Delhi High Court

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Shaviya Sharma v. Squint Neon & Ors.

22 Feb 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:1482

The Delhi High Court recognized the harms of Doxing and directed removal of objectionable tweets and disclosure of subscriber information to protect the Plaintiff's privacy and enable legal recourse despite absence of specific statutory provisions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Doxing Right to privacy Online harassment Basic Subscriber Information

Kunwarpal v. State Through SHO, P.S. Special Cell

22 Feb 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:1423
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

Charges against the petitioner under the NDPS Act were quashed due to lack of grave suspicion, as mere CDR connectivity and inadmissible co-accused statements were insufficient to frame charges.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 227 CrPC Section 482 CrPC NDPS Act charge framing

Narender Singh v. Prachi Jain

22 Feb 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1360-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing the Husband to pay Rs. 1,00,000 per month interim maintenance to the Wife, rejecting his claim of lower income and concealment of assets.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act income assessment pendente lite maintenance

Ayan Ansari v. State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr

22 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1414-DB

The Delhi High Court held that custody of a minor sexual assault victim in Habeas Corpus proceedings must prioritize the child's welfare and directed the Child Welfare Committee to consider the petitioner's custody application accordingly.

criminal other Significant Habeas Corpus child custody welfare of child sexual assault

Raj Kumar Kukreja v. Principal Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax and Anr

22 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1562-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to lack of reasons and opportunity to be heard, emphasizing objective satisfaction and procedural fairness under Section 29(2) of the CGST Act.

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

Rupinder Singh Bedi & Ors. v. Department of Forest and Wildlife & Ors.

22 Feb 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:1381

The Delhi High Court directed fresh demarcation with petitioners' participation before any demolition on disputed forest land, emphasizing protection of property rights and use of scientific methods.

administrative petition_allowed Significant forest land encroachment demarcation proceedings registered sale deed Indian Forest Act 1927

Bhushan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

22 Feb 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:1584

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., holding that a prima facie case under Sections 419 and 420 IPC existed against the petitioner, warranting framing of charges.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 419 IPC Section 420 IPC prima facie case

Varun Nagpal & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

22 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1400

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Viceroy Engineering v. Smiths Detection Veecon Systems Private Limited

22 Feb 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:1611

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging condonation of delay in filing an arbitration petition, affirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction and the sufficiency of explanations for delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act review petition Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC

Ajey Kumar Mishra v. Sangeeta Mishra & Anr.

22 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1479

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s interim maintenance order assessing the petitioner’s income at Rs.70,000 per month based on evidence, allowing modification on changed circumstances.

family petition_dismissed Significant interim maintenance income assessment guesswork in income maintenance modification

Dr Namit Gupta v. Delhi Medical Council and Anr

22 Feb 2024 · Manmohan, ACJ; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, J · 2024:DHC:1503-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory registration requirement with the Delhi Medical Council for medical practitioners practicing in Delhi, affirming the regulatory framework under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Medical Council National Medical Commission Act, 2019 State Medical Council registration National Medical Register

Din Bandhu Dass v. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

22 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:1502-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld increased financial eligibility criteria in an IIT Delhi canteen tender, dismissing the petition for lack of arbitrariness or mala fide and emphasizing judicial restraint in tender matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender eligibility criteria arbitrariness in tenders judicial restraint financial turnover requirement

Shirsat Umesh Madan & Ors. v. Indian Coast Guard & Ors.

22 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1563-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection from the Indian Coast Guard recruitment Stage-II exam due to late reporting and non-compliance with procedural instructions.

administrative petition_dismissed examination centre entry recruitment process Navik General Duty administrative order

Salmuddin Saifi v. State NCT of Delhi

22 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1416-DB

The Delhi High Court directed regular monitoring and possible transfer of investigation in a missing minor child case, while disposing of the writ petition seeking immediate production of the child.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus missing minor Section 363 IPC Anti Human Trafficking Unit

Shyam Sundar v. State (NCT) of Delhi and Anr

22 Feb 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:1402
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and set aside the conviction under Section 138 NI Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties, acquitting the petitioner and waiving costs.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act compounding offence amicable settlement conviction set aside

Bhupender Mudgal @ Bhupender Sharma v. The State NCT Delhi and Anr.

22 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1380

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement between husband and wife, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC amicable settlement

Central University of Jharkhand v. M/S. King Furnishing and Safe Co.

22 Feb 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:1658

The Delhi High Court held that failure to make the mandatory 75% pre-deposit under Section 19 of the MSMED Act at the time of filing a Section 34 petition does not bar filing but the petition will not be entertained without the deposit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 34 Arbitration Act Section 19 MSMED Act pre-deposit entertainment of petition

Parijat Saurabh v. Kavita Srivastava

22 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1382-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty by the wife under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, setting aside the Family Court's dismissal.

family appeal_allowed Significant cruelty Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1)(ia) mental cruelty

Shashvat Nakrani v. Ashneer Grover

22 Feb 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1417-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial appeal by directing fast track trial with appointment of a Court Commissioner to record evidence, leaving substantive issues open.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural fast track trial Court Commissioner procedural directions commercial dispute

Samim Akhtar v. The State and Ors.

22 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1481-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a missing minor girl, directing continued police investigation and monitoring through status reports.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus missing minor Section 363 IPC illegal confinement