‘Bank cannot open Lookout Circular as an arm-twisting tactic’; Delhi HC quashes Circular issued by Union Bank of India to recover debt
The Delhi High Court said that a Lookout Circular is a major impediment for a person who wants to travel abroad.
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Will arbitration proceedings survive if mandate of arbitrator is terminated? Delhi HC answers
“The arbitral proceedings in the matter were not terminated but the Arbitrator had been non-responsive and was unable to perform his functions. Thus, as per Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the present case is suited for appointment of a substitute Arbitrator for adjudicating the disputes.”
Inside Supreme Court’s verdict on land acquisitions by Delhi State entities from 1957- 2006 under 1894 Act for public projects
Supreme Court directed the parties to maintain status quo regarding possession, change of land use, and creation of third-party rights till fresh acquisition proceedings are completed
‘Purely a Publicity Interest Litigation’; Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking transparency in Judicial Appointment Process
The only personal interest of the Petitioner as stated in the petition is that the Petitioner has a case pending in Rohini District Court, Delhi. This Court is at a loss to understand how the delay in disposal of his case in the District Court is anyway connected to the reliefs sought in the instant writ petition.
‘Lord Shiva does not need our protection’; Delhi High Court dismisses petition against demolition of Pracheen Shiv Mandir
“Lord Shiva does not need our protection; rather, we, the people, seek his protection and blessings. There could be no iota of doubt that Lord Shiva would be happier if the Yamuna Riverbed and the flood plains areas are cleared of all encroachments and unauthorized construction.”
Grave injustice in blindly transferring cases without bias evaluation; Delhi High Court issues guidelines to deal Transfer Applications
The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned order transferring a case based on allegations that the judge was biased.
“Financial affluence of landlord has no bearing on the proceedings under Section 14(1)(e) of Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958”; Delhi HC upholds Additional Rent Controller’s order
The Delhi High Court opined that there is no law that states that requirement of a rich man must be presumed to be devoid of ‘bona fide’.
Property disputes not covered by Senior Citizens Act: Delhi HC emphasizes purpose of the Act is to ensure welfare of senior citizens
“A reading of the Act makes it clear that the forum under the Act do not have the jurisdiction to decide the title of the property and the purpose of the Act is maintenance of the senior citizen and to ensure their welfare. The question of title, therefore, cannot be decided by forums under the Senior Citizens Act”
‘Absolute abuse of process of law’; Delhi HC rejects plea challenging the appointment of Delhi Waqf Board’s Administrator
The Court noted that, other than stating the actions of respondent 2 are bad, no reason had been given by the petitioner on why he lacks the qualification to be appointed as an Administrator of the Waqf Board.
Lok Sabha Elections: Delhi HC rejects plea seeking cancellation of PM Narendra Modi’s candidature from Varanasi
As per the plea, PM Narendra Modi had allegedly, along with his accomplice, attempted to destabilize national security by planning a fatal crash of an Air India flight in 2018.
‘Section 15(1) of Hindu Succession Act an anomaly in legislation that requires rectification’; Delhi HC denies widowed daughter-in-law a share in mother-in-law’s property
The Delhi High Court said that this case is demonstrative of how S. 15(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 works against a woman.
‘Detailed analysis of evidence not carried out while framing charge’: Delhi HC upholds order directing framing of charges u/s 506, 509 and 34 of IPC
The Court stated that the only test to be applied at the stage of framing of the charge is whether there is sufficient cause made out by the prosecution to proceed against the accused.
Delhi High Court grants bail to student activist Sharjeel Imam in Sedition and UAPA Case
Sharjeel Imam would, however, continue to remain in custody due to his alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.
Custody of accused without providing judgment copy deems violation of Statutory and Constitutional Rights: Delhi High Court
The Principal District and Sessions Judges of all the Districts Courts in Delhi are requested to sensitize the presiding judicial officers to pronounce their judgments on conviction only when they are ready for pronouncement and, in case where they are convicting the accused and taking the accused into custody, immediately supply a copy thereof, free of cost, to the accused for the accused to avail of the remedies available to them in accordance with law.
Read why the Delhi HC barred bookings for Ramleela celebrations on DDA grounds
“It is necessary that Respondent 1/DDA puts in place a set of guidelines or a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the booking of sites for Ramleela, to prevent situations as had arisen in the year 2023.”
Does the victim have a statutory right to be impleaded in a revision petition? Delhi HC Answers
‘While the victim/complainant has a right to be heard in the revision proceedings, such right does not upscale itself to a right to be impleaded in the said criminal revision’
‘Proceedings still at a nascent stage’; Delhi High Court transfers case for winding up of company to NCLT
The Delhi High Court said that the winding up proceedings which have not progressed to an advanced stage before the High Courts, ought to be transferred to the NCLT.
Delhi High Court directs State Bank of India to provide all documents forming basis of the Show Cause Notices issued to Educomp Solution
The Delhi High Court emphasised that if the relevant documents are not provided to a party, the whole procedure of issuance of Show Cause Notice would be reduced to an empty formality.
‘Not maintainable at this stage’; Delhi HC dismisses petition seeking to set aside order cancelling candidate’s nomination to contest Lok Sabha Election
Respondent submitted that present petition is not maintainable, at this stage, in view of the bar under Article 329(b) of the Constitution and the petitioner has the remedy of filing an election petition after the elections are over.
Delhi High Court discharges advocate for contempt of Court due to medical reasons; Directs Bar Council to assess his fitness to practice
The Delhi High Court refrained from taking any coercive action against advocate for contempt of Court in view of his medical condition.