Delhi High Court

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Vinod Kumar & Sons (HUF) v. Union of India and Ors

11 Nov 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:5882-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings pending without possession or compensation for over five years under the 1894 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, granting the petitioner relief.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings

Baljeet Singh & Ors. v. State & Ors.

11 Nov 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5890

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 341, 448, 380, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties at the preliminary investigation stage, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Surender Pal v. High Court of Delhi & Ors.

11 Nov 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5883-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the 2006 Private Secretary recruitment, holding that the composite selection process was fair and delay with destruction of records barred effective judicial review.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant selection process merit list written examination shorthand dictation

Shri Suraj Prakash & Ors. v. Ms. Nadra Begum

11 Nov 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5909

The Delhi High Court upheld a bonafide necessity eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act, ruling that alleged alternative accommodation was neither vacant nor suitable, and dismissed the tenants' revision petition.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant bonafide necessity eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 alternative accommodation leave to defend

C.M.(M) No.903/2004 SH v. C.M.(M) No.904/2004 SH

11 Nov 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5915

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants for misuse of premises and non-payment of misuser charges, dismissing their petitions to set aside ex parte decree or extend time for payment under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(k) Section 14(11) misuser charges

Chunnu v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

11 Nov 2014 · Manmohan · 2014:DHC:5899

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking alternative allotment and damages after a 35-year delay, holding that laches barred the claim despite repeated representations.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant laches writ petition Article 226 delay

Suresh Chand Sharma & Anr. v. Sushila Devi

11 Nov 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5892

The Delhi High Court dismissed a revision petition challenging the trial court's refusal to summarily dismiss a possession suit based on a Will without probate, holding that probate is not mandatory for Wills executed in Delhi concerning Delhi properties.

civil appeal_dismissed Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 115 CPC Indian Succession Act 1925 probate

Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-1, New Delhi v. Shailendra Mahto

11 Nov 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:5900-DB

The Delhi High Court held that amounts deposited in bank accounts constitute undisclosed income subject to block assessment under Chapter XIV-B of the Income Tax Act, overruling the Tribunal's finding that pre-search statements constituted disclosure.

tax appeal_allowed Significant undisclosed income block assessment Income Tax Act 1961 Section 158B(b)

Bhairo Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

11 Nov 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5874-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Bhairo Singh for kidnapping and murdering a child based on credible last seen evidence, recovery of unique items, and forensic findings despite absence of proven motive or absconsion.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant kidnapping murder last seen evidence circumstantial evidence

Yusra Hashmi v. University of Delhi & Ors.

11 Nov 2014 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5912-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's refusal to condone a one-day delay in admission beyond the prescribed cut-off date, emphasizing strict adherence to University Ordinances and rejecting applicability of Section 10 of the General Clauses Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant University admission Condonation of delay Cut-off date Section 10 General Clauses Act

Union of India v. Phool Kaur & Anr.

10 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5833

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal as time barred due to unexplained delay and upheld the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act as legally valid.

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

Ramesh Malik v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

10 Nov 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:5827-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 possession.

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

Kusham Jain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

10 Nov 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:5828-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 possession.

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

Lajwanti Jain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

10 Nov 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:5829-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 possession disputes.

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

Sunil @ Babu v. State

10 Nov 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5809-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of appellants based on credible eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence despite absence of blood on the recovered knife.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant eyewitness testimony murder conviction forensic evidence weapon of offence

Sunil @ Babu v. State

10 Nov 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5808-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of appellants relying on credible eyewitness testimony and medical evidence despite absence of blood on the recovered knife.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant eyewitness testimony murder conviction forensic evidence post-mortem report

Meenu Seth v. Binu Seth & Ors.

10 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5807

The High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the guardianship application for medical examination of the alleged mentally ill person before deciding on appointment of guardian.

civil appeal_allowed Significant guardianship mental illness Mental Health Act 1987 medical examination

Kiran Pal v. Kamla Devi

10 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5806

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's divorce petition on grounds of cruelty and desertion, setting aside the trial court's dismissal for condonation, relying on un-rebutted evidence and Supreme Court precedent.

family appeal_allowed Significant divorce cruelty desertion condonation

Union of India v. Balbir Singh & Anr.

10 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5805

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's delayed appeal against a compensation award in a land acquisition case due to unexplained delay and upheld the compensation granted to the respondents.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay land acquisition compensation Order 41 Rule 3A CPC

Union of India v. Shamsher & Anr.

10 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5804

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal as time barred due to unexplained delay and upheld the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act as legally valid.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation bureaucratic lethargy