Delhi High Court

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Rameshwar Dayal v. Shyam Sunder Chopra & Ors.

09 Oct 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6601

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a possession suit, holding that nomination in a cooperative society does not confer title, the Will was not proved, and bona fide purchasers from an ostensible owner are protected under Section 41 of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant nomination in cooperative society transfer of property Section 41 Transfer of Property Act proof of Will

Sh. Rajnish Khosla v. M/S Fair Wealth Securities Pvt. Ltd.

09 Oct 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:6591-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that non-receipt of contract notes does not absolve a trader of liability if he was aware of and did not object to the trades.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 contract notes

M/S WIMPY INTERNATIONAL LTD. v. M/S N.F.T. CARRIERS PVT. LTD.

09 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6574

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appeal, reducing the transportation charges decree by 50% due to lack of evidence on mileage as required under the contract, emphasizing the claimant's burden to prove entitlement based on contractual terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant contractual payment log book maintenance burden of proof implied admission

Narender Gautam & Ors. v. The State & Ors.

09 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6570

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial discord on the basis of a settlement between the parties and their unwillingness to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement Section 452 IPC

Vinod Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6572

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 325 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties settled amicably and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 325 IPC matrimonial dispute settlement

Samara Khan v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6573

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on the parties' settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution, imposing a cost condition on the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement between parties withdrawal of complaint Section 341 IPC

Bhupinder Singh and Anr. v. State & Anr.

09 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6579

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, 506, and 34 IPC based on a settlement between the parties and the complainant's refusal to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement Section 323 IPC Section 341 IPC

Sunny @ Gattu v. State

09 Oct 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:6592

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Sunny @ Gattu for robbery and stabbing under Sections 394/397/34 IPC based on consistent victim identification and corroborative medical evidence despite absence of forensic reports and Section 65B certificate.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 394 IPC Section 397 IPC Test Identification Parade Medical evidence

Deepak Anand v. State & Anr.

09 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6593

The Delhi High Court upheld the Sessions Court's power to grant anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. even after summons were issued by the Magistrate, dismissing a petition challenging the bail on jurisdictional grounds.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cognizance summons

Central Bureau of Investigation v. M/S Earth Enterprises Ltd. & Ors.

09 Oct 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6594

The High Court upheld the joinder of two criminal cases involving a single conspiracy under Section 223 Cr.P.C., dismissing the CBI's petition challenging the joint trial order.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 223 Cr.P.C. joinder of charges criminal conspiracy single transaction

Sarabjit Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

08 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6565

The Delhi High Court held that notice to a company's director suffices as notice to the company under Section 138 NI Act, and restored the Magistrate's order summoning the company as an additional accused under Section 319 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 319 CrPC Notice to director Summoning additional accused

Uma Devi v. Delhi Fruit & Vegetable Consumer Co-op. Federation Ltd

08 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6563

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that an employee holding possession on behalf of the employer has no independent right to the property and cannot maintain a suit for possession or injunction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant possession employee licensee tenancy

Rajiv @ Monu v. State NCT of Delhi

08 Oct 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:6532-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder and criminal conspiracy based on admissible disclosure statements, circumstantial evidence, and conduct indicating guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder criminal conspiracy circumstantial evidence disclosure statement

Vishal Tokas v. State

08 Oct 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8868

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from family disputes under non-heinous IPC offences based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedents.

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

Parmar Construction Company v. Northern Railways

08 Oct 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:8661

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator, holding that judicial interference in ongoing arbitration is barred under Section 5 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 5 judicial interference appointment of arbitrator

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited v. Aryans Plaza Services Private Limited & Ors.

08 Oct 2018 · Yogesh Khanna · 2018:DHC:6547

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the MILLENNIUM trademark and logo, recognizing transborder reputation and internet-based business as sufficient to establish prior user rights in India despite no physical presence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off transborder reputation internet business

Anand Agarwal v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Oct 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:6528-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the CBI may investigate and arrest in a State without that State's prior consent under Section 6 DSPE Act if the case is registered in another State and the acts are part of the same criminal conspiracy.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 Section 6 DSPE Act prior consent CBI jurisdiction

Vipin Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. State & Anr.

08 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6542

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties amicably settled their dispute and the complainant withdrew the complaint.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC settlement

Shanno Devi & Anr. v. The State & Anr.

08 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6543

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420A and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement Section 420A IPC Section 34 IPC

Manoj Kumar v. The State

08 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6544

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties reconciled and the complainant withdrew her complaint.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC settlement