Delhi High Court

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Surender Kumar & Ors. v. Seema & Ors.

27 Oct 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:5484

The court held that judgment debtors who delay handing over possession despite payment cannot claim interest on the deposited sum, which shall accrue to the decree holders.

civil appeal_allowed consent decree execution petition interest on decretal amount possession

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. v. Novartis AG & Anr.

18 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5459-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an ad-interim injunction restraining Ranbaxy from infringing Novartis' patent on Vildagliptin, clarifying that concealment of an abandoned patent application does not bar interim relief and that patent validity challenges require full adjudication.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ad-interim injunction patent infringement Vildagliptin pharmaceutical patent

S. Paramjit Singh & Anr. v. Khazanchi Ram Mittal

17 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5453

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that bonafide necessity without triable issue mandates eviction and setting aside the leave to defend granted by the Rent Controller.

property appeal_allowed Significant bonafide necessity eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) leave to defend

Raju & Ors. v. State & Anr.

17 Oct 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5452

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 308, 324, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between neighbors, applying its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. while emphasizing cautious exercise in serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences Section 307 IPC

Pawan Mittal & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Oct 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5445

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing 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 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes domestic violence

CDR CSS DEOPA (RETD) v. Union of India & Anr.

17 Oct 2014 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2014:DHC:5446
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The Delhi High Court upheld the DGR policy limiting ex-servicemen security agencies empanelled before 09.07.2012 to a cumulative quota of 300 guards, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the impugned order declaring his agency non-operational for exceeding this quota.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant ex-servicemen security agencies DGR policy quota of security guards empanelment

Gian Chand Udar v. Jawahar Singh and Ors.

17 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5433

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's discretionary orders allowing recall of a witness for cross-examination and admission of certified judicial records in land acquisition compensation proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Land Acquisition Act 1894 recall of witness cross-examination

SHRI DHARAM SINGH v. SHRI SANDEEP & ORS.

17 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5434

The court held that a consent decree obtained against one defendant cannot be executed against another non-party defendant, and dismissed the execution appeal accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed consent decree execution of decree non-party possession

Daren Developers Private Limited v. Regional Director

17 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5435

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation between multiple private limited companies under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after finding no objections and ensuring statutory compliance.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 sections 391 to 394 Court sanction

Lupin Limited v. Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited & Anr

17 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5436-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed modification of an ad-interim injunction in a trademark dispute to permit liquidation of existing stock upon affidavit disclosure, emphasizing expeditious disposal of applications under Order 39 Rule 4 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ad-interim injunction trademark infringement Order 39 Rule 4 CPC liquidation of stock

Rajesh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

17 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5427-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a violent incident between two groups was a sudden quarrel without unlawful assembly, acquitted appellants of rioting charges, and modified convictions to culpable homicide and grievous hurt accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant unlawful assembly sudden quarrel rioting Section 149 IPC

Rajesh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

17 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5428-DB

The High Court held that a violent incident arising from a sudden quarrel does not constitute unlawful assembly or rioting, acquitting appellants of related charges and modifying convictions to reflect individual culpability under lesser offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant unlawful assembly sudden quarrel rioting culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Rajesh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

17 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5429-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a violent incident arising from a sudden quarrel does not constitute unlawful assembly or rioting, altered a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and acquitted appellants of related group offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant unlawful assembly sudden quarrel culpable homicide not amounting to murder Section 141 IPC

Gurmail Singh v. SM Sethi & Anr.

17 Oct 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:5455

The Delhi High Court condoned delay and enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recognizing oral medical evidence to assess permanent disability and loss of future earnings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay motor accident claim permanent disability loss of earning capacity

New India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Deepak Sinclairs

17 Oct 2014 · JAYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:5457

The Delhi High Court partially allowed appeals to modify compensation in a motor accident claim by reducing future prospects enhancement to 15%, disallowing personal expenses deduction in injury cases, and enhancing medical expenses, while rejecting claims for hip replacement surgery.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation future prospects loss of income

Nripendra Kumar Aggarwal v. S.L. Aggarwal & Others

17 Oct 2014 · G.S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:5456

In a partition suit involving disputed access, the court held that the upper floors have permissive access through the common front passage, rejecting exclusive possession claims by the ground floor occupant and allowing sale by auction with access conditions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit access rights common passage permissive use

Suresh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

17 Oct 2014 · Manmohan J · 2014:DHC:5444
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction of unauthorized occupants from railway land, holding that judicial review is limited to procedure and eviction under the Public Premises Act does not violate fundamental rights if conducted lawfully.

property petition_dismissed Significant eviction unauthorized occupation public premises judicial review

Pawan Chawla v. State

17 Oct 2014 · J.R. Midha · 2014:DHC:5440

Delhi High Court held that jurisdiction under Section 138 NI Act lies only in the Court where the cheque is dishonoured, setting aside Delhi Court's trial orders and directing complaint to be filed in Noida.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act jurisdiction cheque dishonour legal notice

Munshi Ram v. State; Rohtash Kanwar v. State

17 Oct 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:5441

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of police officers for bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that credible evidence and statutory presumptions suffice despite hostile witnesses and minor procedural inconsistencies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act Section 7 PC Act Section 13(1)(d) PC Act Section 20 PC Act

Manoj Kumar & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

17 Oct 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5437

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of support.

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