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Rajshekhar Udayprasad Singh v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 12 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide due to insufficient evidence of instigation and mens rea, holding that mere harassment without active provocation does not constitute abetment.

criminal appeal_allowed

Nilesh Balkrishna Rode v. Suvarna Nilesh Rode & State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 12 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings under POCSO and IPC against a father, holding the allegations inherently improbable and the prosecution mala fide, thus preventing abuse of process of law.

criminal petition_allowed

Dr Sudarshan Kumar Arya & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5156

The Delhi High Court held that recognition of CPS Mumbai Diploma qualifications does not confer equivalence, upholding their ineligibility to appear in the DNB-PDCET Examination 2024 under Clause 4.8.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mahipal Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5362

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the answer key of a recruitment exam question, holding that courts must defer to expert opinions in academic matters unless a patent error is demonstrated.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shivani v. Ashish Kumar

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5979

The High Court upheld the discharge of the accused in a kidnapping and sexual offence case due to lack of prima facie evidence and dismissed the State's delayed appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Lucky Garg & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5147

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed

Joginder & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5143

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498A, 406, 323, 354, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the scope of Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manjeet Singh & Ors. v. The State, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5146

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Jitender Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5574

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to recall a witness for cross-examination on compliance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, emphasizing mandatory procedural safeguards in search and seizure operations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gurpreet Sobti v. DDA & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5216-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding that only the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to entertain challenges to Monitoring Committee decisions, including demolition orders, thereby barring the High Court from entertaining the writ petition.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shyam Garg and Anr. v. Union of India and Anrs.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5355

Delhi High Court quashed Lookout Circulars issued against bank loan defaulters in absence of criminal proceedings in India, affirming the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.

constitutional petition_allowed

Ajai Kumar & Ors. v. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5326

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging dismissal of an industrial dispute on non-espousal grounds, holding that no error apparent on the face of the record justified review under Section 114 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

Captain Amit Tyagi v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5293

The Delhi High Court upheld the three-year suspension of a pilot’s license for testing positive in a pre-flight Breath Analyzer test, affirming the zero-tolerance alcohol policy under aviation regulations and rejecting claims of false positives due to cosmetic treatment.

administrative petition_dismissed

Parviom Technologies Private Limited v. Karthik Devraj and Others

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5295

The Delhi High Court held that service of summons at a temporary address or inaccessible email is invalid, set aside closure of defendant's right to file written statement, and condoned delay in appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

Sunil Yadav v. Aruna Asaf Ali Government Hospital & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5242-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed GEM's review petition, affirming that the contract must be awarded to the undisputed H1 bidder and that GEM, as a facilitator portal, must implement court orders without bearing liability for bid creation errors.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S FERON LIFE SCIENCES PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER, DELHI GST AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5144-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration without reasons and hearing is invalid and modified the cancellation to be effective from the date of the show cause notice.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S MAYA RAM KRISHAN LAL JAIN AND ANR. v. M/S SHRI BISHAN DASS TRADERS AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5145-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of over 130 days delay in filing a commercial appeal, holding that vague reasons like misplacement of case files do not constitute sufficient cause under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

commercial appeal_dismissed

9560995495 v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5227

The Delhi High Court directed coordinated diagnosis and uninterrupted treatment for children with rare diseases, allowing examination at AIIMS Delhi and mandating detailed reporting under the National Rare Diseases Policy 2021.

constitutional other

Leena Paulose v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5155

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful seizure and disposal of luxury vehicles under PMLA, affirming that sale of movable properties subject to natural decay is permissible with proceeds preserved in fixed deposits pending trial outcome.

criminal petition_dismissed

L D SULANIA AND CO. v. DELHI TRANSCO LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 12 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5221

The Delhi High Court extended the arbitrator's mandate by one year and declined to award costs against the petitioner for alleged delay, affirming the arbitrator's discretion over adjournments.

arbitration appeal_allowed