Delhi High Court

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Narottam Kumar Jha v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Feb 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:1495-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a CISF constable under FR 56(j), holding that such retirement is a bona fide administrative measure based on declining performance and is not punitive.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant compulsory retirement Fundamental Rule 56(j) service record Annual Confidential Report

State v. L.S. Brar

18 Feb 2015 · Vipin Sanghi · 2015:DHC:1501

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused due to insufficient evidence and procedural lapses in expert testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed thumb impression transplant forensic expert opinion handwriting expert report Section 293 Cr.P.C.

Anil Dutt Sharma v. Union of India

18 Feb 2015 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:1533-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking compensation and procedural reforms related to acquittals in rape cases, holding that acquittal does not imply malicious prosecution and legislative policy on live-in relationships is beyond judicial domain.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 376 IPC rape acquittal malicious prosecution reasonable and probable cause

Kalawati @ Chander Kala v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

18 Feb 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:1503

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of respondents who were merely attesting witnesses to forged documents, holding that attestation alone does not establish criminal liability for forgery or conspiracy.

criminal petition_dismissed discharge of accused attesting witness forgery conspiracy

Employees State Insurance Corporation v. Sumer Singh

18 Feb 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I.S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1532-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order granting government servants the benefit of counting previous service for increments under Rule 22-C of the Fundamental Rules, dismissing ESIC's challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Rule 22-C Fundamental Rules counting previous service increments initial fixation of pay

Bhim Singh v. Rajiv Kumar

18 Feb 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:1535

The Delhi High Court held that insurer liability to third parties survives the death of the vehicle owner and is not negated by the driver's invalid licence, allowing claims to proceed despite non-impleadment of legal representatives.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 155 Section 149(2) insurer liability

Bhim Singh v. Rajiv Kumar

18 Feb 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:1534

The Delhi High Court held that insurer liability to third parties under the Motor Vehicles Act survives the death of the vehicle owner and breach of insurance policy conditions, allowing claims to proceed against the insurer despite non-impleadment of legal heirs.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 155 Insurer liability Third party compensation

Rohit Bhatia v. Mr. Brij Mohan Bhatia

18 Feb 2015 · Najmi Waziri · 2015:DHC:10546

The Delhi High Court dismissed the execution petition for non-prosecution due to the Decree Holder's continuous failure to appear and file evidence despite repeated opportunities.

civil appeal_dismissed non-prosecution dismissal for default execution petition decree holder

Rajender Singh v. State

18 Feb 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:10927-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of criminal appeals by the victim and State on the basis of an amicable settlement involving apology and compensation, affirming conviction under Section 324 IPC but acquitting under Section 307 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 307 IPC Section 324 IPC Section 34 IPC Section 27 Arms Act

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. IFCILTD

18 Feb 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:11587-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Municipal Corporations cannot levy fines by executive instruction without statutory authority under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 or properly framed rules or bye-laws, despite Supreme Court approval of the regulating policy.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 delegated legislation levy of fines executive instruction

Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal Bar Association v. Union of India

18 Feb 2015 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:1538-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Government to promptly appoint the Presiding Officer and staff of the Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal, fixing accountability on the Labour Secretary to ensure no vacancy disrupts the Tribunal's functioning.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal appointment delay Presiding Officer tribunal functioning

Jugjeev Sarna v. State & Anr

18 Feb 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:1508

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 338 IPC and Arms Act for accidental firearm discharge, applying inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC based on settlement and absence of prima facie case.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences accidental discharge

Aloke Perial (HUF) & Anr. v. M/S Piyush Residence Pvt Ltd & Anr.

18 Feb 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:1507

The Delhi High Court declined to quash criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act before framing of Notice under Section 251 CrPC, directing petitioners to raise objections before the trial court.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC Section 251 CrPC quashing of criminal complaint

Sh. Sri Ram Mann v. Delhi State Ind. Dev. Corpn. & Ors.

18 Feb 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1528

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that adhoc appointments cannot be retrospectively regularized without following the regular recruitment process as per the Supreme Court’s ruling in Umadevi.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant adhoc appointment retrospective regularization compassionate appointment Secretary State of Karnataka v. Umadevi

MICROSOFT CORPORATION & ANR v. AMRITBIR SINGH

18 Feb 2015 · Najmi Waziri · 2015 DHC 1530

The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized installation of Microsoft software beyond licensed limits constitutes copyright infringement, granting injunction and damages to the plaintiff.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement computer software literary work Copyright Act 1957

Kailash Chand Singhal v. Darshana Devi

18 Feb 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:1531

The Delhi High Court allowed a unilateral compromise application confirmed by the defendant, disposed of the suit for specific performance on the basis of an out-of-court settlement, and permitted release of amounts deposited in court.

civil appeal_allowed specific performance collaboration agreement compromise application out-of-court settlement

Sanjay Malviya v. R.K. Rawal

18 Feb 2015 · Manmohan Singh · 2015:DHC:1537

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under FERA for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements of granting opportunity before prosecution, emphasizing strict adherence to Section 61(2) and principles of natural justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Foreign Exchange Regulation Act Section 61(2) FERA opportunity notice cognizance

Commissioner of Income Tax - Delhi-III v. Shokeen Properties Pvt. Ltd.

18 Feb 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:1529-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of unexplained cash credit additions under Section 68 where the assessee discharged its primary onus and the Assessing Officer failed to disprove the genuineness of transactions with proper inquiry.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act unexplained cash credit primary onus Assessing Officer inquiry

M/S SARDA ENERGY & MINERALS LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

18 Feb 2015 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:1509-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of tender conditions permitting multiple bids by a single company for different end-use plants in coal block auctions, dismissing the challenge that such conditions lead to cartelization or stifled competition.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender conditions coal block auction electronic auction multiple bids

Sujeet Kaur Dadial v. State and Others

18 Feb 2015 · Manmohan · 2015:DHC:1511

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioner for limited financial assets of the deceased, dispensing with the requirement of an Administrative Bond due to the nature of the estate and absence of objections.

civil petition_allowed Letters of Administration Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 278 estate administration