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Renu Tokas v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7851

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a dowry death and murder case, applying parity with co-accused and emphasizing judicial discretion and absence of conclusive evidence at bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

V.C. Jain v. State Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7877

An employee dismissed following criminal conviction is not entitled to back wages upon acquittal, but the suspension and dismissal period must be counted as continuous service for pension and retirement benefits upon reinstatement.

labor petition_allowed

Jai Prakash Singhal v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7871

The Delhi High Court upheld bail conditions restricting the petitioner's travel abroad during ongoing criminal investigations, holding that the fundamental right to travel is subject to reasonable restrictions to ensure due process.

criminal petition_dismissed

Guneet Bhasin v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7897

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a complaint under Section 138 NIA, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and cannot be decided at the quashing stage under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

Anil Kumar Kaushik v. Rajnish

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7841

The Delhi High Court upheld a summary decree under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that summons served at the defendant's declared address were valid despite his claim of separate residence.

civil appeal_dismissed

Gaurav Mehta v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7870

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, balancing statutory embargo with constitutional right to liberty amid prolonged pre-trial incarceration.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S MORGAN SECURITIES AND CREDITS PVT. LTD. v. M/S GANESH BENZOPLAST LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 644

The Delhi High Court dismissed MSCPL's Section 9 petition restraining GBL from issuing equity shares, holding that the arbitral award is sufficiently secured and courts will not interfere with a company's business decisions pending execution.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S CHHOTEY LAL JAIPAL MAL v. M/S MANI LAL & BROS

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8133

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant holding over after an eviction order must pay use and occupation charges at market rent during pendency of proceedings, regardless of internal disputes among tenant partners.

property appeal_allowed

Shanti Prasad & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7848-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for regularization after project completion, holding that temporary engagement does not confer a right to permanent appointment without adherence to recruitment rules and constitutional provisions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Inspector Pawan Kumar v. State Through SHO PS Nihal Vihar

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7867

The Delhi High Court held that a witness bound down by the Trial Court must appear on the fixed date or inform the Court of inability, and upheld issuance of bailable warrants for non-appearance while setting aside the penalty to mitigate impact on the petitioner’s police service.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gopi Nisha Mallah v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7876

The Delhi High Court allowed furlough to a life convict with satisfactory conduct, holding that denial solely based on the nature of offence and vague adverse police reports is unjustified.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jayesh JL v. M/S CL Educate Limited

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7880

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to consider the petitioners' applications for cross-examination and the issue of re-recording the Local Commissioner's statement on oath, without itself ordering re-recording.

civil petition_dismissed

BOC Aviation Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7972-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of Delhi International Airport Limited to encash the Bank Guarantee furnished by BOC Aviation Pvt. Ltd. to recover pre-deregistration charges, following the Supreme Court's ruling.

civil appeal_allowed

Sharad Sharma v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7873

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges for sexual assault and related offences, holding that sufficient material and strong suspicion exist at the charge framing stage, and defenses are to be examined at trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sushil Goel v. Pioneer Corporation

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8011

The Delhi High Court suspended the operation of orders directing the judgment debtor to file an affidavit of assets pending adjudication of objections in execution proceedings under Article 227.

civil appeal_allowed

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Ms Sakshi Shedha

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7890-DB

The High Court stayed contempt proceedings for non-payment of salary pending the Tribunal's decision on the petitioner's application to vacate the interim order directing payment.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chander Has v. UOI & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7846-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a postal employee for forgery, affirming that charges proved on preponderance of probabilities justify dismissal and limited judicial interference in disciplinary proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ranjan Biswas v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7874

Bail was denied to the accused found in possession of intermediate quantity of charas under the NDPS Act despite alleged procedural irregularities, as such issues are to be examined during trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S AIRMEN ENGINEERS & ANR. v. POWER WIND LTD.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7878

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioners a final opportunity to lead plaintiff evidence on strict terms after waiver of pendente lite interest and payment of legal costs, setting aside earlier restrictive orders.

civil appeal_allowed

Arshad Qureshi & Anr. v. Mohd. Kaleem & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Oct 2023

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an eviction petition and leave to defend application due to procedural and factual discrepancies, allowing the parties to re-litigate the matter afresh.

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