Delhi High Court

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Meena Devi & Anr. v. The State GNCT of Delhi

23 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1517-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the wife's relatives to refrain from interfering in the matrimonial home and disposed of the Habeas Corpus petition seeking release of minor children, facilitating family reconciliation.

family petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus Article 226 Section 482 Cr.P.C. minor children custody

M/S UPPER INDIA TRADING CO. PVT. LTD. v. M/S HERO FINCORP LTD

23 Feb 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:1721
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The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed by a party interested in the dispute, violating Section 12(5) and the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 12(5) Seventh Schedule

Jebin Nagarajan v. State of NCT of Delhi

23 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1516-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions to trace an adult alleged missing wife staying with her parents of her own free will, emphasizing respect for adult autonomy and ordering return of her original documents.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus Special Marriage Act Adult autonomy Missing person

Mahua Moitra v. Directorate of Enforcement and Ors.

23 Feb 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:1458

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain media leaks of investigation-related information against a public figure, balancing freedom of the press with privacy and fair investigation rights.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant freedom of press right to privacy media leaks investigation

Suresh Kumar Rathee v. Shri Krishan Kumar

23 Feb 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:1505

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that substantial compliance with its 2016 order was made by the Registrar Cooperative Societies in resolving allotment claims, and no willful disobedience occurred.

civil petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court willful disobedience substantial compliance speaking order

Piyush Bagoriya & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1433-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a policy limiting retention of government accommodation by families of deceased service personnel to five and a half years, dismissing the appellants' challenge to extend occupancy beyond this period.

administrative appeal_dismissed Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 government accommodation policy on retention families of deceased service personnel

Confederation of Delhi Industries and CETP Societies v. The Special Commissioner of Industry Cum Appropriate Authority, CETP and Ors

23 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh A... · 2024:DHC:1471-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a notification transferring CETP societies for non-compliance with statutory procedural requirements and violation of natural justice, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with law.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Common Effluent Treatment Plant CETP Act show cause notice natural justice

MD Parvej Alam v. Union of India and Ors.

23 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1477-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not legally required to disclose criminal cases registered against him for offences committed as a minor, and suppression of such facts cannot justify departmental inquiry or disqualification from service.

criminal petition_allowed Significant juvenile justice juvenile in conflict with law criminal antecedents departmental inquiry

Kuldeep v. State of NCT of Delhi

23 Feb 2024 · Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1518

The Delhi High Court quashed a prison punishment imposed without issuing a mandatory show cause notice, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards under prison laws.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Punishment Ticket Delhi Prisons Act 2000 Delhi Prisons Rules 2018 show cause notice

Naresh Kumar and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

23 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1480

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of charges under Section 307 IPC, holding that a prima facie case was made out and the inherent powers to quash charges should be exercised sparingly.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 307 IPC charge framing prima facie case intention to cause death

Bhanumati v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1556-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of government accommodation allotment and penalty for illegal subletting, holding that acceptance of penalty and non-challenge of appellate order bars re-agitation of the issue.

administrative petition_dismissed government accommodation illegal subletting Public Premises Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants Act, 1971 penalty recovery

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

23 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1438

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual offence provisions following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement sexual offences

Jai Bhagwan v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

23 Feb 2024 · Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:1428

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under the SC/ST Act for lack of credible evidence and failure to consider enquiry reports, emphasizing the Magistrate's duty to apply judicial mind before issuing process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 3(1)(x) SC/ST Act summoning order Section 482 CrPC pre-summoning evidence

Chiranjivi Pradhan v. Union of India and Ors.

23 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1476-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not obliged to disclose juvenile criminal cases when applying for service, and dismissal for suppression of such information is unsustainable under the Juvenile Justice Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant juvenile justice suppression of facts dismissal from service juvenile in conflict with law

Birender Kumar v. Imperia Structures Ltd.

23 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6728
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The Delhi High Court directed reference of the dispute to arbitration under DIAC, rejecting the unilateral arbitrator appointment clause as unworkable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(2) unilateral appointment of arbitrator

Radico Khaitan Limited v. Nargesh Kumar

23 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6915
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator through DIAC to resolve disputes arising from unpaid invoices where the arbitration clause was defective.

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

HBL Power Systems Limited v. Ultra Mega Power Pvt. Ltd.

22 Feb 2024 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2024:DHC:1759

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award on warranty claims for defective batteries, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 warranty obligations manufacturing defects

State v. Jai Singh

22 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1805-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to material contradictions, unexplained delay, and lack of corroboration, emphasizing the prosecution's burden to prove foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act sexual assault contradictions in testimony unexplained delay

Surender Singh v. State

22 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1413-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a father seeking custody of his adult married daughter, affirming her right to personal liberty and choice.

constitutional petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus Adult woman Marriage Personal liberty

Th. Genlianmang v. Union of India & Anr.

22 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1376-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Departmental Promotion Committee lawfully considered the petitioner's penalty in denying promotion, dismissing the writ petition challenging the rejection order.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Departmental Promotion Committee promotion eligibility penalty consideration double jeopardy