Delhi High Court

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Islamuddin v. Preeti Mahor

15 Jul 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:5577

The Delhi High Court dismissed the civil suit and all pending applications for non-prosecution due to the plaintiff's prolonged absence from the proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed non-prosecution dismissal of suit default plaintiff absence

J M Mining & Trading Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Technosphere Developers Pvt Ltd & Ors

15 Jul 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:5573

The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs to withdraw their suits with liberty to pursue remedies before the appropriate territorial forum, dismissing the suits as withdrawn.

civil appeal_allowed withdrawal of suit leave to withdraw territorial jurisdiction dismissal as withdrawn

Pahlad v. State

15 Jul 2015 · Indermeet Kaur · 2015:DHC:5580

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a sexual assault case due to unreliable identification and procedural lapses in the TIP, granting him the benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant identification parade test identification parade benefit of doubt sexual assault

Asha Rani v. NDMC

15 Jul 2015 · Vibhu BakhrU, J · 2015:DHC:5579

The Delhi High Court held that NDMC can lawfully levy conversion charges for change of use of flats from residential to commercial, distinct from leasehold to freehold conversion charges, requiring statutory permission under Section 252 of the NDMC Act.

property petition_dismissed Significant conversion charges leasehold to freehold change of use residential to commercial

Rajender Kumar Sharma v. Moti Ram & Anr

15 Jul 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:5636

The Delhi High Court allowed a delayed review petition to correct the multiplier applied in a motor accident claim, holding that the multiplier must be based on the deceased's age, and directed payment of enhanced compensation with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim multiplier age of deceased loss of dependency

Deepak Singh v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

15 Jul 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:5635

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce decree, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Mohd. Irfan & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

15 Jul 2015 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2015:DHC:5634

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties at the preliminary investigation stage, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Naseem Akhtar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

15 Jul 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:5633

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/341/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedents.

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

Harmeet Singh & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

15 Jul 2015 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2015:DHC:5632

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC based on a genuine settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement

Sunil Mashi @ Silly v. State

15 Jul 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:5631

The Delhi High Court held that sentences for distinct offences arising from different incidents should run consecutively, denying the petitioner’s request for concurrent sentences.

criminal petition_dismissed concurrent sentence Sections 427 and 428 CrPC distinct offences different incidents

Balihar Singh Virk & Ors. v. UOI & Anr.

15 Jul 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:5630-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the seniority list of CRPF Assistant Commandants fixed based on aggregate marks in recruitment and training, dismissing the petitioners' challenge based on date of joining.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant CRPF Rules 1995 Rule 8(b)(ii) seniority direct recruits

Super Cassettes Industries Ltd v. Maury Diginet Pvt Ltd

15 Jul 2015 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2015:DHC:5643

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages against a cable operator for unauthorized broadcasting of plaintiff's copyrighted works, emphasizing deterrence against willful copyright infringement.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant copyright infringement permanent injunction punitive damages multi system operator

Dharmender Pandey v. Govt. of India & Ors.

15 Jul 2015 · Ms. G. Rohini; J. Jayant Nath · 2015:DHC:5629-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking cancellation of a trademark and prohibition on using Saint Tulsidas's image on tobacco products, holding that the matter lacks public interest and the petitioner must seek remedy through appropriate forums.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition religious sentiments trademark license Saint Tulsidas

Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd. v. Commissioner of Trade and Taxes, Delhi

15 Jul 2015 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2015:DHC:5625-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside tax assessment orders denying exemption under Sections 5(2) and 6(2) of the CST Act and remanded the matter for detailed re-examination of transactions to determine if sales qualified as in the course of import or inter-state sale.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Section 5(2) CST Act Section 6(2) CST Act

Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd. v. Commissioner of Trade and Taxes, Delhi

15 Jul 2015 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2015:DHC:5637-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside tax assessment orders denying exemption under Sections 5(2) and 6(2) of the CST Act and remanded the matter for detailed re-examination of transactions to determine if sales were in the course of import or inter-state trade.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 Section 5(2) CST Act Section 6(2) CST Act sales in the course of import

Mohit Jolly & Ors v. Delhi High Court Bar Association & Ors

15 Jul 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:5628

The Delhi High Court declared invalid the unrecorded resolutions of the Bar Association meetings and restrained the defendants from acting upon them due to lack of proper documentation.

civil appeal_allowed validity of resolutions meeting records Delhi High Court Bar Association Local Commissioner report

M/S AUSTER CONSULTING(P) LTD v. M/S ITC LIMITED & OTHERS

15 Jul 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:5638

The Delhi High Court upheld a court-referred mediation settlement as binding, disposed of the suit accordingly, and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement mediation court fees refund Section 16 Court Fees Act

Asha Rani v. NDMC

15 Jul 2015 · Vibhu BakhrU, J · 2015:DHC:5599

The Delhi High Court held that NDMC can levy conversion charges for change of use from residential to commercial in Sarojini Nagar Market flats, requiring statutory permission under Section 252 of the NDMC Act, and dismissed petitions challenging such charges.

property petition_dismissed Significant conversion charges leasehold to freehold change of use Section 252 NDMC Act

Asha Rani v. NDMC

15 Jul 2015 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2015:DHC:5598

The Delhi High Court held that NDMC can lawfully levy conversion charges for changing flats in Sarojini Nagar Market from residential to commercial use, requiring statutory permission under Section 252 of the NDMC Act, and dismissed petitions challenging such charges.

property appeal_dismissed Significant conversion charges leasehold to freehold change of use residential to commercial

New Delhi Municipal Council & Ors. v. Shatrughan Prasad Tiwari

15 Jul 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:5644-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order staying a punitive transfer of a government servant outside his cadre during disciplinary proceedings, affirming that such transfers without consent are illegal.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant transfer outside cadre punitive transfer disciplinary proceedings government servant rights