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M/S M.S. Engineers India Pvt. Ltd. v. Marion Wuerth India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3529

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order closing the defendant's evidence and directed granting one more opportunity to lead evidence due to valid adjournment reasons including illness and the COVID-19 pandemic.

civil appeal_allowed

Karan Singh and Anr. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3521

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of compensation for a deceased train passenger due to failure to prove bonafide passenger status without a journey ticket.

civil appeal_dismissed

Janki Prasad v. Kanta & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3546

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of interim injunction in a property dispute where the appellant failed to establish a prima facie case against a registered Sale Deed acknowledging full payment.

civil appeal_dismissed

Lekh Raj v. Rita & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3527

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to record evidence of a crucial witness after closure of evidence, subject to costs, to aid determination of genuineness of title documents in a civil suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjay Sharma v. M/S New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3508

The Delhi High Court held that under a package motor insurance policy, the insurer's liability towards occupants is unlimited and directed the insurer to pay full compensation without any cap.

civil appeal_allowed

Dilip Kumar Thakur v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3419-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to expeditiously hear and decide a long-pending Original Application within a specified timeframe, granting the writ petition for mandamus.

administrative petition_allowed

Sh. Chhatter Pal & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3396

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against all accused in a matrimonial dispute based on a mediated settlement agreement, emphasizing the need for clear drafting of such agreements to ensure finality and prevent prolonged litigation.

criminal petition_allowed

Pavitra Padinjaroot v. Government of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3942

The Delhi High Court directed CBSE to correct the petitioner’s date of birth in the Class X certificate upon production of valid original documents reflecting the correct date.

other petition_allowed

Wadia Techno-Engineering Services Limited v. Director General of Married Accommodation Project & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3457

The Delhi High Court held that the Court may extend an arbitrator’s mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration Act for sufficient cause without party consent, and allowed a six-month extension despite respondent’s objections.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S MI2C Security & Facilities Pvt Ltd v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3482-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a dismissal of a writ petition and directed the parties to resolve their contractual wage dispute through arbitration as per their agreement.

civil appeal_allowed

Ramesh Wadhera v. State

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3417

The Delhi High Court reduced the appellant's sentence to the period already undergone, cancelled the NBW, and upheld the conviction in a 19-year-old assault and arms offence case.

criminal sentence_modified

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. WRITER BUSINESS SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3547

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral tribunal's refusal to grant interim custody of documents, affirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 37(2)(b) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dr Ajit Annasaheb Shinde v. Indian Orthopaedic Association & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3492

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for an interim mandatory injunction to disclose IOA election voters' data, holding that stringent conditions for such relief were not met and election records preserved would be examined during trial.

civil petition_dismissed

Raju Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi; Lakhi Vishwas v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3392

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under the POCSO Act and IPC for aggravated penetrative sexual assault, affirming the admissibility of bone ossification tests for age determination and the sufficiency of prosecutrix's testimony corroborated by DNA and medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Gaurav Kumar Sonu v. DG CISF

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3444-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of a CISF officer's transfer representation with a reasoned order, emphasizing the need for reasoned administrative decisions without expressing opinion on the merits.

administrative other

Anand Kumar v. Director General CISF and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3441-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CISF authorities to decide the petitioner's pending representation regarding transfer based on merit before issuing any movement order.

administrative other

Y. BALAJI v. KARTHIK DESARI

Supreme Court of India · 16 May 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order directing de novo investigation wiping out earlier probe in a job-for-cash scam, affirming the exceptional nature of such orders and upholding victims' locus standi.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jini Dhanrajgir v. Shibu Mathew

Supreme Court of India · 16 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the executing court's order holding third-party objections maintainable in execution proceedings, directing enquiry on merits and dismissing the appeal seeking immediate possession delivery.

civil appeal_dismissed

Meenal Bhargava v. Naveen Sharma

Supreme Court of India · 16 May 2023

The Supreme Court held the appellant guilty of criminal contempt for wilfully disobeying custody orders, imposed imprisonment and fine, and directed enforcement measures to ensure compliance.

criminal sentence_modified

Meenal Bhargava v. Naveen Sharma & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 16 May 2023

The Supreme Court held the appellant guilty of contempt for willfully disobeying its orders in a child custody matter and sentenced her to six months imprisonment with a fine for the child's welfare.

criminal sentence_modified