Delhi High Court

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TRANS INDIA LOGISTICS v. UNION OF INDIA

25 Aug 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:4103-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a writ petition challenging non-extension of railway contracts, holding that delay and suppression of material facts barred relief.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant contract extension limitation suppression of facts writ petition

Devi Ram v. State

25 Aug 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4110-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Devi Ram for kidnapping and murder of a child based on last seen evidence, disclosure leading to body recovery, and circumstantial proof despite absence of direct ransom call identification.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant kidnapping murder last seen evidence disclosure statement

Jyoti v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others

25 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4145-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate who applies for an OBC caste certificate before the application deadline and submits it soon after issuance is entitled to reservation benefits, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal and directing appointment accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant OBC caste certificate reservation curable irregularity res judicata

Bhupender Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

25 Aug 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:4143-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a BSF constable for alleged smuggling due to lack of evidence and procedural lapses, ordering reinstatement with benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Summary Security Force Court BSF Act 1968 disciplinary proceedings Rule 45 BSF Rules

Arshi Irshad v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

25 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4132

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 324 IPC on the basis of a settlement between parties, emphasizing the cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and directing compensation to the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence settlement deed

Mohd Anish & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Ors.

25 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4133

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the ground of amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Samina Abbasi v. Badal Bhardwaj

25 Aug 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:4118

The Delhi High Court decreed possession and rent arrears in favor of the landlord after the tenant failed to pay rent and file a written statement despite valid termination notice under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed possession suit rent arrears Section 106 Transfer of Property Act termination of tenancy

State v. Arvind

25 Aug 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4139-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to contradictions in evidence and lack of corroboration.

criminal appeal_dismissed delay in FIR rape prosecutrix testimony medical evidence

Capt Vijender Singh Chauhan v. M/S Parsvnath Developers Ltd.

25 Aug 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:4137

The Delhi High Court granted unconditional leave to defend under Order 37 CPC where the defendant raised a bona fide defence of salary reduction accepted by the plaintiff, rejecting summary judgment for arrears of salary.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 37 CPC leave to defend salary reduction employment contract modification

PEGASUS COMPUTERS v. STATE

25 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:4138

The Court held that the bar under Section 195(1)(b)(ii) Cr.P.C. does not apply to offences committed before a document is produced in Court, allowing private complaints in such cases and remanding the matter for merits consideration.

criminal other Significant Section 195 Cr.P.C. private complaint offence relating to documents forgery

Kuldeep Singh v. State

25 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:4134

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second anticipatory bail application of a proclaimed offender accused of forgery and criminal conspiracy, reaffirming that anticipatory bail is not granted to absconding accused without substantial change in circumstances.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail proclaimed offender Section 438 Cr.P.C. forgery

Kuldeep Singh v. State

25 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:4135

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C. against a proclaimed offender who evaded arrest despite non-bailable warrants.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 82 Cr.P.C. proclaimed offender absconding accused non-bailable warrant

Mohd. Burhan v. Shri Triloki Nath Nirmal

25 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4136

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bonafide requirement under the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting tenant's self-serving pleas and emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant eviction petition bonafide requirement Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 leave to defend

M/S BAT BRO ENGINEERING & GENERAL MANUFACTURERS v. SH. SATPAL VOHRA AND ANR.

25 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4142

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant for unauthorized subletting and parting with possession under the Delhi Rent Control Act, emphasizing adverse inference for non-production of documents and limiting Article 227 petitions post repeal of second appeal provisions.

property petition_dismissed Significant subletting eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Article 227 Constitution of India

Ashok Bansal v. Mangal Chand Jat and Ors.

25 Aug 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:4147

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for loss of income and earning capacity in a motor accident claim after finding the Tribunal's award inadequate due to underestimation of the appellant's disability and income.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation loss of income loss of earning capacity

Devendra Kumar Mishra v. Agarwal Associates (Promoters) Ltd.

25 Aug 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:4128

Delhi High Court dismissed defendant's application to reject plaint for lack of jurisdiction and allowed plaintiff's interim relief subject to deposit of disputed amount, directing possession of the property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC territorial jurisdiction cause of action interim injunction

Sandeep Virmani & Anr. v. Shri Jay Kumar

25 Aug 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:4131

The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte decree for recovery of Rs.42,20,000/- with interest against a defendant who failed to execute a sale deed despite receiving advances under a valid agreement to sell.

civil appeal_allowed agreement to sell earnest money specific performance recovery suit

Dinesh Kant Sharma v. The Kingfisher Airlines Ltd

25 Aug 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:4129

Delhi High Court dismissed defendant's leave to defend and decreed plaintiff's summary suit for recovery of admitted salary arrears despite arbitration and jurisdiction clauses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC summary suit salary arrears arbitration clause

CIT v. Opera Global Pvt Ltd

25 Aug 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:4130-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that reimbursements of air freight charges to airlines do not attract TDS under Section 194C, dismissing Revenue's appeals challenging disallowance under Section 40(a)(ia).

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 194C Income Tax Act Tax Deduction at Source Clearing and Forwarding Agents Reimbursement of Freight Charges

Raj Kapoor & Ors. v. State & Anr.

25 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4140

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a domestic dispute under Sections 323, 324, 341, 506, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties at the investigation stage, emphasizing the cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement domestic dispute