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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

Neha Bhati v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5228-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition recognizing the minor child's choice to live with the father, directing school re-admission and visitation rights for the mother, emphasizing the child's welfare and preference.

family petition_allowed

Ajay Kumar Rastogi and Anr v. Sonam Jain

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5248

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of an application to set aside an ex parte order, holding that the defendants had knowledge of the civil suit and failed to show sufficient cause for non-appearance.

civil petition_dismissed

Rajeev Mittal v. The Commissioner, North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5249

The Delhi High Court held that it has the power under Section 24 CPC to transfer a commercial suit to the Commercial Court for trial, overruling the order sending back the suit and clarifying the scope of transfer and objections post-transfer.

civil appeal_allowed

Ritah Kyolaba v. Customs

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5179

Bail was denied to the applicant in a commercial quantity heroin case under the NDPS Act as statutory conditions under Section 37 were not met and procedural irregularities were held to be trial issues.

criminal appeal_dismissed

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED v. MR. DINESH KUMAR KAUSHAL

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024

The Delhi High Court allowed the parties to proceed with arbitration before a sole arbitrator under DIAC rules, treating pending interlocutory applications as Section 17 applications to be decided by the arbitrator.

arbitration appeal_allowed

GAE Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. GE T&D India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitrator's order terminating arbitration, holding that the settlement agreement did not finally resolve all disputes and that allegations of coercion required adjudication by the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Vishal and Company Consy Contractor v. The Defence Secretary, Ministry of Defence

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5258

The Delhi High Court decreed partial recovery of outstanding conservancy service payments with interest, rejecting unproven damages claims for mental agony and loss of business.

civil appeal_allowed

Dr. Priya Vrata v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2025:DHC:1509-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed retiral benefits must be calculated from the date of retirement, not from the Tribunal’s order, and modified the Tribunal’s order accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed

Devraj Singh Dagur v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2024 · 2025:DHC:1888-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending appeal within four weeks, emphasizing timely disposal of appeals to prevent injustice.

administrative other

P. RAVINDRANATH & ANR. v. SASIKALA & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 533

The Supreme Court held that failure to prove readiness and willingness to perform the contract disentitles plaintiffs from specific performance and dismissed the suit while awarding compensation for the advance paid.

civil appeal_allowed

Srivastava v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 529

The Supreme Court set aside the withdrawal of prosecution against a politically influential accused in a double murder case, condemning delay tactics and directing expeditious trial to uphold justice.

criminal appeal_allowed