Delhi High Court

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Subhash Chand v. M/s Parkash Enterprises

25 Aug 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:6945-DB

The Delhi High Court modified an award of reinstatement to grant monetary compensation when the employer's establishment had closed, upholding recovery proceedings and emphasizing proper adjudication of unclaimed benefits.

labor appeal_allowed Significant industrial dispute reinstatement back wages compensation in lieu of reinstatement

Braun Textiles Processors v. Commissioner of Customs

25 Aug 2015 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2015:DHC:11855-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellants to withdraw their customs appeals with liberty to file properly constituted appeals in the future.

administrative appeal_dismissed Procedural customs law appeal withdrawal pre-deposit Commissioner of Customs

Anjali Kapur Gonsalves v. Madhuri Kapur Singh & Ors.

25 Aug 2015 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2015:DHC:6964

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to reject the plaint, holding that the suit discloses a cause of action against them and requires trial on allegations of fraudulent sale and misrepresentation.

civil appeal_dismissed Order VII Rule 11(a) CPC Order VI Rule 16 CPC Specific Relief Act fraudulent misrepresentation

SAC HIN JAIN & ORS v. STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR

25 Aug 2015 · Indermeet Kaur · 2015:DHC:11300

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406 and 498A IPC based on settlement and divorce but refused to quash a serious offence FIR under Sections 376 and related provisions, directing expedited investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 406 IPC Section 498A IPC Section 376 IPC

Sukhdta Chits Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Shrajender Prasad Gupta

25 Aug 2015 · Pratibha Rani

The High Court dismissed petitions challenging the trial court's refusal to allow replacement of an unqualified handwriting expert after closure of defence evidence, affirming the limited scope of interference under Article 227.

civil appeal_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India handwriting expert closure of defence evidence replacement of witness

Lokesh Mishra v. State of NCT of Delhi

25 Aug 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; Sunita Gupta · 2015:DHC:6957-DB

The Delhi High Court emphasized the urgent need for effective implementation of mass awareness and sensitization programs by government agencies to combat sexual offences against women and children, lamenting slow progress and imposing costs on the Delhi Government.

criminal other Significant gender sensitization sexual offences women safety public awareness

Abdul Rashid v. Delhi Waqf Board

25 Aug 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:6920

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for injunction due to non-joinder of the Union of India, holding that injunction cannot be granted to a trespasser without settled possession against the true owner.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant necessary party Order I Rule 9 CPC settled possession injunction

Union of India and Ors v. Yogender Mittal

25 Aug 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:6965-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a government officer's transfer order for being arbitrary and violative of transfer guidelines, affirming limited judicial interference in transfer matters absent mala fide or violation of norms.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant transfer order judicial review administrative exigency transfer guidelines

Vijay Risbud v. CBI

25 Aug 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:6924

The Delhi High Court modified bail conditions to permit the petitioner’s foreign travel with safeguards, balancing his professional needs and the trial’s integrity.

criminal petition_allowed Significant bail conditions modification of bail foreign travel on bail Section 482 CrPC

Constable Ram Kishan v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

25 Aug 2015 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:6966-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from service and refused to condone delay, upholding the Central Administrative Tribunal's order on grounds of delay and lack of merit.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental enquiry delay and laches condonation of delay principles of natural justice

OIL & NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD. v. AMTEK GEOPHYSICAL PVT. LTD.

25 Aug 2015 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DEEPA SHARMA · 2015:DHC:6963-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed ONGC's appeal, upholding the arbitral award granting AMTEK standby charges and other claims due to force majeure from terrorist threats, affirming the finality of reasonable arbitral contract interpretation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 force majeure standby charges terrorist threats

Ravi Jain & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

25 Aug 2015 · Siddharth Mridul · 2015:DHC:6961-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Article 226 Constitution matrimonial dispute

Bhagat Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

25 Aug 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:6933

The Delhi High Court affirmed conviction under Sections 325/341/34 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing the petitioners on probation considering their antecedents, compensation to the victim, and victim's consent.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 325 IPC Section 341 IPC Probation of Offenders Act compensation

Mahender Singh v. Lt. Governor of Delhi and Ors

25 Aug 2015 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · (2015) DHC 6962-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of physical possession.

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

Titoo v. State

25 Aug 2015 · Sanjiv Khanna; R. K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:6958-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the brutal murder of his mother and causing injuries to his brother, affirming that intentional lethal injuries with a household utensil constitute murder under Section 302 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder eyewitness testimony blunt force trauma

Mohd. Shakil & Ors. v. State & Anr.

25 Aug 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:6939

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a mediated settlement, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to end futile criminal proceedings in amicably resolved matrimonial cases.

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

Sunil Joshi v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

25 Aug 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:6940

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 324, and 34 IPC based on amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement compromise in criminal cases

G.S. Gill v. State & Anr.

25 Aug 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:6941

The High Court declined to quash the summoning order under Sections 468/471 IPC, holding that the petitioner must raise his pleas at the charge stage and granted interim exemption from personal appearance subject to conditions.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. summoning order cheating forgery

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi-III

25 Aug 2015 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2015:DHC:6942-DB
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The Delhi High Court granted unconditional stay of service tax demand against HPCL relying on a prior CESTAT judgment holding that HPCL was not liable to pay service tax under Business Auxiliary Services for marketing CNG.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Business Auxiliary Services Service Tax CESTAT Pre-deposit

Pradeep Kumar & Ors. v. State and Anr.

25 Aug 2015 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2015:DHC:6929

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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