Delhi High Court

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IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. REKHA & ORS

03 Aug 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:4853

The Delhi High Court reduced the motor accident compensation award by excluding non-deductible ex-gratia amounts, deducting income tax, increasing personal expenses deduction, and adjusting non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation ex-gratia amount deduction income tax deduction personal expenses deduction

Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation v. Yogita & Ors.

03 Aug 2018 · J. R. Midha · 2018:DHC:4852

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award of Rs.39,53,000/- against the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation, rejecting contributory negligence and affirming the multiplier applied.

civil appeal_dismissed compensation motor accident claim loss of dependency multiplier

Avantika Elcon Private Limited v. Miraenan Tech Co, Ltd

03 Aug 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:4845

The Delhi High Court held that failure to meet conditions negates automatic renewal of an agency agreement, termination was prima facie valid, and post-termination restraint clauses are void under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Agency Agreement Automatic Renewal Termination Notice Minimum Annual Performance Requirements

Mr. Dhruv Mehta, Senior Advocate with Mr. Sandeep Grover, Ms. Pankhuri Bhardwaj, Mr. Tarang Agarwal & Mr. Anant Gautam, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....

03 Aug 2018 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE CHAND... · 2018:DHC:4844-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the IOA's authority to select the Indian sailing team for the 2018 Asian Games, affirming that past performances may be considered to ensure fair selection amid closely matched competitors.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Indian Olympic Association Yachting Association of India Selection Policy Asian Games 2018

M/S MEX SWITCHGEARS PVT LTD v. M/S OMEX CABLES INDUSTRIES & ANR

03 Aug 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:4843-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted interim injunction restraining the respondents from using the deceptively similar trademark 'OMEX', affirming the appellant's exclusive rights in the registered trademark 'MEX' and rejecting the defense of delay.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Trade Marks Act 1999 Interim injunction

Avinash & Ors. v. State & Anr.

03 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4846

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the summoning order in a criminal case, holding that jurisdictional and charge issues must be decided by the trial court once the trial has reached the charge stage, especially where petitioners have evaded court process.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing petition territorial jurisdiction Section 498-A IPC

Madhav Sengar v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

03 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4840

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of attempted strangulation, citing delay and contradictions in the FIR and subject to conditions preventing interference with investigation.

criminal bail_granted anticipatory bail Section 307 IPC attempt to murder delay in FIR

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S Intercontinental Consultant and Technocrats Pvt Ltd

03 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:4841-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award directing NHAI to reimburse income tax paid by foreign personnel engaged by Indian consultants, affirming the arbitrator's contract interpretation and limiting judicial interference.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Contract interpretation Tax reimbursement

Asadullah Akhtar v. Govt. of Delhi & Ors.

03 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:4861

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging jail restrictions on wearing jeans and sports shoes, holding that prisoners’ fundamental rights are subject to reasonable security-based restrictions.

constitutional petition_dismissed prisoners' rights fundamental rights right to wear clothing prison security

Rimjhim v. Food Corporation of India

03 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:4860-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing appointment of a candidate rejected for non-submission of experience certificate, holding that the employer must allow submission of additional evidence before rejecting candidature.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant recruitment eligibility experience certificate translation experience document verification

M/S HIMANGNI ENTERPRISES v. KAMALJEET SINGH AHLUWALIA

03 Aug 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:4859

The High Court dismissed the petition seeking amendment of the written statement to introduce unrelated settlement claims, holding such amendment was not necessary for adjudicating the landlord-tenant dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of pleadings Memorandum of Understanding distinct legal entities

Dinesh Kumar & Ors v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

03 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4842

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 420, 468, 471, and 34 IPC after the parties amicably settled their dispute and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement criminal proceedings Section 406 IPC

Pankaj Uppal v. Anjali Uppal & Anr

03 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4839

The Delhi High Court disposed of a maintenance petition under Section 125 CrPC by accepting a mediation settlement agreement between the parties, emphasizing the role of mediation in family disputes.

family petition_allowed Section 125 CrPC maintenance family court mediation

Rajiv Dahiya v. State of Delhi & Ors.

02 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018 DHC 9186

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw writ petitions and dismissed them as withdrawn without adjudicating the merits.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition withdrawal of petition leave to withdraw dismissal as withdrawn

Bikramjeet Singh Sokhi v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

02 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:9088

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of petitions seeking quashing of an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC domestic violence compromise

None v. AIRPORT AUTHOURITY OFINDIA

02 Aug 2018 · HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA; HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE CHANDER... · 2018:DHC:9117-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging withholding of security deposits over disputed service tax on garbage disposal charges, holding that tax liability issues should be resolved through arbitration or appropriate proceedings involving the tax authority.

administrative appeal_dismissed service tax garbage disposal charges security deposit Fixed Deposit Receipt

Bharat Hotels Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax & Anr.

02 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:8567-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a reassessment notice under Sections 147/148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, holding that reassessment is justified when new credible material reveals excessive or false depreciation claims despite prior disclosure and completed assessment.

tax petition_dismissed Significant reassessment notice Section 147 Income Tax Act depreciation claim business use of aircraft

M. L. Sharma v. Central Information Commission & Ors.

02 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:8504

The Delhi High Court held that the CIC must inquire into complaints under Section 18 of the RTI Act and cannot close them merely because information was furnished, directing fresh hearing on penalty proceedings under Section 20.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 18 complaint Section 19 appeal Section 20 penalty

Sunita Suri v. Mr. Vijay Aggarwal; Mr. Shailesh Pandey; Ms. Hemlata Kharayat; Ms. Chandni Kumari

02 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8356

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw criminal petitions with liberty to revive them if the complaint proceedings are resumed.

criminal appeal_dismissed withdrawal of petition adjournment sine die liberty to revive complaint proceedings

PR Commissioner of Income Tax v. V

02 Aug 2018 · Chander Shekhar; Sanjiv Khanna; Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8320-DB

Appeals involving tax effect below Rs. 50,00,000 were disposed of as not pressed without adjudicating substantial questions of law, following Circular No. 3/2018.

tax appeal_dismissed Procedural tax effect threshold Circular No. 3/2018 appeal disposal substantial questions of law