Delhi High Court

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Pawan Kumar & Anr. v. Sat Narain Kaushik (Deceased) through LRs & Ors

27 Aug 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:4181

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, finding the landlord's bona fide requirement of the premises for residential use was established despite tenant's objections.

property appeal_dismissed bona fide requirement eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 landlord-tenant relationship

Sh. Santanu Sur v. Gail India Limited

27 Aug 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J · 2014:DHC:4182-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a writ petition for refund of bond money deducted under a contract was barred by limitation and not maintainable, emphasizing that recovery of money is a civil remedy not ordinarily entertained under writ jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition limitation laches recovery of money

Anwar Parvez v. Mohd Faheem & Ors.

27 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4197

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's amendment application to add rendition of accounts relief, holding that Order VI Rule 17 CPC permits such amendments before framing of issues to prevent injustice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant amendment of pleadings Order VI Rule 17 CPC rendition of accounts Article 227 Constitution of India

Sanjay Bansal v. Monika Gupta

27 Aug 2014 · G. P. Mittal · 2014:DHC:4184

The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance of an Agreement to Sell where the vendor failed to execute the Sale Deed despite receipt of consideration and the vendee's readiness to perform.

civil appeal_allowed Agreement to Sell Specific Performance Sale Deed Deposit of Balance Consideration

Rekha Chopra v. State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur

27 Aug 2014 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2014:DHC:4185

The Delhi High Court held that a bank is not obliged to disclose customer information under the RTI Act unless the applicant is authorized or larger public interest justifies disclosure, affirming fiduciary exemption under Section 8.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8 exemption fiduciary relationship bank customer information

PT. MUNSHI RAM & ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

27 Aug 2014 · Gita Mittal; Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:4186-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking enhancement of damages for breach of contract due to insufficient pleading and evidence supporting the claimed amount.

civil appeal_dismissed breach of contract damages pleading evidence

Energy Savers India Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Sh. Ajit Lal Tandon

27 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4194

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order restoring a suit dismissed in default due to an inadvertent error, emphasizing disposal on merits over technicalities.

civil appeal_dismissed Order IX Rule 9 CPC Restoration of suit Article 227 Constitution of India Dismissal in default

Prithvi Singh v. Azadpur Agriculture Produce Market Committee

27 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4193

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order condoning a 4½ month delay in filing the written statement, holding that the prescribed period under CPC is directory and delay can be condoned on sufficient cause without mala fide intent.

civil petition_dismissed Significant condonation of delay written statement Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India

Sudesh Kumar Gupta v. M/S. Nirula Handicraft Bazar Pvt Ltd

27 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4195

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition to amend the leave to defend application after the statutory period, reaffirming the sanctity of the 15-day limit and condemning repeated frivolous delays in bonafide necessity eviction proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant bonafide necessity eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 leave to defend application Order VI Rule 17 CPC

Satish Rana v. Lt. Governor of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

27 Aug 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:4206-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed prompt identification and removal of encroachments on public roads in specified villages in compliance with Supreme Court directions, while respecting legal remedies and court orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant encroachment public roads Masavi Special Task Force

PIL Mumbai Pvt Ltd v. State

27 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4205

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 471, and 120B IPC based on an amicable settlement between accused and complainant, applying its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Avinash Arya

27 Aug 2014 · JAYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:4203

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer remains liable to compensate accident victims even if the driver had a fake license, provided the vehicle owner exercised reasonable care in verifying the driver's credentials.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability fake driving license owner's liability

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Avinash Arya

27 Aug 2014 · JAYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:4202

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to pay compensation despite the driver holding a fake license if the vehicle owner exercised reasonable care in verifying the driver’s credentials.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability fake driving license owner's liability

Vikas Kumar v. Sunit Kumar & Anr.

27 Aug 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:4201

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by including loss of future promotion and increased conveyance allowance due to permanent disability sustained in the accident.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement permanent disability loss of future promotion

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INS. CO. LTD. v. RAJA & ORS.

27 Aug 2014 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2014:DHC:4204

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded to a permanently disabled minor in a motor accident claim, recalculating attendant charges and loss of income in line with Supreme Court guidelines and disallowing interest on future expenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability attendant charges future attendant charges

Wazir Singh & Anr. v. State & Anr.

27 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4187

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences settlement agreement

D.P. Jindal v. Union of India

27 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4191-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the LDCE for promotion to Assistant Engineer is a competitive examination and directed the finalization of seniority lists balancing merit and eligibility, setting aside the CAT's contrary finding.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE competitive examination seniority list

D.P. Jindal v. Union of India

27 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4190-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the LDCE is a competitive examination and directed the CPWD to finalize the seniority list balancing merit and eligibility, setting aside the CAT's contrary finding.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE Central Public Works Department seniority list

Orient Home Accents Private Limited v. Regional Director (Northern Region), Ministry of Corporate Affairs

26 Aug 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:4167

The Delhi High Court confirmed the reduction of share capital of Orient Home Accents Pvt. Ltd. under Sections 100 to 104 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with the procedure under Section 101(2) due to absence of creditor objections.

corporate petition_allowed reduction of capital Companies Act 1956 Section 101(2) special resolution

The Commissioner of Income Tax-II v. M.G. Share & Stock Pvt. Ltd.

26 Aug 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:4166-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that short term capital gains from shares held as investments cannot be treated as business income where separate portfolios are maintained and classified at purchase.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant short term capital gains business income stock-in-trade investment portfolio