Delhi High Court

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Rama Yadav v. State

23 Jul 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:3559

The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction for robbery under section 392 IPC but reduced his sentence considering his clean antecedents and the fact that the deadly weapon was used by an associate.

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Ravneet Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

23 Jul 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:3558

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498-A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on the parties' amicable settlement and reconciliation, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of criminal proceedings Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Lalit Bhola & Ors. v. State & Anr.

23 Jul 2019 · R.K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:3557

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a genuine settlement and dissolution of marriage, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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Mahesh Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

23 Jul 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:3551

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable mediated settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

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Dr. Aaquib v. State & Ors.

23 Jul 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:3554

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 341, 354-A, and 354-D IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

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Dr. Apram Dua & Ors v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

23 Jul 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:3555

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Vaibhav Bajaj v. Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce

23 Jul 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:3534

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission under disability reservation for a dyslexic candidate who failed to meet cut-off marks and did not apply to the colleges, holding that mandamus cannot be issued without an enforceable right and eligibility.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Specific Learning Disability Dyslexia Reservation Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Sh. Hukm Tejpratap Singh and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT Delhi and Ors.

23 Jul 2019 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2019:DHC:3533

The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusion of widowed daughters-in-law and grandchildren from the Delhi Government Employees Health Scheme, holding the definition of 'family' in the contributory scheme is not arbitrary or violative of Article 14.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Government Employees Health Scheme definition of family Article 14 medical benefits

Paramdeep v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

23 Jul 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:3535

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of offences under IPC and POCSO, observing insufficient corroborative evidence and imposing conditions to safeguard the trial.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 366 IPC Section 376 IPC Section 6 POCSO Act

Chennai - Ennore Port Road Company Ltd. v. M/S Coastal - SPL (JV)

23 Jul 2019 · Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:3537

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award allowing the contractor's claims for price adjustment and additional payments under the contract, rejecting the petitioner's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 price adjustment rebate

Sajan v. State of NCT of Delhi

23 Jul 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7290

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a serious offence case with delayed FIR and ongoing investigation, subject to strict conditions and revisable on further evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail culpable homicide delay in FIR grievous injury

Sadre Alam v. M/S SBI General Insurance Co Ltd

23 Jul 2019 · U K-v · 2019:DHC:7730

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn on the appellant's counsel's request to pursue remedy before the Commissioner of Employees' Compensation under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923.

civil appeal_dismissed appeal withdrawal Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 Commissioner of Employees' Compensation leave to withdraw appeal

Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. DU Securities Pvt. Ltd.

23 Jul 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:7418-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals and upheld the ITAT's reduction of commission rate from 2.25% to 0.5% on accommodation entries, emphasizing finality in tax litigation.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal commission rate accommodation entries assessment years

Jai Singh Joon & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

23 Jul 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:3542-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking declaration of lapse of land acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, holding that stale claims with delayed challenge and disputed facts on possession and compensation cannot be entertained.

property petition_dismissed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 laches possession

Geeta Rathor & Ors. v. The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd & Ors.

23 Jul 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:3556

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation based on minimum wages, enhanced loss of consortium and love and affection awards to all appellants, and denied interest for delay caused by the claimant's procedural lapses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of dependency minimum wages loss of consortium loss of love and affection

Seema Tiwari v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

23 Jul 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:3562-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a policy granting fixed-term licenses with 5% reservation for persons with disabilities at ISBTs, dismissing claims for perpetual occupation or renewal beyond the license term.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Section 37 license renewal fixed term license

Khem Chand v. UOI & Anr.

23 Jul 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:3552

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition filed by an attorney abates upon the death of the petitioner and the attorney cannot be impleaded as petitioner post-death without bringing legal heirs on record.

civil appeal_allowed Significant writ petition abatement death of petitioner power of attorney

PR. Commissioner of Customs (Prev.) v. Ram Mohan Gulati

22 Jul 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh
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The Delhi High Court set aside the CESTAT's remand order based on a stayed decision and directed fresh disposal of customs appeals on merits without considering the stayed judgment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CESTAT jurisdiction stay of decision Mangli Impex Ltd

Jogender Bhati v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

22 Jul 2019 · Mukta Gupta · 2019:DHC:7619

The Delhi High Court dismissed two criminal writ petitions for non-prosecution due to the petitioners' failure to appear and prosecute their cases.

criminal petition_dismissed Procedural writ petition non-prosecution dismissal petitioners' non-appearance

Shwetadri Speciality Papers Pvt. Ltd. v. National Research Development Corp.

22 Jul 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:3527

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing claims that NRDC licensed fax paper technology, holding the license covered only thermographic paper and no breach or misrepresentation occurred.

civil petition_dismissed Significant license agreement thermographic paper fax paper arbitration award