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IDEMIA SYSCOM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S CONJOINIX TOTAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1205

The Delhi High Court held that the MSMED Act's special dispute resolution mechanism overrides arbitration agreements under the Arbitration Act in disputes involving MSMEs, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.

civil petition_dismissed

Ankit Raj v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1171

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a sexual offence case, holding that a solemnized marriage negates the presumption of false promise to marry and that mere breach of promise does not vitiate consent under Section 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kanchan v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1167

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case based on co-accused disclosures and communication evidence, affirming stringent bail norms under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Bhupan Paswan

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1212

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for the death of a child in a motor accident by adopting minimum wages as the basis for notional income, applying future prospects, personal expense deductions, and an 18 multiplier for loss of dependency.

civil appeal_allowed

Tarun v. Mohd Sajid

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1211

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal in a cheque dishonour case, holding that the complainant failed to prove a legally enforceable debt underlying the cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shraddha Pal v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1204

The Delhi High Court held that a reserved category candidate’s belated submission of a valid OBC-NCL certificate after the last date of application but before appointment is permissible, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the rival candidate’s eligibility.

administrative petition_dismissed

Usha Anand v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1238

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to file a fresh representation for substitution of her name in the DDA flat allotment, emphasizing that disputes between private parties must be resolved by the competent authority after hearing all parties.

property other

Kewal Kishore & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1241

The Delhi High Court held that delay in decision-making and administrative compliance does not amount to contempt absent wilful disobedience, and substantive disputes over retrospective regularization must be pursued through appropriate petitions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Alok Rai v. DDA and Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1242

The Court allowed reconstruction of a balcony as per the original sanctioned plan despite a Stop Work Notice and permitted the petitioner to seek extension permission through representation to DDA.

property petition_allowed

Adarsh Saran & Anr v. Central Bank of India; Alok Khanna v. Central Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against non-executive directors under Section 138/141 NI Act, holding that liability arises only if directors were in charge of and responsible for company’s business at the time of the offence.

criminal petition_allowed

Ashok Jatia v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1174

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing secondary evidence and summoning of witnesses under Sections 91 and 311 CrPC and Section 165 Evidence Act, emphasizing that delay or procedural lapses do not bar admission of relevant evidence essential for just adjudication.

criminal petition_dismissed

Bijendra Kasana v. Smt Gajendra Devi

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1252

The Delhi High Court granted the tenant additional time to vacate premises subject to payment of occupation charges and compliance with an undertaking, staying the eviction order's execution until August 31, 2025.

property appeal_allowed

Vinod Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. Bhuro Devi

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1253

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioners additional time to vacate the premises subject to payment of user charges and filing of an undertaking, staying the eviction order until 01.09.2025.

civil appeal_allowed

Uma Shanker v. Sunny

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1260

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for the death of an 11-year-old child in a motor accident by adopting minimum wages for skilled workers as notional income, applying a multiplier of 18, granting 40% future prospects, and allowing 50% deduction for personal expenses.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S KOHINOOR SEED FIELDS INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S VEDA SEED SCIENCES PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:2593

Delhi High Court held that trademark infringement suit must be filed where cause of action arises and plaintiff carries on business; mere listing on third-party e-commerce sites and plaintiff’s registered office in Delhi do not confer jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed

Abhin Narula v. High Court of Delhi Registrar General & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:3162-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the marking of a DJS exam question on mistake of fact in contracts, upholding the prior decision affirmed by the Supreme Court that such contracts are void, not voidable, and refusing to interfere with the examination result.

administrative petition_dismissed

National Highways Authority of India v. M/s IRB Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 283

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the applicability of Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC but set aside certain directions in the impugned judgment based on the respondent's statement, disposing of the civil appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

District Magistrate/Collector, Sonbhadra v. Heera Lal & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 285

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and remanded the land possession dispute for fresh factual determination, emphasizing independent judicial inquiry over contradictory administrative stands.

civil appeal_allowed

A. Shankar v. State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 284

The Supreme Court directed continuation and consolidation of cybercrime investigations without interfering in merits, while reminding the petitioner to comply with prior court orders.

criminal petition_dismissed

THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH v. BALVEER SINGH

Supreme Court of India · 24 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 261

The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction of a husband for murdering his wife, holding that the competent and reliable testimony of a child witness and corroborative circumstantial evidence suffice to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite delay in recording the statement.

criminal appeal_allowed