Delhi High Court

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NARESH TREHAN v. RAKESH KUMAR GUPTA

24 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU; VIBHU BAKHRU, J · 2014:DHC:6315

The Delhi High Court held that income tax returns are exempt from disclosure under the RTI Act as personal information unless larger public interest justifies disclosure, and set aside the CIC's order directing their disclosure.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(j) Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 138

GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI v. v.

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN SINGH MANMOHAN SINGH, J. · 2014:DHC:6361

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding compensation for delay and consequential losses in a construction contract dispute, limiting court interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and modifying future interest rate from 12% to 6% per annum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration Act Section 73 Indian Contract Act Limitation Act

Seth & Ms.Amisha Gupta, Advs v. SMT SHAKUN JAISWAL & ORS ..... Defendants

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN SINGH MANMOHAN SINGH, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6363

The Delhi High Court allowed simultaneous recording of the plaintiff's evidence in separate suits involving common witnesses to save time and cost without consolidating the suits.

civil other Significant simultaneous recording of evidence consolidation of suits testamentary proceedings common witnesses

NARESH TREHAN v. RAKESH KUMAR GUPTA

24 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU; VIBHU BAKHRU, J · 2014:DHC:6314

The Delhi High Court held that income tax returns and related information are exempt from disclosure under the RTI Act unless larger public interest is demonstrated, setting aside the CIC's order directing disclosure.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(j) Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 138

In CS(OS) 378/2011 DR. (PROF.) ASHOK KUMAR KESHARI ..... Plaintiff v. CORAM:

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SHAKDHER RAJIV SHAKDHER,J; IA No.1... · 2014:DHC:6311

The Delhi High Court held that a defamation suit based on fresh publication is not barred by limitation, verification and power of attorney defects are curable, and the plaint cannot be rejected at interlocutory stage for lack of cause of action.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant defamation limitation verification of plaint power of attorney

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24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA O R D E R; 24.11.2014 S... · 2014:DHC:6310

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up of M/s E-Mind Learning Software Services Private Limited after finding full compliance with statutory requirements under Section 497 of the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 Section 497 Official Liquidator

Thapar, Advocates v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VED PRAKASH VAISH 2014:DHC:6325 · 2014:DHC:6325

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a Rs. 200 crore real estate fraud, emphasizing the gravity of economic offences and the accused's fraudulent conduct, directing expedited trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail economic offences cheating criminal conspiracy

Thapar, Advocates v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VED PRAKASH VAISH 2014:DHC:6317 · 2014:DHC:6317

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a Rs. 200 crore real estate fraud, emphasizing the gravity of economic offences and public interest in denying bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail economic offences cheating criminal conspiracy

Petitioner v. NATIONAL COUNICL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION & ORS. .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN · 2014:DHC:6312

The Delhi High Court held that NCTE cannot reject teacher education course recognition applications solely on a State Government's negative recommendation without hearing applicants and directed fresh consideration under new regulations to be notified.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant National Council for Teacher Education Recognition of teacher education courses State Government recommendation Opportunity of hearing

Mr.Rohit Madan,Sr.Standing Counsel with Mr.Ruchir Bhatia, Advocate v. MR. SARKAR NATH OBEROI .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V.KAM... · 2014:DHC:6356-DB

The Delhi High Court held that TDS deposited before the return filing due date avoids disallowance under Section 40(a)(ia) and affirmed entitlement to higher depreciation on motor lorries used in transportation business on hire.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 40(a)(ia) Income Tax Act tax deducted at source depreciation on motor lorries business of transportation

Through Plaintiff in person v. MOTION PICTURES ASSOCIATION .....Defendant

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MANMOHAN SINGH MANMOHAN SINGH, J. (Oral) · 2014:DHC:6360

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance as barred by the three-year limitation period fixed under Article 54 of the Limitation Act, holding that the agreement had lapsed due to plaintiff's failure to perform within the stipulated time.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance limitation period Indian Limitation Act Article 54

Through Mr.Atul Bandhu Adv v. ADARSH KUMAR OBEROI & ORS

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN SINGH MANMOHAN SINGH, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6364

The Delhi High Court allowed transfer and consolidation of a civil suit with probate proceedings involving overlapping property disputes to avoid multiplicity of litigation and expedite justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 24 CPC transfer of civil suit probate proceedings consolidation of suits

ASHOK SOLOMON v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS

24 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON’BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6352-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was not taken and compensation not paid for over five years, regardless of stay orders preventing possession.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 land acquisition statutory fiction deemed lapse

RAJIV GUPTA & ANR v. CORAM:-

24 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON’BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6351-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of physical possession.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse compensation unpaid

HEMANT SHARMA & ORS ..... Petitioners Through Mr. J.C. Mahindroo, Advocate with petitioners. v. STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6350

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

MANISH GUPTA ..... Petitioner Through Mr. Kamal Katyan, Advocate with petitioner. v. STATE & ANR .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6349

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of a complete and voluntary settlement between the parties 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 dispute Section 498-A IPC

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24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA O R D E R · 2014:DHC:6354

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve M/s India Insulator Limited under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Liquidator and directing transfer of undisbursed funds as unclaimed dividend.

corporate petition_allowed Company winding up Official Liquidator Section 481 Companies Act 1956 Company dissolution

Mr. R.K. Anand, Advocate with petitioners in person. v. STATE & ANR .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6353

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and serve ends of justice.

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

Through Mr. J. K. Bhola, Advocate v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI)

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6333

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a full settlement and mutual divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

SANJAY & ORS ..... Petitioners Through Mr. R. P. Bhardwaj, Advocate with petitioners. v. THE STATE & ANR .....

24 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6335

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties settled amicably and obtained a mutual consent divorce, holding that such settlements justify quashing under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to secure ends of justice.

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