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X v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction and pending proceedings before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, emphasizing the doctrine of forum conveniens and strict compliance with limitation under the POSH Act.
Pushkar Raj & Anr. v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld cross-constituency voting in JNU's Internal Committee elections, dismissing the petition challenging last-minute rule changes as neither arbitrary nor prejudicial.
Paramjit Kharb v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in a large-scale cyber-fraud syndicate, holding that sufficient prima facie evidence and the gravity of offences preclude bail at this stage.
SI Rakesh Kumar v. BIMLA
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to accused in an inter-state child trafficking case, emphasizing the gravity of offence, risk of evidence tampering, and non-application of judicial mind by the Trial Court.
Mohd Arif v. Amit Chaudhary & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition, affirming eviction on grounds of bona fide requirement and established landlord-tenant relationship under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
Om Saran Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi & Nishi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC against a petitioner whose marriage was declared null and void, holding that vague allegations without essential ingredients do not constitute offences and the proceedings were an abuse of process.
Rasul Azam v. The State (Govt of NCT), Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual offences under the POCSO Act, holding that the victim's age was conclusively proved by school records and testimony, and the prosecution established foundational facts to invoke statutory presumptions.
Aman Chopra & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Anil Singh v. State
The High Court held that a Magistrate cannot summon an accused placed in Column No.12 of the chargesheet without new evidence, setting aside the impugned summoning order as an impermissible review of the earlier cognizance.
Suparshva Swabs India v. AGN International & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of interim injunction, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish goodwill in the mark "TULIPS" extending to perfumes and that the defendants’ use of "AGN TULIP" does not constitute infringement or passing off.
State v. Mohd Zahid
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 308 IPC, emphasizing the double presumption of innocence and the prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies and lack of independent corroboration.
Infrastructure Watchdog v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging OTS agreements between banks and a corporate borrower, holding that speculative allegations without cogent material do not justify judicial interference or directing investigations.
Directorate of Enforcement v. M/s Prakash Industries Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of a provisional attachment order under the PMLA, holding that attachment requires a registered predicate offence and nexus to proceeds of crime, and that procedural safeguards must be observed.
Satya Prakash Bagla v. State & Ors.
The court clarified that 'coercive measures' in an interim order referred only to arrest or custodial interrogation and did not restrain freezing of bank accounts or ongoing investigation.
COURTS ON ITS OWN MOTION IN RE: SUICIDE COMMITTED BY SUSHANT ROHILLA v. Respondent
Delhi High Court dismissed abetment charges in a student's suicide case but mandated systemic reforms including grievance redressal and reconsideration of mandatory attendance norms in higher education.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Dilshad & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award applying Delhi minimum wages for loss of future earnings based on credible evidence that the claimant, though resident of Uttar Pradesh, earned livelihood in Delhi.
MMTC LIMITED v. ANGLO AMERICAN METALLURGICAL COAL PVT. LIMITED
The Supreme Court upheld the enforceability of an arbitral award, holding that allegations of fraud by company officials without proof of fraud on the tribunal do not render the award inexecutable under Section 47 CPC.
Purvi Mukesh Gada v. Mukesh Popatlal Gada
The Bombay High Court enhanced interim maintenance from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 3,50,000 per month for a divorced wife, holding that the husband’s financial capacity must be assessed beyond declared income, especially in family business contexts, and that maintenance must reflect the matrimonial standard of living.
Mohd Umar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that amounts recovered in civil proceedings can be adjusted against compensation awarded under Section 138 NI Act in criminal proceedings, allowing proportional reduction of default sentence and directing the appellant's release.
Shakuntla Health Education Foundation v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court held that a nursing college situated on agricultural land is entitled to annual revalidation of NOC and affiliation based on correct assessment parameters under the 2016 policy guidelines, directing fresh inspection and affiliation grant upon compliance.