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Shailendra v. Deputy Director (LM) (South Zone-II) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2835-DB

The Delhi High Court directed possession of acquired land to DDA in accordance with the Supreme Court's final judgment, holding that post-acquisition representations for denotification are not maintainable.

property appeal_allowed

Rajiv Channa v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2821-DB

The High Court held that acquittal in the predicate scheduled offence negates the existence of proceeds of crime, rendering attachment proceedings under PMLA unsustainable and liable to be quashed.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rahul Darbari v. Arun Kumar Khobragade & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2789

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to allow a belated application under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to recall the complainant as witness and place documents on record in a cheque bouncing case, emphasizing judicial discretion, prevention of trial delay, and the need for timely evidence production.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Babu Lal v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2812

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused implicated peripherally in an illegal sex determination case, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary and pre-trial detention should not be punitive.

criminal appeal_allowed

Monu @ Jiji v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2828

The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life-convict prisoner with good conduct and verified residence, emphasizing the rehabilitative purpose of furlough under prison rules.

criminal petition_allowed

Jai v. Directorate of Education & Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024

The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools are bound to admit EWS/DG students as per the Directorate of Education's seat fixation and computerized draw of lots, and unfilled EWS seats can be carried forward to the next academic year.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Mohd Shakir v. Gopal Traders and Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2934

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking rectification of a copyright registration, holding that the petitioner was a person aggrieved but failed to prove the registration was wrongly made, emphasizing procedural compliance and estoppel principles.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

Hansraj Tiles World v. Commissioner of DGST Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2895-DB

Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective reasons and opportunity to the taxpayer, modifying cancellation date to the petitioner's application date.

tax appeal_allowed

Surinder Kumar Garg v. The Union of India

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2894-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order for failing to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remitted the matter for re-adjudication with a fresh opportunity of hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Anita Bansal Proprietress of M/s A.B. Enterprises v. The Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2893-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order passed without hearing the petitioner who was prevented from responding due to her husband's death, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording opportunity of hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Rouse Avenue Bar Association v. The Bar Council of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3059-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the right to form an association under Article 19(1)(c) does not guarantee recognition as a Court annexed Bar Association, upheld the Bar Council of Delhi's refusal of recognition due to membership irregularities, and recognized the Central Delhi Court Bar Association as the official Bar Association for the Rouse Avenue District Court Complex.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sadhna Kohli v. Sales Tax Officer Class II, Avato Ward 80 & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2867-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction and proper notice, and modified the cancellation date to the date of the Show Cause Notice instead of an earlier retrospective date.

tax appeal_allowed

Babu Lal v. Ashok Kumar

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2802

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, ruling that the landlord's bona fide requirement was established and the tenant failed to raise a triable issue for leave to contest.

property appeal_dismissed

Mukesh Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2831

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and resumption of cohabitation between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Subhash Sharma v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2811

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

criminal petition_allowed

Sukhvidner and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2810

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

criminal petition_allowed

Mohd. Nasim v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3201

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and modified sentences of two accused for robbery under Sections 394/34 and 411 IPC, holding that minor contradictions and non-recovery of weapon do not vitiate the prosecution case when recovery of stolen property and identity are established.

criminal appeal_dismissed

National Highway Authority of India v. M S SSANGYONG ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2801

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award treating the payment certificate as a final statement, dismissed the petition challenging it, and reaffirmed the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Chander Bhalla v. Rajeev Bhatnagar

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3041

The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant leave to defend a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that triable issues regarding the authenticity of the loan agreement and nature of the transaction preclude summary judgment.

civil appeal_allowed

Ssangyong Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd. v. National Highway Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3016

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition challenging the arbitral award's rejection of interest on delayed payment, noting the award had already been set aside and remanded, leaving the petitioner liberty to raise the issue before the arbitral tribunal.

civil other