Delhi High Court

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Western India Genuine Ghee Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

19 Sep 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:6600

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration clauses incorporated by reference in tender documents and procurement manuals constitute a valid arbitration agreement, and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration agreement Incorporation by reference Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Appointment of arbitrator

State (Govt of NCT) v. Sandeep Kumar & Ors.

19 Sep 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6606

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of accused from Section 304B IPC charges, holding that vague allegations without specific dowry demand do not warrant framing of dowry death charges.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 304B IPC dowry death charge framing Section 227 CrPC

Sanjeev Gupta v. Kul Bhushan Malik

19 Sep 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6596

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal, holding that the landlord's title was established by a relinquishment deed and the rent exceeded the threshold for rent control protection, entitling the landlord to possession.

civil appeal_dismissed tenancy relinquishment deed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 possession suit

Shamsher Singh; Jai Narayan & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

19 Sep 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6607

The Delhi High Court upheld charges under Section 308 IPC for simple injuries caused with dangerous weapons, rejecting the complainant's claim for attempt to murder charges under Section 307 IPC due to lack of prima facie murderous intent.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 308 IPC attempt to murder criminal intimidation

Shamsher Singh v. State

19 Sep 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6608

The Delhi High Court upheld charges under Section 308 IPC for attempt to cause grievous hurt, rejecting the complainant's claim for framing charges under Section 307 IPC for attempt to murder due to lack of prima facie intent to kill.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 308 IPC Attempt to murder Criminal intimidation

Shamsher Singh v. State

19 Sep 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6609

The Delhi High Court upheld charges under Section 308 IPC for causing simple injuries without intention to murder, dismissing the complainant's plea for framing charges under Section 307 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 308 IPC charge framing intention to murder

Ashok Garg v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

19 Sep 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6617-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse non-payment of compensation

Asha @ Ayesha v. State & Anr.

19 Sep 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:6613

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay based on ill advice by previous counsel, setting aside the trial court's dismissal and directing the revocation application to be heard on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Letter of Administration ill advice by counsel Limitation Act, 1963

Suresh Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

19 Sep 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6615-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, granting the petitioner a declaration of lapse.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings non-payment of compensation

Manish Gupta v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

19 Sep 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6614-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if no possession or compensation occurs within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse possession and compensation

Ritesh Bansal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

19 Sep 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:6605

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC due to the complainant's refusal to consent, citing non-compliance with settlement terms and unresolved payment disputes.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 420 IPC Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR compromise deed

Central Board of Trustees, EPF v. Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal & Anr.

19 Sep 2016 · Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:6625

The Delhi High Court upheld the EPF Appellate Tribunal's order imposing costs on the petitioner for failure to file a timely reply after a delayed deposit under Section 7-Q, dismissing the writ petition.

administrative petition_dismissed Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal Section 7-Q EPF Act Rule 12(1) EPFAT Procedure Rules deposit of assessed amount

LEVI STRAUSS & COMPANY v. ANKIT SHARMA

19 Sep 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:6599-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interim injunctions granted by appellate courts must be expeditiously heard and disposed of by the trial court, and extended interim orders without hearing are impermissible, directing prompt adjudication of interlocutory applications.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction Order XXXIX CPC trademark infringement adjournment

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES LTD v. VENUS SAFETY & HEALTH PVT LTD

19 Sep 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:6598-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and reinstated the interim injunction in favor of the patent holder, holding that the patent involved novelty and inventive step over cited prior art.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent infringement interim injunction novelty inventive step

M/S CHANDOK MACHINERIES v. S.N. SUNDERSON & CO.

19 Sep 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:6601

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against the Arbitral Tribunal's refusal to allow videography for quantification of mixed mining material, holding such relief futile and upholding the Tribunal's discretion under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 petition Section 17 interim relief videography application

Mayank Gupta & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

19 Sep 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:6602

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR due to non-compliance with settlement terms and complainant's objection, emphasizing that quashing requires full compliance and consent.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. settlement agreement non-compliance

Santosh v. The State & Anr.

19 Sep 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:6603

The Delhi High Court quashed the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and acquitted the petitioner following an amicable settlement and payment of the cheque amount to the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act dishonour of cheque conviction quashed amicable settlement

Ritesh Bansal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

19 Sep 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:6604

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC due to disputed compliance with a compromise deed and lack of complainant's consent.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC compromise deed

Tazuddin Ansari & Ors. v. Satish Kumar & Ors.

19 Sep 2016 · J. R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6621

The Delhi High Court directed phased disbursement of compensation awarded for death in a motor accident, modifying the Claims Tribunal's order to comply with established procedures protecting minor beneficiaries' interests.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Compensation Claims Tribunal Fixed Deposit Receipt Phased Disbursement

Ashok Kumar v. United India Ins Co Ltd & Ors

19 Sep 2016 · J. R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6622

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by reassessing permanent disability, future earning capacity, and awarding additional amounts for pain, suffering, and disfigurement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor vehicle accident permanent disability compensation enhancement loss of earning capacity