Delhi High Court

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TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. KUSUM

13 Apr 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:3332

The Delhi High Court reduced motor accident compensation by disallowing addition for future prospects due to lack of evidence, affirming binding Supreme Court precedents on future prospects and judicial discipline regarding conflicting bench decisions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation future prospects loss of dependency non-pecuniary damages

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Laxmi Devi @ Lachho Devi and Ors.

13 Apr 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:3333

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded to the injured claimant for a motor vehicle accident, holding the quantum of damages reasonable and justified.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation loss of income medical expenses

Jaswinder v. State

13 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3309

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, 448, 506, and 120-B IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent powers of High Court

Kamlesh Kumar and Others v. State of Delhi

13 Apr 2015 · Sanjiv Khanna; Ashutosh Kumar · 2015:DHC:3320-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dowry death conviction of Kamlesh Kumar and others, clarifying the interpretation of "soon before" under Section 304B IPC and emphasizing the admissibility of circumstantial evidence in dowry death cases.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dowry death Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC cruelty

Wazir Chand v. State of NCT

13 Apr 2015 · Sanjiv Khanna; Ashutosh Kumar · 2015:DHC:3319-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Wazir Chand for murdering his wife by setting her on fire, relying on a credible dying declaration and corroborated eyewitness testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dying declaration Section 302 IPC murder burn injuries

Rahul Rana v. State of the NCT of Delhi

13 Apr 2015 · Sanjiv Khanna; Ashutosh Kumar · 2015:DHC:3318-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside Rahul Rana's conviction for kidnapping and ransom due to insufficient corroborative evidence and improper reliance on co-accused's disclosure statements, emphasizing strict proof requirements for conspiracy and circumstantial evidence.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant criminal conspiracy kidnapping disclosure statement Section 27 Indian Evidence Act

Naushad Alam v. State & Anr

13 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3313

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act based on an amicable settlement and No Dues Certificate, applying 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 Indian Electricity Act 2003 No Dues Certificate

Nitin Saini & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

13 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3307

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

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

Vishal Chaudhary & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

13 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3308

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

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

Harsh Jain & Ors. v. State & Anr

13 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3311

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable mediated settlement and mutual divorce.

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

Shivji Prasad v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Ors

13 Apr 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3310

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 on the basis of an amicable settlement and No Dues Certificate, applying 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 amicable settlement No Dues Certificate

Mohd Saddik @ Suraj v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

13 Apr 2015 · Manmohan Singh · 2015:DHC:3302

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 363/368 IPC based on the victim's consent and matrimonial alliance, emphasizing the High Court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR kidnapping Sections 363 and 368 IPC

Rajender Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

13 Apr 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:3303

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appointment of an Enquiry Officer over 70 years old, holding that the latest circular imposes no age limit and that repeated challenges constitute abuse of process.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental enquiry Enquiry Officer age limit abuse of process bias in enquiry

M/S GAIL (INDIA) LTD v. M/S SURYA ROSHINI LTD

13 Apr 2015 · Gita Mittal; P. S. Teji · 2015:DHC:3330-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the respondent's tender of cheque constituted full payment of the arbitral award and no interest was payable thereafter, while also emphasizing procedural compliance for appeals.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitral award tender of cheque full and final settlement interest claim

M/S AERENS ENTERTAINMENT ZONE PVT. LTD. v. PHOENIX ARC PVT. LTD.

13 Apr 2015 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; R.K. GAUBA · 2015:DHC:3328-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT’s partial waiver of pre-deposit under SARFAESI Act and declined to interfere with the DRT’s factual findings in an interlocutory writ petition.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 18(1) pre-deposit Debts Recovery Tribunal

Salim Hussain v. State

13 Apr 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:3300-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Salim Hussain for the murder of his accountant based on circumstantial evidence, rejecting his alibi and plea of false implication.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory Section 302 IPC Section 120-B IPC

Ajmer Singh v. UOI

13 Apr 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:3299-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement of a force member for carrying unauthorized money, resisting search, and threatening officers, ruling the penalty proportionate and denying parity with unrelated cases.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant compulsory retirement disciplinary penalty unauthorized money refusal to search

Tasleem v. Jagdish Chander

13 Apr 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:3301
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The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court's order permitting additional evidence on ownership documents produced belatedly after due diligence in a property possession suit.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order 41 Rule 27 CPC additional evidence due diligence ownership dispute

Virender @ Dillu v. State

13 Apr 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:3295-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of the appellant based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory, motive, and failure to explain incriminating circumstances under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory Section 302 IPC Section 201 IPC

Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-II v. M/S. Motherson Auto P. Ltd.

13 Apr 2015 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; R.K. GAUBA · 2015:DHC:3331-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that the sum received by the assessee on account of goodwill was not taxable income, affirming that goodwill valuation depends on multiple business factors and expert evaluation.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant goodwill valuation income tax collaboration agreement business continuity