Delhi High Court

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Sanjeev Kumar v. State

26 Feb 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:8179

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw his bail application with liberty to file a comprehensive fresh petition due to subsequent developments.

criminal petition_dismissed Procedural bail application withdrawal of petition leave to withdraw subsequent developments

Javed v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

26 Feb 2018 · A. K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8379

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from trivial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement under its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement cross FIRs

Dr. Ravindra Kumar v. The Union of India

26 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:1396

The Delhi High Court set aside an order invalidating a council election for failure to follow mandatory procedural rules and principles of natural justice, emphasizing the necessity of notice and hearing before setting aside elections.

administrative petition_allowed Significant principles of natural justice audi alteram partem election dispute Homeopathy Central Council

Inder Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

26 Feb 2018 · S.P. Garg · 2018:DHC:1399

The Delhi High Court quashed cost recovery from a public prosecutor's salary and expunged adverse remarks following prior orders setting aside such costs.

criminal petition_allowed writ petition Article 226 Article 227 Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Ajay Gautam v. Press Council of India

26 Feb 2018 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; C. HARI SHANKAR · 2018:DHC:1384-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking to prohibit unauthorized use of constitutional functionaries' images in private advertisements, holding that statutory authorities like the Press Council of India must be allowed to act first and that the petitioner cannot raise grievances against non-parties without exhausting remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed Press Council of India Act, 1978 Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 unauthorized use of photographs constitutional functionaries

Offshore Infrastructure Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

26 Feb 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:1383-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside Indian Oil Corporation’s rejection of Offshore Infrastructure Limited’s tender bid due to procedural unfairness in performance appraisal, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to natural justice in public tender evaluations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Tender rejection Performance appraisal Natural justice Fair procedure

Trilochan Singh @ Happy v. State

26 Feb 2018 · S.Muralidhar; I.S.Mehta · 2018:DHC:1387-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence murder recovery of stolen articles witness credibility

Dr Ramjee Singh v. The Union of India

26 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:1401

The Delhi High Court quashed an order declaring a homeopathy council election void for violation of natural justice and statutory procedure, emphasizing the mandatory right to notice and hearing.

administrative petition_allowed Significant principles of natural justice audi alteram partem election dispute Homeopathy Central Council

Mahendra Khandelwal v. Gaurish Garg & Ors.

26 Feb 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:1386

The Delhi High Court held that mere designation as Company Secretary without specific involvement in cheque transactions is insufficient to fasten criminal liability under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Company Secretary liability Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Specific averments

Ashok Kumar Aggrawal & Anr v. Union of India & Anr

26 Feb 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1412

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to appeal their disqualification as directors under the Companies Act, stayed the disqualification pending appeal, and permitted activation of their DIN and DSC subject to timely filing.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant disqualified directors Companies Act 2013 Section 252 Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018

Sunil Sharma & Anr v. Registrar of Companies & Ors

26 Feb 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1410

The Delhi High Court held that directors cannot be disqualified without prior notice and stayed their disqualification pending restoration of the company’s name under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant disqualified directors prior notice Section 248(2) Companies Act Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018

Shiya Khanna v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors

26 Feb 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1411

The court directed the Deputy Commissioner to determine whether the petitioner’s property encroaches upon the notified forest area before enforcing eviction, granting interim protection to the petitioner.

property petition_allowed notified forest area demarcation report eviction notice natural justice

Santosh Upadhayay v. Amarjeet

26 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1388

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of leave to defend in a loan recovery suit under Order XXXVII CPC, affirming that no substantial defence or triable issue was raised by the defendant.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend substantial defence dishonoured cheque

Ved Ram @ Bed Ram v. Kamlesh

26 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1389

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal in a family property dispute, upholding the trial court's finding that the respondent owns and possesses property No.87/1, not the suit property No.44/1 claimed by the appellant.

civil appeal_dismissed possession ownership property dispute family dispute

Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority v. Union of India and Others

26 Feb 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:1406-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a statutory authority performing regulatory and administrative functions without profit motive is not engaged in commercial activity under Section 10(46)(b) of the Income Tax Act and is entitled to exemption notification for specified income.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 10(46) Income Tax Act commercial activity exemption notification Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority

Anurodh Singh Pal v. Himanshu & Anr

26 Feb 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:1407

The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in a criminal case does not bar a claimant from obtaining compensation in a civil claim under the Motor Vehicles Act and awarded Rs.63,000 to the appellant for injuries sustained in a road accident.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act compensation claim criminal acquittal negligence

Peeyush Aggarwal v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr)

26 Feb 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:1408

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious trial of a criminal case pending for over 20 years due to undue delay not attributable to the accused.

criminal petition_allowed speedy trial delay in prosecution criminal trial expedited trial

Dr. Ashwani Kumar Kala v. School Management of Hira Lal Jain Senior Secondary School and Ors.

26 Feb 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1391

The Delhi High Court set aside the removal of a teacher for non-compliance with mandatory enquiry and disciplinary committee constitution requirements under Delhi School Education Rules, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative remanded Significant Delhi School Education Rules, 1973 Rule 118 Rule 120 mandatory enquiry

Narender Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors.

26 Feb 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1390

The Delhi High Court directed the Staff Selection Commission to pass a speaking order disclosing the pattern of alleged cheating against the petitioner to ensure fairness and transparency in debarment proceedings.

administrative other Significant show cause notice unfair means examination malpractice Staff Selection Commission

Anju and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

26 Feb 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1393

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking urgent medical reimbursement, directing the petitioner to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal as the proper forum.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal writ petition maintainability medical reimbursement forum jurisdiction