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Razia Begum v. The Appellate Court of Divisional Commissioner and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3465-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking eviction of family members from her property, upholding the maintenance payment directions under the Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2016.

family appeal_dismissed

Umesh Raza v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3409

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354(D) and 506 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Food Corporation of India v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3395

The Delhi High Court upheld the Regional Labour Commissioner's orders enforcing the CGIT award, holding the challenged Memorandum of Settlement invalid for procedural non-compliance and affirming the limited jurisdiction of the Labour Commissioner under Section 33C(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor petition_dismissed

Yash Pal Ashok v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-1 and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3396

The Delhi High Court upheld recovery proceedings against a former director exercising ultimate control over a company’s affairs, validating attachment of his personal bank account under the Employees’ Provident Funds Act.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anil Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3440-DB

The Delhi High Court directed transfer of investigation into a missing person case to a specialized unit with periodic judicial monitoring to ensure diligent inquiry and protection of the missing boy.

criminal other

India Power Corporation Limited v. Ministry of Power Government of India

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3391

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Government is the appropriate authority under the Electricity Act, 2003, to grant prior approval for an overhead line connecting an inter-State transmission system to a distribution sub-station within the same State.

administrative appeal_allowed

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. ANJU DEVI@ANJU & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3397

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the insurer liable to compensate the deceased pillion rider's family under a policy ambiguously described as 'Act Only Policy', applying the pay and recover principle.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arun Mittal & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3433

The Delhi High Court set aside Punjab National Bank's declaration of the petitioners' loan account as 'Fraud' for failure to follow the Supreme Court-mandated principles of natural justice, directing the bank to comply with due procedure before reclassifying the account.

administrative petition_allowed

Jindal Rail Infrastructure Limited v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3383-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed JRIL's appeal, upholding the setting aside of an arbitral award that contradicted the clear option clause in the contract, reaffirming that courts must enforce unambiguous contractual terms without re-writing agreements.

civil appeal_dismissed

Brinda Navet v. National Testing Agency & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3431

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the National Testing Agency agreed to correct the petitioner's CUET-PG score by adding 5 marks following a valid challenge to the answer key.

administrative petition_allowed

Bhavik Koladia v. Ashneer Grover & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3393

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction holding that property in shares does not pass without payment of consideration as per contract, restraining defendant from alienating shares pending trial.

civil appeal_allowed

Farukh @ Chapta v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3414-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a preventive detention order under the PITNDPS Act against a petitioner already in custody for lack of compelling reasons and proper subjective satisfaction by the detaining authority.

criminal petition_allowed

Ashok Rani v. Kewal Arora

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3381

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant admitting tenancy cannot dispute landlord's ownership and that vague allegations do not constitute triable issues warranting leave to contest eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_allowed

Association of NCTE Approved Colleges Trust v. National Council for Teacher Education

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3420-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Integrated Teacher Education Programme is a new course requiring fresh recognition applications under the NCTE Act, dismissing the petition challenging NCTE's regulatory transition process.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mercator Ltd. v. Dredging Corporation of India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3390

Delhi High Court upheld enforcement of three London-seated foreign arbitral awards against Dredging Corporation of India Ltd., rejecting objections on tribunal composition and alleged statutory violations under narrow public policy grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed

Directorate of Enforcement v. Akhilesh Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3399

The Delhi High Court held that money laundering proceedings cannot continue after acquittal in the scheduled offence and attached properties must be released despite pendency of appeal against acquittal.

criminal petition_dismissed

VI EXPORTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3421-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that strict compliance with exemption conditions in the export ban notification is mandatory and substantial compliance cannot be invoked to permit export of non-basmati white rice.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S Keltech Infrastructure Ltd. v. Deepa Chawla

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 138 NI Act, ruling that an attorney holder can prove the complaint and that the accused failed to rebut the presumption of debt under Section 139 NI Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jaffrey Export Pvt Ltd and Ors. v. Ashish Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3410

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a Section 138 NI Act complaint, holding that disputed factual issues regarding cheque dishonor must be decided by the trial court and not at the quashing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shivam Dewan & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3422

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

criminal petition_allowed