Delhi High Court

68,459 judgments

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Anil Kumar Bakshi v. Satvir and Anr

15 Dec 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:8000

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order treating a Section 138 NI Act case as a summons trial under Section 145(2), upholding the trial court's factual appreciation and discretion.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 145(2) Negotiable Instruments Act summons trial

Ashok Bhadauria v. State

15 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7998

The Delhi High Court held that framing of charges requires a reasoned, speaking order reflecting judicial application of mind to the material on record and set aside the trial court's non-speaking order for fresh consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge Section 227 CrPC Section 228 CrPC non-speaking order

Rajesh & Ors. v. State

15 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7995

The High Court upheld conviction for cruelty under Section 498A IPC but set aside dowry death conviction under Section 304B IPC, holding the death was accidental as per medical evidence and dying declaration.

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

Ventura Exim v. V.S Matrix Pvt. Ltd

15 Dec 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:8001

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation and held that service of notices by speed post to the party's address was valid despite non-participation in arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Limitation period Service of notice

Ashok Bhadauria v. State

15 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7996

The High Court held that framing of charges requires a reasoned order reflecting judicial application of mind to prima facie material, and set aside a non-speaking charge order directing the trial court to pass a fresh reasoned order.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge non-speaking order application of judicial mind prima facie case

Ashok Bhadauria v. State

15 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7997

The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order framing charges for lack of judicial reasoning and directed the trial court to pass a fresh reasoned order applying its mind to the material on record.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge Section 227 CrPC Section 228 CrPC non-speaking order

Abhijeet Ferrotech Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Dec 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:8003

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition as withdrawn due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, granting liberty to file before the appropriate forum.

constitutional petition_dismissed territorial jurisdiction writ petition High Court cause of action

Krishna Khanna v. Pritam Lal Bakshi

15 Dec 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:8002

The Delhi High Court granted limited time to the appellant to vacate the suit premises after a decree of possession was passed in favor of the respondent, while staying execution proceedings and maintaining status quo.

civil other possession suit mesne profits decree of possession vacation of premises

Naresh Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

15 Dec 2016 · Gita Mittal; Anu Malhotra · 2016:DHC:8016-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Naresh Kumar for murdering his wife based on credible eyewitness, medical, and forensic evidence despite partial retraction by the key witness.

criminal appeal_dismissed murder Section 302 IPC eyewitness testimony forensic evidence

Sukhraj Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

15 Dec 2016 · Indira Banerjee; Anil Kumar Chawla · 2016:DHC:8017-DB

The Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction to entertain a writ petition challenging a minor penalty imposed on a CRPF personnel without breath analysis or hearing and directed further proceedings on the constitutional validity of the appeal bar rule.

administrative other Significant Article 226 territorial jurisdiction Central Reserve Police Force Rules line confinement penalty

Manju Vats & Ors. v. Meena Pandey

15 Dec 2016 · Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:8011

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiffs to amend their plaint to include challenges to a sale deed and Will, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments to avoid multiplicity of litigation before trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant amendment of plaint Order 6 Rule 17 CPC multiplicity of litigation partition suit

Rakesh Malhotra v. Gurpal Singh

15 Dec 2016 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2016:DHC:8010

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award that rejected specific performance and damages claims due to the petitioner's failure to demonstrate readiness and willingness to perform the contract and lack of evidence on damages.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Specific performance Damages

Sravanthi Infratech Private Limited v. Tricolite Electrical Industries Limited

15 Dec 2016 · S. Muralidhar · 2016:DHC:8004

The Delhi High Court held that the seat of arbitration, not the chosen venue, determines court jurisdiction and dismissed the petition as the contract conferred exclusive jurisdiction on Gurgaon courts.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration clause seat of arbitration venue of arbitration exclusive jurisdiction

Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-I v. M/S Russian Technology Centre (P) Ltd

15 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:8025-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of additions under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, holding that the assessee discharged the burden of proving genuineness and creditworthiness of foreign share capital transactions supported by relevant documents and banking channels.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act share application money genuineness of transaction creditworthiness

Inderwati v. State

15 Dec 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2016:DHC:8005-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of two writ petitions involving family custody and harassment allegations after medical examination and mediation resolved the disputes, with parties undertaking to maintain peace.

criminal other Habeas Corpus de-addiction centre mediation family dispute

Inderwati v. State

15 Dec 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2016:DHC:8007-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of two writ petitions involving familial custody and protection disputes after medical examination and mediation resolved the issues, emphasizing peaceful coexistence without further court intervention.

criminal other Habeas Corpus de-addiction centre mediation family dispute

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Vibha Kumari & Ors.

15 Dec 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:8006

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim, upholding inflation addition but reducing compensation under certain heads and setting aside loss of gratuitous services.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation loss of love and affection loss of estate

Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-I v. M/S Russian Technology Centre (P) Ltd

15 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:8021-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's deletion of additions under Section 68, holding that the assessee discharged the burden of proving genuineness and creditworthiness of foreign share application money supported by relevant documentary evidence.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act share application money genuineness of transaction creditworthiness

Kapil Jain & Ors. v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

15 Dec 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:8012-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 11A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 due to failure to make an award within two years, allowing subsequent purchasers to claim the benefit of such lapse.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Section 11A acquisition lapse subsequent purchaser

BD Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2016:DHC:8015-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition, affirming the Tribunal's order granting the petitioner pension benefits based on financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme, rejecting retrospective promotion claims to a higher pay scale post-retirement.

service_law appeal_dismissed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme financial upgradation pension fixation Master Craftsman pay scale