Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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Sh. Loveleen v. State of Delhi & Anr.

01 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6362

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324 and 506 IPC arising from a domestic dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement between husband and wife.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 324 IPC Section 506 IPC domestic dispute

Sh. Vimal Khanna v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

01 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6363

The High Court held that trial courts must provide legal aid counsel to unrepresented accused to ensure their right to cross-examine prosecution witnesses, and failure to do so vitiates the trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant legal aid counsel cross-examination fair trial Section 311 CrPC

Ircon International Limited v. M/S Baba Builders

01 Oct 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6349
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The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award holding that a substantial withdrawal of contract work after due notices constituted part termination under Clause 50, not mere modification under Clause 55, and that the arbitrator's contrary interpretation was patently illegal.

civil petition_allowed Significant contract termination contract modification Clause 50 GCC Clause 55 GCC

Gokul Projects v. Cyclone Energy Pvt. Ltd.

01 Oct 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:6355

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a belated counter claim in arbitration proceedings, setting aside the Arbitrator's refusal and emphasizing discretion to avoid multiplicity of litigation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration counter claim Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34

Jahangir v. State

01 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6356

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 323/341/308 IPC and 323/341 IPC following amicable settlement between parties in a dispute involving simple injuries.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR compoundable offences settlement simple injuries

Jahangir v. State

01 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6357

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family quarrel involving minor injuries on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR compromise family dispute minor injuries

Sarita Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

01 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6358

The Delhi High Court upheld interim bail granted on humanitarian grounds to an accused in a murder case but modified the bail period and imposed conditions to address the petitioner’s apprehensions.

criminal appeal_dismissed interim bail humanitarian grounds pregnancy medical necessity

Mayank Duggal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

01 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6359

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord based on a bona fide settlement and the complainant's discontinuance of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC matrimonial dispute

Mark Douglas Holford v. State

01 Oct 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:6396

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration under Section 228 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, based on a Will proved in a foreign court, upon production of an authenticated copy and fulfillment of procedural requirements.

civil petition_allowed Significant Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 228 Letters of Administration Will proved abroad

Chand Mohd & Anr v. The State & Anr

01 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6354

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 382, 342, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC mediation settlement

Naveen Kumar & Anr v. The State of Delhi & Anr

01 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6353

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 463, 465, 415, 417, 420, and 34 IPC after the accused fully settled with all complainants and refunded the money, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile and contrary to the interests of justice.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement refund of money interest of justice

Riyaz @ Riyazuddin v. State

01 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6380

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 308 IPC due to lack of intent to cause death and allowed compounding of the Section 323 IPC offence, resulting in acquittal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC Section 323 IPC compoundable offence Section 320 Cr.P.C.

Gyan Prakash v. Union of India

01 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6377

The Delhi High Court held that knowledge of the Award constitutes tender of compensation under Section 31 of the Land Acquisition Act, entitling the Collector to deposit compensation in Court if refused, and upheld the Reference and its disposal.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Section 31 Tender of compensation Reference under Land Acquisition Act

Vinod Kumar Sood v. Bipin Gujral & Ors.

01 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6379

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that injunctions over open areas in disputed family property cannot be granted without resolving title disputes in separate proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction possession follows title open land vacant land

Rakshit Jain v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

01 Oct 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6382

The Delhi High Court upheld prosecution under Section 276CC of the Income Tax Act for willful failure to file returns, validating sanction by the Commissioner of Income Tax and extending liability to company directors.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 276CC Income Tax Act Section 279(1) sanction for prosecution willful failure to file return Section 278B liability of directors

Videocon Telecommunications Limited v. IBM India Private Limited

01 Oct 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:6341

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding fixed Annual Service Charges and Termination Charges to IBM, rejecting Videocon's claims for pro rata reduction and damages, holding the award not contrary to public policy.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Annual Service Charges Termination Charges Project Service Charges

Gautam Navlakha v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

01 Oct 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:6333-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the transit remand order and quashed the illegal detention of Gautam Navlakha, emphasizing mandatory judicial scrutiny and procedural safeguards under Article 22 and CrPC during arrest and remand.

criminal petition_allowed Significant transit remand habeas corpus Article 22 Constitution Section 167 CrPC

Mahesh Karwal v. Satya Devi

01 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6381

The Delhi High Court held that a mother is not a trustee or fiduciary of her major son under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, and dismissed the appeal challenging the injunction directing the son to vacate property held in the mother's name.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 Section 4(3)(b) fiduciary relationship benami property

Brajesh Rai v. Gurmeet Singh

01 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6340

The Delhi High Court upheld a trial court decree for recovery of Rs.14 lakhs under an unregistered mortgage-cum-loan agreement, holding such agreements enforceable as collateral transactions for loan recovery.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Mortgage-cum-Loan Agreement Registration Act 1908 Collateral transaction Recovery of loan

Jalandhar Pandit v. DSC Limited

01 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6339

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's dismissal of a suit for recovery of money for civil works, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove the value and measurements of the work done.

civil appeal_dismissed recovery of money civil works work orders proof of work done