Delhi High Court

93,877 judgments

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University of Delhi v. Sh. Tahel Ram Bellani

09 Mar 2015 · Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:2270

The Delhi High Court held that the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 applies to the University of Delhi and dismissed its petition challenging the order directing payment of gratuity to a retired employee.

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Punjab State Transmission Corporation Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Mar 2015 · Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:2252

The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery actions under the EPF Act until the statutory appeal could be heard due to the non-appointment of the Appellate Tribunal's Presiding Officer.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Employee’s Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 7A Section 7(I) statutory appeal

M/S. THIRUMALAI CONSTRUCTIONS AND ENGINEERING INDIA PVT. LTD. v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER-II

09 Mar 2015 · Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:2268

The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery under the EPF Act pending hearing of a statutory appeal that could not be heard due to the non-appointment of the Appellate Tribunal's Presiding Officer.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Employee’s Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 7A Section 7-I statutory appeal

R.L. Traders v. Income Tax Officer Ward 29(1)

09 Mar 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:2253-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the ITAT and CIT(A) orders rejecting the assessee’s accounts for non-maintenance of quantitative tallies and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_partly_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 145(2) quantitative tally gross profit rate

Abdul Alim v. The State of NCT of Delhi

09 Mar 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:2250

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl based on credible child testimony and corroborative evidence, rejecting claims of false implication.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant child witness testimony sexual assault Section 354 IPC Section 377 IPC

Chandrika Prasad v. State

09 Mar 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:2249

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a security guard for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, affirming that consistent child testimony supported by corroboration and documentary evidence suffices for conviction under the POCSO Act and IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant sexual assault child victim testimony POCSO Act Section 354 IPC

Vani Anand v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

09 Mar 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:2251

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for default and non-prosecution due to failure to comply with court orders and repeated non-appearance.

civil appeal_dismissed non-prosecution dismissal for default amended memo of parties process fee

Vijay Bali v. State & Ors.

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2266

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIRs related to alleged electricity theft, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be exercised sparingly.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR electricity theft meter replacement

Navin Soni v. State & Anr.

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2265

The Delhi High Court upheld the acceptance of a cancellation report where investigation and FSL report negated the commission of a cognizable offence, dismissing the petitioner's complaint challenging the same.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant cancellation report FSL report cognizable offence Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Shikha Jain & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2264

The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot take cognizance of a time-barred defamation complaint by invoking Section 473 Cr.P.C. and directed the trial court to consider limitation before summoning the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant defamation limitation period Section 473 Cr.P.C. cognizance

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

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2263

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A/34 IPC based on a mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to end futile criminal proceedings when parties have amicably resolved their differences.

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

Naresh & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Dehi & Anr.

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2262

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC where the prosecutrix above 16 years voluntarily accompanied the accused and was living with him as his wife, emphasizing amicable settlement and prevention of abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 363 IPC prosecutrix consent voluntary accompaniment

Om Saran Gupta v. Nishi Gupta

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2260

The Delhi High Court held that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should not be exercised to quash a complaint under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act before the trial court frames the Notice under Section 251 Cr.P.C., directing the accused to raise all pleas at that stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 251 Cr.P.C. quashing petition

Rani Chauhan & Anr. v. State & Anr.

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2259

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 34 IPC based on a bona fide settlement between family members, 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 settlement between parties inherent powers of High Court

Mohinder Singh v. State & Anr.

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2258

The Delhi High Court refused to quash a criminal complaint under Sections 386, 388, and 34 IPC at the initial stage, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly and factual disputes should be tested during trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of complaint inherent powers pre-charge evidence

Hardeep Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2257

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Rampal v. State

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2261

The High Court declined to quash the FIR under Sections 338, 420, and 471 IPC, holding that the petitioner has an alternate efficacious remedy before the trial court and thus dismissed the petition.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR alternate remedy point of charge

State v. Sudhir Mishra

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2256

The Delhi High Court set aside the discharge of the accused in a fatal burn injury case, holding that material evidence including the deceased's statement and witness testimonies warranted trial under Sections 285 and 304-A IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dying declaration discharge Section 285 IPC Section 304-A IPC

Akash Jain v. Jitender Kumar Gupta

09 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2255

The Delhi High Court declined to quash proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act at an advanced trial stage, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC inherent powers quashing of proceedings

The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd v. Global Steel Holdings Limited & Ors

09 Mar 2015 · S. Muralidhar · 2015:DHC:2254

The Delhi High Court held that it lacked territorial jurisdiction to enforce an arbitral award against foreign Judgment Debtors and their properties outside Delhi, and refused to order arrest or attachment without jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award enforcement Section 36 Arbitration Act Territorial jurisdiction Situs of shares