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Vikas @ Pilka v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8523

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that serious allegations and corroborated eyewitness evidence preclude bail at this stage.

criminal bail_denied

Anil Kumar Jaggi v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8752

The Delhi High Court held that change of counsel is not a valid ground to recall a witness for further cross-examination once the right has been closed after multiple opportunities, dismissing the petition challenging such closure under Section 311 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rahul Kurariya v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8943-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a medical board's unfitness declaration due to non-compliance with mandatory examination guidelines and directed a fresh examination.

administrative appeal_allowed

Satinder Pal Singh v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8555

The Delhi High Court quashed the petitioner’s blacklisting and deportation for lack of due process, restoring his OCI status and right to enter India.

administrative petition_allowed

HQ Project Varsha Ministry of Defence Navy Union of India v. Navayuga Van Oord JV

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8667

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral tribunal's interim order making contract termination and consequential actions subject to final arbitration outcome, dismissing the petition seeking to limit relief to damages only.

civil petition_dismissed

Mamchand v. Narender Kumar @ Neeraj and Others

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8786

The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions alleging fabrication of documents and allowed the writ petition challenging eviction under the Senior Citizens Act due to lack of proof of marriage and maintenance obligation.

civil appeal_allowed

Major Shivali Srivastava v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8499-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s plea to defer her transfer posting to Srinagar until July 1, 2024, considering her children’s education and family hardship, directing her to join thereafter as per her undertaking.

administrative petition_allowed

Manoj Kumar v. The Commissioner of MCD & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8613-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging commercial use of residential properties in Gautam Nagar, holding that such use is permissible under the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 subject to compliance and directed MCD to act against remaining violations.

administrative petition_dismissed

Aman @ Kardam v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8525

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that the grave allegations and corroborated eyewitness testimony warranted denial of bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mukesh Kumar v. Mohd. Jamal and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8600

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition challenging the exclusion of the Custodian of Enemy Property as a party in eviction proceedings, holding that absolute ownership is not required to be proved and the Custodian is not a necessary party under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Anjuri Kumari v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8544

The Delhi High Court held that the Magistrate's discretion to order police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C must be exercised judiciously and the High Court will not interfere under Section 482 Cr.P.C after dismissal of revision petition unless there is miscarriage of justice or abuse of process.

criminal petition_dismissed

Rajinder Khurana v. Imperia Wishfield Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8566

The Delhi High Court directed the State Consumer Commission to expedite disposal of a pending consumer complaint by granting a final opportunity to the respondent to file evidence and fixing a date for final hearing.

consumer petition_allowed

M/S M.S. Contractor v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8485

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration appointment procedure restricting party choice to a limited panel and allowing one party to appoint two-thirds of arbitrators violates principles of impartiality and party autonomy, and appointed an independent sole arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Ramesh Kumar Challya v. Smt. Laxmi

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8491

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's appeal holding that the tenancy was not protected under the Rent Control Act, the rent was Rs. 6500 per month as proved by a signed document and expert evidence, and the suit for possession and arrears was maintainable and deserved to be decreed.

civil appeal_allowed

Bhanu Mohan Kaila v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8484-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an assessee cannot be held liable for tax deducted at source but not deposited by the employer, and barred recovery proceedings against the petitioner under Section 205 of the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed

Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. State (Government of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8537

The Delhi High Court set aside a mechanically issued non-bailable warrant against the petitioner, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of discretion balancing personal liberty and public interest.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gulshan @ Aman v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8538

Bail was denied to the accused involved in armed robbery with criminal antecedents, as the serious nature of allegations and pending trial stage did not warrant bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rahul Shah v. Anubhav Gupta

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8559

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Sessions Court order setting aside summons against a partner not shown to be responsible for the firm's business under Section 138 read with Section 141 NI Act.

criminal petition_dismissed

Manmohan Singh v. Arjun Uppal & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8508

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that landlords' bona fide requirement for running a restaurant was genuine and no triable issue was raised by the tenant.

property appeal_dismissed

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-4 v. Klaxon Trading Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8489-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision setting aside the PCIT's revisionary order under Section 263, holding that the AO had conducted adequate enquiry into unexplained cash deposits before passing the original assessment order.

tax appeal_dismissed