Delhi High Court

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Prem Chadha v. Ratna Saini

11 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5893

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate decree for recovery of loan amount, holding that privity of contract existed despite involvement of a third party and dismissal on lack of privity without framing issue was untenable.

civil appeal_dismissed privity of contract privity of consideration loan recovery admission of liability

Ran Vir Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

11 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5894

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as time barred due to unexplained delay of over two years and upheld the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay limitation Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation

Anjali v. Raja

11 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5895

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's rejection of a petition declaring marriage nullity due to lack of evidence of fraud or unsound consent, allowing the appellant to seek dissolution by other legal means.

family appeal_dismissed nullity of marriage consent to marriage fraud in marriage irretrievable breakdown

Satish Kumar Bhakri v. Mukesh Marwaha

11 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5896

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal as not maintainable and barred by limitation due to prior dismissal without liberty and unexplained delay.

civil appeal_dismissed second appeal maintainability condonation of delay limitation

K.K. Modi v. Union of India

11 Nov 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:5901-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if physical possession is not taken and compensation is not tendered and accepted within five years of the award.

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

SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. INDERJEET SINGH & ORS

11 Nov 2014 · SURESH KAIT · 2014:DHC:5898

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability for compensation merely due to the driver's invalid licence unless it proves the insured's negligence or breach of policy conditions.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability valid driving licence breach of policy conditions

Kamlesh v. State

11 Nov 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:5897

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a case under the Essential Commodities Act, holding that the question of excess rice being an offence or wastage is to be decided at trial and the petitioner’s cooperation warranted bail with conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Essential Commodities Act food grain wastage

Shashi Jai Krishna v. Government of NCT of Delhi

11 Nov 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:5884-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

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 prior to the 2013 Act's commencement, regardless of physical possession.

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

Anil Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

11 Nov 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5911

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 divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Ajay Pal Singh v. Lt. Governor and Ors.

11 Nov 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5879-DB

The Delhi High Court held that denial of ad-hoc out of turn promotion to a sportsman fulfilling prescribed criteria without valid reasons is discriminatory and arbitrary, directing grant of promotion with consequential benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ad-hoc promotion out of turn promotion Delhi Police Promotion Rules Rule 19(ii)

UCO BANK v. UNION OF INDIA

11 Nov 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; VIBHU BAKHRU · 2014:DHC:5880

The Delhi High Court held that TDS under Section 194A of the Income Tax Act is not applicable on interest credited to fixed deposits held in the name of the Registrar General as custodian where the actual beneficiary is not ascertainable, setting aside the demand and related notices against the petitioner bank.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 194A Tax Deducted at Source Custodia Legis

UCO BANK v. UNION OF INDIA

11 Nov 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; VIBHU BAKHRU · 2014:DHC:5881

The Delhi High Court held that TDS under Section 194A of the Income Tax Act is not applicable on interest accrued on fixed deposits held in the name of the Registrar General as custodian where the actual beneficiary is not ascertainable.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 194A Tax Deducted at Source Custodia Legis

Pardeep Khatri v. State

11 Nov 2014 · Pardeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5866-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of Pardeep Khatri based on circumstantial evidence and admissions, while acquitting Ravi Kumar Tyagi due to lack of conclusive proof of his involvement in the fatal shooting.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant murder gunshot injury double barrel gun eyewitness testimony

Pardeep Khatri v. State

11 Nov 2014 · Pardeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5865-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Pardeep Khatri for murder based on admissions and recovered evidence but acquitted Ravi Kumar Tyagi due to insufficient credible evidence linking him to the fatal shooting.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant murder gunshot injury eyewitness testimony benefit of doubt

Pardeep Khatri v. State

11 Nov 2014 · Pardeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5864-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of Pardeep Khatri based on circumstantial evidence and admissions, while acquitting co-accused Ravi Kumar Tyagi due to lack of proof of his involvement in firing the fatal shot.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder gunshot injury double barrel gun benefit of doubt

Madhavsinh Solanki v. State Thr. CBI

11 Nov 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:5863

The Delhi High Court upheld the prosecution sanction and complaint against former External Affairs Minister Solanki for fabricating false evidence by handing over a misleading memorandum to Swiss authorities in the Bofors investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant fabrication of false evidence Section 193 IPC Letters Rogatory sanction for prosecution

Madan Mohan Sharma v. Min. of Health & FW

11 Nov 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5875-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a government policy excluding dependent sons over 25 from CGHS benefits while allowing unmarried daughters coverage without age limit, holding it constitutionally valid under Article 15(3) and not discriminatory under Articles 14 or 21.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Central Government Health Scheme Article 15(3) gender discrimination dependent children

Ritu Kushwaha v. Union of India

11 Nov 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5876-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing regularization of daily wager employees with over ten years of service under the Umadevi principle despite abolition of Group-D posts and merger into Group-C posts.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant regularization casual employees daily wagers Group-D posts

National Highways Authority of India v. A.S. Divyender

11 Nov 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5877-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing NHAI to consider deputationists for absorption and promotion based on legitimate expectation arising from recruitment rules and advertisements.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant deputation absorption legitimate expectation equitable estoppel

National Highways Authority of India v. A.S. Divyender

11 Nov 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5878-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s order directing NHAI to consider deputationists for absorption and promotion based on legitimate expectation arising from recruitment rules and advertisements.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant deputation absorption voluntary retirement scheme legitimate expectation