Delhi High Court

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Sunil Kumar Adlakha & Ors v. State & Ors

08 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4958

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled amicably and obtained a mutual divorce decree.

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

Punjab National Bank v. Munish Monga & Ors.

08 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4959

The Delhi High Court allowed the bank's appeal setting aside the trial court's dismissal of a recovery suit based on fraudulent transactions, holding that the bank had led sufficient evidence and was entitled to decree with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant recovery suit fraudulent transactions bank account fraud Order 2 Rule 2 CPC

Harsh Mander & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Aug 2018 · The Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:4955-DB

The Delhi High Court struck down provisions criminalizing begging under the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959, holding them violative of Articles 14 and 21, while upholding penalties against employing beggars.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Begging Fundamental Rights Article 14 Article 19(1)(a)

Karnika Sawhney v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Aug 2018 · Acting Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:4954-DB

The Delhi High Court delivered a judgment in W.P.(C) No. 1630/2015 referencing an earlier decision in W.P.(C) No. 10498/2009, with no substantive details provided in the excerpt.

other other Writ Petition Union of India Delhi High Court Acting Chief Justice

Yashpal Sachdeva & Anr. v. Sunil Relli & Anr.

08 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4968

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 420 IPC, holding the dispute to be civil in nature and criminal prosecution an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 420 IPC Section 482 CrPC abuse of process criminal proceedings

Capital Land Builders Pvt Ltd & Ors v. M/S Shaheed Memorial Society & Ors

08 Aug 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:4972
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The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing defendants to amend their written statement to raise preliminary objections of forgery in share transfer deeds, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments necessary for adjudicating the real controversy.

civil petition_dismissed Significant amendment of pleadings Order VI Rule 17 CPC share transfer deeds forgery allegations

Jaspreet Kaur v. Arun K Chatterjee

08 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:4973

The Delhi High Court held that mere communication about passport renewal does not satisfy court directions requiring disposal of complaints with hearings and directed compliance within six weeks, dismissing the contempt petition.

administrative petition_dismissed Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Compliance with court orders Opportunity of hearing Speaking order

East Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr. v. Karan Singh

07 Aug 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:4939-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of interest on delayed retiral benefits withheld during disciplinary proceedings later dropped, affirming that such benefits are a right and not a bounty.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant retiral benefits interest on delayed payment disciplinary proceedings withholding of dues

Amandeep Singh Johar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

07 Aug 2018 · Najmi Wazir · 2018:DHC:9187

The High Court declined to interfere with ongoing criminal proceedings via writ petitions, emphasizing statutory remedies before the trial court and directing expeditious trial.

criminal petition_dismissed writ petition charge-sheet prematurity statutory remedy

M/S Vanasthali Investments Private Limited v. State

07 Aug 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4940

The Delhi High Court set aside the Magistrate's order directing refund of Rs. 38 lakhs paid under a settlement in Section 138 NI Act cases, holding that restitution cannot be ordered before trial concludes.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Settlement agreement Refund of amount Section 482 Cr.P.C.

M/S Vanasthali Investments Private Limited v. State

07 Aug 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4942

The Delhi High Court set aside the Magistrate’s order directing refund of Rs. 38 lakhs paid under a settlement in Section 138 NI Act cases, holding that such refund cannot be ordered before final trial adjudication.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Settlement agreement Refund of amount Section 482 Cr.P.C.

India Infoline Ltd. & Anr. v. Dana Singh Bisht

07 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4941

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the trial and first appellate courts' decree for recovery against stock brokers, holding that arbitration plea and limitation cannot be raised belatedly and electronic evidence must comply with Section 65B requirements.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Regular Second Appeal Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 8 Arbitration Limitation Act, 1963

Kishan Dubey v. Mukesh Gupta

07 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4938

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the decree for ejectment and mesne profits in a tenancy dispute where the appellant failed to prove title as purchaser and possession was presumed to be as tenant.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant tenancy ejectment mesne profits agreement to sell

Ishtiaq Ahmad v. Farzana

07 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4936

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Regular Second Appeal for recovery of possession, holding that no substantial question of law arose from concurrent factual findings and procedural lapses by the appellant.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 100 CPC Regular Second Appeal Concurrent findings of fact Substantial question of law

Ms. A v. State & Anr.

07 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta, J. · 2018:DHC:4943

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to lack of corroborative evidence and probable defence, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed sexual assault Section 376 IPC Section 506 IPC POCSO Act

BSES Rajdhani Power Limited v. Usha Shoken & Anr.

07 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:4944

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging acquittal in an electricity theft case due to failure of the prosecution to prove meter tampering and comply with evidentiary requirements under the Electricity Act and Indian Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dishonest abstraction of electricity Electricity Act 2003 inspection report meter tampering

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Ladu Ram & Ors.

07 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4933

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by upholding a 50% addition for future prospects and adjusting non-pecuniary damages in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Pranay Sethi.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation future prospects non-pecuniary damages

M/S RAM ABHOSHAN v. M/S PEC LIMITED

07 Aug 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:4931

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing the claim that a change in RBI gold import policy constituted force majeure or frustration of contract, holding that economic loss alone does not discharge contractual obligations.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Force Majeure Frustration of Contract Section 56 Indian Contract Act Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 34

Rajinder Kumar v. Council of Architecture & Anr

07 Aug 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:4929

The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary proceedings against an architect for alleged misconduct related to foreign collaborations, holding that no violation of the Architects Act or professional integrity occurred.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Architects Act 1972 Section 37 professional misconduct disciplinary proceedings

Navdeep Singh v. Lakhvinder Singh & Ors.

07 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4928

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim involving 100% permanent disability, rejecting contributory negligence and directing insurer to bear future medical expenses and provide medical equipment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability compensation enhancement future earning capacity