Delhi High Court

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Khushal Singh Chauhan @ Vishal v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

07 Mar 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:1603

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a rape and related offences case, observing delay in complaint and prior examination of prosecution witnesses, subject to conditions safeguarding the trial and complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 376 IPC false implication prosecutrix testimony

Kirti Kumar @ Nikhil v. The State NCT of Delhi

07 Mar 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:1602

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence despite non-production of the weapon and minor discrepancies in site plans.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 307 IPC attempt to murder eyewitness testimony medical evidence

Sanjit Chatterjee v. Alok K. Bagchi

07 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:1600

The court held that the defendant is entitled to construct additional floors as per the Collaboration Agreement and government bye-laws, dismissing the plaintiff's injunction except regarding elevator construction potentially encroaching on plaintiff's space.

civil appeal_dismissed Collaboration Agreement Agreement to Sell permanent injunction construction rights

Lakhan Singh @ Vicky v. Kaushal Kumar

07 Mar 2018 · S.P. Garg · 2018:DHC:1599

The Delhi High Court acquitted the petitioner under Section 138 NI Act after the complainant amicably settled the matter at the revisional stage and imposed costs on the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act compounding of offence revision petition conviction under NI Act

Sujata Prakash v. State & Ors.

07 Mar 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1601

The Delhi High Court granted letters of administration with the Will annexed to the widow petitioner after due proof of the duly executed Will and no objection from legal heirs.

family petition_allowed letters of administration Will annexed testamentary case execution of Will

Shri Rohit Sharma and Anr v. Chander Mohan Kalra, HUF

07 Mar 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:1598

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance holding the Agreement to Sell forged based on forensic evidence, thereby negating the existence of a valid contract.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance agreement to sell forgery handwriting expert

Satish Kumar v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd and Anr

07 Mar 2018 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2018:DHC:1596

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions are not maintainable for negligence claims involving disputed facts and directed ex-gratia compensation pending civil trial.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ petition maintainability negligence tort

Shehnaz v. Avtar Singh & Ors.

07 Mar 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:1597

The Delhi High Court allowed premature release of Rs.3,00,000 from compensation fixed deposits to a disabled claimant, holding that applications filed through a representative are valid and the claimant’s welfare is paramount.

civil petition_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal premature release fixed deposit receipts compensation

Sudeshena Das & Anr v. Rajender Kumar & Anr

07 Mar 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:1617
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The Delhi High Court reduced compensation awarded for loss of income in a motor accident claim due to lack of evidence, dismissing enhancement claims for loss of promotion.

civil appeal_allowed compensation loss of income loss of promotion permanent disability

Ramprastha Promoters & Developers Pvt Ltd v. Army Welfare Housing Organisation

07 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5618-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the rejection of a Section 9 petition seeking joint inventory, holding that the appellant's participation in Board proceedings and delay barred interference before the Arbitral Tribunal.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 petition Board of Officers contract termination

M/S YASH PROMOTERS AND BUILDERS PVT LTD v. SUDHA KAUSHIK

06 Mar 2018 · NAJMIWAZIRI · 2018:DHC:9154

The Delhi High Court dismissed two civil appeals filed by M/s Yash Promoters and Builders Pvt Ltd for non-prosecution due to their failure to appear on the hearing dates.

civil appeal_dismissed non-prosecution appeal dismissal failure to appear appellant

Deepak Sharma v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

06 Mar 2018 · S.P. Garg · 2018:DHC:8703

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs related to matrimonial offences on the ground of amicable settlement and the complainant's consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. amicable settlement matrimonial dispute

Nitin Manak v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Mar 2018 · S. Muralidhar; I. S. Mehta · 2018:DHC:8702-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed two writ petitions as withdrawn, granting liberty to the petitioners to seek relief before the High Court of Allahabad.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition withdrawal of petition liberty to approach another forum High Court of Delhi

Thakur Das v. State & Anr

06 Mar 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:8405

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following a mutual consent divorce and amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC mutual consent divorce Section 13(B)(2) Hindu Marriage Act

Hussain Mukadam & Ors v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

06 Mar 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:8404

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of a genuine, voluntary settlement and mutual divorce by deed of Mubarat.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute deed of Mubarat

Mahender Singh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

06 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1595

The Delhi High Court directed the Child Welfare Committee to determine the custody of children by considering their wishes and best interests and to release them to one of the parents accordingly.

family petition_allowed Child Welfare Committee custody best interest of the child domestic dispute

Kiran Kumar Anand v. Lt. Governor, National Capital Territory of Delhi

06 Mar 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1593-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation not paid, and recognized locus standi of a GPA holder to seek such declaration.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) lapse of acquisition proceedings

Pyari Rauthan v. Land Acquisition Collector / A.D.M. & Ors.

06 Mar 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1594-DB

The Delhi High Court declared land acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation, without deciding title disputes.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition lapse of acquisition Section 24(2) of 2013 Act physical possession

Rajesh Dang and Anr. v. Brij Mohan

06 Mar 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:1591

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for a worker injured during employment, inferring employment from employer's conduct, and reduced the interest rate on the award.

labor appeal_allowed Significant workmen compensation permanent disability employment relationship casual worker

Sharma v. PGF Limited

06 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:1590

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance as barred by limitation, non-joinder of the true owner, and the plaintiff's failure to remain ready and willing, holding that Section 5 of the Limitation Act does not apply to condonation of delay in institution of suits.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance limitation agreement to sell earnest money