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Saquib Nisar v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3358-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused in the 2008 Delhi serial bomb blasts case under UAPA, holding that prima facie evidence and statutory bar preclude bail despite trial delay and parity arguments.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vaishali Jaggi v. Deepak Wasson

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3456-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed modification of interim custody and visitation arrangements by mutual consent, emphasizing the child's comfort and directing the respondent to cooperate in the child's passport renewal.

family appeal_allowed

M/S. SWASTIK ENTERPRISES v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3757-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order for lack of proper communication and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after granting the petitioner an opportunity to respond.

tax remanded

Mubeen Kadar Shaikh v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3357-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under the NIA Act and UAPA, holding that the accusations against him in the 2008 serial bomb blasts case are prima facie true and statutory bar against bail applies.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Azim Khan v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3412

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict on humanitarian grounds despite prior re-arrest during parole, emphasizing the rehabilitative purpose of parole and imposing strict conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Shriram General Ins Co Ltd v. Meena Uppal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3385

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's writ petition challenging the MACT's refusal to allow belated impleading of parties and summoning of witnesses, affirming that contributory negligence does not absolve insurer liability and emphasizing the claimants' control over party impleadment.

civil petition_dismissed

Daljit Singh v. Gagandeep Sidhu

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3344

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition setting aside the trial court's dismissal of an application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC and granted possession to the father-in-law against his daughter-in-law, holding that her defence was sham and admissions in pleadings entitled the petitioner to decree on possession.

civil appeal_allowed

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S KCC Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3403

The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal despite respondent's unsubstantiated bias allegations, emphasizing that procedural delays caused by parties do not justify tribunal replacement.

civil appeal_allowed

Sameer @ Yogesh v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3423

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused declared a Proclaimed Offender, considering personal circumstances and trial progress, subject to strict conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Puneet Goel v. Ajay Nagpal & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3429

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint to seek termination and damages, holding that introducing a fresh cause of action during the pendency of a suit for specific performance is impermissible.

civil petition_dismissed

Mansoor Asghar Peerbhoy v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3359-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under UAPA, holding the statutory bar applicable as accusations were prima facie true, while directing expeditious trial completion.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Atma Ram Properties Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3322-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring the suit for trial, holding that a suit cannot be summarily dismissed without deciding all framed issues and that questions of coercion in payment require evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Satpal Singh Sarna & Ors. v. Satya Prakash Bansal

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3323

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement to return and reside in the premises is a sufficient ground for eviction and the Rent Controller's dismissal was perverse.

property appeal_allowed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Asit Kumar & Ors

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3310

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal but enhanced the compensation awarded to a claimant with aggravated permanent disability, clarifying principles for assessing loss of earning capacity and affirming the appellate court's power to suo motu enhance compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Social Jurist v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3353-DB

The Delhi High Court directed immediate delegation of financial powers to the MCD Commissioner to ensure timely provision of free textbooks, uniforms, and writing materials to school children, upholding their fundamental right to education under Article 21-A.

constitutional appeal_allowed

R.S. Misra v. UOI & Ors

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3343-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ and contempt petitions challenging denial of Selection Grade and pension benefits, upholding the petitioner’s notional promotion to Vice Principal and confirming forfeiture of pension due to termination.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Rajan Singh v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi & Others

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3361

The Delhi High Court directed police protection for a transgender petitioner contesting Lok Sabha elections, affirming the State's duty under Article 14 to safeguard fundamental rights and ensure equality in the electoral process.

constitutional petition_allowed

Zulfikar @ Bobby v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3336

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC due to unreliable prosecution evidence and failure to prove intentional aiding beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anand Rathi Global Finance Limited v. Accurate Engineering Works & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3432

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a secured loan dispute where respondents failed to appear despite valid notice.

civil petition_allowed

Jitendra Kumar Ojha v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3342-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a government servant under FR 56(j), ruling that the authority’s discretion was lawfully exercised despite procedural timeline deviations and the petitioner’s exemplary service record.

administrative appeal_dismissed