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New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Kanta Devi & Ors.; New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Haridwar Alias Haridwar Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1749

The Delhi High Court held that a driving license valid for LMV-TR authorizes driving a transport vehicle under 7,500 kg unladen weight, affirming insurance company’s liability to pay compensation without recovery rights against driver or owner.

motor_vehicles_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed

Chennai - Ennore Port Road Company Ltd. v. M/s Coastal - SPL (JV)

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1637-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award interpreting price adjustment to apply on base rates in the BoQ excluding rebate and dismissed the appellant's challenge to claims allowed for revised rates and price adjustments during extended project execution.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sh K R Mann Retired as Librarian & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1745-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of Senior Scale and Selection Grade benefits to petitioners for non-completion of mandatory AICTE training, dismissing claims based on parity with others granted benefits under contempt threat.

service_law petition_dismissed

Pawan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1795

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused who surrendered after absconding, considering the hostile witness and bail granted to co-accused, subject to conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ashok Singh & Anr. v. Bank of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1839-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed recovery proceedings initiated by Bank of India against a disputed property based on alleged forgery, holding that criminal proceedings take precedence and restraining the bank from claiming relief until criminal adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Mahua Moitra v. Nishikant Dubey & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1771

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application in a defamation suit, holding that the allegations against her were substantially true and protected by parliamentary privilege, thus no injunction was warranted.

civil petition_dismissed

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1854-DB

The Delhi High Court closed the appeal concerning claims excluded from an NCLT-approved resolution plan, allowing parties to raise objections during execution proceedings if initiated.

corporate appeal_dismissed

Usha Rani through LR v. Chander Mohan Gautam & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1746

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and rejected the plaint for declaration and partition of property as barred by limitation and lacking a real cause of action under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Vishal Sharma and Anr. v. State (GNCTD) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1754

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed

Ajay Sharma & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1756

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Ganpati Industries v. SPP Food Products Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1747

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing amendment of the plaint to correctly identify partners of a partnership firm, holding such amendments permissible under CPC and not barred by limitation.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S Optimum Viking Satcom India Pvt. Ltd. v. Principal Commissioner & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1826-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act must be based on objective reasons and due procedure, and modified the cancellation date to the last date of return filing instead of an arbitrary retrospective date.

tax appeal_allowed

Ajanta Soya Ltd v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1827-DB

The Delhi High Court held that customs exemption benefits under TRQ for crude soyabean oil imports must align with DGFT policy, extending benefits till 30.06.2023 and allowing refund of duties paid due to earlier notification discrepancies.

administrative petition_allowed

Babu Shetty v. Justice V. Kameswar Rao & Saurabh Banerjee

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2052-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging cancellation of promotion of a CRPF personnel on medical grounds, holding that statutory service rules and government notifications exempting CRPF from disability protections govern promotion eligibility.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vishnu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1794

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused who surrendered after absconding, considering the hostile witness and bail granted to co-accused, subject to conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Tata Motor Limited v. Delhi Transport Corporation

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1790

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal’s order restraining DTC from recovering disputed penalty amounts from TML pending arbitration, rejecting DTC’s estoppel and res judicata arguments based on prior withdrawal of Section 9 petition.

arbitration appeal_dismissed

Hari Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1801-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of an adult woman who married of her own free will, holding that parents cannot interfere with her married life.

family petition_dismissed

Md Sadiq @ Chota Chikna v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1836

Delhi High Court rejected bail application of accused involved in robbery and threatening police officers with deadly weapons, emphasizing seriousness of offences and ongoing investigation.

criminal bail_denied

Usha v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1804-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a Habeas Corpus petition directing the custody of a missing girl to be handed over to her mother after confirming her voluntary return and recording her statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Lokesh Chugh v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:3695

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking directions for the Ph.D. viva voce, accepting the University’s assurance to conduct it expeditiously without fixing a specific date.

other petition_dismissed