Delhi High Court

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Raju & Ors. v. State & Anr.

17 Oct 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5443

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 308, 324, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between neighbors, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC after prima facie assessment of the case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences Section 307 IPC

STAPLES INC & ANR v. STAPLES PAPER CONVERTERS PVT LTD

17 Oct 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5442

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendant's use of the identical trademark "STAPLES" based on plaintiffs' international reputation and prior global use despite defendant's prior Indian registration in a different class.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off interim injunction Trade Marks Act 1999

Gurcharan Singh LRs v. Inderjit Singh & Ors.

17 Oct 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:5430

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing the sisters' impleadment in a partition suit despite a preliminary decree, holding that their rights could not be prejudged and that the application was not barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order I Rule 10 CPC Impleadment Partition suit Preliminary decree

Mohd. Amir v. State

17 Oct 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:5454

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of charges under Section 308 IPC due to insufficient and inconsistent prosecution evidence and a credible alibi, emphasizing that suspicion alone cannot sustain conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC alibi delay in FIR ocular testimony

Manvir Singh v. New Delhi Municipal Council

17 Oct 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:5450

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Industrial Tribunal's refusal to set aside an ex parte award after an unexplained delay of over eight years, affirming that delay disentitles relief under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act ex parte award delay in setting aside award Limitation Act applicability

Rosa Traders Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Value Added Tax, Delhi

17 Oct 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:5451-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of Rosa Traders Pvt. Ltd., restoring it for hearing on merits after the appellant deposited the required amount and considering the appellant's financial hardship and advanced age.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Value Added Tax Appellate Tribunal precondition deposit Section 43(5) Delhi Sales Tax Act

GURDAYAL KOHLI v. STATE

17 Oct 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:5447

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a dowry death case due to lack of evidence of cruelty "soon before death" and reliance on consistent dying declarations exonerating him.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 304-B IPC Section 498-A IPC dowry death dying declaration

Rakesh Jain v. Hemlata Sharma

17 Oct 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5448

The court held that a tenant who vacates premises but fails to hand over physical possession remains liable for rent and utility arrears until possession is delivered to the landlord.

civil appeal_dismissed tenant liability rent arrears physical possession eviction petition

Richard Lee v. Girish Soni & Ors.

17 Oct 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:5431

The Delhi High Court held that a sub-tenant without tenancy rights cannot be impleaded in eviction proceedings once tenancy has been conclusively determined in favor of the declared tenant.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction proceedings tenancy rights sub-tenant

Arun Maini v. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

17 Oct 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:5432

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner's application to set aside an ex-parte decree under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that summons were duly served, the suit was maintainable, and no special circumstances or fraud justified setting aside the decree.

civil petition_dismissed Order XXXVII CPC ex-parte decree summary suit liquidated demand

Ram Saran v. Union of India

17 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5449
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the suit for damages as barred by limitation but allowed the petitioner to file a claim under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923 with possible condonation of delay.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation tort damages Employees Compensation Act, 1923 Section 12 Employees Compensation Act

GLOBAL SIGNAL CABLES (INDIA) PVT. LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

17 Oct 2014 · BADAR DURREZ AHMED; SIDDHARTH MRIDUL · 2014:DHC:5438-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a reopening notice issued beyond four years under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for failure to specify nondisclosure of material facts by the assessee, reaffirming strict compliance with the proviso to Section 147.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 147 Income Tax Act Section 148 Income Tax Act reopening of assessment failure to disclose material facts

Munshi Ram v. State; Rohtash Kanwar v. State

17 Oct 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:5439

Delhi High Court upheld convictions of police officers for demanding and accepting bribes, relying on credible eyewitness and scientific evidence and affirmed the statutory presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 7 PC Act Section 13(1)(d) PC Act Section 20 PC Act presumption

M/S JONSON RUBBER IND LTD. v. M/S SHREE CONVEYOR SYSTEM PVT. LTD.

16 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5415

Filing an application for documents necessary to file a written statement amounts to submission to court jurisdiction and waiver of the right to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act submission to jurisdiction waiver of arbitration application for documents

Vipin Rastogi & Ors. v. State & Anr.

16 Oct 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:5411

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

UREKA ENGINEERS v. GOVT. OF HARYANA & ANR.

16 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5406

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint filed in a court lacking territorial jurisdiction must be returned under Order 7 Rule 10 CPC and that Section 8 of the Arbitration Act does not apply to disputes arising from administrative blacklisting orders.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Order 7 Rule 10 CPC Order 7 Rule 11 CPC territorial jurisdiction

Mohd Majid v. State

16 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5398-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the kidnapping conviction of Mohd. Majid but acquitted Raj Kumar due to lack of evidence of his participation in ransom collection, emphasizing the need for overt acts to establish guilt under Section 364A IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant kidnapping for ransom Section 364A IPC benefit of doubt recovery of ransom

Ajit @ Bhure v. State

16 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5396-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of Ajit and Ravi Kumar, affirming that credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence established their guilt despite challenges on witness presence and accused injuries.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant eyewitness credibility non-explanation of injuries intoxication and culpable homicide multiple stab wounds

Ajit @ Bhure v. State

16 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5400-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of Ajit and Ravi Kumar based on credible eyewitness testimony and medical evidence, rejecting claims of reduced culpability due to intoxication or unexplained injuries.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant eyewitness credibility murder Section 302 IPC culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Sunita Devi & Anr

16 Oct 2014 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5413-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed LIC's appeal, holding it liable to pay pension dues with interest to the nominee despite trustees' delay in claim approval, affirming protection of vested pension rights.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant pension scheme superannuation interest on delayed payment vested rights