Delhi High Court

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M/S EURO PVC FABRIC v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICES TAX, SOUTH DELHI

27 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1630-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST registration cancellation order that was system generated, lacked reasons, and referred to a non-existent reply, restoring the petitioner's registration and emphasizing the need for application of mind and procedural fairness.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation show cause notice system generated order non-application of mind

State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd. Kasim @ Khan Saheb & Anr.

27 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder and robbery case, holding that prior acquittal on firearms possession barred re-litigation and the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant issue estoppel double jeopardy acquittal recovery of firearms

A TO Z PRODUCTIONS v. PRASAR BHARTI

27 Feb 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:1679
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court held that an approval letter with conditions does not constitute a binding contract absent absolute acceptance and compliance with requirements, dismissing the petition for non-submission of documents and delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant binding contract approval letter purchase order absolute acceptance

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sheela Devi & Ors.

27 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1488

Delhi High Court dismissed insurance company's appeals holding it liable to pay compensation for a motor accident caused by rash driving despite seating capacity violation, affirming the Tribunal's award.

motor_vehicles_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 149 liability Insurance policy breach Rash and negligent driving

Sahil Sahni v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

27 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1543

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs against the petitioner under various IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement abuse of process

Ishwar Chand Jain v. Delhi Development Authority

27 Feb 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:1552

The Delhi High Court held that DDA’s failure to send allotment letter to the petitioner’s last known address invalidated cancellation of allotment, directing DDA to allot an equivalent flat at 1996 rates.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority New Pattern Registration Scheme 1979 Demand cum Allotment Letter change of address

Aman Kumar Yadav v. State & Ors.

27 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1577-DB

The Court held that an adult woman’s choice to live with her parents must be respected and dismissed the petition seeking her production and release.

family petition_dismissed illegal detention adult autonomy personal liberty matrimonial dispute

Tapasi v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

27 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1575-DB

The Delhi High Court directed recording of the minor victim's statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C. and custody determination by the Child Welfare Committee in a kidnapping and sexual assault case, disposing of the habeas corpus petition with these directions.

criminal petition_dismissed habeas corpus minor victim sexual assault molestation

Suraj Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

27 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1522

The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges under Sections 302/34 IPC against the petitioner, holding that sufficient material existed to presume common intention at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charge common intention Section 34 IPC Section 302 IPC

Veena Khurana & Ors. v. Aman Verma & Anr.

27 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1483

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including medical expenses paid by the claimants, affirming that just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act includes all pecuniary damages incurred.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation medical expenses motor accident claims

Akash Attri v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1531-DB

The Delhi High Court directed constitution of a fresh Review Medical Board in accordance with applicable guidelines after quashing the challenged medical examination report.

administrative petition_allowed Review Medical Examination Report Review Medical Board Medical examination guidelines Writ petition

Naveen v. Akshma Devi

27 Feb 2024 · Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:1514

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order by dismissing the tenant's belated application for leave to contest, applying the dual test for condonation of delay under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B(8) leave to contest

Rakesh Gupta v. Union of India

27 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:1608-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for wilful suppression of a prior arbitration petition filed on the same subject matter, holding that parallel proceedings are impermissible and mandatory disclosure is required.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition statutory arbitration Multi-State Co-Operative Societies Act, 2002 Section 84 MSCS Act

Lachhman Singh v. Kavita Devi & Ors.

27 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1515

The Delhi High Court held that a road tax receipt is not a valid permit for plying a goods vehicle in Uttar Pradesh, upheld the insurance company's liability to pay compensation, and allowed it to recover the amount from the owner without fresh proceedings.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 permit road tax receipt goods carriage

Tannu Chawla @ Tarun v. State (NCT of Delhi)

27 Feb 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1620

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case based on circumstantial evidence, citing procedural lapses, doubts in prosecution's case, and prolonged incarceration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail circumstantial evidence last seen theory recovery of weapon

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Krishan Chander and Others

27 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1549

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs.37.8 lakh compensation based on a notional income of Rs.25,000 with future prospects, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation quantum notional income future prospects

Amit Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

27 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1540

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Baby Gavya v. Maxfort School & Anr.

27 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 2537
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the right of an EWS student to admission through a computerised draw of lots under the RTE Act and directed the school to admit and provide all related benefits.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Economically Weaker Section EWS admission Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 computerised draw of lots

Juber Chaudhary v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors.

26 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1224

The Delhi High Court directed a university to provide the petitioner a hearing before deciding on his non-admission due to alleged indiscipline, emphasizing the right to a reasoned and fair disciplinary process.

administrative other university disciplinary action right to be heard non-admission Jamia Millia Islamia Act 1988

Shibendra Narayan Guha v. Commissioner of GST & Anr

26 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1760-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and clear notice, modifying the cancellation date to the Show Cause Notice date instead of an earlier retrospective date.

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