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Rohitash Mahur and Others v. The State and Another

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2615

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

Sh. Anuj Malhotra v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2699-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking a ban on cross-gender massages in spas, holding that the issue is already sub judice before a Single Judge and the petition is not maintainable.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gautam v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2616

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed

Nikhil Pandit & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2617

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

criminal petition_allowed

Parijat Sarkar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2585

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 323 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed

STCI Finance Ltd. v. Sukhmani Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2756

The Delhi High Court set aside a 'Nil Award' in a loan recovery arbitration, holding that invocation of pledged shares does not constitute an actual sale under the Contract Act, preserving the pledgor's redemption rights until sale to a third party.

civil appeal_allowed

Parnika Commercial Estates Pvt Ltd v. Arshad Shah

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2755

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes arising from an EPC contract with a valid arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed

Harsh Chhabra v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2754

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case, holding that circumstantial evidence and co-accused disclosures alone do not justify continued custody pending trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vasu Sharma @ Bunty v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2753

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of custodial death and murder, citing contradictions in medical evidence, investigation flaws, and prolonged pre-trial custody.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar and Others v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2566-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of relaxation of the mandatory 18-year service condition for permanent absorption of CAPF deputationists as Accountants, holding that absorption is discretionary and subject to strict adherence to policy guidelines.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vijay Bahadur Singh & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2614

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

criminal petition_allowed

Avneshwar Singh v. Monika

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2595-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, holding that the wife's conduct amounted to mental cruelty including derogatory language and defamatory complaints.

family appeal_allowed

Khusbhoo Goswami v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2621

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 500/509 IPC and Section 67 IT Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Society for Teachers’ Cause v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2598-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retired teachers have no vested right to automatic re-employment and upheld the discontinuance of the re-employment scheme as a valid policy decision in public interest.

administrative petition_dismissed

National Highway Authority of India v. MS IRB Ahmedabad Vadodra Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2665

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's order rejecting impleadment of a third party is not an arbitral award and thus not challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed

Ravinder Tyagi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2696-DB

Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to decide the petitioner's grievance about alleged illegal tree removal and encroachment by a reasoned order after hearing, dismissing the writ petition without prejudice to further remedies.

administrative other

IN RE: DESIGNATED COURTS FOR MPS/MLAS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2700-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reallocation and prioritization of pending criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs to ensure expeditious trial and minimize undue delays caused by stay orders and adjournments.

criminal other

Centre for Education on Crime Prevention Social and Cultural NGO through its President South East District Aftab Khan v. Commissioner MCD & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2697-DB

The Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to promptly stop and demolish unauthorized construction at Shaheen Bagh, accepting their undertaking and disposing of the writ petition with monitoring directions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Abdul Wahid Sait v. National Investigation Agency

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2681-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's interim bail plea on medical grounds but granted custody parole for six hours on the surgery date of his wife, emphasizing that interim bail is an extraordinary remedy requiring exceptional circumstances.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Master Chhayank v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2676

The court held that admission rights through draw of lots cannot be enforced after the academic session ends and refused to direct admission outside the prescribed procedure for the next session.

administrative petition_dismissed