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Kulbhushan Chawla and Ors. v. Veena Chawla and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4213

The Delhi High Court recorded a lawful settlement agreement resolving a family partition suit over ancestral property, decreeing the suit and disposing of all pending applications.

civil settled

Kulbhushan Chawla & Ors. v. Kamla Devi Chawla & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4214

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit by recording a lawful settlement agreement resolving ownership disputes over two properties in Sadar Bazar.

civil appeal_allowed

Chander Kanta Pathak v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4215

The Delhi High Court exempted the petitioner from furnishing a surety bond in uncontested probate proceedings granted in favor of natural heirs, affirming the discretionary nature of such bonds.

civil petition_allowed

Shree Hanumant Dharmik Ramleela Committee Regd v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4120

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to formulate and publish clear SOPs for booking Ramleela sites to prevent confusion caused by reliance on third-party lists, restraining bookings until such guidelines are in place.

administrative other

Vineet v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4092

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case due to prolonged pre-trial detention and medical evidence raising doubt about fatal injury caused by the accused, emphasizing that bail decisions should balance liberty rights without delving into evidence merits.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kapil v. Krishan Lal

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4131

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the dismissal of an application to set aside an ex parte order, holding that delay caused by the petitioner before and after the COVID-19 pandemic did not justify extension of limitation under Order IX Rule 7 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai v. Deepak Raj & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024

The Delhi High Court dismissed the school's appeal and upheld the direction to admit students as per the RTE Act, holding that interim protection against coercive action does not exempt compliance with admission obligations.

family appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kumar @ Viney v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4086

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case after over seven years of custody, citing failure of eyewitness identification, discrepancies in evidence, and prolonged trial delay.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S KLD CREATION INFRASTRUCTURE PVT.LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4259

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated EPC contract after conciliation efforts failed.

other petition_allowed

Bilal Ahmad Mir v. National Investigating Agency New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4113-DB

Delhi High Court reduced life sentences to ten years rigorous imprisonment for appellants convicted under Section 121A IPC and Section 23 UAPA, emphasizing the need to balance gravity of offence with mitigating factors including voluntary plea of guilt and prospects of reform.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S VOIR INDIA ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD. v. M/S POLYBLENDS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4098

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the defendant's application, holding that dishonoured cheques and payments constituted acknowledgment of debt extending limitation, and the suit was within jurisdiction and limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Akshay Choudhary v. Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4080-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for a candidate declared unfit due to a tattoo scar, emphasizing the need for healing time post tattoo removal before assessing fitness for CAPF appointment.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S DHAWAN BOX SHEET CONTAINERS PVT. LTD. v. M/S SHREYANSH HEALTHCARE PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2022 SCC OnLine Del 3418

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause in invoices remains valid despite a settlement letter, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute, emphasizing limited judicial intervention under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Muzaffar Ahmad Bhat v. National Investigating Agency New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4115-DB

The Delhi High Court delivered judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 56/2023 filed by Muzaffar Ahmad Bhat against the National Investigating Agency on May 20, 2024.

criminal other

Mehraj Ud Din Chopan v. National Investigating Agency New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4116-DB

Judgment delivered by Delhi High Court in criminal appeal No. 57/2023 filed by Mehraj Ud Din Chopan against the National Investigating Agency.

criminal other

Karan Pal Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4129-DB

The Delhi High Court waived the costs imposed on a petitioner who tendered an unconditional apology and demonstrated financial incapacity, exercising its inherent power under Section 151 CPC.

civil petition_allowed

Sandeep Yadav v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4101

The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company cannot recover compensation from a registered owner unless it proves the owner knowingly permitted a driver with a fake licence to drive, affirming insurer liability despite a forged licence if owner acted bona fide.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Sajad Ahmad Khan v. National Investigating Agency New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4114-DB

Judgment delivered by Delhi High Court in Criminal Appeal No. 54 of 2023 filed by Sajad Ahmad Khan against the National Investigating Agency.

criminal other

New Delhi Television Limited v. Dispute Resolution Panel 2 & Anr

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4052-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the DRP lacks jurisdiction to entertain limitation objections and that the second reference to the TPO validly extended the limitation period for assessment under the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_dismissed