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Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1345

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioner in a criminal case, holding that sufficient prima facie material existed and no denial of opportunity occurred, dismissing the petition challenging the charge framing order.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sonu Choudary v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1352

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Sections 324 and 452 IPC based on the reliable sole testimony of the injured witness corroborated by medical evidence, dismissing the appellant's challenge despite the other injured witness turning hostile and non-recovery of the weapon.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shailendra Kumar Sharma v. Reserve Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1486-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC applies only to the corporate debtor and does not stay proceedings against borrowers before the Debts Recovery Tribunal, dismissing the writ petition seeking such a stay.

civil petition_dismissed

Pankaj Oswal v. Vikas Pahwa

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1336-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a defamation suit against a senior advocate, holding that statements made during judicial proceedings enjoy absolute privilege and are not actionable despite alleged harm to reputation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arti and Ors. v. Naveen and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1310

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to implead the Insurance Company as a necessary party in a motor accident claim, setting aside the MACT's orders that excluded the insurer and pre-judged the deceased's status before evidence was recorded.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Shraddha Shandilyayan v. Livecities Media Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1656

The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day limit for filing a Written Statement under CPC and Delhi High Court Rules is a hard stop that cannot be extended, but set aside an ex parte order due to counsel's bereavement and condoned delay in re-filing the application to do so.

civil appeal_allowed

Sudhir Jain & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1346

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving motor vehicle accident charges, including Section 307 IPC, following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the absence of requisite mens rea and preventing abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

National Building Construction Corporation Ltd. v. M/S Sharma Enterprises

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1348

The Delhi High Court held that NBCC is entitled to exclude delay under section 14 of the Limitation Act for filing a timely challenge under section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, due to bona fide litigation over the applicable arbitration statute.

civil petition_allowed

Khushi Pratap Singh v. Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1387

The Delhi High Court allowed a female student to appear in the CBSE Class XII exam despite procedural lapses in uploading her domicile certificate, emphasizing equitable relief and substantial justice.

administrative petition_allowed

Kaveri Parashar v. Kalind Parashar

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1357

The High Court held that a Trial Court cannot recall summons once issued and set aside the dismissal of complaint for lack of jurisdiction, restoring the complaint for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India v. M/S Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1539-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a Section 34 arbitration petition due to inordinate and unexplained delay in refiling beyond the statutory limitation period, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation and procedural requirements.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union Bank of India v. Hulas Rahul Gupta

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1498-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's appeal and upheld the quashing of a Look Out Circular against the respondent for non-compliance with procedural safeguards and absence of criminal proceedings, affirming the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.

civil appeal_dismissed

Chetan Rana v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1512

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging DDA’s order for removal of unauthorized construction on acquired public land, holding that acquisition vests absolute title and possession in the government and trespassers have no right to notice or injunction.

property petition_dismissed

President Lala Sher Singh Memorial Jeevan Vigyan Trust Society v. Sutlej Eduvision Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1367

The Delhi High Court held that a valid arbitration agreement existed between the parties and accordingly referred the dispute to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Arun Sankhwal v. Shri Anoop Gupta & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1425-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of the suit but set aside restoration of a disposed interlocutory application treated as counter-claim, upheld discretionary allowance of fresh evidence with costs, and directed transfer of the suit to district court.

civil appeal_allowed

Vipin Prakash Aggarwal v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1409

The Delhi High Court upheld visitation rights for a mother under the DV Act, emphasizing the need to attempt re-establishing parent-child bonds despite children's reluctance and matrimonial disputes.

family petition_dismissed

Sushma Bhambari v. Taruna Juneja & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1653

The Delhi High Court granted a preliminary decree of partition for the Ashok Vihar property based on the admitted last Will, rejecting the need for probate and vague sale claims.

civil petition_allowed

M/S MODI STRATFORD ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED v. PUNJAB & SIND BANK

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1655

The Delhi High Court held that a dispute arising from a banking Fixed Deposit Receipt transaction qualifies as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and allowed deletion of unnecessary parties from the suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Sh. Vikash & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1344

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354A, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Dinesh Kumar & Ors. v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1358

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed