024:DHC:6361
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The Delhi High Court allowed the accused's petition to recall the prosecutrix for cross-examination under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing the need to ensure a fair trial by granting a final opportunity to cross-examine a crucial witness in a sexual offence case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC recall of witness cross-examination sexual offence

State v. Durgesh Nandini & Anr

21 Aug 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6362

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of Respondent No. 1, holding that no sufficient material existed to frame charges under Section 506 IPC for criminal intimidation, emphasizing the limited scope of charge framing under Sections 227 and 228 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant framing of charge Section 506 IPC criminal intimidation Section 227 CrPC

M/S WORLD INFRACONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S SHUBH ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED

21 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6806

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve a dispute arising from a valid arbitration agreement, despite the respondent's initial refusal to consent.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 Section 12(2)