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Sushil Kumar v. M/S Big Fish Ventures Restaurant Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8702-DB

The High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of condonation applications under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC, holding such orders are not appealable under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. Hotchand Techchand Punjabi

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9406-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of the revenue's appeal, affirming the CIT(A)'s power to admit additional evidence and delete additions based on overseas remittances under Section 250(4) of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed

Eden Castle School and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9367

The Delhi High Court dismissed a review petition seeking modification of its earlier order on school access, holding that review jurisdiction is limited to correcting apparent errors and cannot be used to re-argue traffic management issues.

civil petition_dismissed

INBOX MEDIA PVT LTD. v. BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8953

The Delhi High Court set aside BSNL's debarment order against Inbox Media Pvt Ltd. for lack of a show-cause notice, reaffirming that blacklisting must comply with natural justice principles.

administrative appeal_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Lalit Yadav & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8751

The Delhi High Court reduced the functional disability assessment from 100% to 80% in a motor accident claim, upheld interest on future treatment expenses, and clarified principles for assessing loss of earning capacity.

civil appeal_allowed

Harish Chander @ Suraj Bhatt v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8715

Bail was denied to the accused charged with procuring nude videos of a minor under false pretenses and blackmailing her family, as prima facie evidence and serious allegations warranted custodial trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ajay Kumar Gupta v. Deepti Gupta

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8750

The High Court set aside the Family Court's order dismissing interim custody/visitation rights due to procedural unfairness and failure to consider relevant evidence, emphasizing adherence to natural justice under Section 12 of the Guardians and Wards Act.

family appeal_allowed

Rajat Thakur v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8886

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed last Will under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, in favor of the petitioner son, with no objections from co-beneficiaries or public.

civil petition_allowed

Narendra Tyagi v. Assistant Director (CPIO)

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9045-DB

The Delhi High Court held that RTI forums cannot adjudicate disputes over the correctness of information supplied, limiting the CPIO's obligation to providing accessible existing information under the RTI Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Inderpal Singh v. Praveen Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8941

The Delhi High Court held that a consent decree obtained by fraud cannot bind parties with valid title and possession, vacated the interim stay on property construction, and dismissed the petitioner's challenge to the trial court's dismissal of contempt proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vinay Goyal & Anr. v. Ajay Gupta

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8802

The High Court held that a legal heir can maintain a suit based on a cheque issued in his favor without a succession certificate, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court's orders.

civil petition_dismissed

New Modern Technomech Pvt Ltd v. Sabari Krishna Enterprise & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8801

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal to restore a commercial suit dismissed in default, condoning delay and imposing conditions including waiver of pendente lite interest and costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Jitender Madan v. Surinder Kumar Chhabra & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8790

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one opportunity to address arguments in eviction proceedings despite the trial court closing his right to file a leave application, ensuring his right to be heard without delaying the case.

civil appeal_allowed

Ziyaul Islam Siddiqui v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8713

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a railway employee accused of sexual assault, holding that serious allegations and ongoing investigation justified denial of bail despite discrepancies and delay in FIR.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sh. Manoj Saklani v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8693-DB

The Delhi High Court held that courts should presume the correctness of expert-prepared answer keys but may interfere if the key is manifestly wrong, awarding the petitioner one mark for a wrongly keyed question and directing notional promotion accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed

Vineet Jhavar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8714

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a large-scale cyber-enabled financial fraud case involving Rs. 140 crores, emphasizing the serious nature of the offence and lack of fresh grounds for bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Subhajit Dutta v. Principal District and Sessions Judge (South Delhi), Saket Courts Complex, and Ors

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8797-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's claim to special constitutional status, upheld procedural orders, and directed expeditious disposal of eviction proceedings without special privileges.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arushi Gupta v. Ajay Chanana

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8718

The Delhi High Court held that only the drawer of a cheque can be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and quashed the complaint against a non-drawer petitioner implicated as accused.

criminal petition_allowed

Defsys Solutions Private Limited v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8678-DB

The Delhi High Court held that indefinite suspension without procedural safeguards violates natural justice and directed the government to issue a show cause notice before continuing suspension of Defsys Solutions.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Alchemist Healthcare Ltd. & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8679

The Delhi High Court upheld the SFIO's jurisdiction to investigate Alchemist Group companies under the Companies Act, 2013 despite prior proceedings under the 1956 Act, dismissing the petitioners' challenge and contempt application.

corporate petition_dismissed