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Bhushan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1584

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., holding that a prima facie case under Sections 419 and 420 IPC existed against the petitioner, warranting framing of charges.

criminal petition_dismissed

Varun Nagpal & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1400

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Viceroy Engineering v. Smiths Detection Veecon Systems Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1611

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging condonation of delay in filing an arbitration petition, affirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction and the sufficiency of explanations for delay.

civil petition_dismissed

Ajey Kumar Mishra v. Sangeeta Mishra & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1479

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s interim maintenance order assessing the petitioner’s income at Rs.70,000 per month based on evidence, allowing modification on changed circumstances.

family petition_dismissed

Dr Namit Gupta v. Delhi Medical Council and Anr

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1503-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory registration requirement with the Delhi Medical Council for medical practitioners practicing in Delhi, affirming the regulatory framework under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.

administrative petition_dismissed

Din Bandhu Dass v. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1502-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld increased financial eligibility criteria in an IIT Delhi canteen tender, dismissing the petition for lack of arbitrariness or mala fide and emphasizing judicial restraint in tender matters.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shirsat Umesh Madan & Ors. v. Indian Coast Guard & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1563-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection from the Indian Coast Guard recruitment Stage-II exam due to late reporting and non-compliance with procedural instructions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Salmuddin Saifi v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1416-DB

The Delhi High Court directed regular monitoring and possible transfer of investigation in a missing minor child case, while disposing of the writ petition seeking immediate production of the child.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shyam Sundar v. State (NCT) of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1402

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and set aside the conviction under Section 138 NI Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties, acquitting the petitioner and waiving costs.

criminal appeal_allowed

Bhupender Mudgal @ Bhupender Sharma v. The State NCT Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1380

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement between husband and wife, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Central University of Jharkhand v. M/S. King Furnishing and Safe Co.

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1658

The Delhi High Court held that failure to make the mandatory 75% pre-deposit under Section 19 of the MSMED Act at the time of filing a Section 34 petition does not bar filing but the petition will not be entertained without the deposit.

civil appeal_allowed

Parijat Saurabh v. Kavita Srivastava

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1382-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty by the wife under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, setting aside the Family Court's dismissal.

family appeal_allowed

Shashvat Nakrani v. Ashneer Grover

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1417-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial appeal by directing fast track trial with appointment of a Court Commissioner to record evidence, leaving substantive issues open.

civil appeal_dismissed

Samim Akhtar v. The State and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1481-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a missing minor girl, directing continued police investigation and monitoring through status reports.

criminal petition_dismissed

Vishakha & Anr. v. The Controller of Examination Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1473-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory requirement of submitting a domicile certificate for female private candidates to appear in CBSE Board exams, rejecting Aadhaar as a substitute and dismissing the appeal for non-compliance.

academic/educational law (falls under administrative law domain) appeal_dismissed

Sunita Sharma and Ors. v. The Delhi State Cooperative Bank Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1386

The Delhi State Cooperative Bank Limited is not a 'State' under Article 12 and thus writ petitions challenging its service disciplinary actions are not maintainable under Article 226 of the Constitution.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

SKS College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education

Delhi High Court · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:4244

The Delhi High Court quashed the NCTE Northern Regional Committee's decision as it was based on a government letter already quashed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court, thereby invalidating the impugned decision.

administrative appeal_allowed

Venkataraman Krishnamurthy v. Lodha Crown Buildmart Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 132

The Supreme Court upheld the purchaser's contractual right to terminate a sale agreement and claim refund with interest due to delay in possession beyond the grace period, setting aside the consumer forum's order that denied unconditional refund.

civil appeal_allowed

Naresh Kumar v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 149

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere demand for money and suicide within seven years of marriage do not suffice to raise a presumption of abetment without evidence of cruelty or proximate incitement.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. DOMCO SMOKELESS FUELS PVT. LTD. v. STATE OF JHARKHAND

Supreme Court of India · 22 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 133

The Supreme Court directed refund of excess amounts paid over notified coal prices with 12% interest, setting aside the High Court's dismissal of contempt proceedings for non-compliance.

civil appeal_allowed