Delhi High Court

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IDRISH @ RAHUL ..... Through Mr. B.S. Chowdhary, Advocate v. STATE NCT OF DELHI .....

14 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SUNITA GUPTA · 2014:DHC:6055
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for acid attack causing death, holding that the injured's statement recorded by police was a valid dying declaration supported by corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dying declaration Section 304 Part II IPC acid attack res gestae

Mr. Ashish Mohan, Mr. Chetan Wahi & Ms. Mehak, Advocates. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....

14 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE V.K. SHALI; V.K. SHALI, J. (ORAL); C.M.... · 2014:DHC:6078

The Delhi High Court granted interim stay of a punitive order based on undisclosed additional material, holding that violation of natural justice cannot be cured by alternative remedies like appeal or arbitration when no arbitrator is appointed.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice show cause notice overloading lease contract

Through: Mr. Sunil Chauhan, Advocate v. SHRI ATTAR SINGH (SINCE DECEASED) THOUGH LRS SMT. JASWANTI DEVI & ORS

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6050

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals holding that appellants failed to prove possession of land prior to the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, and thus were not entitled to protection under Section 8 of the Act.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 8 possession land ownership

Through: Mr. Sunil Chauhan, Advocate v. SHRI ATTAR SINGH (SINCE DECEASED) THOUGH LRS SMT. JASWANTI DEVI & ORS

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6051

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court's decision dismissing the appellants' claim of possession and protection under Section 8 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 due to failure to prove possession prior to the Act's commencement.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 8 possession proprietor

Through: Mr. Sunil Chauhan, Advocate v. SHRI ATTAR SINGH (SINCE DECEASED) THOUGH LRS SMT. JASWANTI DEVI & ORS

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6047

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals holding that appellants failed to prove possession of land prior to the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, and thus were not entitled to protection under Section 8 of the Act.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 8 possession land ownership

Through: Mr. Sunil Chauhan, Advocate v. SHRI ATTAR SINGH (SINCE DECEASED) THOUGH LRS SMT. JASWANTI DEVI & ORS

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6046

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals holding that appellants failed to prove possession prior to the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 and thus are not entitled to protection under Section 8 of the Act.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 8 possession land ownership

Mr. Harish K. Mehra, Advocate v. SANJEEV BHARDWAJ .....

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6045

The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for possession by the respondent, holding that the suit premises fall outside the notified village area under the Delhi Rent Control Act, and dismissed the appellant's appeal and application for additional evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act Section 50 possession suit Sale Deed

Mr. Ramesh Gupta, Senior Advocate with Mr. Amit Khanna and Mr. Sanat Tokas, Advocates. v. STATE OF N.C.T. OF DELHI .....

14 Nov 2014 · JUSTICE S. MURALIDHAR O R D E R 14.11.2014 · 2014:DHC:6044

The Delhi High Court held that a sudden quarrel does not constitute an unlawful assembly under Section 149 IPC, acquitted appellants of that charge, upheld convictions for specific injuries, and sustained probation granted despite procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly sudden quarrel grievous injuries

Mr. Ramesh Gupta, Senior Advocate with Mr. Amit Khanna and Mr. Sanat Tokas, Advocates. v. STATE OF N.C.T. OF DELHI .....

14 Nov 2014 · JUSTICE S. MURALIDHAR O R D E R 14.11.2014 · 2014:DHC:6037

The Delhi High Court held that sudden mutual fights do not constitute unlawful assembly under Section 149 IPC, limited convictions to those proven to have caused injuries, and upheld probation granted despite procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly sudden quarrel grievous injuries

Through: Mr.P.K. Dubey, Advocate v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI)

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VED PRAKASH VAISH VED PRAKASH VAISH, J.... · 2014:DHC:6061

The Delhi High Court directed that sentences imposed on the appellant in two separate criminal cases run concurrently, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant concurrent sentence Section 427 Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. inherent powers

Udaya Kumar Sagar and Mr. Shwetank Sailakwal, Advocates v. STATE OF NCT & ANR

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VED PRAKASH VAISH VED PRAKASH VAISH, J.... · 2014:DHC:6067

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, holding that limitation is a matter for trial court determination and the cheques were presented within the prescribed period.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC Cheque bounce Limitation

KAMAL KISHORE & ORS v. THE STATE

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KAILASH GAMBHIR; HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SUN... · 2014:DHC:6075-DB

The Delhi High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide and voluntarily causing hurt, reducing sentences based on medical evidence and lack of common intention.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part II IPC common intention culpable homicide

Mr.Mohit Mathur, Mr.K.V. Balakrishan, Mr.Badar Mehmood and Mr.Praman N.Mathur, Advocates. v. UNION OF INDIA .....

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE PRATIBHA RANI PRATIBHA RANI, J. · 2014:DHC:6033

The Delhi High Court upheld the extradition inquiry report recommending extradition of Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul to the USA, holding that the magistrate's limited inquiry found a prima facie case and the prosecution was not barred by limitation under the Requesting State's law.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant extradition prima facie case Extradition Act 1962 statute of limitations

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD ..... Through Mr.Pankaj Seth, Advocate. v. REHANA & ORS .....

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (ORAL); CM N... · 2014:DHC:6073

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, upholding the Tribunal's assessment of medical expenses, functional disability, and future prospects.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation medical expenses functional disability

RANJAN SHUKLA ..... Through Ms.Manjeet Chawla, Advocate v. ASHOK KUMAR AND ORS. .....

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (Oral) · 2014:DHC:6077
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Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded for injuries and deaths in a motor accident, recognizing attendant charges and loss of consortium as compensable heads under motor accident claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation enhancement pain and suffering loss of love and affection loss of consortium

Mr. Vinay Gupta, Advocate with Mr. Samson Honey, Advocate and Mr. R. Ravi, Advocate. v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ORS. .....

14 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6059

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 37-day delay in filing an appeal, holding that short delays without mala fide or serious prejudice should be condoned.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay appeal Article 227 negligence

Mr. Bharat Singh Sisodia, Advocate. v. DINESH KUMAR GUPTA & ORS. .....

14 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6060

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order striking off the defence of a co-owner who failed to deposit rent shares of other co-owners during a partition suit.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India partition suit co-owners rent appropriation

Through: Mr. Sunil Chauhan, Advocate v. SHRI ATTAR SINGH (SINCE DECEASED) THOUGH LRS SMT. JASWANTI DEVI & ORS

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6049

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the appellate court’s finding that appellants failed to prove possession prior to the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 and thus were not entitled to protection under Section 8 of the Act.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 8 possession land ownership

Through: Mr. Sunil Chauhan, Advocate v. SHRI ATTAR SINGH (SINCE DECEASED) THOUGH LRS SMT. JASWANTI DEVI & ORS

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6040

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the appellate court's finding that appellants failed to prove possession of land prior to the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, denying them protection under Section 8 of the Act.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 8 possession land ownership

Ms.Rakhi Dubey and Mr.Anuj Pal, Advocates. v. STATE ....

14 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRADEEP NANDRAJOG; HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE M... · 2014:DHC:6032-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, reducing their sentence to the period already served.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part-II IPC culpable homicide alibi