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RAKBRO INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION v. ASHOK KUMAR

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1955

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Labour Court's award of compensation for illegal termination, holding no error in the lower court's findings and procedure.

labor petition_dismissed

M/S OTTIMO VISUALS v. M/S ESSEL HOUSING PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:2020-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award holding that arbitration proceedings can continue despite pending suits and that the lessee must pay rent and vacate premises upon lease termination.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Bajaj Healthcare Ltd v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1740-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging turnover-based eligibility criteria in ESIC's medicine supply tender, holding the amendments excluding API turnover were neither arbitrary nor mala fide and emphasizing judicial restraint in tender matters.

administrative petition_dismissed

State v. Kapiladdin Mandal

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:2522-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused in a child sexual assault case due to lack of credible identification, presence of tutoring, and unexplained delay in FIR, emphasizing the need for reliable victim testimony and reasonable trial court conclusions.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S NIRMAL METAL TRADING COMPANY v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1707-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and procedural fairness, modifying the cancellation date to the Show Cause Notice date due to procedural defects.

tax appeal_allowed

Ehtesham Qutubuddin Siddique v. CPIO, Department of Personnel and Training

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1779

The Delhi High Court upheld the exemption under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act protecting personal information of officers involved in a terror case investigation, rejecting disclosure to a death-sentenced petitioner on grounds of privacy and safety.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Videojet Technologies India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1947-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation against an anti-dumping notification without deciding on the petition’s maintainability, allowing the petitioner to pursue statutory remedies.

administrative other

The Rice Exporters Association of India v. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1780-DB

Delhi High Court dismissed challenge to appointment of IREF as Facilitation Agency and eligibility criteria in rice export tender, emphasizing judicial restraint and absence of arbitrariness or bias.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mohd Rafi Anwari Trading Pvt Ltd v. Mohd Nazir

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1952

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an ex parte award under the Minimum Wages Act, holding that non-appearance after initial participation amounts to willful conduct and the award directing payment of arrears and penalty is valid.

labor petition_dismissed

SD v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1589

The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate cannot summon an accused on the basis of a supplementary charge-sheet relying on the same evidence previously considered insufficient, setting aside the summoning order under Section 323 IPC as an impermissible review.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal v. Shri Praveen Aggarwal & Others

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1681

The Delhi High Court held that the 120-day limit for filing a Written Statement under procedural rules is mandatory and non-extendable, dismissing the defendant's delayed appeal despite condoning the delay.

civil appeal_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Anil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1660

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim by applying a 25% future loss of income multiplier for a self-employed claimant aged 48, dismissing the insurer's appeal and allowing the claimant's appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

Anup Bhengra @Chotu v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1711

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for an accused in a serious sexual assault and human trafficking case involving a minor victim unable to depose due to trauma, emphasizing victim protection over accused's bail rights.

criminal appeal_dismissed

YUM! RESTAURANTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. A.N. TRADERS PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1683

The Delhi High Court allowed defendants leave to defend a summary suit for recovery of franchise dues, holding that triable issues regarding admitted liability and settlement terms preclude summary judgment.

civil appeal_allowed

Gaurav Verma & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1587

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

criminal petition_allowed

Vishwajeet Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in NDPS case due to procedural lapses and prolonged trial delay despite commercial quantity allegations and conspiracy charges.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vandana Sharma and Others v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1545

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition relying on a prior judgment, requiring no further order.

other other

Sudershan v. Kiran Bakhla & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1548

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the appellant jointly liable for compensation due to composite negligence despite acquittal in criminal proceedings.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Sandeep Singh v. Jagwanti @ Nidhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1576-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal granting divorce on grounds of mental cruelty, holding that false dowry and domestic violence allegations by the wife causing acquittal of the husband constitute cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed

Ashwin Narendra Lodha v. The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1561-DB

Appeals under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 lie only against orders imposing punishment for contempt; appeals filed before punishment is imposed are premature and not maintainable.

criminal appeal_dismissed