Delhi High Court

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Kunwardeep Singh v. State

15 Sep 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4670

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324, 308, and 34 IPC based on a settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after prima facie assessment of the case.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR settlement between parties non-compoundable offences

S Srinivas Raju v. S Ravi Raju & Anr

15 Sep 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:4681

The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for declaration and permanent injunction in favor of the plaintiff establishing his sole ownership and possession of the disputed property based on family settlement and registered Will, dismissing defendants' claims.

civil appeal_allowed declaration of ownership permanent injunction family settlement registered Will

Indu Soni v. State

15 Sep 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:4676

The Delhi High Court granted a succession certificate for movable assets despite a disputed Will, directing disputed funds to be deposited pending probate adjudication.

civil petition_allowed Significant succession certificate Indian Succession Act, 1925 disputed Will movable assets

Menarini Raunaq Pharma Ltd. v. A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd.

15 Sep 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:4662

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Menarini Raunaq Pharma Ltd. and other companies under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after satisfying statutory requirements and receiving no objections.

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

Good Living and Healthy Environment Constructions Pvt Ltd v. Emerald Homes Pvt Ltd & Ors.

15 Sep 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:4661

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation under the Companies Act, 1956, transferring all rights and liabilities to the Transferee Company while preserving pending income tax proceedings.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Transfer of liabilities Income Tax assessment

Shree Shyam Spintex Pvt Ltd v. VSP Enterprises Pvt Ltd

15 Sep 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:4660

The Delhi High Court allowed the first motion application sanctioning the Scheme of Amalgamation between Shree Shyam Spintex Pvt Ltd and VSP Enterprises Pvt Ltd, dispensing with the requirement of convening 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

Om Parkash v. Anita

15 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4658

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of leave to defend in rent control proceedings, dismissing the landlord's petition for lack of maintainability and prejudice.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25-B(8) leave to defend alternative accommodation

M/S. SALSONS IMPEX PVT. LTD. v. SMT. SURUCHI BHARDWAJ

15 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4657

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's closure of the defendant's right to cross-examine the plaintiff's witness due to repeated non-appearance and adjournments, dismissing the petition under Article 227.

civil appeal_dismissed cross-examination closure of cross-examination Article 227 Constitution of India Section 151 CPC

Karan Singh & Anr. v. Ram Dass

15 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4656

The High Court dismissed the landlords' petition, holding that timely deposit of rent arrears under the Delhi Rent Control Act negates default and eviction under Section 14(1)(a) cannot be granted.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 27 rent arrears

Gauri Shankar v. Hari Shankar @ Nanu & Anr.

15 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4655

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a person without independent title cannot obstruct execution of a partition decree.

civil appeal_dismissed partition suit execution of decree independent title objections to execution

Ravind Jain v. Raman K Sharma

15 Sep 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:4683

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a fatal motor accident claim by relying on the deceased's individual income tax returns, adding future prospects, and increasing non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation enhancement loss of dependency Income Tax Returns future prospects

Ramesh v. State

15 Sep 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:4654

The Delhi High Court modified the sentence of an appellant convicted under Section 307 IPC by treating the period already undergone as the sentence imposed, considering mitigating factors and personal circumstances.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 307 IPC attempted murder sentence modification period of incarceration

BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd v. BrahMos Garments

15 Sep 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:4677

The Delhi High Court held that the well-known trademark 'BrahMos' is protected against identical use on dissimilar goods under Section 29(4) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, granting permanent injunction against the defendant's use on garments.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Well-known trademark Section 29(4) Trade Marks Act Permanent injunction

State v. Ramesh & Ors.

15 Sep 2014 · Indermeet Kaur, J. · 2014:DHC:4653

The High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry harassment and abetment to suicide case, emphasizing that acquittals should not be disturbed absent perversity or illegality in the trial court's findings.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant abetment of suicide Section 306 IPC dowry harassment Section 498-A IPC

Rajender Kumar v. State & Anr

15 Sep 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4682

The High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 506 IPC in a matrimonial dispute due to inadequate maintenance arrangements for minor children despite a settlement and divorce by mutual consent.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR domestic violence maintenance of minor children

Vajiuddin Sabri v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

15 Sep 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:4652

The Delhi High Court directed the SDM to demarcate disputed land to resolve jurisdiction and possession claims, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to challenge the demarcation.

property other land demarcation village jurisdiction possession mutation record

ROLEX SA v. ALEX JEWELLERY PVT. LTD & OTHERS

15 Sep 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:4678

The Delhi High Court held that defendants' unauthorized use of the well-known trademark ROLEX for artificial jewellery infringed the plaintiff's registered trademark and amounted to passing off, granting permanent injunction and related reliefs.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Well-known trademark Trade Marks Act 1999

Sharafat Ali v. Khateeja Begum

15 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4663

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition, upholding eviction on the ground of landlord's bonafide requirement of the premises for family accommodation under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_dismissed bonafide necessity eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 leave to defend landlord-tenant relationship

Shakuntala Devi & Ors. v. Subhash

15 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4664

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of tenants on the ground of bonafide necessity under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming landlord's ownership and rejecting tenants' frivolous defenses.

property petition_dismissed Significant bonafide necessity eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e)

Bhanu Pratap Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Sep 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:4674-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a BSF constable convicted by a Summary Security Force Court for smuggling-related charges, holding that the trial lacked jurisdiction and violated natural justice principles.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Border Security Force Act, 1968 Summary Security Force Court Section 40 BSF Act natural justice