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M/S ALOK INDUSTRIES v. M/S JAI SHREE POLYPLAST PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2913

The Delhi High Court transferred a nascent winding up petition under the Companies Act, 1956 to the NCLT in light of the Companies Act, 2013 and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, emphasizing the new insolvency regime's primacy.

corporate other

Sunny Tiwari and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2735

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed

Lakshay Jaiswal v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2908

The Delhi High Court set aside a revisional order passed without notice to the accused, emphasizing the mandatory right to be heard before prejudicial orders under Sections 399 and 401 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sonny Sarna & Anr v. Urmil Wadhawan & Ors

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2872

The Delhi High Court allowed limited additional documents to be filed in a suit for possession, holding that only documents relevant to ownership claims are admissible while excluding those supporting admitted facts.

civil other

Janata Party v. Election Commission of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2825

The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission of India cannot adjudicate internal disputes of unrecognized political parties and recognition of office bearers requires a civil court order.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Sumit Maggu v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2716

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287/337 IPC based on an amicable settlement and compensation, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. can be exercised to prevent abuse of process in minor negligence cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vijay Kumar Ahir v. Surinder Ahir & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2844

The Delhi High Court dismissed Defendant No. 5's application to amend her written statement after trial commencement, holding that alleged misrepresentation was unproven and amendment would cause serious prejudice.

civil petition_dismissed

P. Roychaudhuri v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2713

The Delhi High Court quashed charges under Section 498A IPC against the petitioner, holding that the allegations lacked specificity and did not establish a prima facie case of cruelty connected to dowry demands.

criminal petition_allowed

Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited v. Reliance Entertainment Studios Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2829

The Delhi High Court held that SCIPL’s lien over film revenues binds Reliance but not third-party LLP WSF, limiting enforcement to Reliance’s net profits and accepting Reliance’s undertaking to deposit commission and profit share pending suit resolution.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sharda Gupta & Ors. v. Registrar of Co-operative Societies & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2841-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging refusal to recognize membership and denial of enquiry under Section 61 of the DCS Act, holding that membership disputes must be adjudicated by the appropriate forum and no enquiry is warranted where issues are sub judice or alternative remedies exist.

administrative petition_dismissed

Naresh Kumar Aggarwal v. State Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2813-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging DRAT's refusal to reduce mandatory pre-deposit under SARFAESI Act, holding that a debtor admitting liability and default is not entitled to equitable relief under Article 226.

civil petition_dismissed

Prabhjot Singh & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2799

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioners to pay the remaining auction bid amount to DDA after eviction of encroachers, while safeguarding refund rights pending related litigation on title.

property petition_dismissed

M/S PAISALO DIGITAL LIMITED v. M/S SUN CORP AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2746-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Sole Arbitrator appointed unilaterally lacks jurisdiction and that pecuniary jurisdiction of the Commercial Court includes the aggregate of claim and counterclaim, setting aside the arbitral award and allowing the appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

Atanu Bhattacharjee & Anr v. Corporation Bank

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2702

The Delhi High Court held that summary judgment under Order XIII-A CPC requires a written application and mandatory notice, and while the Trial Court's summary judgment was set aside for procedural lapses, its decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC was upheld due to appellants' failure to file a written statement.

civil appeal_dismissed

Manju Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2772-DB

The court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a major daughter who voluntarily left her parental home, affirming her right to choose her residence.

constitutional petition_dismissed

MS GLOBUS INFOCOM LIMITED & ANR. v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2778

The Delhi High Court held that summons cannot be issued without cognizance or specific court orders and must consider prior orders dropping proceedings, directing the trial court to reconsider the summons issued against the petitioners.

criminal other

Sanshkar through his guardian Sh. Dhiroo Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2769

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for admission in the ended academic session but allowed the petitioner to apply afresh for the next session under the prescribed procedure.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Devender Mohan v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2731-DB

The Delhi High Court held that employees in non-EDP cadres are entitled to the same retrospective pay revision benefits from 01.01.1986 as granted to EDP cadre employees, disallowing discriminatory effective dates for identical pay revisions.

administrative petition_allowed

Union of India v. J R Sakhare

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2737-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing disciplinary penalty due to non-production of original evidence causing prejudice, directing reinstatement with partial back wages.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Kenneth Onyema v. State GNCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2715

The Delhi High Court quashed IPC offences against a foreign national on amicable settlement grounds while allowing continuation of proceedings under the Foreigners Act.

criminal appeal_allowed