Delhi High Court

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Ram Kishan v. U.O.I. & Anr.

09 May 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:2506

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking CBI inquiry into a CRPF constable's death, holding that statutory remedies under the CrPC must be exhausted before approaching the court for investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant CBI inquiry Court of Inquiry unnatural death suicide

Delhi Transport Corporation v. M/S Deeksha Security Services

09 May 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:2488

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that liquidated damages under Section 74 Indian Contract Act require proof of actual loss, which the appellant failed to establish.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant liquidated damages Section 74 Indian Contract Act arbitration bank guarantee

National Agricultural Coop Marketing Fed of India Ltd v. Earthtech Enterprises Ltd & Ors.

09 May 2017 · Manmohan · 2017:DHC:2482

The Delhi High Court held that an accused cannot be compelled to answer a questionnaire that violates the right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) of the Constitution, deferring examination until the criminal trial concludes.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 20(3) Constitution of India Right against self-incrimination Compelled testimony Contempt petition

Tarun Jain v. Manoj Jain and Anr.

09 May 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:2481

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using marks deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered trademark 'NIKKY POINT', holding such use amounts to infringement and passing off despite familial relationship.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off interim injunction Trade Marks Act 1999

M/S VEEKAY SURGICALS PVT LTD v. M/S AARUSHI PHARMACEUTICALS & ANR

09 May 2017 · S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:2483

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., upholding the trial and revisional courts' orders granting and regulating additional opportunity to the respondent to produce defence evidence on medical grounds, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. discretion of trial court adjournment medical grounds

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v. Indian Speciality Fats Limited and Ors.

09 May 2017 · Hima Kohli; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2017:DHC:2484-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition against the DRAT order while reserving the right to pursue the pending appeal before the DRAT.

civil petition_allowed writ petition withdrawal leave to withdraw Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal

M/S A.P. Enterprises v. The Commissioner of Customs (General)

09 May 2017 · S. Muralidhar; Chander Shekhar · 2017:DHC:2485-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of a customs broker licence for non-compliance with mandatory procedural time limits under the Customs Broker Licensing Regulation, 2013, holding that the appellate tribunal lacked jurisdiction to extend investigation timelines.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Broker Licensing Regulation, 2013 revocation of licence Show-Cause Notice mandatory time limits

Delhi Cantonment Board v. Shamim Bano

09 May 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:2507

The Delhi High Court upheld acquittals in multiple cases of alleged unauthorized construction under the Cantonments Act, 2006, emphasizing the prosecution's failure to prove illegal erection or re-erection without valid notice.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Cantonments Act, 2006 Section 247 illegal erection notice of building

Mahinder Kumar & Anr v. The State

09 May 2017 · P. S. Teji · 2017:DHC:2495

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants charged under Section 328 IPC due to lack of corroborative medical evidence and credible alibi, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt for poisoning offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 328 IPC poison administration injured witness testimony corroboration

Yudhisther Sharma v. Om Prakash Sharma

09 May 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:2487

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the valid transfer of property by the appellant's mother to the respondent based on admitted documents and concurrent findings of fact.

civil appeal_dismissed Regular Second Appeal transfer of property possession mesne profits

International Engineers and Project Consultants Limited v. Union of India & Anr.

09 May 2017 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2017:DHC:2494

The Delhi High Court terminated the mandate of a sole arbitrator for undue delay in proceedings and appointed a retired judge as a new arbitrator to ensure expeditious resolution under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 termination failure to act without undue delay impartiality and independence of arbitrator

Satyawati & Ors. v. State

09 May 2017 · P. S. Teji · 2017:DHC:2496

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for cruelty under Section 498A IPC but set aside dowry death convictions under Section 304B IPC due to lack of evidence of harassment soon before death.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dowry death Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC cruelty

OMNIA TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

09 May 2017 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; YOGESH KHANNA · 2017:DHC:2509-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of tender eligibility criteria requiring supply to multiple government projects and dismissed the petitioner’s challenge of arbitrariness and unfairness in the contract award.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender conditions eligibility criteria arbitrariness judicial review

Angel Broking Ltd. v. Sharda Kapur

09 May 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:2480

The Delhi High Court held that courts under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1996 cannot modify arbitral awards by granting additional reliefs not granted by the tribunal, and set aside the lower court's order awarding interest and compensation beyond the award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Modification of arbitral award Unauthorized trading

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Manoj Kumar

08 May 2017 · J.R. Midha · 2017:DHC:2462

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to a grievously injured claimant with permanent disability, including additional heads and interest, directing structured disbursement of funds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation loss of earning capacity permanent disability multiplier

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Manoj Kumar

08 May 2017 · J.R. Midha · 2017:DHC:2463

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a grievously injured claimant with 70% permanent disability, applying an appropriate multiplier, awarding damages for artificial limb and loss of amenities, and increasing interest rate on the award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation loss of earning capacity multiplier permanent disability

Indian Telephone Industries Ltd. v. Surinder Mohan

08 May 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:2459
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The High Court held that under the Apprentices Act, 1961, illegal termination of an apprenticeship contract entitles the apprentice only to compensation, not continuation of apprenticeship, and dismissed the suit seeking such continuation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Apprenticeship Contract Apprentices Act 1961 Termination of apprenticeship Compensation for illegal termination

Ravinder v. State of NCT of Delhi

08 May 2017 · G. S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2017:DHC:2467-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence and trustworthy parts of hostile witnesses' statements despite their in-court hostility.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder hostile witnesses circumstantial evidence

Neeraj @ Chinti v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

08 May 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:2471

The Delhi High Court quashed an externment order against the petitioner due to non-application of mind and lack of material evidence supporting the order under the Delhi Police Act.

criminal petition_allowed Significant externment Delhi Police Act, 1978 Section 47 Section 51

Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Haridev Prasad

08 May 2017 · Vipin Sanghi; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:2475-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that departmental proceedings initiated post-retirement based on fraud discovered after superannuation are not barred by limitation under Rule 9(2)(b) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, setting aside the CAT order and remanding the matter for further consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 Rule 9(2)(b) departmental proceedings limitation