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General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. v. GPR Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1753

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 is limited and an award based on admitted claims and evidence cannot be set aside for factual errors or non-application of mind.

civil petition_dismissed

Sh Utkarsh Goyel v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1878

The Delhi High Court quashed Lookout Circulars issued against petitioners for loan default outside India, affirming that such travel restrictions violate fundamental rights absent criminal proceedings or exceptional circumstances within India.

constitutional petition_allowed

D.T.C. v. Anant Ram

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1767

The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement is not a vested right post wrongful termination and awarded monetary compensation in lieu of reinstatement to a superannuated employee.

labor appeal_dismissed

Nishant v. Indian Coast Guard

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1392-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking relief for failure to upload documents in Indian Coast Guard recruitment, holding that non-compliance with prescribed timelines cannot be excused by a claimed technical glitch absent procedural challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed

Satish Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1258

The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the FSL report with the charge sheet does not render it incomplete and does not entitle accused to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mayapuri Bearing Dealers Association Regd. v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1401

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition by unauthorized occupants challenging eviction and possession orders after the original lease was cancelled and eviction orders attained finality under the Public Premises Act, 1971.

property petition_dismissed

Chander Singh Khatana and Anr v. Deputy Conservator of Forest and Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1374

The Delhi High Court directed fresh demarcation and restrained the Forest Department from further demolition of petitioners' boundary wall pending final orders in a forest land boundary dispute.

property petition_allowed

Ankush Gupta v. Arun Kumar Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1559

The Delhi High Court upheld a bona fide family settlement embodied in a Memorandum of Understanding, holding it binding on parties who admitted signatures and enjoyed benefits, thereby dismissing the Plaintiff's challenge and decreeing ownership as per the settlement.

civil appeal_allowed

Inder Pratap Singh Akoi v. Shri Hari Mohan Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1657-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a consent decree of specific performance, holding that a non-consenting party not bound by the decree may pursue independent claims without being barred under Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC or Section 96(3) CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mohd Haris Pasha & Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1490

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the ESSE 2023 answer key, holding that courts should defer to expert opinions when two plausible answers exist and not interfere absent palpable error.

administrative petition_dismissed

Oriental Insuarce Co Ltd v. Ram Devi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1297

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce the interest rate on compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum in a motor accident claim filed after an 18-year delay, upholding the maintainability of the claim petition.

civil appeal_allowed

Guru Bhagat Brar v. Department of Forest and Wildlife & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1373

The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Conservator of Forest to adjudicate the petitioner's land boundary dispute with the Forest Department before any coercive demolition, granting interim protection and permitting repair of demolished boundary walls.

property petition_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sarvesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1294

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce interest on compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum due to an 18-year delay in filing the motor accident claim petition, while upholding the petition's maintainability.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

M/S SKYLINE ENGINEERING CONTRACTS (INDIA) PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1246-DB

The Delhi High Court held that tax dues quantified by a taxpayer's undisputed written communication and recovery notice under Section 87 qualify for eligibility under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, and rejected applications must be preceded by an opportunity of hearing.

tax petition_allowed

Vidhu Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1270-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order refusing to quash the 2019 HR Policy and dismissed the petition challenging the denial of Permanent Commission to a woman officer, affirming limited judicial review over executive service policies.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S LA LAGOS SANTE HOSPITALITY PVT LTD v. M/S SURIDHI COMMERCIAL INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1369

Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator’s interim order directing removal of unauthorized signages violating contractual terms and modified maintenance charges, dismissing the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Musarrat v. Asif Khan

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1325

The Delhi High Court dismissed a transfer petition seeking to move a custody case on grounds of alleged judicial bias, holding that unsubstantiated apprehensions do not justify transfer under Section 24 CPC.

family appeal_dismissed

Maheshwari Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1368

The Delhi High Court allowed eviction of son and daughter-in-law from a senior citizen’s property under the Senior Citizens Act for ill-treatment and non-maintenance, emphasizing the Act’s welfare purpose over property title disputes.

family appeal_allowed

Vinay Nirwan & Ors. v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1249

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Abhay @ Kaku v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1243

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a POCSO and IPC sexual assault case, emphasizing the impact of delay, prior conduct of the prosecutrix, and the rebuttable presumption under Section 29 of POCSO at the bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed