Delhi High Court

67,253 judgments

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Uttam Sucrotech International Private Limited v. Uttam Sucrotech International Holdings Private Limited

23 Dec 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:8173-DB

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Arrangement under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 between two related companies, dissolving the Transferor Company without winding up, subject to statutory compliances.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Arrangement Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 and 394 Transferor Company dissolution

ISLMA @ CHHOTE v. THE STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI)

23 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:8172

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case based on circumstantial evidence and last seen theory, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and risk of witness tampering.

criminal bail_denied bail Section 439 CrPC murder Section 302 IPC

THDC INDIA LTD. v. ADDL. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TEX

23 Dec 2016 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; NAJMI WAZIRI · 2016:DHC:8407-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw appeals filed before the wrong forum and granted liberty to file them before the appropriate authority.

tax appeal_dismissed appeal wrong forum withdrawal of appeal liberty to file appeal

Udbhash Mukherjee v. Kendriya Vidhalaya Sangathan

23 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2016:DHC:8188-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Board of Governors’ resolution empowering the Chairman of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to sanction continuation of disciplinary proceedings post-retirement under Rule 9 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings post-retirement sanction Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 Rule 9

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Poonam Sharma & Ors.

23 Dec 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:8181

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, set aside the compensation award, and remanded the matter for fresh evidence on the deceased's income and occupation before re-determining compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation burden of proof occupation and income

Prius Auto Industries Ltd & Ors v. Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

23 Dec 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Yogesh Khanna · 2016:DHC:8166-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Toyota had not established trans-border reputation in India for the trade mark PRIUS as of 2001, and the appellants' honest prior adoption entitled them to continue use, setting aside the injunction against them.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trans-border reputation trade mark PRIUS passing off honest adoption

Shahjan Sheikh v. State

23 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:8182

Bail was denied to the petitioner alleged to be the kingpin of a Fake Indian Currency Note syndicate due to the seriousness of the offence and risk of fleeing, with trial yet to commence.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. Fake Indian Currency Notes FICN

Ajay Kumar Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Dec 2016 · Indira Banerjee; Anil Kumar Chawla · 2016:DHC:8189-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of candidature for a trivial typographical error in date of birth after clearing all selection stages is arbitrary and set aside the cancellation order.

administrative petition_allowed Significant cancellation of candidature typographical error date of birth inadvertent mistake

Nanhey Lal v. State of Delhi

23 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:8175

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of robbery charges due to lack of identification and insufficient evidence linking him to the crime.

criminal appeal_allowed robbery Section 392 IPC identification hostile witness

Deepak v. State (NCT of Delhi)

23 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:8766

The Delhi High Court dismissed the interim bail petition as withdrawn, holding that anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC does not apply to juveniles who must seek relief under the Juvenile Justice Act.

criminal petition_dismissed juvenile Section 438 CrPC anticipatory bail Juvenile Justice Act

ENERGO ENGINEERING PROJECTS LTD v. TRF LTD

23 Dec 2016 · Indira Banerjee; Anil Kumar Chawla · 2016:DHC:8191-DB

The Delhi High Court held that courts may entertain Section 9 interim relief applications despite constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal if the remedy under Section 17 is inefficacious, particularly when arbitral proceedings are stayed, and set aside an order deferring such applications to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief Section 17 remedy bank guarantee invocation

National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. v. Siemens Atiengesellschaft

23 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:8167-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. against Siemens Aktiengesellschaft with costs in FAO (OS) 372/2012.

civil appeal_dismissed appeal dismissal National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation v. R.K. Sachdeva

23 Dec 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:8184

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a fatal motor accident claim by applying a higher notional income, increased deductions, and interest at 9%, relying on Supreme Court precedents to ensure fair and adequate relief.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation notional income loss of dependency

Kamlesh@Babby v. The State

23 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:8174

The Delhi High Court upheld conviction under the NDPS Act but reduced the sentence to the period already served, applying the beneficial provisions of the 2001 amendment for possession of 50 grams of smack.

criminal sentence_modified Significant NDPS Act Section 50 notice search and seizure chain of custody

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Soman Singh & Ors.

23 Dec 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:8179

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal and upheld compensation awarded to the deceased driver’s family despite absence of MLC, FIR, or post mortem, relying on admission of accident and unchallenged evidence.

labor appeal_dismissed Employee’s Compensation insurance liability death compensation insured vehicle accident

Suman Devi v. Suresh Joshi

23 Dec 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:8170
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The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation for the death of a minor victim from Rs. 3.75 lakhs to Rs. 7.5 lakhs following Supreme Court guidelines and reduced the interest rate to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation death claim minor victim loss of dependency

Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation v. Rajat Sachdeva

23 Dec 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:8183

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by correctly applying income, future prospects, multiplier, and dependency principles, while dismissing the insurer's plea for reduction.

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

National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. v. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

23 Dec 2016 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DEEPA SHARMA · 2016:DHC:8168-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed NTPC's appeal challenging partial and final arbitral awards, holding that the partial award was final on limitation and counterclaims, and the tribunal's findings on extension of time and damages were binding and lawful.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Partial Award Limitation Extension of Time

Surjit Singh @ Monu v. Sant Nirankari Mandal (Regd)

23 Dec 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:8190

The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree passed on admissions against a licensee who failed to vacate premises after license revocation, holding that vague denials in pleadings amount to admissions under CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions licensee possession suit

Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation v. Capital Infrastructure and Projects Pvt. Ltd.

23 Dec 2016 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2016:DHC:8187

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting interest from the date of deposit till refund, holding that such an award is not perverse or illegal and refusing to interfere under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Interest on refund Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Judicial interference