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Varun Wishwas v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:545

The Delhi High Court dismissed interim bail on medical grounds to an accused in a POCSO case, holding that adequate treatment was being provided in custody and balancing the accused's health with the minor victim's rights.

criminal petition_dismissed

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:324

The Delhi High Court supervised the redevelopment of Shri Kalkaji Mandir by approving demarcation, directing finalization of consultants and oversight committee, and enforcing compliance with statutory approvals and possession orders.

administrative other

Manju v. Shivprasad

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:394-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld joint guardianship and custody with the mother but modified visitation rights to supervised meetings and phone calls, prioritizing the child's welfare and preference over forced overnight visits.

family appeal_allowed

Vivek Aggarwal and Anr. v. Mr. Hemant Aggarwal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:289

The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that substantive challenges to the arbitrator's conduct are beyond the scope of such extension petitions.

civil petition_allowed

Ravi Kapoor v. State-NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:266

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking parole of a life convict with multiple serious offences, holding that public safety and the convict’s criminal history justified denial of parole.

criminal petition_dismissed

Rishi Arora & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:252

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

criminal petition_allowed

Mukund Kumar Jha v. Rita Jha

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:283-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing the appeal and directed expeditious recording of evidence and disposal of the divorce petition based on fraud and cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed

Leishangthem I Loyangamba v. State

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:263

The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the FSL report with the chargesheet in an NDPS case does not render the chargesheet incomplete and dismissed the petitioner's application for default bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mehtab v. State (Govt.) NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:271

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to file a Special Leave Petition and reestablish social ties, holding that denial of parole solely on jail conduct and other case involvement is unsustainable.

criminal petition_allowed

Ranbir Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:265

Delhi High Court held that non-filing of FSL report with the chargesheet in NDPS cases does not render the chargesheet incomplete and dismissed the petitioner's application for default bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kumar v. Mithilesh Kumari

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:274

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer petition under Section 24 CPC to consolidate two civil suits relating to the same property for joint hearing.

civil appeal_allowed

Pradeep Kumar Yadav v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:544

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a commercial quantity heroin case, holding that the entire seized mixture is to be considered for quantity determination under NDPS Act and the stringent bail bar under Section 37 applies.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Asharfi Mehto & Anr. v. Commissioner under Employees Compensation Act

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:662

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking writ of mandamus to expedite execution of a compensation award, holding that recovery proceedings were underway and no failure of statutory duty was established.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jeevesh Sabharwal & Anr. v. Maharaj Krishen Pandita

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:296

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an application under Section 91 CrPC seeking production of documents irrelevant to a cheque dishonour complaint, emphasizing that courts cannot order fishing inquiries.

criminal petition_dismissed

Citizens for Democracy v. The Election Commission of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:313-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging an Andhra Pradesh Government Order on territorial jurisdiction grounds, holding that the Andhra Pradesh High Court is the appropriate forum to adjudicate the matter.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Pramod Gupta v. Cement Corporation of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:367-DB

The Delhi High Court restored the sole arbitrator's award granting compensation for material left at the site, interest at 9% per annum, and costs, holding that the Single Judge erred in modifying these without material basis.

civil appeal_allowed

LT COL PARAMPREET SINGH KOCHAR v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:248-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition of Lt. Col. Parampreet Singh Kochar by directing his posting to Jalandhar instead of Secunderabad, considering the welfare of his child.

administrative petition_allowed

Pawan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:272

The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life convict despite prior bail jumping, emphasizing rehabilitation and imposing conditions to balance societal safety.

criminal petition_allowed

Sita Kumari v. Employees State Insurance Corporation and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:242-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a party can seek implementation of an unstayed tribunal order via contempt proceedings even while challenging the same order by a writ petition.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajesh Kumar Lalan Goswami v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:284-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to seek administrative determination on whether guns firing blank cartridges qualify as firearms under the Arms Act, disposing of the writ petition without deciding the substantive legal issues.

administrative other