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Anees v. The State Govt. of NCT

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 368

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming that Section 106 Evidence Act applies where foundational facts are proved and the accused fails to satisfactorily explain facts especially within his knowledge.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Veeneta Gupta LRs v. Jyoti Gupta

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4190-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the Respondent as sole Class-I heir is entitled to the estate under the Hindu Succession Act, and unregistered customary documents do not confer title or substitution rights to the Appellants.

civil appeal_dismissed

Narcotics Control Bureau v. Sukhwinder Singh

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4251

The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted to the accused in an NDPS case due to non-compliance with mandatory Section 52A procedures and prolonged incarceration, emphasizing the necessity of Magistrate-certified sampling for valid primary evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pawan Dhanpatrai Malhotra v. Mahender Khari

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4247

A single complaint under Section 138 NI Act for multiple cheques issued in a single transaction and covered by one notice is maintainable despite Section 219 Cr.P.C. limiting consolidation to three offences.

criminal petition_dismissed

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4317-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic GST demand order for lack of proper adjudication and remitted the matter for fresh consideration after allowing the petitioner to file further reply and be heard.

tax appeal_allowed

Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited v. Goods and Service Tax Officer Ward 203 & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4315-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST demand order for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed replies and remanded the matter for re-adjudication with opportunity for personal hearing and a speaking order.

tax appeal_allowed

Noyal Data Ram @ Babu Ram v. Bhushan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4210

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to admit belated documents not supported by pleadings in a partition suit, emphasizing the need for due diligence and reasonable explanation under Order VII Rule 14(3) CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S Apeksa International & Anr. v. Employee State Insurance Corporation

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4669

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of complaints under Section 85(g) of the ESI Act for failure to timely register employees, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and employer registration alone does not absolve statutory duties.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Veena Malhotra v. Gurminder Singh

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4698

The Delhi High Court held that a drawer who signs a cheque is prima facie liable under Section 138 NI Act despite others filling cheque particulars, and quashing of complaint is not warranted at the notice stage.

criminal petition_dismissed

Dr Shilpa Jain v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4381

The Delhi High Court directed the Competent Authority to consider the petitioner's eligibility under UGC guidelines with a liberal interpretation of 'and/or' and to afford her a personal hearing before passing any adverse order.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sarika Chaturvedi v. Agarwal Auto Traders

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4302

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitrator's mandate had not expired and dismissed the petition for substitution, directing continuation of arbitration with the same arbitrator and imposing costs on the respondents for causing delays.

civil petition_dismissed

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited v. Kavita and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4187

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a motor accident claim award, upholding the Tribunal's finding of rash and negligent driving based on credible eyewitness and police evidence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Ajay Paswan v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4262-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ seeking custody of his minor wife and child, upholding the Child Welfare Committee’s protective custody order and noting serious charges against the petitioner under IPC and POCSO.

criminal petition_dismissed

Nishi Handa v. Manju Kanwar

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4216

The Delhi High Court decreed partition of a leasehold property between co-owners based on a clear Will and relinquishment deed, overruling inconsistent mutation entries and clarifying ownership and possession rights.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Kumar Pandey and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4177

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S Volunteer for Village Development v. M/S Innovative Financial Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4409

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Fund Raising Services Agreement containing an arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed

Hardial Singh v. Vivek Gupta

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4156

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, ruling that the landlord's bona fide requirement was established and the tenant failed to disclose a prima facie case to contest eviction.

property appeal_dismissed

Gaurav Goel & Ors. v. IDBI Bank Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4227

The Delhi High Court held that banks must provide borrowers with underlying documents and a fair opportunity to represent before classifying accounts as fraud under RBI Master Directions, reinforcing the principles of natural justice.

administrative other

Central Bureau of Investigation v. R. Vasudevan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024

The Delhi High Court dismissed the CBI's late-stage application to produce original hard disks as evidence, holding that prosecution's prior concession and delay violated the accused's right to a fair trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Munna Singh & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4267

The Delhi High Court held that taking accused into custody without pronouncing and supplying the judgment as mandated under Section 353 Cr.P.C. is a procedural lapse violating statutory and constitutional rights but does not vitiate conviction if rectified subsequently.

criminal petition_dismissed