Delhi High Court

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. Silor Associates S.A.

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4282-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Court assistance under Section 27 of the Arbitration Act is intended for evidence from third parties, not parties themselves, and upheld the Tribunal's power to direct document production, dismissing BHEL's appeal against the refusal of Court assistance.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 27 Court assistance Production of documents

Mohd. Mustkim Ansari v. State

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4281-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Mohd. Mustkim Ansari for murdering his wife, rejecting his alibi and relying on circumstantial evidence and extra-judicial confession.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder alibi extra-judicial confession circumstantial evidence

Prem Sagar Jain v. M/S Aditya Overseas and Anr.

01 Sep 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:4316

The Delhi High Court decreed the plaintiff's suit for recovery of Rs.44,44,755/- against defendants who failed to prove their objections, awarding interest and costs.

civil appeal_allowed recovery suit onus of proof unrebutted evidence interest on delayed payment

Commissioner of Income Tax-II v. M/S. Lakshmi Sugar Mills Co. Limited

01 Sep 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:4298-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that unpaid excise duty on manufactured goods lying in stock cannot be allowed as expenditure under Sections 43B and 145A of the Income Tax Act, remanding the matter for fresh factual determination.

tax appeal_allowed Significant excise duty Section 43B Section 145A Income Tax Act 1961

Mohd. Azad Alam v. State

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4286-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions for armed dacoity based on authentic CCTV evidence and witness identification, modifying only one appellant's sentence considering his minimal role.

criminal appeal_allowed dacoity armed robbery CCTV evidence Section 395 IPC

Mohd. Azad Alam v. State

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4287-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for armed dacoity based on authentic CCTV evidence and eyewitness testimony, modifying only one appellant's sentence considering his minor role.

criminal appeal_dismissed CCTV footage armed dacoity Section 395 IPC Section 397 IPC

Mohd. Azad Alam v. State

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4290-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for armed dacoity based on reliable CCTV evidence, modifying the sentence of one appellant due to his minimal role and clean record.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant CCTV footage dacoity armed robbery Section 395 IPC

Mohd. Azad Alam v. State

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4291-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for armed dacoity based on authentic CCTV evidence but reduced the sentence of one appellant with minimal involvement and no prior record.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant CCTV footage dacoity Section 395 IPC Section 397 IPC

Harsh Grover v. H.S. Bajaj and Anr.

01 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4315

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant for non-payment of rent, holding that deposits made outside the prescribed time and procedure do not entitle the tenant to protection under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 14(2) Section 15(1)

Vijay Kumar v. Puran Singh

01 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4300

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on landlord’s bonafide necessity for business expansion, emphasizing the strict 15-day limit for filing leave to defend applications under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

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

Maha Rani v. Kayum Khan Alias Ayub Khan

01 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4301

The Delhi High Court held that mere filing of appeals without interim stay does not justify condoning a long delay in rent deposit, reinstating the eviction order against the tenant.

civil petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Article 227 Constitution of India eviction

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sudesh Mishra & Ors.

01 Sep 2014 · Jayant Nath, J. · 2014:DHC:4321

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's award of compensation in a motor accident claim, affirming insurer's liability despite cheque dishonour and emphasizing the primacy of eyewitness evidence over FIR discrepancies.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 Section 140 rash and negligent driving

Sachin Mishra & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Sep 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4318

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Alam Singh v. Union of India

01 Sep 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:4302-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the exemption of BSF from RTI disclosure under Section 24, dismissing the petition seeking recruitment details absent allegations of corruption or human rights violations.

administrative petition_dismissed Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 24 RTI Act Schedule II RTI Act Border Security Force

Liyakat Ali & Ors. v. The State & Ors.

01 Sep 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4309

The Delhi High Court quashed a neighbor dispute FIR under Sections 451/323/509/147/149 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C., subject to payment of costs.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement non-compoundable offense

Ram Kishan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

01 Sep 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4306

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Mohd Zeeshan v. Mohd Tahir

01 Sep 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:4320

The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance of a property sale agreement where the plaintiff paid full consideration and was in possession, and the defendant failed to contest the suit.

civil appeal_allowed specific performance agreement to sell possession relinquishment deed

Savita Vashist v. State

01 Sep 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4308

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from family disputes based on an amicable settlement, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in non-compoundable offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement in criminal cases non-compoundable offences

Savita Vashist v. State

01 Sep 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4303

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from family disputes based on an amicable settlement, applying inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. while upholding principles limiting quashing in serious offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing criminal proceedings settlement in criminal cases family dispute

Vishal Chaudhary & Ors. v. The State & Ors.

01 Sep 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4305

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 341, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, imposing costs payable to a public fund, while applying Supreme Court guidelines on quashing non-compoundable offences under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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