Delhi High Court

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Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd v. Sandeep Kumar and Another

11 Mar 2015 · Jayant Nath, J. · 2015:DHC:2390

The Delhi High Court dismissed defendant's application for leave to defend, holding that the borrower remains liable to repay the housing loan despite builder's default and cancellation of allotment.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant housing loan tripartite agreement leave to defend Order 37 Rule 3(5) CPC

Vijay Verma v. State & Anr.

11 Mar 2015 · Sunita Gupta · 2015:DHC:2355
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of a company director in a service tax evasion case as premature, emphasizing the need for prior arrest permission and rejecting directions for prior notice before arrest in economic offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Central Excise Act, 1944 economic offences

M K Jaswani & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2376

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 427, 448, 453, 511, and 34 IPC based on a genuine settlement between parties, applying Supreme Court guidelines on quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Rajinder Prasad Goyal v. State

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2377

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of pre-arrest bail granted to accused persons, holding that pending interrogation and a civil nature observation do not justify bail cancellation if the accused cooperate with the investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed pre-arrest bail anticipatory bail cancellation of bail cooperation with investigation

Jasmeet Chadha & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi & Anr.

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2378

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial-related FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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

Nasir Ali & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2379

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 323, 308, 341, 452, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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

Mahavir Singh v. State of (NCT) Delhi & Ors.

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2380

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking quashing of an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC on the basis of settlement, allowing investigation to complete and directing the prosecution to file the final report.

criminal other quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC Section 34 IPC settlement

Siddharth Girdhar & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2381

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a full amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in line with Supreme Court precedents.

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

Rajinder Paul Mohindra & Anr. v. State & Anr.

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2382

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement between parties Section 420 IPC

Sham Sunder v. State of NCT of Delhi

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2383

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s application to recall and briefly cross-examine witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that a change of counsel alone is not a ground to deny such opportunity if it prevents miscarriage of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witnesses cross-examination change of counsel

Gulab Bothra v. State

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2386

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR and held that the trial must be conducted in Bikaner where the substantial cause of action arose, despite transfer of related matrimonial proceedings to Delhi.

criminal petition_dismissed territorial jurisdiction cause of action Section 498A IPC Zero FIR

Munna Lal and Ors. v. Central Public Works Department

11 Mar 2015 · Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:2359

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking protection against termination and equal wages for contract workers, holding that the remedy lies before the Industrial Tribunal and not under writ jurisdiction.

labor petition_dismissed writ petition Article 226 Industrial Disputes Act Section 33-A

DD GEARS LTD. v. DD GEARS EMPLOYEES UNION

11 Mar 2015 · Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:2360

The Delhi High Court held that a lock out consequent to an illegal strike is not illegal under Section 24(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act and set aside the award granting wages from September 1, 2000, denying entitlement to wages from January 13, 2000.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 lock out illegal strike entitlement to wages

DD GEARS LTD. v. DD GEARS EMPLOYEES UNION

11 Mar 2015 · Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:2361

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's finding that the lock out declared due to an illegal strike was lawful, denied workers wages from the lock out date, and modified the award accordingly.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 lock out illegal strike wages entitlement

D.D. Gears Limited v. Labour Commissioner Cum Secretary (Labour)

11 Mar 2015 · Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:2362

The Delhi High Court set aside the Labour Commissioner's non-speaking order rejecting closure permission under Section 25-O(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act for failure to conduct proper enquiry and record reasons, directing compliance with statutory provisions.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Section 25-O Industrial Disputes Act closure of industrial establishment Labour Commissioner quasi-judicial authority

Jaydeep Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Mar 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:2363-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Army to reconsider a candidate's claim under the 'Relationship Category' despite discrepancies in the recorded mother's name, emphasizing fair application of recruitment policy.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Indian Army recruitment Relationship Category name discrepancy spelling variation

SELCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. NATIONAL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION & ORS

11 Mar 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:2364

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for default and non-prosecution due to failure to file evidence and non-appearance despite court orders.

civil appeal_dismissed non-prosecution dismissal of suit default failure to file evidence

M/S SMS AAMW TOLLWAYS PVT LTD v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI

11 Mar 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:2365

The Delhi High Court permitted the plaintiff to withdraw the suit under Section 151 CPC with liberty to initiate fresh proceedings if the dispute remains unresolved by the High Level Committee.

civil appeal_allowed withdrawal of suit Section 151 CPC reservation of right High Level Committee

Gyan Prakash v. State & Anr.

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2385

The Delhi High Court upheld the Revisional Court's remand of Section 145 Cr.P.C. proceedings to the Magistrate for proper consideration of the tenant's case, dismissing the landlord's petition.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 145 Cr.P.C. Revisional Court remand possession dispute

Sandeep Saigal & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

11 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2388

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on a full settlement between parties, applying the principles under Section 482 CrPC.

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