Delhi High Court

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Rajbir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Nov 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2018:DHC:8831-DB

The Delhi High Court held that CRPF Sub-Inspectors are entitled to pay fixation at Rs. 10,230/- plus grade pay of Rs. 4,200/- under the ACP Scheme applying the 1.86 multiplier, overruling fixation at the minimum pay band.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 pay fixation financial upgradation

Union of India v. Raj Kumar and Ors.

12 Nov 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:8827-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to comply with the Supreme Court's Constitution Bench ruling in Jarnail Singh, which modified the legal requirements for reservation policies previously laid down in M. Nagaraj.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Reservation Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes M. Nagaraj

Jyoti Kushwaha and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.

12 Nov 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:8825

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Jyoti Kushwaha and others as withdrawn upon the petitioners' request.

other petition_dismissed Procedural writ petition withdrawal dismissal High Court of Delhi

Laxmi & Anr. v. New Delhi Institute of Management & Ors.

03 Nov 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:7124

The Delhi High Court held that termination of workmen without compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is illegal, affirmed compensation in lieu of reinstatement due to long delay, and clarified the burden of proof and relief principles in wrongful termination cases.

labor appeal_allowed Significant illegal termination Industrial Disputes Act 1947 Section 25F reinstatement

Vikram Chandhok v. Rashmi Skadegaard

02 Nov 2018 · YifeD Goel; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:9321

The Delhi High Court held that when a witness is recalled to produce an original document, the opposing party has the right to cross-examine on all aspects including authenticity, not just custody and possession.

civil petition_allowed Significant Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC Section 151 CPC Section 165 Indian Evidence Act cross-examination

Jitender Alias Jitu & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

02 Nov 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8877

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a minor neighborhood dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC while emphasizing caution in serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences amicable settlement

Jyotikumar & Anr v. New Delhi Municipal Council

02 Nov 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Jyotisingh · 2018:DHC:8814-DB

The Delhi High Court directed street vendors to approach the Town Vending Committee for regularization of vending rights, emphasizing procedural fairness without deciding on substantive claims.

administrative appeal_dismissed street vendors Town Vending Committee Article 226 New Delhi Municipal Council

Harender Verma and Praveen Verma v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

02 Nov 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8464

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a case of alleged assault causing grievous injury, considering voluntary cooperation and nature of injuries.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 308 IPC Section 506 IPC Section 34 IPC

Sh. Brim Singh @ Brim Sain v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi)

02 Nov 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8463

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of cheating under Section 420 IPC, subject to deposit of restitution amount and conditions ensuring cooperation with investigation and non-interference with witnesses.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 420 IPC fixed deposit receipt cooperation with investigation

M/S UNISON AIRCONDITIONER & ANR v. M/S CREONS ADVERTISING PVT. LTD.

02 Nov 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:7109

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of contractors who failed to perform work after receiving advance payment, upholding the trial court's decree for recovery and rejecting their counterclaim for unpaid dues.

civil appeal_dismissed purchase order advance payment breach of contract counterclaim

Shekhar Pillai v. Ashok Khetrapal & Ors.

02 Nov 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:7110

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal, upholding the trial court's decree for possession and mesne profits based on an admitted registered Lease Deed and rejecting ownership claims lacking a registered Gift Deed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Lease Deed Landlord-Tenant Relationship Registered Gift Deed Mesne Profits

Praveen Bansal & Ors. v. Shyam Lal & Ors.

02 Nov 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:7111

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of a suit as barred by limitation but allowed the plaintiffs to file a fresh suit based on illegal dispossession without seeking declaration or cancellation of the Agreement to Sell.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Order VII Rule 11 CPC Agreement to Sell Declaration and cancellation

Sominder Singh Rawat & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

02 Nov 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:7116

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and divorce decree, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

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

Shakuntala Devi v. Vinod K Dayal & Ors.

02 Nov 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:7108

The Delhi High Court held that a daughter-in-law held property in fiduciary capacity for her mother-in-law under the Benami Transactions Act, declaring the mother-in-law the beneficial owner and dismissing the son's claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Benami Transactions Act fiduciary relationship trustee mother-in-law and daughter-in-law

Government of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Gupta Construction Co. & Anr.

02 Nov 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:7107

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award granting loss of profits due to lack of proof of actual loss, while upholding damages for delay and other claims, emphasizing that loss of profits cannot be awarded without demonstrable injury and to avoid double recovery.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration award loss of profits damages for delay limitation period

Christian Louboutin SAS v. Nakul Bajaj & Ors.

02 Nov 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:7106
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The Delhi High Court held that an e-commerce platform actively promoting and selling infringing products cannot claim safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act and granted injunctions in favor of the trademark owner.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant intermediary liability Section 79 IT Act trademark infringement e-commerce platform

Shashi Garg v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax

02 Nov 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2018:DHC:7123-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against addition of unexplained cash deposits to taxable income under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, upholding the factual findings of the tax authorities.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 68 unexplained cash credits burden of proof

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-5 v. Jagson International Ltd

02 Nov 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2018:DHC:7122-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Rule 8D for disallowance under Section 14A is not mandatory without Assessing Officer's satisfaction and deferred the drilling rig classification issue pending Supreme Court ruling.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 115VD Income Tax Act Section 14A Income Tax Act Rule 8D Income Tax Rules disallowance of expenses

Jitendra Kumar Pandey v. Chief General Manager, State Bank of India

02 Nov 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:7115-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the rejection of a writ petition challenging delay-barred promotion-related grievances, holding that successive breaches do not constitute a continuous cause of action under Section 22 of the Limitation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition delay and laches limitation Section 22 Limitation Act

Ranjan Dagar & Anr. v. Omaxe Ltd

02 Nov 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:7117

The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement between parties in a lease rent dispute involving payment terms, area measurement, and possession, disposing of the petition accordingly.

civil other lease rent settlement agreement decree holders judgment debtor