Delhi High Court

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Pinnacle Textiles Private Limited v. Indus Garments Private Limited

31 Jan 2017 · Siddharth Mridul · 2017:DHC:580-DB

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation of five transferor textile companies with a transferee company under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after finding no objections or prejudice.

corporate petition_allowed Companies Act, 1956 Scheme of Amalgamation Sections 391 and 394 Transferor Company

Kaushal Kumar v. State

31 Jan 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:601

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping and rape charges, holding that voluntary accompaniment and medical evidence of age negated the offences under Sections 366 and 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 366 IPC Section 376 IPC consent age of prosecutrix

Pawan @ Mama v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

31 Jan 2017 · G. S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2017:DHC:598-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder based on reliable injured witness testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant injured witness testimony murder conviction ocular evidence forensic evidence

Hameeda Shahzad v. Shahjahan Khatoon & Ors.

31 Jan 2017 · Jayant Nath · 2017:DHC:605

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's revision petition, holding that bona fide requirement for eviction under section 14(1)(e) does not require prior business experience or negate due to temporary employment or alimony received by dependent family members.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement eviction

Kirti Premraaj Jain v. Moser Baer Clean Energy Ltd.

31 Jan 2017 · I. S. Mehta · 2017:DHC:579
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The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of summoning orders under Section 138 NI Act, holding that admitted issuance of cheques for advances creates legally enforceable liability attracting criminal liability despite pending civil disputes.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Summoning order Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-1 v. Jaipuria Infrastructure P. Ltd.

30 Jan 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of income tax additions under Section 153A, ruling that additions must be based on incriminating material seized during search and cannot be made arbitrarily on pre-search enquiries.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 153A Income Tax Act search and seizure incriminating material assessment reopening

Shobha Printers Private Limited v. Lahar Enterprises Private Limited

30 Jan 2017 · Siddharth Mridul · 2017:DHC:543-DB

The Delhi High Court approved a Scheme of Arrangement for demerger under Section 391(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors where all consents were obtained.

corporate appeal_allowed Scheme of Arrangement Demerger Companies Act 1956 Section 391

RRJ Infrastructure Company Private Limited v. Fountain Beverages Private Limited v. Pearl Drinks Limited

30 Jan 2017 · Siddharth Mridul · 2017:DHC:542-DB

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a scheme of amalgamation under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, allowing two wholly owned subsidiaries to merge into their holding company, subject to statutory compliances and liabilities.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Section 391 Section 394

Jindal Polymer Products Private Limited v. Shatabdi Paper Mills Private Limited; Annapurna Steels Private Limited

30 Jan 2017 · Siddharth Mridul, J. · 2017:DHC:541-DB

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a scheme of arrangement involving demerger and merger of investment businesses between three companies under the Companies Act, 1956, after approvals and absence of objections.

corporate petition_allowed scheme of arrangement demerger Companies Act 1956 court sanction

HSIL LIMITED v. MARVEL CERAMICS AND ORS

30 Jan 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:534

The Delhi High Court held it lacked territorial jurisdiction to entertain a trademark infringement suit where the cause of action did not arise in Delhi and the plaintiff falsely pleaded non-existence of a branch office, resulting in the plaint being returned.

civil appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 134 Order I Rule 10 CPC

Harishankar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

30 Jan 2017 · P. S. Teji · 2017:DHC:535

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 354/341/323/506/457 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences settlement

Nahar Enterprises Private Limited v. Matis Financials Private Limited

30 Jan 2017 · Siddharth Mridul · 2017:DHC:536-DB

The Delhi High Court approved a Scheme of Arrangement for demerger under Section 391(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings due to unanimous written consents of shareholders and creditors.

corporate appeal_allowed Scheme of Arrangement Demerger Companies Act 1956 Section 391

Dr. Saurabh Kumar Gupta v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

30 Jan 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:563

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of negligence against the car driver, enhanced compensation for non-pecuniary damages, and dismissed the insurer's plea to absolve liability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence compensation enhancement loss of consortium

Marvel Farm Products Private Limited v. Dynamic Orbits Management Services Private Limited & Knowledgeage Technologies Private Limited

30 Jan 2017 · Siddharth Mridul, J. · 2017:DHC:537-DB

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation of two transferor companies with a transferee company under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, finding no objections and directing compliance with statutory requirements.

corporate petition_allowed scheme of arrangement amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 and 394

Pawan v. State

30 Jan 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:550

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Sections 308 and 323 IPC for assault causing grievous injuries during a Lohri celebration, while reducing the sentence to a more proportionate term.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 308 IPC Section 323 IPC grievous injury identification of accused

Pawan v. State

30 Jan 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:553

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for grievous and simple injuries under Sections 308 and 323 IPC, affirming identification and medical evidence while reducing the sentence for excessiveness.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 308 IPC grievous injury identification of accused hostile witnesses

Pawan v. State

30 Jan 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:552

Delhi High Court upheld convictions for grievous and simple injuries under Sections 308 and 323 IPC but reduced the sentences considering the nature of injuries and circumstances of the case.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 308 IPC Section 323 IPC grievous injury identification of accused

Gauhar Hussain v. Mumtaz Ara

30 Jan 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:551

The Delhi High Court held that an application under Section 127 Cr.P.C. to alter maintenance orders requires proof of change in circumstances and that a divorce not valid under Muslim Personal Law cannot discharge maintenance liability under Section 125 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 125 Cr.P.C. Section 127 Cr.P.C. interim maintenance validity of divorce

Laxmi Narain Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority

30 Jan 2017 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Jayant Nath · 2017:DHC:561-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where possession was not taken and compensation not paid within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894 deemed lapse of acquisition possession of land

Government of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Y D Builders & Hotels Pvt Ltd

30 Jan 2017 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Jayant Nath · 2017:DHC:562-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that inordinate and unexplained delay in refiling a Section 34 petition under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be condoned, affirming the strict limitation regime for challenging arbitral awards.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 condonation of delay limitation period