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MS. SUBHASH TRADERS v. UNIVERSAL SOMPO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8089

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging an NCDRC order for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the petition must be filed in the High Court where the cause of action arose.

consumer petition_dismissed

Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Arpit Tandon & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8087

The Delhi High Court held that the NCDRC must record reasons when imposing costs as a pre-condition for notice issuance in consumer revision petitions, setting aside an arbitrary Rs. 25,000 cost imposed without explanation.

consumer petition_allowed

Vikhyat Oberoi, Nishita Gupta, Ravi Sharma and Sivam Prakash v. Sagrika D Bajaj

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8085

The Delhi High Court modified the Trial Court's conditional deposit requirement in a summary suit between mother and daughter, reducing it to 50% of the principal amount already deposited, and disposed of the petition under Article 227.

civil appeal_allowed

Pallavi v. Gaurav Dabas

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8084

The Delhi High Court modified the visitation date for a minor child during the pendency of a guardianship petition due to the child's illness, emphasizing the welfare of the child and procedural propriety.

family petition_allowed

Mr. Akshit Sachdeva v. Rashmi Juneja

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8082

The Delhi High Court held that stamp duty on an arbitral award related to property possession must be calculated on the registered sale consideration and mesne profits, not market value, and upheld the executing court's refusal to impound the award for alleged insufficient stamping.

civil petition_dismissed

Lalita Thr Lrs. v. Laxmi Thr Lrs

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8080

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the auction of partition suit property ordered under a final decree, holding that execution cannot be stayed or challenged under Article 227 when an appeal is pending without stay.

civil petition_dismissed

Mr. Anand Awasthi v. Jai Durga Traders Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8079

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to consider the defendants' application to take on record a written statement accompanied by the prescribed affidavit before proceeding with evidence, staying the trial until disposal.

civil other

Sekeletti Doris v. Customs

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8077

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused in a commercial quantity narcotics case under the NDPS Act, holding that statutory conditions under Section 37 were not met despite delay in trial and procedural objections.

criminal appeal_dismissed

MYFOJO FOOMIL PVT LTD v. PUSHAAN NAYYAR SOLE PROP YSOSOCIAL MEDIA

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8078

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte order against the defendant company, allowing filing of written statement subject to costs, to expedite the civil suit proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Pauline Nalwoga v. Customs

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8076

Bail was denied to the accused in a commercial quantity heroin seizure case as she failed to satisfy the mandatory conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act despite procedural objections and delay in trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Madhu Koda v. State thru CBI

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8066

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking stay of conviction to enable election contest, reaffirming the principle that conviction stays are granted only in exceptional cases and upholding statutory disqualification under the Representation of People Act.

criminal petition_dismissed

Rachit Jain v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8038

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 323 IPC, holding that matrimonial dispute settlements do not automatically warrant quashing when the victim opposes and allegations of cruelty persist.

criminal petition_dismissed

Obi Ogochukwa Stephen v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8035

Delhi High Court held that waiver of surety bonds in bail for foreign nationals overstaying visas is not automatic and cash deposit cannot substitute surety, but reduced bond amounts were allowed.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Siddhaant Mohta & Ors. v. Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8053

The Delhi High Court held that the issuance of Green Cards to overage dependents was illegal under the Club's Articles of Association, upheld the Administrator's lawful termination of such rights, and rejected the Plaintiffs' claims of enforceable membership or contractual rights.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Sultan Chand and Sons Pvt. Ltd v. Kartik Sharma

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8090-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a defendant's right to withdraw an application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is valid, and a plaintiff cannot compel arbitration when denying the arbitration clause's applicability.

civil appeal_dismissed

Deen Bandhu Sharma v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8065-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s claim for increments in light of a Supreme Court decision within eight weeks, ensuring a reasoned and timely administrative order.

administrative petition_allowed

Ramji Lal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8093-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner's HRA arrears claim within eight weeks while upholding an earlier administrative order on pay fixation, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed

Nupinder Singh v. Director General CISF

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8068-DB

The Delhi High Court held that imposing a disciplinary penalty solely on prior punishments after acquittal on substantive charges violates double jeopardy under Article 20(2) and set aside the penalty imposed on the CISF constable.

administrative petition_allowed

Amarjeet Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2024 · 2025:DHC:4801-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's representation within four weeks, ensuring timely administrative action while keeping the petitioner's rights to further challenge reserved.

administrative petition_dismissed

Salil R. Uchil v. Vishu Kumar & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 18 Oct 2024 · 2024 INSC 793

The Supreme Court held that an auction purchaser deprived of the use of deposited auction money due to setting aside of auction on equitable grounds is entitled to interest on the amount from deposit till refund, modifying the High Court's compensation order.

civil appeal_partly_allowed