Delhi High Court

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B.S. Dhillon v. Union of India

15 Feb 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:1254-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if compensation is unpaid for over five years, and this benefit extends to subsequent purchasers under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

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

Lokesh Sharma v. State

15 Feb 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1251

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences arising from matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Captain Guman Singh & Sons v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd

15 Feb 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:1250

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award terminating a dealership agreement with a valid termination clause, ruling that restoration is not enforceable and only damages for unlawful termination are available.

civil petition_dismissed Significant dealership agreement termination clause arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration Act

Rajender Singh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

15 Feb 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1247

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 288, 304A, and 337 IPC based on a full settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of judicial process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences settlement in criminal cases

Dhananjay Kumar v. The State & Anr

15 Feb 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1248

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case involving non-compoundable offences under Sections 381, 467, 468, 471, and 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences settlement

N N Sinha & Ors. v. The State Through GNCT of Delhi & Anr.

15 Feb 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:1249

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes settlement agreement

Ajay Singh Chautala v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

15 Feb 2016 · Chief Justice; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:1241-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against the adjournment of his parole petition, holding that simultaneous parole of co-accused convicts is restricted under the 2010 Guidelines except in special circumstances which were not established.

criminal appeal_dismissed parole co-accused convicts 2010 Guidelines simultaneous parole

Amandeep Kaur v. Union of India

15 Feb 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:1244-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as withdrawn after the petitioner received all claimed pay and allowances from the respondents.

administrative other writ petition pay and allowances withdrawal of petition disposal of petition

Rumpa Paul & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

15 Feb 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:1243-DB

Delhi High Court directs CISF to pay House Rent Allowance to personnel permitted to live outside official campus without Government Accommodation, following binding precedents upheld by the Supreme Court.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant House Rent Allowance CISF Outdoor residence permission Government Accommodation

G.B. Wayafalkar v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Feb 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:1240-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to decide the petitioner's pending representation challenging pay reduction and recovery, in light of a binding Division Bench judgment, despite a pending Supreme Court appeal.

administrative other writ of certiorari basic pay reduction recovery of excess payment representation disposal

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-O9 v. M/s Tinna Finex Ltd.

15 Feb 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:1242-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order holding that writing off capital loans pursuant to a family settlement without prior allowance does not attract Section 41(1) of the Income-tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 41(1) Income-tax Act cessation of liability capital account loan family settlement

Vicky Singh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

15 Feb 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:1245

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner due to non-compliance with settlement terms and the serious nature of offences under multiple IPC sections.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. non-compliance settlement terms

PROMAIN LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

15 Feb 2016 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhrur · 2016:DHC:1239-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the ITAT has the power under Section 254(2) to rectify manifest errors including failure to apply the principle of consistency in classifying interest income as business income, and directed the ITAT to reconsider the appeal accordingly.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 254(2) Income Tax Act rectification application principle of consistency interest income

Vipin Walia v. Income Tax Officer

15 Feb 2016 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:1238-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 147/148 of the Income Tax Act initiated by issuing notice to a deceased assessee after limitation period are invalid and quashed such proceedings.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 148 Section 159

Rakesh Ranjan Verma v. State of NCT of Delhi

15 Feb 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:1237

The Delhi High Court upheld the rape conviction of a minor victim under Section 376 IPC, set aside wrongful confinement charges, and reduced the sentence considering the appellant's conduct and custody period.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape consent minor birth certificate

Central Board of Film Certification & Anr. v. Pankaj Butalia & Anr.

15 Feb 2016 · G. Rohini; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:1236-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the right to freedom of expression by setting aside CBFC-mandated deletions in a documentary on Kashmir violence, emphasizing that restrictions must have a proximate nexus to public interest.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant freedom of expression Article 19(1)(a) Article 19(2) Central Board of Film Certification

Mridula Bansal and Anr. v. MCD and Ors.

15 Feb 2016 · V.K. Shali · 2016:DHC:1264

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a suit under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC without proper procedure is erroneous and remanded the matter for fresh consideration strictly on the plaint's averments.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint mandatory injunction locus standi

Balbir Singh Punia v. Manoj Kumar & Ors.

15 Feb 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:1267

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim by awarding future loss of earning capacity and cost of an artificial limb, applying the multiplier method and ordering structured disbursement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of future earning capacity permanent disability artificial limb compensation

Ex Head Constable Nand Ram; Ex Constable Dhananjay Kumar S; Rajesh Kumar Sharma v. UOI & Ors.

15 Feb 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:1269-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal and punishment of BSF personnel for accepting bribes, ruling that a plea of guilt is valid despite absence of signatures if procedural safeguards are met and evidence is overwhelming.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant plea of guilt Summary Security Force Court Border Security Force Rules bribery

Ex Head Constable Nand Ram; Ex Constable Dhananjay Kumar S; Rajesh Kumar Sharma v. UOI & Ors.

15 Feb 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:1271-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal and punishment of BSF personnel for accepting bribes, ruling that a plea of guilt is valid despite absence of signatures if supported by evidence and proper procedure.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant plea of guilt Summary Security Force Court Border Security Force Rules disciplinary proceedings