Delhi High Court

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Vinod Shivan v. Laxmi

31 Aug 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6157-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Family Court's rejection of a petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, holding that the appellant failed to prove a valid marriage and was guilty of stalking and harassment.

family appeal_dismissed Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 9 petition validity of marriage stalking and harassment

Vipin Kumar Jain & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

31 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6156

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement, 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 Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

31 Aug 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:6179

The High Court reversed the acquittal and convicted the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that admission of cheque issuance against invoices creates a presumption of liability that cannot be rebutted by unsubstantiated claims of security deposits.

criminal conviction_upheld Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Presumption under Section 139 Security deposit defence

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

31 Aug 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:6180

The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused under Section 138 NI Act, holding that admissions in statutory notice reply establish debt and issuance of cheques, and unsubstantiated security deposit claims do not rebut the presumption of liability.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Presumption under Section 139 NI Act Security deposit defence

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

31 Aug 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:6175

The High Court overturned the acquittal and convicted the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that admissions in statutory notice replies establish liability for dishonoured cheques absent credible rebuttal.

criminal conviction_upheld Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonoured cheques Presumption of liability Security deposit

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

31 Aug 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:6176

The High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for dishonour of 61 cheques under Section 138 NI Act, holding that admissions in the statutory notice reply rebutted the defence of security deposit.

criminal conviction_upheld Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Presumption under Section 118 and 139 Admission of debt

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

31 Aug 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:6177

The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for dishonour of 61 cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that admissions in reply to statutory notice establish liability and unsubstantiated security deposit claims cannot rebut the presumption of debt.

criminal conviction_upheld Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonoured cheque Presumption of liability Security deposit

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

31 Aug 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:6178

The High Court reversed the acquittal and convicted the accused for dishonour of 61 cheques under Section 138 NI Act, holding that admission of debt in reply to statutory notice negates the defence of security deposit.

criminal conviction_upheld Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonoured cheque Presumption under Section 118 and 139 Admission of debt

Prasant Jain & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

31 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6150

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Lalit Sharma & Anr v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr

31 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6151

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Kailash & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

31 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6147

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Jaspal Singh & Ors. v. Satnam Kaur & Anr.

31 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6153

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers 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 matrimonial dispute non-compoundable offences

Siraj Khan @ Sirajuddin & Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

31 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6154

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 452, 323, 506, 427, and 34 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 petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences amicable settlement

Brijesh Kumar Gupta & Ors. v. State & Anr.

31 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6155

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Harjeet Singh & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

31 Aug 2016 · P.S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6148

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under the Trade Marks and Copyright Acts based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Trade Marks Act Copyright Act

Manish Babra v. Renu

30 Aug 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6116-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a decree of restitution of conjugal rights passed without evidence, holding that such relief requires proof and cannot be granted alongside a divorce petition.

family appeal_allowed Significant restitution of conjugal rights Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act divorce petition Order X CPC

Maharaj I S Wahi v. Renuka Wahi

30 Aug 2016 · Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:6142

The Delhi High Court held that a party is entitled to lead rebuttal evidence after closing its case without expressly reserving the right, and allowed the petitioner to prove emails denied by the respondent during cross-examination.

civil appeal_allowed Significant rebuttal evidence Order 18 Rule 3 CPC burden of proof cross-examination

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RAMESH & ORS

30 Aug 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6133

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award based on claimant's actual qualification and disability, allowing interest except for adjournment period due to disability certificate delay.

civil appeal_partially_allowed motor accident claim compensation minimum wages functional disability

Aashish Gupta v. Central Board of Excise & Customs

30 Aug 2016 · G.S. Sistani; I.S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6132-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative allotment of the petitioner to Chandigarh zone based on merit and vacancy availability despite his preference for Delhi, dismissing his challenge to the recruitment process.

administrative petition_dismissed Combined Graduate Level Examination merit-cum-preference zone allocation Staff Selection Commission

Karan Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

30 Aug 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6136-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years as per the 2013 Act, allowing the petitioners' claim for lapse of acquisition.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act 2013 Section 24(2) lapse of acquisition