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M/S UPPER INDIA TRADING CO. PVT. LTD. v. M/S HERO FINCORP LTD

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1721

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed by a party interested in the dispute, violating Section 12(5) and the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed

Jebin Nagarajan v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1516-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions to trace an adult alleged missing wife staying with her parents of her own free will, emphasizing respect for adult autonomy and ordering return of her original documents.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mahua Moitra v. Directorate of Enforcement and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1458

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain media leaks of investigation-related information against a public figure, balancing freedom of the press with privacy and fair investigation rights.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Suresh Kumar Rathee v. Shri Krishan Kumar

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1505

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that substantial compliance with its 2016 order was made by the Registrar Cooperative Societies in resolving allotment claims, and no willful disobedience occurred.

civil petition_dismissed

Piyush Bagoriya & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1433-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a policy limiting retention of government accommodation by families of deceased service personnel to five and a half years, dismissing the appellants' challenge to extend occupancy beyond this period.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Confederation of Delhi Industries and CETP Societies v. The Special Commissioner of Industry Cum Appropriate Authority, CETP and Ors

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1471-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a notification transferring CETP societies for non-compliance with statutory procedural requirements and violation of natural justice, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with law.

administrative petition_allowed

MD Parvej Alam v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1477-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not legally required to disclose criminal cases registered against him for offences committed as a minor, and suppression of such facts cannot justify departmental inquiry or disqualification from service.

criminal petition_allowed

Kuldeep v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1518

The Delhi High Court quashed a prison punishment imposed without issuing a mandatory show cause notice, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards under prison laws.

criminal petition_allowed

Naresh Kumar and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1480

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of charges under Section 307 IPC, holding that a prima facie case was made out and the inherent powers to quash charges should be exercised sparingly.

criminal petition_dismissed

Bhanumati v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1556-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of government accommodation allotment and penalty for illegal subletting, holding that acceptance of penalty and non-challenge of appellate order bars re-agitation of the issue.

administrative petition_dismissed

Deepak Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1438

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual offence provisions following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Jai Bhagwan v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1428

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under the SC/ST Act for lack of credible evidence and failure to consider enquiry reports, emphasizing the Magistrate's duty to apply judicial mind before issuing process.

criminal petition_allowed

Chiranjivi Pradhan v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1476-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not obliged to disclose juvenile criminal cases when applying for service, and dismissal for suppression of such information is unsustainable under the Juvenile Justice Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Birender Kumar v. Imperia Structures Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:6728

The Delhi High Court directed reference of the dispute to arbitration under DIAC, rejecting the unilateral arbitrator appointment clause as unworkable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

Radico Khaitan Limited v. Nargesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:6915

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator through DIAC to resolve disputes arising from unpaid invoices where the arbitration clause was defective.

arbitration petition_allowed

Shiv Jatia v. Gian Chand Malick & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 142

The Supreme Court quashed the criminal complaint against appellants for lack of prima facie offence and improper issuance of summons without requisite police report under Section 202 CrPC in a pre-2006 complaint.

criminal appeal_allowed

Swami Goverdhan Rangachariji v. M/S. A.J. Printers

Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 141

The Supreme Court disposed of a landlord-tenant dispute by recording an amicable settlement granting the tenant time to vacate the premises under terms of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1995.

civil petition_allowed

K. BALASUBRAMANI v. THE TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT

Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 140

The Supreme Court affirmed ejectment of tenants occupying temple shops beyond lease terms under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, while permitting limited occupation extensions subject to arrears payment and agreed conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

Hikal Ltd. v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 22 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that while the writ petition challenging the Principal Bench of NGT's orders is maintainable, it declined to entertain it on forum conveniens grounds, directing the petitioner to seek remedy before the Gujarat High Court.

administrative other

Hikal Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 22 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that while the writ petition challenging the Principal Bench of NGT's orders is maintainable, it declined to entertain it on forum conveniens grounds, directing the petitioner to seek remedy before the Gujarat High Court.

administrative other