Delhi High Court

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Naved & Ors. v. State (GNCTD) & Anr

17 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2256

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324/341/427/506/34 IPC 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 appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences amicable settlement

Union of India v. Rambir Singh

17 Mar 2016 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:87
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The High Court upheld the illegality of a stigmatic termination without prior opportunity and refused belated additional evidence, dismissing the Union of India's second appeal for reinstatement of a CRPF constable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant termination of service temporary government servant principles of natural justice Order XLI Rule 27 CPC

M/S KSB AKTIENGSELLSCHAFT & ANR v. MIS KSBT PUMPS PRIVATE LIMITED (OPC)

16 Mar 2016 · VIPIN SANGHI · 2016:DHC:9326

The Delhi High Court recorded a pre-trial settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC as a decree and granted plaintiffs a 50% refund of Court Fees, holding the settlement fair and reasonable.

civil settled Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Settlement Decree Court Fees refund

Rajiv Agarwal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

16 Mar 2016 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:8999-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for lack of tangible material and failure to consider assessee's objections, holding that reopening assessments requires more than mere suspicion or unsubstantiated complaints.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 147 Income Tax Act Section 148 Income Tax Act reason to believe reopening of assessment

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Suman Arora

16 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:8817
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, remitted the issue of driving license validity for fresh inquiry, and clarified insurer's recovery rights contingent on that finding.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Loss of dependency Driving license validity

Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) v. Khetri Trust

16 Mar 2016 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:8470-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals and condonation applications due to inordinate delay and upheld prior orders against the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) in tax exemption matters involving Khetri Trust.

tax appeal_dismissed condonation of delay re-filing appeals practice directions soft copies of paperbooks

Mini Sabu v. Mohit Saini & Ors.

16 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2229

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for loss of income in a motor accident claim based on the appellant’s proven salary and entire period of medically certified leave.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 Section 140 loss of income

Sudhir Singh Teotia v. Union of India

16 Mar 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:2215

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging SSC recruitment for lack of territorial jurisdiction, permitting the petitioner to approach the competent court.

administrative appeal_dismissed territorial jurisdiction Staff Selection Commission recruitment dispute writ petition

Vinod Kumar v. State & Anr.

16 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2214

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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

Suman Arora & Ors. v. Sajjan Singh & Ors.

16 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2232
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim's dependents, remitted the issue of the driver's license validity for inquiry, and clarified insurer's liability and recovery rights accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor vehicle accident compensation loss of dependency valid driving license

Jai Prakash Sharma & Ors. v. New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.

16 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2228
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's contributory negligence plea and enhanced compensation and interest awarded to the claimants in a motor accident death claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim contributory negligence loss of dependency personal expenses deduction

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Kiran Sharma & Ors.

16 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2231

The insurer is liable to compensate the accident victim despite dishonoured premium cheque but can recover the amount from the insured owner under Section 64 VB of the Insurance Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor vehicle accident insurance liability premium dishonour Section 64 VB Insurance Act

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Shiv Kumar & Ors.

16 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2230

The Delhi High Court set aside the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's interim relief for medical expenses, holding that such relief is not authorized under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and directed expeditious disposal of the claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal interim relief medical expenses Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Medicare Investments Limited v. Max Ventures Investment Holdings Private Limited

16 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2016:DHC:2226

The Delhi High Court approved a composite scheme of reduction of capital and amalgamation under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with formal meetings due to obtained consents.

corporate appeal_allowed Companies Act 1956 Section 391 Section 394 reduction of capital

RV Akash Ganga Infrastructure Limited v. RV Akash Ganga Solar Power Limited

16 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2016:DHC:2225

The Delhi High Court approved a Scheme of Arrangement under the Companies Act, 1956 between two companies, dispensing with the requirement of convening meetings of shareholders and creditors based on unanimous consent.

corporate appeal_allowed Scheme of Arrangement Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394 demerger

Bharat Bhushan v. Abdul Ghaffar

16 Mar 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:2219

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant by a single co-owner landlord on bona fide commercial grounds, clarifying maintainability of eviction petitions and applicability of Section 14(6) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant eviction petition Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) Section 14(6)

Rajinder Kaur @ Rani v. Ajay Kumar Sinha

16 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:2217

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the trial court’s decree for possession and mesne profits in favor of the plaintiff, holding that the defendant failed to prove ownership or produce title documents.

civil appeal_dismissed recovery of possession mesne profits tenant Delhi Rent Control Act

Atulesh Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

16 Mar 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:2220-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the complainant settled with the petitioners and withdrew her allegations, subject to compensation payment.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Article 226 Constitution of India Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Gunjan Patni v. The State

16 Mar 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:2221-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC subject to compensation conditions.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute compromise deed

Inayat Luhera & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

16 Mar 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:2222-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 377 IPC despite an amicable settlement and divorce, holding that serious allegations of mental depravity cannot be compromised.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 377 IPC mental depravity amicable settlement