Delhi High Court

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W.P.(C) 4140/2014 v. SHRI RAMESH CHANDER JHAAND ORS

18 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KAIT; SURESH KAIT, J. (Oral) · 2014:DHC:6147

The Delhi High Court held that the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 applies to the University of Delhi until exemption under Section 5 is granted, dismissing the petition challenging gratuity payment orders.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Section 5 exemption Section 14 overriding effect Delhi University Act, 1922

Petitioners v. GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI (LOBOUR) AND ORS

18 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KAIT; SURESH KAIT, J. W.P.(C) No.... · 2014:DHC:6148

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Tribunal's order treating a corrigendum reference as a fresh dispute requiring de novo proceedings and held that an application under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act is maintainable notwithstanding procedural irregularities in transfer.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33A Section 33B Labour Court

Ms.Geeta Luthra, Senior Advocate with Ms.Naina Dubey, Adv. v. THE STATE .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE PRATIBHA RANI PRATIBHA RANI, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6182

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a husband accused of repeatedly raping his cousin's daughter under threat of exposing an MMS, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and risk of witness tampering despite the petitioner’s societal roots.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail rape threat MMS

Ms.Meenakshi Midha, Advocate v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. & ORS. .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J.(ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6189

The Delhi High Court held that the Insurance Company failed to prove breach of policy conditions due to lapse of Fitness Certificate and thus remains liable to pay compensation without recovery rights against the insured Delhi Transport Corporation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 149(2) Fitness Certificate Insurance policy breach

Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Advocate. v. SMT. PREM LATA MEENA & ORS. .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6168

The Delhi High Court held that a suit based on an agreement to sell without an acknowledgment of debt is not maintainable under Order XXXVII CPC, and thus the leave to defend application was rightly allowed.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend liquidated demand agreement to sell

VIKRAM DUTT SHARMA v. For the

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6145-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings pending under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years.

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

VINEET AGRAWAL v. For the

18 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON’BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6144-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years before the new Act's commencement.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings non-payment of compensation

RAKESH DIWAN v. For the

18 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON’BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6143-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 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) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings non-payment of compensation

Mr. Rakesh Kumar & Mr. Prabhat Kaushik, Advocates v. SH. SHIV KUMAR TYAGI .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6161

The Delhi High Court held that a minor can purchase property and be a transferee, but affirmed lower courts' findings that the appellant failed to prove ownership of the entire suit property, dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant minor purchaser transfer of property agreement to sell general power of attorney

SUKHBIR SINGH AND ANR v. For the

18 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON’BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6146-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not tendered to landowners within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 compensation payment possession

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18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA O R D E R; 18.11.2014 S... · 2014:DHC:6140

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between two companies under sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after ensuring procedural compliance and absence of objections, while preserving statutory oversight.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Section 391 Section 394

Mr. Avinash Trivedi, Advocate v. STATE & ANR. .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SUNITA GUPTA · 2014:DHC:6139

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused persons involved in election-related violence, emphasizing their cooperation and imposing conditions to safeguard investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 107 CrPC Section 151 CrPC assault on police officer

Mr. Sanjay Suri, Advocate v. STATE .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SUNITA GUPTA O R D E R 18.11.2014 · 2014:DHC:6149

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to a convicted appellant on humanitarian grounds considering the welfare and education of her minor children during the pendency of her appeal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim bail suspension of sentence Section 389 Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Mr. Abhik Kumar, Advocate v. STATE & ANR. .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6180

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 409, 420, and 120B IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties in a commercial defalcation case, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Mr. O.P. Bharti, Advocate with petitioners in person v. THE STATE & ANR .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6177

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under IPC and Juvenile Justice Act based on a genuine settlement between parties, applying the 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 settlement between parties juvenile justice

GAURAV BHUTANI & ORS ..... Petitioners Through Mr. Sanjay Madan, Advocate. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6178

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 consent 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

JAGRUP SINGH AND ORS v. CORAM:-

18 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON’BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6170-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 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) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse compensation non-payment

Through Ms.Suman Chaudhary, Adv v. JAIPAL & ORS ..... Defendants

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MANMOHAN SINGH MANMOHAN SINGH, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6188

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance as barred by the three-year limitation period fixed from the contractually agreed date of performance under Article 54 of the Limitation Act, 1963.

civil petition_dismissed Significant specific performance limitation period Article 54 Limitation Act agreement to sell

Petitioner in person. v. SMT. ASHA SHARMA ......

18 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6162

The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall a witness for further cross-examination solely on the ground of change of counsel and dismissed the petition under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC recall of witness cross-examination change of counsel

Mr. Prabhjit Jauhar, Adv. v. SHEILA CHAMAN .....

18 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.R. MIDHA GITA MITTAL · 2014:DHC:6174-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 24 of the Special Marriage Act not disclosing a valid cause of action must be rejected, not dismissed, allowing the petitioner to file afresh.

family appeal_allowed Significant Special Marriage Act, 1954 Section 24 nullity of marriage Order VII Rule 11 CPC