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M/S SHUBH BALL BEARINGS COMPANY v. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1403-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective justification and procedural fairness, modifying the cancellation to the date of business discontinuation.

tax appeal_allowed

Anuj Nath v. Narender Nath

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1650

The Court passed a Final Decree directing sale of the suit property and distribution of proceeds when physical partition was not possible, subject to pending litigation.

civil appeal_allowed

Vivek Keshavan v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1418

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash charges of criminal conspiracy and cheating against the petitioner, holding that prima facie evidence justified framing of charges and that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. must be exercised sparingly.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Aakash Educational Services Ltd v. M/S Lotus Education & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1449

The Delhi High Court held that invalidity of the arbitrator appointment procedure does not void the arbitration agreement and allowed re-appointment of arbitrator under Section 11, leaving limitation and other objections for the arbitral tribunal to decide.

civil appeal_allowed

Hikmatullah Hikmati v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1263

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a narcotics case due to procedural lapses and delay in sample drawing under Section 52A of the NDPS Act, which vitiated the prosecution's primary evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

SGT Muralidhar Pakal AF Fit v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1558-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an Air Force Airman's application for NOC and discharge to join civil service due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under Air Force Order 33/2017.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vijay Dahiya v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1315

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to accompany his son for board examinations, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. due to non-decision of the parole application by the competent authority.

criminal petition_allowed

Nitco Logistic Pvt Ltd v. Rajiv Kumar

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1292

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot recover compensation from the vehicle owner without proving the driver's invalid licence and that the owner is not obliged to verify licence genuineness before appointing a driver.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Fiyazuddin v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1351-DB

The Delhi High Court directed police assistance to restore the petitioner’s wife to his custody under Habeas Corpus jurisdiction, recognizing her willingness to live with him amid a matrimonial dispute.

constitutional petition_allowed

Mano Karan & Ors. v. MCD & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1521-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Rehabilitation Policy protecting JJ dwellers of Kanak Durga Colony from demolition without alternate housing, directing respondents to act accordingly and dismissing the appellants’ claim of land surrender by Rajya Sabha Secretariat.

property appeal_dismissed

Kamlesh v. Sunita Sharma

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1293

The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to valid sale documents and possession rights of the respondent, emphasizing the requirement of proving fraud with specificity and the binding effect of prior possession findings.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sweta Tiwari v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1349-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing the father to produce and hand over custody of the seven-month-old child to the mother, emphasizing the child's welfare as paramount while leaving ultimate custody determination to the appropriate forum.

family petition_allowed

Vimal Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1337

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's anticipatory bail plea in a serious assault-on-police case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and incomplete cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jamia Arabia Nizamia Welfare Education Society v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1335-DB

The Delhi High Court ordered CBI investigation and administrative reforms to address large-scale illegal construction and encroachment near protected monuments, emphasizing statutory authorities' duty to act promptly and effectively.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shibu Soren v. Lokpal of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1322-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Lokpal may order a preliminary inquiry before deciding on limitation under Section 53 and dismissed the appellant's premature writ petition challenging continuation of proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Tarun Babbar v. Asha Ram & Sons Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1353-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal in a commercial suit for recovery of unpaid invoices, upholding the trial court's decree and interest award, and rejecting the defence of defective goods and non-maintainability due to mediation non-compliance.

civil appeal_dismissed

Manoj Kumar Agarwal & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1299

The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR under Section 420 IPC arising from a settled commercial dispute, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

Texzone Information Services Pvt Ltd v. Ankur Goel & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1509

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents had substantially complied with the consent terms and order requiring display of a disclaimer during an exhibition, and no willful disobedience was found.

civil petition_dismissed

TV Today Network Ltd. v. Ankita Sodhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1532

The Delhi High Court upheld the gratuity claim of a contractual employee despite shortfall in continuous service and delay, rejecting employer's allegations of misconduct and confirming the condonation of delay under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

labor petition_dismissed

Pankaj Raheja v. Kiara

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1591

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing interim maintenance of Rs.35,000 per month to a minor autistic child, rejecting the petitioner's challenge to the income assessment and maintenance quantum.

family appeal_dismissed