Delhi High Court

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Arun Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

21 Jul 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5124

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the role of mediation and inherent powers to prevent abuse of process.

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

M/S. CHINA TRUST COMMERCIAL BANK v. LILLIPUT KIDSWEAR LTD.

21 Jul 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:5123

The Delhi High Court directed the Official Liquidator to hand over vacant possession of leased premises to the landlords, appointing a Local Commissioner to enforce compliance, clarifying that winding-up orders do not bar possession claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Lease agreement Possession Official Liquidator Companies (Court) Rules, 1959

Housing & Urban Development Corpn. Ltd. v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax

21 Jul 2016 · S. Muralidhar; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:5112-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that interest earned on deposits does not constitute taxable interest on loans and advances under Section 2(7) of the Interest Tax Act, 1974, allowing HUDCO's appeals and setting aside the ITAT orders.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Interest Tax Act, 1974 Section 2(7) Interest on loans and advances Deposits vs loans

Parveen Gambir & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

21 Jul 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5128

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon 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 disputes

Arun Tomar v. Union of India & Anr

21 Jul 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:5117-DB

The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of recognition of an educational institution after a candidate's examination does not retrospectively invalidate the candidate's certificate or justify cancellation of recruitment candidature.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant recognition of educational institution equivalence of examination vested rights withdrawal of recognition

Rai Singh Dabas v. Commissioner of Police and Anr

21 Jul 2016 · G.S. Sistani; I.S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:5145-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary findings but directed reconsideration of the punishment quantum on humanitarian grounds of age, health, and long service.

administrative other disciplinary proceedings removal from service judicial interference quantum of punishment

Tamal Basu v. M.L. Ashiwal

21 Jul 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:5118

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that a receipt admitted by the plaintiff and undisputed in pleadings bars recovery of the waived amount and interest.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 100 CPC receipt forcible signature interest claim

Anil Kumar & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

21 Jul 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:5129

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute 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 appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

M/S Integrated Capital Service v. Indu Dhawan Proprietor Dhawan Investments

21 Jul 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:5132

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, holding that limited judicial interference is warranted only in cases of patent illegality or arbitrator misconduct.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 patent illegality arbitral award credit notes

Purna Nand v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

21 Jul 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:5133

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's claim for interest on delayed payments under a contract, holding that absence of an express provision for interest does not bar entitlement where the dispute is referred to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interest on delayed payment arbitration award wage revision Limitation Act

Priyal Agarwal v. Union of India

21 Jul 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:5134

The Delhi High Court held that incomplete registration and non-payment of fees for NEET-II renders a candidate ineligible to appear, and the original NEET-I registration remains valid.

administrative petition_dismissed NEET-II registration fee payment provisional registration cancellation of candidature

Gavini Akhila v. Central Board of Secondary Education

21 Jul 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:5135

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a bona fide error in NEET application form, directing the petitioner to be considered only for the State quota as she was ineligible for the All India Quota.

administrative petition_allowed Significant NEET-II UG 2016 All India Quota State quota Bona fide error

PRESIDIUM SCHOOL SECTOR 16-B DWARKA v. DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR

21 Jul 2016 · SANJEEV SACHDEVA · 2016:DHC:5130

The Delhi High Court set aside an order passed without personal hearing by the deciding authority, emphasizing that the authority who hears a matter must also decide it to comply with natural justice.

administrative other Significant natural justice principles of natural justice personal hearing delegation of power

Indistock Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Liquidator, Petrofils Co-operative Ltd. and Ors.

21 Jul 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:5106-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of a tender bid and forfeiture of earnest money for non-compliance with payment terms but directed reconsideration of the forfeiture amount to ensure proportionality.

civil petition_allowed Significant tender cancellation earnest money deposit forfeiture payment by demand draft extension of payment deadline

Jagroop Singh @ Ceeta v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

21 Jul 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:5136

The High Court set aside the conviction under the NDPS Act due to failure to produce independent public witnesses and procedural lapses, emphasizing the need for strict proof in narcotics cases.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 21(c) independent public witness search and seizure

Aqil v. State

21 Jul 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:5137

The Delhi High Court allowed the criminal appeal of Aqil based on a detailed common judgment delivered in a related case on the same day.

criminal appeal_allowed Procedural criminal appeal Delhi High Court appeal allowed common judgment

MCDONALD’S INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. VIKRAM BAKSHI & ORS

21 Jul 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:5105-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining arbitration proceedings in London, holding that the arbitration agreement was valid and that forum non conveniens does not apply to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant anti-arbitration injunction arbitration agreement forum non conveniens Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Hyundai Rotem Company v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

21 Jul 2016 · G. Rohini; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:5120-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Managing Director's authority to blacklist Hyundai Rotem after due process, rejecting claims of incompetence, bias, and lack of hearing.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant blacklisting delegation of powers Managing Director competence Board of Directors

CDT Mohit Jayas v. Union of India and Anr.

21 Jul 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:5109-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the petitioner to respond to the medical invalidation show cause notice and ordered a fair consideration of his response before any final decision on his military service status.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant show cause notice medical invalidation Dysphonia Indian Naval Academy

Dart Industries Inc & Anr. v. Techno Plast & Ors.

21 Jul 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:5108-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of interim injunction in a design and copyright infringement suit, holding that registered designs lack novelty due to prior publication, copyright claims are barred under Section 15 of the Copyright Act, and no passing off was established.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Designs Act, 2000 Copyright Act, 1957 design infringement copyright infringement