Delhi High Court

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Union of India & Anr. v. Jag Mohan Chhabra

31 Jul 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:4690

The Delhi High Court corrected the respondent's name and clarified interest rates as 'per annum' in its judgment, directing uniform application of these corrections to all connected appeals disposed of on the same date.

civil other Procedural clerical error correction cause title correction interest rates per annum

Asian Indigenous and Tribal Peoples v. South Asia Human Rights Documentation

31 Jul 2018 · Yogesh Khanna, J. · 2018:DHC:4664

The Delhi High Court made absolute an interim injunction restraining defendants from publishing copyrighted material infringing the plaintiff's rights, while keeping related applications pending trial due to disputed copyright ownership.

civil appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement interim injunction Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC plagiarism

Abhishek Joshi v. State (NCT of Delhi)

31 Jul 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:4709

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging cheating and forgery, holding that Delhi Police had jurisdiction and the allegations disclosed prima facie offences under IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed jurisdiction quashing of FIR cheating forgery

Anju Nigam v. Union of India & Ors.

31 Jul 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; S. Muralidhar; Hima Kohli · 2018:DHC:4705-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Anju Nigam's petition seeking ante-dated appointment and seniority in the Indian Postal Service, holding that actual joining date governs seniority and promotion eligibility under service rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Indian Postal Service seniority promotion ante-dating appointment

Narender Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

31 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4673

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under IPC Sections 354, 341, 323, and 506 following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of the complaint.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement mediation Section 482 CrPC

Sanjay Bhandari v. State (NCT of Delhi)

31 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4677

The Delhi High Court held that only persons accused of offences enumerated in Section 82(4) Cr.P.C. can be declared proclaimed offenders, quashing the trial court's order declaring the petitioner as such.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 82 Cr.P.C. Proclaimed offender Proclaimed person Official Secrets Act

Praveen Kumar Goel v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi)

31 Jul 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4723

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning of bank officials in a cheating and forgery case, ruling that supplementary investigation and charge-sheet were lawful and that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be exercised sparingly.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC Supplementary charge-sheet Further investigation Section 156(3) CrPC

Anita v. Department of Women and Child Development

31 Jul 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:4717-DB

The Delhi High Court held that beneficiaries eligible under the earlier maternity benefit scheme IGMSY cannot be denied benefits under the successor PMMVY scheme merely due to rechristening, directing payment of due amounts accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant National Food Security Act, 2013 Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojna Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana maternity benefits

Daya Kishan v. Union of India & Anr

31 Jul 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:4716-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years, allowing the petitioner’s claim despite title disputes.

property appeal_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 land acquisition lapse possession and compensation locus standi in land acquisition

Gitanjali Gems Ltd v. Union of India & Anr

31 Jul 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:9185-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their petitions with liberty to pursue other legal remedies, dismissing the petitions as withdrawn.

other petition_allowed petition withdrawal leave to withdraw liberty to seek remedies dismissal as withdrawn

Firestar Diamond International Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors

31 Jul 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:9139-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their criminal writ petitions with liberty to pursue other legal remedies, dismissing the petitions and pending applications.

criminal petition_dismissed Procedural petition withdrawal liberty to seek other remedies dismissal of petition criminal writ petition

Santbir Singh v. State of NCT Delhi

31 Jul 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8509

The High Court of Delhi dismissed the criminal miscellaneous petitions and associated applications as withdrawn on the petitioner’s request.

criminal other Procedural withdrawal of petition dismissal as withdrawn criminal miscellaneous petition High Court of Delhi

Chitrakoot Merchandise Pvt. Ltd. v. Ambi Infratech

31 Jul 2018 · S. Aravkhanna J; Ghanpip Shekhar J · 2018:DHC:8310-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of tax appeals without deciding substantial questions of law as the tax effect was below Rs. 50,00,000 per Notification No. 3/2018.

tax appeal_dismissed Procedural tax appeals substantial questions of law Notification No. 3/2018 tax effect threshold

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-6, New Delhi v. Nani Resorts & Floriculture Pvt. Ltd.

31 Jul 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8304-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals without adjudicating substantial questions of law as the tax effect was below the prescribed monetary threshold and the appeals were not pressed by the revenue.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appeals Tax Effect Threshold Circular No. 3/2018 Condonation of Delay

Sushil Kumar Sahni v. Umesh Kumar Sahni

31 Jul 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:4712-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interim mesne profit orders cannot be conclusive before final adjudication of ownership disputes and allowed the appellant to contest the mesne profit claim on evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mesne profits property dispute interim order ownership

M/S NATCONN ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRABHJEET SINGH & ORS

31 Jul 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:4713-DB

The Delhi High Court held that status quo orders restraining appointment of new contractors cannot be sustained during pending arbitration on contract termination, directing compliance with escrow account disclosures and disposing of contempt proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Arbitration Act Specific Relief Act, 1963 Status quo

M/S NATCONN ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRABHJEET SINGH & ORS

31 Jul 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:4714-DB

The Delhi High Court held that status quo orders restraining appointment of new contractors cannot be sustained during arbitration and directed compliance with Escrow account disclosures, disposing of appeal and contempt proceedings accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 9 Arbitration Act Specific Relief Act status quo

Nisha Kapoor v. New India Assurance Co Ltd

31 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4708
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by attributing sole negligence to the insured vehicle’s driver, adding future prospects, correcting tax deductions, and reducing interest rate to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence future prospects loss of dependency

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Renu Sharma & Ors.

31 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4711

Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's jurisdiction and enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by correctly applying multiplier, including special allowances, and adjusting non-pecuniary damages per Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal territorial jurisdiction compensation quantum multiplier

Dharmender v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

31 Jul 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:4728-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder and robbery with deadly weapons to robbery, holding that evidence did not prove his involvement in the homicidal act or common intention to murder.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 394 IPC Section 392 IPC Section 27 Indian Evidence Act