Delhi High Court

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Naveen Singh v. The State

07 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4926

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of rape and related offences, citing unexplained delay in FIR and lack of material evidence, subject to conditions safeguarding the investigation and trial.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 376 IPC delay in FIR investigation

Manoj Arora v. Mamta Arora

07 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4920
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The Delhi High Court held that properties purchased from known sources in the name of a spouse are exempt from benami transactions and a suit claiming ownership cannot be summarily dismissed without trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 Order VII Rule 11 CPC Benami property Exception under Section 2(9)(A)(b)(iii)

Ajay Jain v. Akshay Kumar Aggarwal

07 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4921

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decree for recovery of a loan amount where the defendant failed to prove supply of goods or services to adjust the loan.

civil appeal_dismissed loan recovery burden of proof documentary evidence self-serving statements

Rajendra Mishra v. Pramod Nischal

07 Aug 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4937

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act where the complainant had no direct debt or liability from the accused and the cheque was issued in her name without basis.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Quashing of criminal complaint

Himani Maini v. Chirag Maini

07 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4934

The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate has the power under Section 28(2) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 to revive domestic violence proceedings after settlement, setting aside the Sessions Court's contrary order.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 28 PWDVA revival of proceedings mediation

Rumal Bharti v. State & Ors.

07 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4935

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., holding that no police investigation is warranted in a civil dispute and that the petitioner cannot circumvent the statutory bar on second revision petitions.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. revision petition civil dispute

Lalit Narayan v. Union of India & Anr

06 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:4911-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded the matter for hearing on whether the appellant's appointment was by deputation or direct recruitment, directing him to continue in the post pending final orders.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant deputation direct recruitment appointment letter service jurisprudence

Union of India v. Rama Paper Mills Limited

06 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla; S. Ravindra Bhat · 2018:DHC:4896-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, holding that no dues certificates issued under coercion do not bar claims and that improperly proved test reports can be rejected in arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant no dues certificate arbitration coercion test reports

Shubhra Verma Bhatnagar v. Dr Jayshree Mehta

06 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:4895-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Medical Council of India to comply with its earlier order, granted the petitioner time to respond to expert opinions, and disposed of the contempt petition after ensuring procedural compliance.

administrative petition_dismissed Article 226 Constitution of India Contempt of Courts Act 1971 Medical Council of India compliance with court directions

Akshaj Ojha v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

06 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:4894-DB

The Delhi High Court directed provisional admission of an autistic child under the Disadvantaged Group category subject to furnishing a valid disability certificate.

constitutional petition_allowed autistic child disadvantaged group category provisional admission disability certificate

Om Prakash Pandey v. Ram Prakash Pandey

06 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4893

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming joint ownership of property held in joint names despite one party paying the entire consideration, applying the Benami Transactions Act and evidentiary principles.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant joint ownership exclusive ownership benami transaction Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988

Lt. Col. Raj Kumar & Anr. v. Ram Kumar Aggarwal & Ors.

06 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4891

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that No Objection Certificates and unregistered agreements do not confer ownership and that the proper remedy is specific performance, not declaration of title.

civil appeal_dismissed declaration of ownership No Objection Certificate specific performance succession

Darshan Lal v. Amit Dhigani & Another

06 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4892

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the landlord's appeal, holding possession must be handed over upon simultaneous payment of security deposit, setting aside mesne profits until possession is delivered.

civil appeal_allowed Significant landlord-tenant dispute possession security deposit mesne profits

Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited v. Sky Vision Digital Cable Network

06 Aug 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:4887

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to the plaintiff music company against a cable operator for unauthorized broadcasting of copyrighted works, proceeding ex parte due to defendant's non-appearance.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement permanent injunction damages rendition of accounts

Priyanka Verma v. Kunal Verma

06 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:4881-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's appointment of a Local Commissioner to record evidence expeditiously under Section 21B of the Hindu Marriage Act, dismissing the appeal but appointing a lady commissioner for sensitive proceedings.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Local Commissioner Family Court Hindu Marriage Act Section 21B

DANS ENERGY PVT.LTD v. GE POWER INDIA LTD.

06 Aug 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:4908
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the petitioner was liable to reimburse taxes paid by the respondent on subcontracted goods under the contract, with modification of interest awarded on amounts already paid.

civil petition_partially_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Contract Interpretation Reimbursement of Taxes Excise Duty

S.K. Miglani v. State

06 Aug 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4907

The Delhi High Court held that forgery by a bank employee outside the scope of official duty does not require prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC, dismissing the petition to quash prosecution.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 197 CrPC Forgery Official duty Prior sanction

Surender Kumar v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

06 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:4905-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the East Delhi Municipal Corporation to consider the petitioner's application for removal of goods from sealed premises within two weeks, ensuring procedural fairness without granting substantive relief.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition Article 226 mandamus municipal corporation

Shafiq Ahmed v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

06 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:4906-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the East Delhi Municipal Corporation to consider the petitioner's application to remove goods from sealed premises within two weeks, ensuring procedural fairness under Article 226.

administrative petition_allowed writ of mandamus Article 226 sealed premises removal of goods

Ram Kumar v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

06 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:4900-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the East Delhi Municipal Corporation to consider the petitioner's application for removal of goods from sealed premises within two weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition Article 226 mandamus municipal corporation