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IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. MOHD NAUSHAD ALAM

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9957

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for 60% functional disability, future medical expenses, and denied insurance recovery rights despite the driver's fake license, affirming principles on disability assessment, minimum wages, and insurer liability.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed

Krishan Kumar v. Arjun Rajput

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9958

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 88,974/- to Rs. 2,84,000/- for grievous injuries and 6% permanent disability sustained in a motor accident, emphasizing proper assessment of medical expenses and attendant charges.

civil appeal_allowed

Gardenia India Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9865

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under anti-corruption and IPC provisions in a bank loan dispute after the parties settled and forensic audit found no fraud, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Dr Sonia D Narang v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9900

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under the PC & PNDT Act against the petitioner on the ground of limitation and absence of a prima facie case, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed

Union of India v. Lt Col AA Godbole

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9392-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired army officer based on the Release Medical Board's findings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Vivekanand Giri v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9524

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an accused charged with misappropriation and forgery, emphasizing that such bail is an exceptional remedy and denying it due to the accused’s non-cooperation and risk of impeding investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi Hindustani Mercantile Association v. Dharamvir Jain & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9593

The Delhi High Court fixed use and occupation charges for a commercial premises based on comparable lease deeds, directing the tenant to pay arrears and future rent at a discounted market rate with conditions for payment and consequences of default.

civil other

TATA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ANILBHAI M AMRUTIYA & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9540

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Tata Sons, restraining defendants from infringing the well-known 'TATA' trademark and awarded aggravated damages due to deliberate infringement and defendants' failure to contest.

civil appeal_allowed

LAS Ground Force Private Limited & Anr. v. Goldair Handling SA

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9528

The Delhi High Court dismissed interim injunction petitions restraining a foreign company from bidding at certain airports, holding that non-compete clauses in shareholders' agreements are limited to specific airports and substantive disputes must be resolved by arbitration.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed

Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt. Ltd. v. Joint Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9404-DB

The Delhi High Court held that tax refunds cannot be adjusted against a stayed tax demand beyond the amount deposited as a condition for stay, directing the Revenue to refund excess adjustments with interest.

tax petition_allowed

MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. VINAY ENTERPRISES THROUIGH ITS PROP SH VINAY KUMAR AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9405

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement containing a valid arbitration clause, despite respondents' non-response.

civil petition_allowed

Ramphal v. Sh. Naresh Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9428

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition as the respondent complied with the Court's order belatedly, holding that delay alone does not constitute contempt.

administrative petition_dismissed

Parvez Ahmed v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9389

The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners accused under PMLA, holding that funds collected prior to the scheduled offence cannot be treated as proceeds of crime and emphasizing the primacy of fundamental rights over statutory bail restrictions amid trial delays.

criminal appeal_allowed

Roshan Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2024 · 2025:DHC:3676-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a Review Medical Board to resolve conflicting medical reports on a candidate's kidney condition affecting his Armed Forces recruitment.

administrative petition_allowed

Akanksha Arora v. Tanay Maben

Supreme Court of India · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 962

The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot dismiss a Section 482 CrPC petition on the ground of alternative remedy under Section 397 CrPC and must convert it into a revision petition to decide on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed

IRFAN AKBANI v. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Supreme Court of India · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 981

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to regularize MDS admissions of appellants who completed their courses despite procedural irregularities, emphasizing equitable treatment and public interest.

education appeal_allowed

Dechamma I.M. @ Dechamma Koushik v. The State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 972

The Supreme Court held that a woman in a romantic relationship outside marriage is not a "relative" under Section 498A IPC and quashed criminal proceedings against her for alleged dowry harassment.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kabir Shankar Bose v. State of West Bengal

Supreme Court of India · 04 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 930

The Supreme Court transferred investigation of politically sensitive FIRs against the petitioner from local police to the CBI to ensure a fair and credible probe.

criminal appeal_allowed

Avinash Madhav Dhotre v. Khushi Avinash Dhotre

High Court of Bombay · 03 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court held that a daughter's statutory right to maintenance cannot be barred by a prior Lok Adalat settlement between her parents, and a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC on grounds outside the plaint's averments.

civil petition_dismissed

Shri Bhaskar Dhondu Prabhulkar v. The Chief Officer, The Kokan Housing & Area Development Board

High Court of Bombay · 03 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition by individual cooperative society members challenging the lawful conversion of amenity plots to commercial cum residential use, holding that only the society can sue and the change of use was valid under applicable regulations.

administrative petition_dismissed