Delhi High Court

74,231 judgments

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Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sushil Goel

18 Feb 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:1377

The Delhi High Court upheld motor accident compensation awards based on minimum wages at accident date and dismissed belated insurance company challenges on driver’s license validity and compensation quantum.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Notional income Minimum wages

State v. Sumit Kumar

18 Feb 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:1340

The Delhi High Court granted leave to the State to appeal against the acquittal in a rape case, emphasizing the appellate court's power to re-appreciate evidence and the significance of consent obtained by false promise of marriage.

criminal appeal_allowed Procedural Section 376 IPC rape consent false promise of marriage

Sanjay Kumar Bhartiya v. Directorate of Revenue

18 Feb 2016 · Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:1341

Anticipatory bail was denied to the managing director accused under Sections 25A and 29 of the NDPS Act due to applicability of Section 37 and his failure to cooperate with investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act controlled substances

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Shiloo & Ors.

18 Feb 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:1361
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The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by reducing compensation awarded for a fatal motor accident, disallowing future prospects on fixed salary income and correcting the multiplier for loss of dependency.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligent driving vicarious liability future prospects

M/S Sathish Store v. The Special Commissioner (Admn.), Deptt. of Food & Supplies & Ors

18 Feb 2016 · Manmohan J · 2016:DHC:1339

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition, set aside the dismissal of the petitioner’s appeal against suspension of FPS license, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration including the petitioner’s temporary permission.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Fair Price Shop license temporary permission remand order show cause notice

Javed Mirza & Ors. v. The State & Anr

18 Feb 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:1382-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement including execution of talaqnama and full and final monetary compensation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Ajay Paswan @ Ajay & Anr. v. State of N.C.T Delhi & Ors.

18 Feb 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1346

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while emphasizing cautious application in serious offences.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC non-compoundable offence

Prem Chand Sharma v. Ram Gopal

18 Feb 2016 · Indermeet Kaur, J. · 2016:DHC:1350

The Delhi High Court held that an oral agreement cannot transfer immovable property title and upheld the landlord's bonafide need for eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRCA, setting aside leave to defend granted to the tenant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant eviction petition Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) landlord-tenant relationship

Ejaz Ahmad & Ors. v. State and Ors.

18 Feb 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1345

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable offence FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC after prima facie assessment of the case.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Section 308 IPC

Kashmir Singh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

18 Feb 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1348

The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act following settlement and full payment by the accused, without affecting other IPC offences under the same FIR.

criminal petition_allowed Section 135 Indian Electricity Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR settlement

Farhat Ali Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi

18 Feb 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1344

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal case under Section 482 CrPC based on an amicable settlement, emphasizing the inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence amicable settlement

Om Prakash Rawat v. Union of India & Anr

18 Feb 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:1347-DB

The Court disposed of the petition after respondents furnished all relevant documents, granting the petitioner liberty to file a substantive representation against the dismissal order.

administrative petition_allowed relevant documents dismissal order appeal substantive representation

Oracle Systems Corporation v. Director of Income Tax (International Taxation)-II and Anr

18 Feb 2016 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:1351-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that re-opening of income tax assessment based on a mere change of opinion without failure to disclose material facts is impermissible and quashed the reassessment notice issued to Oracle Systems Corporation for AY 2005-06.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 147 Income Tax Act re-opening of assessment change of opinion Permanent Establishment

Zarina @ Razia v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi

18 Feb 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:1354

The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of Zarina @ Razia under the ITP Act and IPC due to invalid investigation by an unauthorized officer and failure of prosecution to prove coercion or compulsion beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act Special Police Officer Section 13 ITP Act Investigation validity

Sabharwal Properties Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer

18 Feb 2016 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu BakhrU · 2016:DHC:1343-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed reopening notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for failing to record clear, coherent reasons indicating escapement of income, emphasizing that reasons cannot be supplemented post-issuance.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 148 Reopening of assessment

Delhi Development Authority v. Unisons Hotel Ltd.

18 Feb 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:1352-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the direction that the allottee is entitled to 9% simple interest on conversion charges retained by the DDA during a disputed period, balancing equity despite scheme conditions requiring full arrears payment before conversion.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Ground Rent Conversion Scheme Interest on deposit Equitable relief

Haseena v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi

18 Feb 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:1355

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under the ITP Act and IPC due to invalid investigation by an unauthorized officer and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 Special Police Officer Section 13 ITP Act Investigation competence

Lakeland India Private Limited v. Lakeland Gloves and Safety Apparel Private Limited

18 Feb 2016 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2016:DHC:1360

The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Arrangement between two companies where all parties consented in writing.

corporate appeal_allowed Scheme of Arrangement Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394 dispensing with meetings

Essel Shyam Communication Limited v. Cloudcast Digital Limited

18 Feb 2016 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2016:DHC:1359

The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with certain shareholder meetings and directing convening of creditors' meetings for approval of a Scheme of Arrangement involving demerger by slump sale.

corporate appeal_allowed Scheme of Arrangement Companies Act 1956 demerger shareholders consent

Duke Holdings Limited v. Map Auto Limited

18 Feb 2016 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2016:DHC:1358

The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956 to dispense with certain shareholder and creditor meetings for a Scheme of Amalgamation, directing only the unsecured creditors of the transferee company to be convened with prescribed procedural safeguards.

corporate appeal_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394 dispensation of meetings