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Vinod Nagar v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1244

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that a co-accused's disclosure statement without corroboration is insufficient to deny bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Raghav Awasthi v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1332-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to restrict media speculation about intelligence officers, emphasizing judicial restraint and the government's authority over national security matters.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Gopesh Mehrotra and Ors. v. UOI and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1366-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Union Cabinet's 2005 decision to transfer administrative control of UCMS to GNCTD, dismissing petitions opposing the takeover and emphasizing limited judicial interference in executive policy decisions.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sunita Datta v. The Sukhi Pariwar CGHS Ltd

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1365-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner's cooperative society membership claim due to non-compliance with statutory procedures and dismissed the writ petition challenging the arbitration award and tribunal orders.

civil petition_dismissed

Firoz Ahmad v. Sh Dinesh Kumar Khara & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1350

The Delhi High Court directed the competent Appellate Committee to dispose of the petitioner’s disciplinary appeal within a stipulated time, holding that an order passed by an incompetent authority is non est in law.

administrative other

Dharmender v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1261

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the applicant accused of serious offences after the victim turned hostile, emphasizing the need to consider the entire evidence and the applicant's limited role.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jamia Millia Islamia v. Md Dilwar Hussain

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1363-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of Jamia Millia Islamia University's appeal and directed admission of a visually impaired candidate to the B.Ed. (Urdu) programme, holding that eligibility condition (iii) does not mandate selecting the honours degree subject as the main teaching subject.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Himanshu v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1257

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of murder and unlawful assembly charges against the petitioner, ruling that prima facie material existed to proceed to trial despite the petitioner not inflicting fatal injuries personally.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Asante Pinket Owusu v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1253

Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused of trafficking controlled substance Ephedrine, holding Section 37 NDPS Act inapplicable and emphasizing procedural compliance and Supreme Court bail directions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vicky Anand v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1262

Delhi High Court granted bail to a domestic help accused named in a supplementary chargesheet after the victim turned hostile, emphasizing the need for corroborated evidence and absence of direct involvement.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vivek Sharma v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1274

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324 and 341 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. DUSHYANT KUMAR

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1247-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order setting aside dismissal without departmental enquiry under Article 311(2)(b), emphasizing the necessity of recording cogent reasons before dispensing with enquiry.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashwani Khatri v. State GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1260

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Sections 120B, 147, 302, 307, 323 read with Section 149 IPC against the petitioner, ruling that a prima facie case existed and no interference was warranted at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vanshika v. University of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1236

The Delhi High Court corrected factual errors regarding examination fee payment and admit card issuance dates for the petitioner and clarified attendance-based eligibility for future exams.

other other

Mohd Ayub v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1256

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case where prima facie evidence did not establish his involvement in the murder, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ekta Abbot v. Ankur Abbot

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1312

The Delhi High Court held that mental illness does not bar contempt proceedings absent a competent court declaration of unsoundness, and found the respondent guilty of wilful contempt for non-payment of court-ordered interim maintenance.

family petition_allowed

M/S Grover Leasing Ltd. v. M/S Rank Suspension Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1200

The Delhi High Court dismissed a shareholder's claim for release of liquidation funds due to failure to produce original share certificates and insufficient proof of entitlement under Section 555 of the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_dismissed

Sushil Kumar Chadha v. Canara Bank

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1271-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld its order directing release of title deeds to an auction purchaser despite a pending appeal challenging the sale, holding that deceased parties' legal representatives were not necessary parties and emphasizing the obligation to notify subsequent purchasers about pending litigation.

property petition_dismissed

Punit Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1259

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused after prolonged pre-trial incarceration without charges being framed, emphasizing that indefinite custody amounts to punishment without trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sandhya v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1245

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a woman accused in a serious offence case after noting the victim turned hostile, lack of specific role attributed to her, and special considerations for women in bail matters.

criminal appeal_allowed