Delhi High Court

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Kopastin Holdings Limited v. Uday Bahadur and Anr.

02 Aug 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:4816

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Arbitrator’s refusal to grant interim relief restraining alienation of residential property, holding that equity investment disputes require NCLT adjudication and interim injunctions under Section 17 require strong prima facie case.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 application Interim injunction Equity investment

STAR INDIA PVT LTD v. STATE NCT OF DELHI & ORS.

02 Aug 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4815

The Delhi High Court set aside the Magistrate's refusal to order investigation into alleged piracy and unauthorized retransmission of encrypted TV signals, directing police to register FIR and investigate under criminal law.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. piracy copyright infringement

Palkeet Singh & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

02 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4814

The Delhi High Court quashed non-compoundable criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce decree, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of judicial process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Section 498A IPC

Punjab National Bank v. Prime Engineers Consultants

02 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:4812-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that contractual excepted matters are non-arbitrable, an arbitrator cannot rewrite express contract terms, and interest beyond contract terms is impermissible, partly setting aside arbitral awards on these grounds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration excepted matters Clause 5.46 price variation clause

M/S ALFA PACKERS AND MOVERS v. UNION OF INDIA

02 Aug 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:4811

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking extension of a government contract, holding that contract renewal was discretionary and not a legal right enforceable by the petitioner.

administrative petition_dismissed contract extension discretionary clause judicial review Article 14

Bhupinder Singh v. Housing Development Financing Corporation Limited & Anr.

02 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4810

The Delhi High Court held that suits under Order XXXVII CPC are maintainable only for liquidated amounts arising directly from written contracts or dishonoured negotiable instruments, and not for balances due at the foot of accounts, setting aside the Trial Court's decree and directing the suit to be tried as an ordinary suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC liquidated amount balance at the foot of account leave to defend

Daljit Singh & Anr. v. Hari Steel & General Industries Ltd & Ors.

02 Aug 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:4809-DB

The Delhi High Court held that clear and unequivocal admissions in pleadings and statutory filings entitle a party to judgment on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, setting aside the dismissal of such application in a property sale dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant admission Order XII Rule 6 CPC agreement to sell specific performance

Devender Kaur v. Punjab and Sind Bank

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:4808-DB

The High Court allowed the writ petition, set aside the DRAT order dismissing the appeal for lack of locus standi, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after impleadment of the petitioner's husband.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act locus standi Debt Recovery Tribunal Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal

Rameshwar v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

02 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4818

Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail application of petitioner involved in serious criminal offences due to his criminal antecedents and gravity of allegations.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail criminal antecedents serious offences FIR

Ansal Buildwell Ltd v. Rakesh Bedi

02 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4817

The Delhi High Court held that affidavits from pre-summoning inquiry are admissible as evidence after notice under Section 251 CrPC and barred a second revisional challenge under Section 482 CrPC after dismissal of revision.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 251 CrPC Section 397(3) CrPC Section 482 CrPC

Ramod Kumar Thakur v. Shamshad & Anr.

02 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4803

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim by adding future prospects and increasing pain and suffering damages, partially allowing the appellant's appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation permanent disability future prospects loss of earning capacity

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Pammi Nagi & Ors.

02 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4804

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging a motor accident compensation award, affirming the Tribunal's finding of negligence and involvement of the insured vehicle.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation negligence insured vehicle

Poonam; Rajesh; Sandeep; Rajesh & Anr. v. Kishan Bahadoor & Ors.

02 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4805
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to injured persons and legal heirs in a motor accident claim, clarified application of multiplier, personal expense deduction, future prospects, and disability compensation, while dismissing an appeal as not maintainable under Section 173(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 173(2) compensation enhancement loss of dependency

Dinesh Prasad & Anr. v. Raj Pal & Ors.

02 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4806

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier and future prospects while upholding contributory negligence against the deceased.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation multiplier future prospects

Cheil India Private Ltd. v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-III

02 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:4821-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the remand of a best judgment income tax assessment for fresh verification and adjudication, emphasizing the need for detailed inquiry and adherence to procedural fairness.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant best judgment assessment Section 144 Income Tax Act Section 40(a)(ia) additions vendor confirmations

SMT. CHAND KAUR v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

02 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:4820

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s late husband’s pension claim under the 1980 Scheme must be granted from the date of application, rejecting the respondents’ reliance on subsequent judgments and retrospective guidelines.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme freedom fighter pension imprisonment eligibility remission of sentence

Grandcure Healthcare Pvt Ltd v. M/S Finex Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Anr

02 Aug 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:4807

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to the registered proprietor of the trademark 'BRAVIA' against the use of the deceptively similar mark 'FRAVIA' by the defendants in pharmaceutical products, emphasizing the need to prevent confusion in drug trademarks.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement pharmaceutical preparations deceptive similarity prior user

A.S Gupta v. G.D Sharma

02 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4802

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding permanent injunctions protecting the plaintiff's contractual rights of access under a registered sale deed against misuse and obstruction by the defendant.

civil appeal_dismissed permanent injunction sale deed access rights rear courtyard

Ritu Saxena v. J.S. Grover & Anr

01 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4733

The Delhi High Court corrected factual errors in its earlier judgment regarding the parties to a suit for possession and possession status by modifying the relevant paragraph to reflect the true facts.

civil other Procedural suit for possession lease premises factual error correction modification of judgment

Nikhilbatra v. State

01 Aug 2018 · A. K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8233

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an absconding accused involved in assault and robbery, holding that no case was made out for bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail absconding accused assault robbery