Delhi High Court

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Mr. Khagesh K. Jha, Adv. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI E... · 2014:DHC:6300-DB

The Delhi High Court directed GNCTD and DDA to enforce the condition requiring schools on concessional land allotments to admit 25% students from weaker sections on freeship, emphasizing State responsibility to monitor and protect such rights.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant land allotment conditions weaker sections freeship nursery schools

Mr. Rakesh Tiku, Senior Advocate with Mr. Neeraj Malhotra, Mr. Virat K. Anand & Mr. Vivek Ojha, Advocates v. DR. BRAJENDER .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6329

The Delhi High Court set aside a divorce decree granted on desertion grounds, holding that desertion requires proof of permanent intention to end cohabitation and that mere temporary separation for education does not constitute desertion.

family appeal_allowed Significant desertion divorce animus deserendi cruelty

Appellant produced from custody v. STATE

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRADEEP NANDRAJOG; HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE M... · 2014:DHC:6298-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the life conviction of a husband for murdering his wife based on last seen evidence, absconsion, recovery of weapon, and false explanation under Section 313 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the shifted burden under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant last seen evidence circumstantial evidence Section 313 Cr.P.C. Section 106 Evidence Act

Mr. Mahipal Singh, Advocate v. RAM BHORSEY LAL ROSTOGI THR LRS .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6330

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the trial and appellate courts' reliance on an unchallenged affidavit for recovery, finding no perversity or substantial question of law.

civil appeal_dismissed affidavit ikrarnama recovery suit second appeal

Mr. Jaspreet S. Rai, Advocate v. PAYAL MEHRA .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6327

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to promptly hear and dispose of the petition for divorce by mutual consent on the fixed date to avoid undue delay affecting the petitioner’s remarriage prospects.

family other divorce by mutual consent prompt disposal adjournment trial court

KEWAN KISHAN & ANR ..... Through Mr.Nikhil Malhotra, Advocate v. JASKARAN SINGH CHAWLA & ANR .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6367

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s finding of sole negligence by the unlicensed oil tanker driver causing the accident and enhanced compensation awarded to the claimants while dismissing the owner and driver’s appeals.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving driving license validity compensation enhancement

S CONTINENTAL CONSTRUCTION LTD. ..... Petitioner Through Mr. V.P. Singh, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Vinay Sharma, Advocate. v. STATE BANK OF INDIA .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. KA... · 2014:DHC:6346-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of petitioners' applications for cross-examination of bank witnesses in debt recovery proceedings, holding that cross-examination is not a matter of right and requires sufficient cause under the DRT procedural rules.

civil petition_dismissed Significant cross-examination Recovery of Debts Due To Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 Debt Recovery Tribunal Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal

th November, 2014 COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX ..... Through Mr. Balbir Singh, Sr. Standing Counsel & Mr. Abhishek Singh Baghel, Advocate. v. JUBILANT OFFSHORE DRILLING PVT LTD .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. KA... · 2014:DHC:6347-DB

The Delhi High Court held that commencement of essential business activities like oil exploration suffices to treat related expenditure as business expenditure, dismissing the Revenue's appeal disallowing such expenses and penalty.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant commencement of business pre-operative expenses business expenditure oil exploration

Mr. Mayank Yadav, Advocate. v. SHRI VIRENDER KUMAR SETH & ORS. ......

24 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6348

The Delhi High Court held that tenancy rights in partnership firm premises can be partitioned inter se among partners without amounting to subletting, setting aside the trial court's refusal to allow such division.

civil petition_allowed Significant partnership dissolution tenanted premises partition of tenancy res judicata

Mr. Rajat Aneja, Adv. with Ms. Rashmi Verma, Adv. v. VIJAY SHARMA .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.P. MITTAL IA No. 5652/ 2014 (O. XXI Ru... · 2014:DHC:6309

The Delhi High Court dismissed objections to execution of a decree for specific performance, holding that unregistered agreements and possession do not override a valid decreed contract and condemning collusion between parties and their advocate.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance execution petition agreement to sell registered sale deed

Mr. Rajat Aneja, Adv. with Ms. Rashmi Verma, Adv. v. VIJAY SHARMA .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.P. MITTAL IA No. 5652/ 2014 (O. XXI Ru... · 2014:DHC:6308

The Delhi High Court dismissed objections to execution of a decree for specific performance, holding that unregistered and suspicious Agreements to Sell do not override a valid decree and condemning collusion between parties.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance execution petition Agreement to Sell registered Sale Deed

Mr. S.S. Dahiya and Mr. L.K. Dahiya, Advocates with petitioner in person. v. STATE OF NCT DELHI & ORS .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6338

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 341 and 323 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and serve the ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences amicable settlement

Through: Ms. Smita Maan, Adv v. RAMESH CHAND AGGARWAL AND ORS. ..... Defendants

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.P. MITTAL IA No. 9211/ 2011 (Order VII... · 2014:DHC:6307
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The Delhi High Court held that Civil Courts lack jurisdiction to entertain suits for injunction against unauthorized construction on agricultural land governed by the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, and such matters fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of revenue authorities.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 jurisdiction of civil court permanent injunction unauthorized construction

Through: Mr. Sudhir Nandrajog, Senior Advocate with Mr. Vijayender Kumar, Advocate, Mr. Dhruv Kapur, Adv. and Mr. Sidharth Bhatia, Adv v. RAJINDER PARSHAD ARORA AND OTHERS ..... Defendants

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.P. MITTAL · 2014:DHC:6306

The Delhi High Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction to entertain suits challenging eviction orders under the Delhi Rent Control Act once the Rent Controller has decided ownership, and such issues are barred by res judicata.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 43 DRC Act Section 50 DRC Act res judicata

SH VIRENDER KUMAR YADAV ..... Petitioner Represented by: Mr.V.P. Rana, Advocate.

24 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KAIT; SURESH KAIT, J. (Oral) · 2014:DHC:6305

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for noncompliance of its order, holding that delay caused by legitimate reasons and eventual disposal of the complaint does not amount to contempt.

administrative contempt_dismissed contempt of court noncompliance Delhi Co-Operative Societies Act membership dispute

DHEERAJ VIJ & ORS. ..... Petitioners Through Mr. L. K. Verma and Mr. Dinakar Verma, Advocates with petitioners. v. STATE OF DELHI & ORS. .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6334

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes Section 498-A IPC

Represented by: Mr.Manish Kaushik for Mr. K. L v. SMT. MEENAKSHI & ORS

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KAIT SURESH KAIT, J. (Oral) · 2014:DHC:6304

The Delhi High Court upheld the addition of 50% towards future prospects in motor accident compensation for a young deceased earning fixed wages, affirming Supreme Court precedents on assessing future prospects.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant future prospects motor accident compensation fixed wage earners self-employed

W.P.(C) 1666/2014 v. DAYARAM

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KAIT SURESH KAIT, J (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6303

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging execution of a final Industrial Tribunal award reinstating a workman with back wages, holding that execution proceedings cannot be used to question the award.

labor petition_dismissed Industrial Tribunal award execution proceedings natural justice forged appointment letter

ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. ..... Through Ms.Suman Bagga and Mr.Saral Chaturvedi, Advocates. v. DIJO DAVIS & ORS. .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (Oral); CM N... · 2014:DHC:6357

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing notional income and non-pecuniary damages while disallowing interest on future expenses, emphasizing potential earning capacity and medical evidence for lifelong care.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation loss of future earnings notional income

Through: Mr. Rohit, Advocate with v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA O R D E R; 24.11.2... · 2014:DHC:6331

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 494 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute domestic violence