Delhi High Court

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Sachin Balhara v. GNCT Delhi & Anr.

24 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:7625-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a police officer cannot withdraw his resignation after valid acceptance by the competent authority, dismissing the petition seeking reinstatement.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant resignation acceptance Delhi Police Act 1978 withdrawal of resignation no due certificate

Nathu v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

24 Nov 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7634
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case based on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and the need for trial court evaluation.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail circumstantial evidence murder Section 302 IPC

Madhu Bala v. Viqar Ahmed

24 Nov 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7631

The Delhi High Court disposed of the civil appeal as not pressed following an out of court settlement between the parties.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural out of court settlement appeal not pressed disposal of appeal High Court of Delhi

Sudhir @ Vicky v. State (NCT of Delhi)

24 Nov 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7632

The High Court upheld the trial court’s refusal to recall a child witness for further cross-examination when the witness was already duly examined and no adjournment was sought for counsel’s absence.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witness child witness cross-examination

Sunil Bansal v. A V Rao & Ors.

24 Nov 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:7633

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging wilful disobedience by BPCL in awarding contracts without valid fitness certificates, holding that verified certificates and provisional permits complied with the earlier court order.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt proceedings wilful disobedience fitness certificates provisional Letter of Intent

Saurabh Agrotech Private Limited v. Radhey Shyam Agencies & Ors.

24 Nov 2016 · Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:7636

The Court held that procedural amendments under the Commercial Courts Act apply only to suits filed or transferred to the Commercial Division with pending procedural stages, and non-verification of plaint in suits transferred from civil courts does not mandate rejection.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act 2015 Order VI Rule 15A CPC verification of plaint commercial dispute

Sadhu Ram Gupta and Ors. v. Golden Forests India Limited

24 Nov 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:7641-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Committee's findings on company ownership of disputed property are tentative and allowed the petitioners to pursue a declaratory suit for title determination, keeping all rights open.

civil petition_allowed Significant bona fide purchaser property title dispute Committee for GFIL Benami Transactions Act

Pawanbajaj v. NCT of Delhi

24 Nov 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:9053

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC due to non-adherence to settlement terms despite divorce by mutual consent.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC divorce by mutual consent

Sachin Chopra & Ors v. State of Delhi & Ors

24 Nov 2016 · A. K. Pathak · 2016:DHC:9148

The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs registered under various IPC sections following voluntary and amicable settlement between the parties, holding that no useful purpose would be served by continuing the criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement voluntary compromise inherent jurisdiction

State Bank of India v. Harish Kumar Chawla

24 Nov 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7635

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by accepting the parties' voluntary compromise settlement regarding possession and payment obligations in a civil dispute.

civil appeal_allowed compromise settlement civil dispute vacant possession use and occupation charges

Joint Commissioner of Police v. ASI Sube Singh

23 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2016:DHC:7620-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside disciplinary punishment against a police officer for false implication due to lack of conclusive evidence, while modifying salary entitlement for suspension periods.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings false implication police misconduct benefit of doubt

Jai Prakash alias Guddu v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of New Delhi

23 Nov 2016 · Gita Mittal; Anu Malhotra · 2016:DHC:7601-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and attempt to murder charges due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory Section 302 IPC Section 307 IPC

Rajkumar Paswan v. University of Delhi

23 Nov 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:7600

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of a contractual employee appointed to a non-existent post, holding that regularization requires a sanctioned post and vacancy filled through regular recruitment as per the Umadevi judgment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant contractual employee regularization sanctioned post vacancy

M/S AMARDEEP PRAKASHAN v. M/S SIDDHARTH TRADEX (P) LTD. & ANR.

23 Nov 2016 · Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:7602

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of condonation of delay and objection petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the appellant was duly served and failed to show sufficient cause for delay.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 application Limitation period Condonation of delay

Madhu Chona v. The Chairman & Anr

23 Nov 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7603

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to pursue other civil or criminal remedies, dismissing the petition as withdrawn.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition withdrawal of petition leave of court civil remedies

Anita Kumari Gupta v. Ved Bhushan & Others

23 Nov 2016 · Vibhu BakhrU, J · 2016:DHC:7619

The Delhi High Court allowed the belated production of an original Will in a partition suit under Order VIII Rule 1A CPC, emphasizing judicial discretion and the interests of justice subject to costs and opportunity for rebuttal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 1A CPC production of documents original Will late filing

Yogendra Kumar Modi v. M.K. Modi & Anr

23 Nov 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:7622

The Delhi High Court held that after recovery of principal from one joint debtor without interest, the plaintiff cannot claim interest against the other joint debtor due to res judicata and Section 34 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant joint and several liability interest pendente lite res judicata Section 34 CPC

DOOR DECO INDUSTRIES v. CUSTOMS, CENTRAL EXCISE & SERVICE TAX

23 Nov 2016 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; NAJMI WAZIRI · 2016:DHC:7611-DB

The Delhi High Court held that multiple show cause notices arising from the same investigation and pending before the same adjudicating authority constitute one 'case' under Section 32E of the Central Excise Act, permitting a consolidated settlement application.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Settlement Commission show cause notice Central Excise Act, 1944 Section 32E

Door Deco Industries v. Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax

23 Nov 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:7610-DB

The Delhi High Court held that multiple interconnected show cause notices arising from a single investigation before the same adjudicating authority constitute a single case for settlement, allowing consolidated settlement applications.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Settlement Commission show cause notice Central Excise Act, 1944 Section 32E

Door Deco Industries v. Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax

23 Nov 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:7609-DB

The Delhi High Court held that consolidated settlement applications relating to multiple inter-connected show cause notices before the same adjudicating authority are maintainable under Section 32E of the Central Excise Act, setting aside the Settlement Commission's order requiring separate applications.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Settlement Commission show cause notice consolidated application Section 32E Central Excise Act