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Sahamal Singh v. Container Corporation of India Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4110

The Delhi High Court held that while claims barred by limitation cannot be referred to arbitration, disputes arising from later events are arbitrable and appointed a sole arbitrator, invalidating the clause allowing respondent to appoint the arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed

Vicky Chadha & Anr. v. The State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3785

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 394/34 IPC and 323/354/506/509 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the scope of Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in minor offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

Preeti Singh v. National Medical Commission & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3829-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of an eligibility certificate for MBBS admission due to non-disclosure of failure in Biology, emphasizing that academic benefits obtained by concealment cannot be protected by equitable relief.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Kansal v. Assistant Director, Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3765

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in PMLA case holding that grant of approver status in predicate offence does not absolve PMLA liability and bail can be granted on broad probabilities considering the applicant's limited role and non-arrest of similarly placed accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

K Jeevan Rita Murthy v. Sarabjit Singh

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3827-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the eviction of a non-legal representative occupant from suit property despite pending review petitions, emphasizing the binding nature of court-granted permissive possession and undertakings.

civil appeal_dismissed

Gram Sudhar Sabha v. National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3841

The Delhi High Court directed the reconstitution of the Boundary Committee to consider and upload the corrected map of Wazirpur Extension Village to enable residents to avail PM UDAY Scheme benefits.

administrative petition_allowed

Shri Rahul Verma & Ors. v. State of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3784

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ashok Kumar v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3822-DB

The Delhi High Court directed transfer of investigation into the alleged kidnapping of a minor child to the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit and mandated periodic status reports, disposing of the writ petition seeking production and custody of the child.

criminal petition_allowed

Pankaj Makhija v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3786

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 307 and 324 IPC based on an amicable settlement and the minor nature of injuries, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S. MAGO CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3799

Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator from the Ministry of Defence panel to adjudicate a contract payment dispute after directing parties to attempt amicable resolution.

civil petition_allowed

Mohammed Moinuddin Ahmed v. Bhola Nath Singh

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4332

The Delhi High Court directed Hockey India to ensure transparency in State Selection Trials by mandating advance publication of trial details and accepted sending an independent observer as a one-time measure for senior men’s trials.

administrative petition_allowed

Vishwas Chopra v. Sheena Chopra

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4169-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal and upheld the Family Court's order granting maintenance to the wife and child under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, condoning a six-day delay in filing the appeal.

family appeal_dismissed

Gyan Singh Meena v. National Seeds Corporation Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3764

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an employee following a departmental inquiry, holding that procedural fairness was observed, evidence was sufficient, and penalty was not disproportionate.

administrative petition_dismissed

Amit Arora v. MMR Infrastructure Developers Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3959

The Delhi High Court dismissed a winding up petition due to a bona fide dispute over payment liability, directing the petitioner to seek remedy through civil courts and allowing condonation of delay under the Limitation Act.

corporate appeal_dismissed

Ayush Agarwal v. M/S Dimensions Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4022

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve a company under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 due to absence of assets and inability to proceed with winding up.

corporate appeal_allowed

Brilliance Educational Society and Ors. v. Karamvir Singh

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3970

The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree based on clear admissions of tenancy under an unregistered rent agreement and valid termination notice, dismissing the appeal challenging the judgment on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

State v. Bharat Singh

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3891

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a case of alleged abetment to suicide and cruelty, holding that mere threats and minor beatings do not constitute abetment under Section 306 IPC or cruelty under Section 498A IPC without proximate cause or direct instigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Adesh Tyagi v. Pooja Kaur

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3838

The Delhi High Court held that the 20% pre-deposit under Section 148 NI Act is not mandatory and must be considered in light of recovery already made, allowing suspension of sentence without rigid deposit conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Joginder Pal Kaur and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3925-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken, even if compensation remains unpaid.

property petition_dismissed

Winzo Games Private Limited v. Hike Global Pte. Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3800

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes between WinZO and Hike, limiting arbitration to parties to the agreement and excluding patent issues and certain respondents.

civil petition_dismissed