Delhi High Court

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Union of India v. Angoori Devi & Anr.

28 Oct 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5517

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's delayed appeal against a compensation award for land acquisition, holding that delay was not satisfactorily explained and the compensation was legally justified.

property appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay land acquisition compensation Section 4 Land Acquisition Act 1894

Subhash Chand Phull v. State

28 Oct 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:5518

The Delhi High Court granted suspension of sentence and bail to a convicted public servant during appeal on grounds of health and delay, emphasizing proof requirements under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

criminal sentence_modified Prevention of Corruption Act Section 7 PC Act Section 13(1)(d) PC Act Section 13(2) PC Act

Ashok Kumar Phull v. The State of Delhi

28 Oct 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:5519

The Delhi High Court granted suspension of sentence and bail to the appellant convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act during the pendency of appeal subject to stringent conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed suspension of sentence bail during appeal Prevention of Corruption Act Section 120B IPC

Union of India v. M/S Computer Sciences Corporation (India) (P) Ltd

28 Oct 2014 · Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:5534

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award due to unexplained and excessive delay in filing and re-filing beyond the prescribed limitation period, holding that vague reasons like counsel's office shifting do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation of delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 condonation of delay limitation period

Devender Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

28 Oct 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:5523

The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's discretion to refuse police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. in a dispute involving alleged insurance policy fraud, holding that the complaint did not disclose a cognizable offence warranting FIR registration.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. police investigation cognizable offence discretion of Magistrate

M/S United Insurance Co Ltd v. Vinay Nangia & Ors.

28 Oct 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5526

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court’s grant of pendente lite and future interest at 8% per annum in a rent transaction despite no agreed interest rate, dismissing the insurer’s second appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed pendente lite interest future interest rent transaction discretion of appellate court

Imperia Homes Pvt Ltd v. Imperia Structures Ltd

28 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5494

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Imperia Homes Pvt. Ltd. and Imperia Structures Ltd. under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, finding no objections or prejudice to stakeholders.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 sections 391 to 394 Official Liquidator report

R E Rogers India Pvt Ltd v. Arya RKR India Pvt. Ltd.

28 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5493

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement for de-merger of the real estate business of R E Rogers India Pvt. Ltd. into Arya RKR India Pvt. Ltd. under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after ensuring statutory compliance and addressing regulatory concerns.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Arrangement De-merger Companies Act 1956 Section 391 to 394

M/S Kandla Port Trust v. M/S PEC Limited

28 Oct 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2014:DHC:5492
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Permanent Machinery of Arbitrators and dismissed challenges to its awards, holding that arbitration agreements excluding the Arbitration Act are void but do not invalidate the PMA, and that the PMA does not violate the Constitution's basic structure.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Permanent Machinery of Arbitrators Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Basic structure doctrine Consent in arbitration

M/S Kandla Port Trust v. M/S PEC Limited

28 Oct 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2014:DHC:5496
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Permanent Machinery of Arbitrators and dismissed Kandla Port Trust's writ petitions challenging arbitral awards and the PMA's constitutional validity, affirming that arbitration agreements excluding the Arbitration Act are void and judicial review remains available.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Permanent Machinery of Arbitrators Arbitration agreement Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge

Tarun Makkar & Ors. v. The State (Government of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

28 Oct 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5497

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. PRAGYA GHILDIAL

28 Oct 2014 · JAYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:5530

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by rejecting contributory negligence, affirming 100% disability, and applying correct principles for loss of income calculation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim contributory negligence functional disability loss of income

Microsoft Corporation & Anr v. M/S Ajel Technologies Pvt Ltd & Anr

28 Oct 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2015:DHC:8917

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for unauthorized use of pirated Microsoft software, based on unrebutted evidence and defendants' failure to appear.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed copyright infringement software piracy permanent injunction ex parte decree

State v. Sujeet Kumar

27 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5275-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the State's appeal, holding that the testimony of a tender-age child witness identifying the accused, corroborated by DNA evidence, was reliable and sufficient to convict for rape despite procedural lapses and initial acquittal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant child witness competency sexual assault rape DNA evidence

Brij Mohan Ram Mohan v. N.D.P.L.

27 Oct 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5477

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, holding that the suit for injunction was maintainable and directed revision of electricity bills for misuse as per the applicable tariff.

civil appeal_allowed Significant injunction electricity supply sub-letting electricity bills

Union of India v. Shri Anil Kumar Verma

27 Oct 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5462-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order allowing pay stepping-up for a direct recruit Head Constable appointed before 2006, rejecting the Union's challenge based on MHA advice limiting such benefits to recruits after 2006.

service_law appeal_dismissed Significant pay fixation stepping-up of pay direct recruit Sixth Central Pay Commission

UOI v. Doordarshan Programme Professional Union

27 Oct 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5463-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that Central Government employees deputed to Prasar Bharti are entitled to second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme based on the upgraded pay scales of promotional posts within the Corporation.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme financial upgradation Prasar Bharti Act deputationist employees

Focus Agri-Commodities India Private Limited v. Prudent Agri-Commodities India Private Limited

27 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5464

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors based on their written consents.

corporate appeal_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394 dispensation of meetings

Ahlstrom Capital Solar Private Limited v. Sipra Service and Investment Private Limited

27 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5461

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Ahlstrom Capital Solar Private Limited and Sipra Service and Investment Private Limited, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors due to unanimous consent and absence of creditors.

corporate appeal_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394 dispensation of meetings

Vinod v. State

27 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5474-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Vinod for raping a mentally retarded 7-year-old girl, affirming the reliability of the victim’s assisted testimony and corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 376(2)(f) IPC rape mentally retarded child child victim testimony