Delhi High Court

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Rajender Singh @ Tholu v. State

30 Sep 2014 · Pratibha Rani · 2014:DHC:5140

The Delhi High Court partly allowed appeals by acquitting two appellants of rape charges due to insufficient evidence but upheld their kidnapping convictions, while dismissing the appeal of the third appellant convicted for rape of a minor.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape kidnapping child victim contradictions in testimony

Metro Institutes of Medical Sciences Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

30 Sep 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5141

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the demerger Scheme of Arrangement under the Companies Act, 1956 after ensuring all approvals and regulatory concerns were addressed, directing transfer of assets and liabilities to resultant companies.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Arrangement Demerger Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394

Kaizen Lifestyle Products Pvt Ltd and Ors. v. Official Liquidator

30 Sep 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5142

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation and allowed reduction of share capital without a separate petition under sections 100 to 104 of the Companies Act, 1956, holding that substantial compliance and absence of prejudice justify such dispensation.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 sections 391 to 394 reduction of share capital

Manushi Sangathan v. P.K. Panda and Ors.

30 Sep 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; S. MURALIDHAR · 2014:DHC:5157-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the approved Zonal Development Plan 2021 permits cycle rickshaws and NMV lanes on Chandni Chowk's main arterial road, rejecting earlier prohibitions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Zonal Development Plan Non-Motorized Vehicles Cycle Rickshaws Chandni Chowk

Shahnaz v. State

30 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5145-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted Shahnaz of murder due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and reliable identification of the deceased, granting her benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence identification of dead body benefit of doubt confessional statement

Union of India v. Mohd. Salim Beg

30 Sep 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5164-DB
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The Delhi High Court restored a minor penalty imposed on a BSNL officer, holding that the CAT erred in re-appreciating evidence and quashing the penalty without sufficient basis.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings Central Administrative Tribunal minor penalty judicial review

Manushi Sangathan v. P.K. Panda and Ors.

30 Sep 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; S. MURALIDHAR · 2014:DHC:5155-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the approved Zonal Development Plan 2021 permits cycle rickshaws and creation of non-motorized vehicle lanes on Chandni Chowk's main arterial road, rejecting traders' opposition.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Non-motorized vehicles Cycle rickshaws Zonal Development Plan Master Plan for Delhi

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research v. Dr. Anang Pal

30 Sep 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; VIPIN SANGHI · 2014:DHC:5165-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order quashing the reduction of pay scale for Senior Hindi Officers promoted between 2003 and 2005, holding the classification arbitrary and rejecting the petitioner’s limitation and recovery claims.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant pay scale Senior Hindi Officers limitation classification

Canara Bank v. T.T.Ltd.

30 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5163

The Delhi High Court held that a landlord company seeking eviction for residential use of its employees can file under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, and failure to file leave to defend within 15 days results in deemed admission and decree of eviction.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 22 Section 25-B(4)

Raghuraj Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

30 Sep 2014 · HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI E... · 2014:DHC:5160-DB

The Delhi High Court held that while participating States must prepare Sub-Regional Plans conforming to the NCRPB Regional Plan, the NCRPB’s enforcement powers are limited, and the Court lacks jurisdiction over plans outside Delhi, directing vigilance and possible Central Government intervention if NCRPB fails.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985 Regional Plan Sub-Regional Plan Master Plan

Bal Kishan v. Lalit Mohan Singh & Ors.

30 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5147

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition, upholding eviction on the landlord's bonafide requirement for the shop under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bonafide requirement eviction

Ramji Lal v. Pritam Kaur

30 Sep 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:5154

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the ground of the landlady's bona fide need due to medical disability and genuine family accommodation requirements under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant bona fide need eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 landlord-tenant relationship

Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi - I v. M/s Voest Alpine A.G.

30 Sep 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:5149-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that under the India-Austria DTAA, payments for technical services rendered outside India are not taxable in India, while payments for the right to use technical know-how are taxable as royalty.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement royalty technical services India-Austria DTAA

T R Sharma v. Kamlesh Sharma & Anr

30 Sep 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:5153

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant by a co-owner landlord on bona fide personal need grounds, rejecting tenant's internet-based evidence as insufficient to raise triable issues.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction bona fide personal need co-owner rights

SH. SRI CHAND AND ANR v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

30 Sep 2014 · SURESH KAIT, J. · 2014:DHC:5156

The Delhi High Court held that the Labour Department remains statutorily obligated under Section 33(C)(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 to execute awards despite amendments to Section 11, preserving the workmen's right to a simpler remedy.

labor petition_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33(C)(1) Section 11(8), (9), (10) execution of award

Manushi Sangathan v. P.K. Panda and Ors.

30 Sep 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; S. MURALIDHAR · 2014:DHC:5150-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the approved Zonal Development Plan 2021 permits cycle rickshaws and creation of non-motorized vehicle lanes on Chandni Chowk's main arterial road, rejecting local traders' opposition.

administrative other Significant Non-motorized vehicles Cycle rickshaws Zonal Development Plan Master Plan for Delhi

Oruj Ahmed v. Rashiduddin & Ors.

30 Sep 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:5158

The Delhi High Court held that a sale of land after issuance of acquisition notifications under the Land Acquisition Act is null and void, dismissing the plaintiff's suit for ownership and possession.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Section 4 notification Section 6 declaration Section 16 Land Acquisition Act

Dalbir Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

30 Sep 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5151-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s dismissal of the petitioner’s claim for promotion, holding that only posts specified as feeder cadres under valid Recruitment Rules confer promotion rights, and rejected challenges to the 1997 Recruitment Rules and claims of discrimination under Articles 14 and 16.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant feeder cadre promotion eligibility Recruitment Rules Articles 14 and 16

Raju v. The State

30 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5146-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Raju for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence corroborated by forensic and medical reports, dismissing his appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence murder Section 302 IPC Section 201 IPC

Robin Singh v. State

30 Sep 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:5173

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of robbery charges due to failure of prosecution to prove his identity beyond reasonable doubt amid contradictions and a hostile witness.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant identity of accused benefit of doubt hostile witness recovery of stolen property