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Micromax Informatics Limited v. M/S Wave Mobiles

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1109

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal in a cheque dishonor case, holding that the respondent successfully rebutted the presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mohd Nasar v. Narcotics Control Bureau & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:890

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that no commercial quantity of contraband was established against him and inadmissible co-accused statements and unverified electronic evidence cannot deny bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harpreet Kaur v. Jasjeet Singh

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1085-DB

The Delhi High Court accepted a settlement in a matrimonial dispute, closed contempt proceedings, sustained the divorce decree, and expunged cruelty findings as per the parties' agreement.

family appeal_allowed

Dr Lalchandani Labs Limited v. Hopeberry Diagnostics and Healthcare LLP & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1096

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to a valid arbitration agreement and the respondents' failure to respond to arbitration notice.

arbitration petition_allowed

M/S CATMOSS RETAIL PVT. LTD. v. Unknown

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:857

The Delhi High Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against a company and its directors cannot continue after winding up without court leave, applying the moratorium under the Insolvency Code and emphasizing the necessity of arraigning the company for prosecuting directors.

criminal appeal_allowed

India International Centre v. Hema Gusain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:999-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an application to reject a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit for damages due to alleged forced resignation disclosed a cause of action and was not barred by prior suit withdrawal under Order XXIII CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

Virender v. Commissioner of Police

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:885-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary penalty of forfeiture of increment imposed on a police officer for prolonged unauthorized absence, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial review and the importance of discipline in security forces.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S THEME ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT LTD v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1068-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of an inadvertent JV share percentage error in bid capacity before financial bid opening, directing NHAI to consider the petitioner’s pending bids despite prior disqualification.

administrative appeal_allowed

Oxford Industries v. Manoj Kumar Dubey

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1180

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's ex-parte award directing reinstatement with back wages but modified relief to monetary compensation, emphasizing limited writ jurisdiction and discretionary reinstatement under labor law.

labor appeal_dismissed

Delhi Advertising CGHS LTD v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1069-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award and tribunal order affirming respondents' membership and possession rights over a cooperative society flat, rejecting the petitioner's limitation and membership challenges.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shabnam Hashmi v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:867

The Delhi High Court held that cognizance under Section 188 IPC cannot be taken on a Final Report without a written complaint under Section 195 CrPC by the concerned public servant, quashing the Magistrate's order taken otherwise.

criminal petition_allowed

Jhilmil and Friends Colony Industrial Area CETP Society v. The Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:967-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the government notification taking over a CETP due to non-communication of the underlying order, violating the petitioners' statutory right of appeal and principles of natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed

Major EM Reddy v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1080-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Ministry of Defence's policy excluding Commissioned Officers from condonation of shortfall in qualifying service for pension, finding no discrimination or violation of constitutional principles.

service_law petition_dismissed

Sunita Devi v. Commissioner of Police & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:912-DB

The Delhi High Court directed production and custody of a missing pregnant minor girl to her mother after recording her statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C., emphasizing her welfare and counseling.

criminal petition_allowed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. HUSSAIN ALI & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1067-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of admission as unjustified where the student correctly disclosed residential address despite minor errors in locality fields, emphasizing that admission once allotted through computerized draw of lots cannot be arbitrarily cancelled without communication.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ravinder Singh Pratap & Ors. v. Inderjeet Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1094

The Delhi High Court allowed recall of ex parte orders, condoned delay in filing pleadings with costs, and permitted amendment of plaint to include partition as an alternative relief following denial of a Will.

civil appeal_allowed

Mansher v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1212

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused in a large-scale NDPS case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and corroborated disclosures to deny pre-arrest bail at the investigation's nascent stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Aditya Malhotra & Anr. v. Canara Bank & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1057

The Delhi High Court held that banks must provide borrowers a reasonable opportunity of hearing before classifying their accounts as fraud under RBI Master Directions, setting aside the impugned fraud classification for non-compliance with natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed

Mater Dei School v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:995

The Delhi High Court set aside a Magistrate's order directing preservation of documents under Section 91 Cr.P.C. for lack of recorded satisfaction on necessity, holding that such power cannot be used for fishing inquiries.

criminal appeal_allowed

Balvinder Kaur Brar v. Baldev Singh Gill & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1190

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's applications for release of money deposited with the Court Registry and modification of interim orders, holding that rights in the disputed properties must be adjudicated on merits before any release of funds.

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