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State (NCT) of Delhi v. Karan Singh Yadav & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3613

The Delhi High Court held that electronic evidence accompanied by a Section 65B certificate filed before trial commencement is admissible, setting aside the discharge of accused and remanding for fresh charge framing.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ejaz Haider Zaidi & Ors. v. CA Co-operative T/C Society Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3683-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the appeal against an arbitral award due to inordinate delay and participation in arbitral proceedings, affirming the borrower's liability to repay the loan.

civil petition_dismissed

Bharat Singh v. Central Bureau of Narcotics

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3618

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case based on co-accused disclosures and evidence of involvement, with the court holding that such statements can be considered at bail stage despite Toofan Singh ruling.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sudesh Chhikara v. District Magistrate West Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3675

The Delhi High Court held that authorities under the Senior Citizens Act have jurisdiction to decide eviction on harassment grounds despite pending title disputes, but must conduct independent inquiry before passing orders.

civil petition_dismissed

Mahender Shah v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3619

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that Section 50 is not applicable to recovery from a bag, and procedural delays in sampling do not vitiate prosecution absent tampering.

criminal petition_dismissed

Uttam Samadder v. The Union of India

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3634-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a BSF personnel who voluntarily resigns before completing 20 years of qualifying service is not entitled to pensionary benefits under the CCS Pension Rules, 1972.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rohit Shukla; Vivek Kumar Gaurav; Shawez Chaudhary; A. Solanki v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3737

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s discharge of the accused in a rape case, holding no prima facie case was made out as the petitioner’s consent was voluntary and not vitiated by fraud.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pradeep Kaur v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3681-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of a Health Trade License and demolition of a food cart, holding that compensation claims involving disputed facts must be pursued via civil suits, not writ petitions.

administrative appeal_dismissed

ACME Heergarh Powertech Private Limited v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3615-DB

The Delhi High Court held that while solar power generation units fall outside the MOOWR Regulations due to the nature of electricity as a resultant good, the grant and cancellation of Customs licenses are quasi-judicial acts requiring due process, and executive instructions cannot fetter the independent discretion of Customs officers.

administrative appeal_allowed

Anuj v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3627

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in recovery of commercial quantity of ganja, holding that no reasonable grounds existed to believe he was not guilty or unlikely to reoffend under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bhushan Steel and Strips Ltd. v. Tyo Trading Enterprises and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3734

The Delhi High Court upheld its territorial jurisdiction and decreed recovery against the defendant for loss of goods, affirming substitution of the plaintiff by Tata Steel Ltd. without fresh amendment.

civil appeal_allowed

Aradhana v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3699

The High Court set aside the charge framing order for lack of reasons and remanded the case for fresh consideration to ensure judicial mind is applied at the prima facie stage.

criminal other

Crystal Crop Protection Limited v. Ranga Krishna Murthy

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3628-DB

Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside the order returning plaint for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that averments in the plaint must be accepted on demurrer and part of cause of action arose in Delhi.

civil appeal_allowed

Hardeep v. University of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3704

The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference in subjective examination marking is generally impermissible absent mala fides or arbitrariness and dismissed the student's challenge to awarded marks.

academic_law petition_dismissed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. MEENAKSHI KHARE AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3705-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the re-appointment of employees in a merged school, ruling that valid original appointments under applicable rules cannot be invalidated despite alleged non-compliance with other recruitment criteria.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shayam Sunder v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3611

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a large-scale insurance fraud case, holding that CDR evidence is corroborative and bail cannot be denied solely on the gravity of economic offences or incomplete investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gaurav v. The State Govt of NCT

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3616

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in a murder case considering doubtful evidence, lack of premeditation, and prolonged incarceration.

criminal appeal_allowed

PTECH INFRA ENGINEERING v. LITE BITE FOODS PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3692

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from Work Orders containing a valid arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed

IFFCO-TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. NUPUR SINGH & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3663

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's finding of composite negligence by both drivers in a fatal accident and dismissed the insurer's appeal, affirming joint and several liability for compensation.

motor_accident_claims_criminal_liability appeal_dismissed

Raj Gangwani v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2024

The Delhi High Court held that grace marks are not applicable to re-appear exams and denied additional attempts beyond three attempts as per statutory guidelines, dismissing the petitioners' claims for grace marks and mercy chances.

academic/educational law appeal_dismissed