Delhi High Court

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Chinar Buildwell Private Limited v. Samarth Town Planners Private Ltd

14 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5328

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between two companies under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings due to unanimous shareholder consent and absence of creditors.

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

Heritage Towers Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Pashupati Towers Pvt Ltd

14 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5329

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

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

Rajgharana Projects Private Limited v. Umra Securities Limited

14 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5330

The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, sanctioning a Scheme of Amalgamation between two companies while dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors based on obtained consents.

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

Dugar Capital Services Private Limited v. Dipankur Ceroils Private Limited

14 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5331

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

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

Kulbushan Singh Nim v. M/S. ICICI Bank Ltd

14 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5332

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against execution of a decree passed under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that arbitration rights cannot be claimed without a Section 8 application and that auction valuation in execution is binding.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XXXVII CPC execution petition arbitration Section 8 Arbitration & Conciliation Act

Ajit Kar v. Ram Pratap & Ors.

14 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5333

The High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227 challenging the trial court's imposition of nominal costs for adjournment, holding that such interference is unwarranted absent grave injustice.

civil appeal_dismissed Article 227 of Constitution of India extraordinary jurisdiction imposition of costs adjournment

Prathiba M. Singh v. Singh and Associates

14 Oct 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5311

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief directing the defendant law firm to use its registered logo with clarifying inscriptions to prevent confusion with the plaintiff's registered mark "Singh & Singh", balancing trademark rights and fair use of common surnames.

civil other Significant trademark infringement passing off legal services common surname

Subhash Kathuria v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

14 Oct 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:5350-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings pending under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, without possession or compensation for over five years as of 2014, are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse possession and compensation

Shanti Prakash Gupta & Ors v. Ebony Retail Holdings Ltd.

14 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5349

The Delhi High Court admitted the winding up petition for arrears of rent against the respondent company, holding disputed claims for interest and service tax require trial in a civil suit.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant winding up petition arrears of rent lease deed possession

Ram Singh v. State (GNCT) of Delhi

14 Oct 2014 · Pratibha Rani · 2014:DHC:5352

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and 10-year sentence of a father for raping his minor daughters, emphasizing the credibility of victim testimony and corroborative medical evidence despite delay in reporting.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant sexual assault rape minor victims testimony of victim

Chaman Lal v. CBI

14 Oct 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:5336

The Delhi High Court suspended the appellant's sentence during appeal pendency, granting relief on parity with co-accused subject to bond and conditions.

criminal sentence_modified suspension of sentence Section 389 Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. parity principle

Rashmi Jain v. Additional Director General of Foreign Trade

14 Oct 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2014:DHC:5324

The Delhi High Court held that a high seas seller who is not the importer cannot be penalized under the Foreign Trade Act for import violations absent knowledge or intent, setting aside the penalty imposed on M/s Balaji Impex.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 high seas sale importer definition pre-shipment inspection certificate

DR. C.M. PRASAD v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.

14 Oct 2014 · Vibhu BakhrU, J · 2014:DHC:5325

An Indian citizen with foreign medical qualifications must qualify the statutory screening test under the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2001 and Screening Test Regulations, 2002 to be registered as a medical practitioner in India.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant foreign medical qualification screening test Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 registration as medical practitioner

Jongi @ Ravi v. State

14 Oct 2014 · Pratibha Rani · 2014:DHC:5351

The Delhi High Court modified the conviction of a sexual assault accused under the POCSO Act to sexual harassment, reducing the sentence based on evidentiary inconsistencies and the nature of the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act sexual assault sexual harassment child victim testimony

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sanjay Singharia & Ors.

14 Oct 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:5364

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to pay compensation for accidents caused by a minor driver without a license but can recover the amount from the vehicle owner who negligently permitted unauthorized use.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant insurance liability minor driver driving license Motor Vehicles Act

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Malti Mishra & Ors.

14 Oct 2014 · JAYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:5363

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal by adjusting compensation components in a motor accident claim, affirming inclusion of Transport Allowance as income, mandating income tax deduction, upholding 15% future prospects enhancement, and reducing loss of estate compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of dependency Transport Allowance income tax deduction future prospects

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Munesh Devi and Ors.

14 Oct 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:5365

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the truck driver liable for rash and negligent driving causing the fatal accident, rejecting the insurer's appeal based on the deceased's alleged intoxication and police closure report.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act negligence rash driving compensation

MASHBRA INDUSTRIES PVT LTD v. UOI

14 Oct 2014 · Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:5368

The Delhi High Court held that a decree holder cannot claim interest at 18% per annum from the date of arbitral award in execution proceedings once the Court has finally rejected such claim and awarded interest at 9% per annum from the date of the decree.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 31(7)(b) Section 34 interest on arbitral award

Ashu & Ors. v. New India Assurance Co Ltd

14 Oct 2014 · Jayant Nath, J. · 2014:DHC:5367

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's findings of sole negligence by the truck driver, affirmed the grant of future prospects in loss of dependency, enhanced compensation amounts, and dismissed the insurance company's appeals.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim contributory negligence future prospects loss of dependency

Parveen Sharma & Anr. v. Union of India

14 Oct 2014 · A.K. Pathak · 2014:DHC:5361

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking railway compensation, holding that the deceased died by suicide and was not a bonafide passenger, thus excluding liability under Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989.

civil appeal_dismissed Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 Section 124-A compensation