Delhi High Court

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Tarun Sehgal v. State

10 Nov 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5845

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Tariq Khan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

10 Nov 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5843

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with due caution.

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

RSPL Health Private Limited v. M/S. Deep Industry

10 Nov 2014 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2014:DHC:5836

The Delhi High Court confirmed an interim injunction restraining the defendant from using deceptively similar packaging and label infringing the plaintiff's copyright and trademark rights in the XPERT mark, holding that the plaintiff made out a prima facie case of infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant copyright infringement trademark infringement passing off trade dress

R.P. Dubey v. Chief of Air Staff & Others

10 Nov 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:5860-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the discretionary nature of service extension in the Air Force, dismissed the petition challenging sub-delegation of authority, and refused to entertain a belated challenge to a disciplinary reprimand.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant extension of service discretionary benefit sub-delegation Air Force Act 1950

Indian Overseas Bank v. Commissioner of Customs (Appg.) & Anr

10 Nov 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2014:DHC:5849

The Delhi High Court held that Indian Overseas Bank was not liable to renew lapsed Bank Guarantees absent a renewal request or claim within validity, quashing adverse communications by Customs.

civil petition_allowed Significant Bank Guarantee Renewal obligation Non obstante clause Validity period

Ajeet Singh Katiyar v. State

10 Nov 2014 · Pratibha Rani · 2014:DHC:5848

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for gang rape but reduced the sentence under Section 376(2)(g) IPC from 14 to 12 years, emphasizing judicious exercise of sentencing discretion.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant gang rape Section 376(2)(g) IPC quantum of sentence sentencing discretion

Capt. Dinesh Singh Dhillion v. Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd.

10 Nov 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5847

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of ex parte proceedings due to unexplained delay and failure to file pleadings in a recovery suit.

civil petition_dismissed ex parte proceedings Order IX Rule 7 CPC recall of ex parte order delay in filing

Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Tarun Goyal

10 Nov 2014 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5853-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ICAI's finding of professional misconduct against Mr. Tarun Goyal and ordered his removal from the Register of Members for five years in two separate cases involving forgery and fraudulent public issue.

professional_regulatory appeal_allowed Significant Chartered Accountants Act 1949 professional misconduct disciplinary proceedings removal from register

Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Tarun Goyal

10 Nov 2014 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5852-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary findings of professional misconduct against a Chartered Accountant and ordered his removal from the ICAI membership for two consecutive five-year periods.

professional_regulatory appeal_allowed Significant Chartered Accountants Act 1949 professional misconduct disciplinary proceedings natural justice

Devender Jain & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

10 Nov 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5844

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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

Jai Prakash & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

10 Nov 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5842

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to preserve domestic harmony.

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

Praveen v. The State & Anr.

10 Nov 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5846

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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

SI/ EX. Rajeev Teotia v. Union of India

10 Nov 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:5822-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-communication of adverse ACR entries violates natural justice and Article 14, directing fresh consideration of promotion after communication and decision on representation, with retrospective benefits if upgraded.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Annual Confidential Report ACR communication Departmental Promotion Committee promotion denial

M/S PREMIER SHIPPING AGENCIES v. THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS

10 Nov 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2014:DHC:5823
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Regulation 21 of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2013, allowing appeals against any orders of the Commissioner of Customs, rejecting the petitioner’s challenge and permitting appeal to CESTAT.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2013 Section 146(2) Customs Act, 1962 appeal jurisdiction delegated legislation

M/S AJAY SERVICE STATION v. DILBAGH SINGH AND ORS

10 Nov 2014 · SURESH KAIT, J. · 2014:DHC:5832

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's ex-parte award reinstating workmen's claims due to the petitioner's failure to pay costs and participate in proceedings, dismissing the writ petition challenging the award.

labor petition_dismissed Significant industrial dispute ex-parte award payment of costs natural justice

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Amarjeet Salhotra & Ors.

10 Nov 2014 · JAYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:5856

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award including 30% future prospects enhancement but held the multiplier must be based on the deceased's age, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation loss of dependency future prospects

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Dr Shahabuddin Ahmed

10 Nov 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:5858

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim for a deceased medical student based on Supreme Court precedent on notional income and upheld the insurer's right to recover from owner and driver for policy breach.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of dependency notional income motor accident claim insurance policy breach

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Beli Ram & Ors.

10 Nov 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:5859

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal, upholding the motor accident claim award based on valid driving license, due diligence by vehicle owner, and sufficient evidence of injury and disability despite absence of original documents or medical expert testimony.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability valid driving license due diligence

Rajbir Singh v. V.K. Arora & Ors.

10 Nov 2014 · JAYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:5862

The Delhi High Court held that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act is payable only for injuries arising out of the use of a motor vehicle and not for injuries sustained during a subsequent fight unrelated to the vehicle's use.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Rash and negligent driving

M/S CAPITAL LAND BUILDER PVT. LIMITED v. GOVT.OF NCT OF DELHI

10 Nov 2014 · BADAR DURREZ AHMED; SIDDHARTH MRIDUL · 2014:DHC:5826-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act pending for over five years without compensation are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, granting the petitioner a declaration accordingly.

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