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Swastik Pipe Limited v. PSR Aqua and Engineers Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5304

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause printed on unsigned tax invoices can constitute a binding arbitration agreement under Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and referred the dispute to arbitration on a prima facie basis.

civil appeal_allowed

Rakesh Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5178

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prolonged trial delay and absence of independent witnesses, emphasizing that statutory bail embargoes do not override fundamental rights under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rafique Khan v. NCB

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5176

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prolonged trial delay and absence of independent witnesses, overriding the statutory bail embargo under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sunil Kumar v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5182

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity narcotics case, emphasizing that prolonged trial delay and lack of evidence of knowledge justify bail despite stringent NDPS Act provisions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Noble Chartering Inc v. Steel Authority of India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause permitting unilateral termination without cause is valid, set aside the arbitral award’s contrary interpretation, and modified damages and interest accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Gopal Dangi v. State NCT of Delhi; Mohd Munib v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5175

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, emphasizing that prolonged trial delay and procedural lapses justify bail despite statutory restrictions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shivam v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5181

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused charged with commercial quantity narcotics offences under the NDPS Act, emphasizing the impact of procedural safeguards, absence of independent witnesses, and prolonged trial delay on bail considerations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rizwan v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5180

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial heroin case under the NDPS Act, emphasizing that prolonged trial delay and absence of independent witnesses justify bail despite statutory embargo.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ankit Sagar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5174

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to procedural infirmities and prolonged trial delay, emphasizing that statutory bail restrictions under Section 37 do not preclude bail where fundamental rights are at stake.

criminal appeal_allowed

Suresh Kochhar v. Sanjay Kumar

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5264

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a consent decree based on a settlement agreement signed by an authorized director, dismissing belated objections to execution for lack of authorization.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kamla Varma & Ors. v. Surendra Pal Singh

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5263

The Delhi High Court held that an unregistered family settlement deed is binding and enforceable if bona fide and acted upon, exempt from mandatory registration under Section 17(2)(v) of the Registration Act, and estops parties from denying its terms.

civil appeal_allowed

Amit Mishra v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5219

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of dowry death after considering completed investigation and absence of risk of witness intimidation or evidence tampering, imposing stringent conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Veena Jain & Ors. v. Praveen Jain

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5223

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit as settled under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC based on a lawful and voluntary out-of-court settlement, ordering refund of court fees and discharge of HDFC Bank from the suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Usha Devi v. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5229

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that disclosure statements under Section 67 NDPS Act and mere CDR analysis are insufficient for conviction and emphasizing the right to bail and speedy trial under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shri Ashok Kumar Jain v. Mr. Gurpreet Singh

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5236

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expedite the eviction trial based on bonafide requirement and dispose of the matter within six months, emphasizing the need to avoid undue delay.

civil other

MS PREETI SAINI v. MR ANKIT CHOPRA

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5237

The High Court allowed the petitioner to participate and defend in the annulment proceedings despite initial procedural default, as the respondent did not object and the written statement was on record.

family appeal_allowed

M/S G. F. ELECTRONICS v. ASHISH AGGARWAL

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5238

The Delhi High Court set aside the ex parte order against the defendant in a commercial suit, allowing the petition to proceed on merits subject to payment of costs and caution against future delays.

civil appeal_allowed

Umar Sebandeke v. Customs

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5184

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for an accused in a commercial quantity heroin trafficking case under the NDPS Act, holding that procedural lapses do not justify bail and the statutory embargo under Section 37 applies unless twin conditions are met.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Aastha Mishra @ Muskaan v. Mr. Pradeep Tiwari

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5240

The Delhi High Court directed that intimate photographs placed on record in a divorce petition be kept in a sealed cover to protect privacy, with their relevance and obscenity to be decided during trial.

family petition_allowed

Rajiv Bansal v. National Insurance Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5241

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Trial Court to grant the plaintiff an effective opportunity to cross-examine the defendant's witness, emphasizing the necessity of fair trial procedures before closing evidence.

civil appeal_allowed