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Posterity Associates Private Ltd. v. VLCC Health Care Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2308

The Delhi High Court condoned a 420-day delay and appointed a sole arbitrator under a valid arbitration agreement to adjudicate payment disputes between the parties.

civil appeal_allowed

Deepak & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2153

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 continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed

Monika v. DSSSB & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2155-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing appointment of a physically handicapped candidate under the correct category after timely correction of an inadvertent application error.

administrative appeal_allowed

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board v. Mohd Vaquar Khan

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2167-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing appointment of a candidate from the waitlist, holding that delay by the recruitment agency in cancelling higher-ranked candidates' candidature cannot prejudice eligible waitlisted candidates.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Harbhajan Singh v. The State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2127

The Delhi High Court set aside the charge framed under the Juvenile Justice Act against the petitioner, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the victim was a juvenile, and gave benefit of doubt on age determination to the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pravin Chatterjee v. Laxman Dass Bhatia

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2183

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition seeking stay of execution of a possession decree, holding that mere pendency of a suit alleging forgery does not warrant stay absent exceptional circumstances and reaffirming the principles of res judicata and entitlement to decree fruits.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sh Anil Kapoor & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi Through Chief Secretary & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2238-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed landlords' appeal directing government authorities to remove and dispose of liquor stock in sealed premises following Rule 56 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, relieving landlords from tenant's default liabilities.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mohd. Rafi v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2131

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder and conspiracy case where the prosecution's case was primarily based on uncorroborated disclosure statements of co-accused, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manu Wadhwa @ Mohit v. The State, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2139

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the applicant in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and the commercial nature of the dispute requiring trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. VIKASH

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2179-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order quashing rejection of police candidates with juvenile offences and remanded the matter for judicial scrutiny of the Standing Order's validity under the Juvenile Justice Act.

administrative appeal_allowed

Smt. Shabnam v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2201-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition for a missing adult daughter who voluntarily appeared and chose to return to her parents, affirming the adult's right to decide her residence.

criminal petition_dismissed

Snehlata Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2200

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to consider admission of a student entitled to reserved category admission in the next appropriate class after the original academic year had passed.

constitutional petition_allowed

Sh. Hemal Mehta & Anr. v. State Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi through S.H.O

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2187

The Delhi High Court quashed charges against petitioners for criminal conspiracy and cheating due to lack of prima facie evidence beyond complainant's statements.

criminal petition_allowed

Blackberry India Pvt Ltd v. The Commissioner CGST Delhi South Commissionerate & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2348-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the Revenue's Show Cause Notice seeking recovery of CENVAT Credit refund and interest paid pursuant to Tribunal and High Court orders, holding such recovery impermissible without Supreme Court intervention.

tax petition_allowed

Bhushan @ Veera v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2137

The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the FSL report with the chargesheet does not render it incomplete and does not entitle the accused to default bail under Section 167(2) of the CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S Asian Traders v. Principal Commissioner of Department of Trade and Taxes, Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2343-DB

Delhi High Court directed the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's GST cancellation application within four weeks, without commenting on merits.

administrative other

Bhawna Goel v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2144

The Delhi High Court directed the ADM to consider and decide the petitioner's timely request for extension of the Land Status Report validity under the Delhi Lands Act within one week.

administrative other

Ashok Kumar Saxena v. The State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2010 SCC OnLine Del 2324

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. in a dispute over alleged breach of investment agreement, holding that no cognizable offence was made out and the matter was essentially civil.

criminal petition_dismissed

Prem Pal Singh v. State; Ramesh Pal Singh

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2401

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging conviction under the Negotiable Instruments Act, affirming that the presumption of debt under Section 139 is rebuttable only by probable evidence and concurrent findings of fact cannot be disturbed without perversity.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Govind Saran Sharma v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2409

The Delhi High Court held that allotments based on forged recommendation letters are invalid, directed cancellation and recovery of such properties, emphasized public trust doctrine obligations on authorities, and monitored investigations into the malpractice.

administrative other