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Staff Selection Commission v. Rahul

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7001-DB

The High Court directed a fresh medical examination by an independent medical board at a different hospital, holding its report final and binding, thereby modifying the Tribunal's order and ensuring fairness in recruitment medical fitness assessment.

administrative appeal_allowed

Raj Kumar Tiwari v. M/S ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7023

The Delhi High Court directed the Insurance Ombudsman to treat the writ petition as a fresh complaint and decide the insurance claim dispute within four weeks, ensuring timely adjudication under Article 226.

administrative other

Bhooma Devi v. Janki Devi

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7034

The High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to complete cross-examination subject to costs, setting aside the Trial Court's refusal to adjourn.

civil appeal_allowed

National Health Authority v. Ms. Neha Yadav, Advocate

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7033

The Delhi High Court allowed partial attachment of the judgment debtor's bank account limited to the decretal amount in execution of an arbitral award, modifying the order for attachment of the entire account.

civil petition_allowed

Ruby Sharma v. M/S Sood Resins and Polymers

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7032

The High Court held that partners of an LLP cannot be compelled to disclose personal assets in execution proceedings against the LLP without an opportunity of hearing, recalling such orders passed by the trial court.

civil petition_allowed

Kanchan Singh v. Bula Mukherjee & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7031

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition challenging NCDRC order, holding that jurisdiction lies with the Calcutta High Court as the cause of action arose in West Bengal.

constitutional petition_allowed

Anita Goyal & Anr. v. Gagan Bhatnagar

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7030

The Delhi High Court restored defendants' defence in a commercial suit by deeming their written statement on record and imposed costs for delay, holding that summons must be duly served before striking off defence.

civil appeal_allowed

Sonia v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7015-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an adult daughter who voluntarily left her family and is residing abroad cannot be compelled to return or be produced before the court absent evidence of coercion.

family petition_dismissed

Court on its Own Motion v. Abhinav Kathuria

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7013-DB

The Delhi High Court held that while abusive conduct in court can constitute criminal contempt, the power to initiate proceedings must be exercised sparingly, accepting the contemnor's apology and mitigating circumstances in a matrimonial custody dispute.

family petition_allowed

Sharmila Jain v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7012

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against cancellation of a conveyance deed by DDA, emphasizing the need for due process and substantiation of forgery allegations before revoking property rights.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mohammad Haneef Mohammad Ishaque v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7009

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a UAPA case, emphasizing the need for prima facie mens rea under Section 153A IPC and proper service of proclamation notices, while reiterating bail as the rule even in stringent offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

SpiceJet Limited v. Team France 01 SAS

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6979-DB

Delhi High Court upheld the Single Judge's order directing SpiceJet to ground and return leased aircraft engines for defaulting on payment obligations, affirming Indian court jurisdiction despite exclusive foreign jurisdiction clause.

civil appeal_dismissed

Clarion Dealing Pvt. Ltd. v. Competent Finlease Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7048

The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant's amendment to its written statement and admission of additional documents, holding that amendments clarifying existing defenses should be liberally permitted before trial to ensure effective adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Sadhna Kohli v. Sales Tax Officer Class II, Avato Ward 80 & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:6992-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST tax demand order for failure to effectively communicate the Show Cause Notice, directing fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner a fair opportunity to respond.

tax appeal_allowed

Ashish Dhir v. Nishi Dhir

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7190

The Delhi High Court directed the Family Court to expedite disposal of a decade-old divorce petition after closing the respondent's right to file a written statement.

family other

Neeraj Khullar v. Virender Kumar Khullar

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7142

The High Court allowed the petition to appoint a substitute arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 following the death of the original arbitrator, directing the DIAC to make the appointment.

civil petition_allowed

Martin Jebarathna Doss Antonisamy v. Reserve Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7024

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the RBI's compounding order imposing a penalty under FEMA, holding that the penalty was computed lawfully and the petitioner was afforded due opportunity of hearing.

administrative petition_dismissed

Veerprabhu Projects Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Jayant Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7112

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that valuation, pendency of execution proceedings, and prior suit do not bar the maintainability of a suit challenging a fraudulent Sale Deed without evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Tyagi v. State Through SHO Police Station South Vasant

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7117

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the DMC Act as barred by limitation under Section 468 Cr.P.C., holding that chargesheet filed beyond one year without condonation renders cognizance invalid.

criminal petition_allowed

Kuldeep Kumar v. State of Delhi NCT & Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Sep 2024 · 2024:DHC:7077

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order against a trade union leader accused of sexual harassment, holding that exoneration in departmental inquiry does not automatically quash criminal proceedings initiated by the victim.

criminal petition_dismissed