Delhi High Court

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Raj Kapoor & Ors. v. State & Anr.

25 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4141

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 the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

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Sajjan Pal v. Usha Mehta

22 Aug 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4058-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a receiver over a disputed flat where prima facie evidence of fraud in possession and conflicting sale agreements was established.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance Agreement to Sell receiver appointment fraud

Gopal Chand v. State

22 Aug 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4067-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction based on consistent and credible dying declarations despite absence of medical fitness certification at the time of recording.

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Harender v. State; Mahender @ Guddu v. State

22 Aug 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:4075
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Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 307/34 IPC based on reliable injured witness testimony and rejected probation plea, dismissing appeals of accused who inflicted grievous injuries in a premeditated attack.

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Ashwani Kumar v. Sukh Devi & Ors.

22 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4071

The Delhi High Court held that an unregistered and inadequately stamped agreement to sell executed after the 2001 amendment cannot confer possession rights or party status in a property suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 53A Transfer of Property Act unregistered agreement to sell part performance Order 1 Rule 10 CPC

Yogender Choudhary v. State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi

22 Aug 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4068-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and robbery charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and lack of credible corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant eyewitness reliability mobile phone call records benefit of doubt recovery of weapon

Upright Enterprises Limited & Ors. v. Sucon India Limited

22 Aug 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:4070

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of eight transferor companies with a transferee company under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after ensuring statutory compliance and absence of objections.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Section 391 Section 394

Aparna Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi

22 Aug 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:4074

The Delhi High Court granted letters of administration to the sole class-I legal heirs of the deceased under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act, finding no legal impediment or objection.

civil petition_allowed letters of administration Indian Succession Act class-I legal heirs administration bond

Aktiebolaget Volvo & Ors. v. Babu Lal Sharma & Anr.

22 Aug 2014 · G.S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:4090

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages to plaintiffs for infringement of the well-known trademark 'VOLVO' by defendants using the identical mark on buses without authorization.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off well-known trademark permanent injunction

Mittar Sain v. Rajesh Kumar

22 Aug 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:4061

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that bona fide commercial need and absence of alternative accommodation justify refusal of leave to defend, even where ownership is based on an unprobated will.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement leave to defend

Sunil Ravi Prakash Agrawal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

22 Aug 2014 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2014:DHC:4057

The Delhi High Court held that limitation periods prescribed by non-statutory notices for allotment of alternative land cannot be rigidly enforced and quashed the rejection of the petitioner’s application on such grounds.

property petition_allowed Significant alternative plot allotment limitation period Delhi Land Reforms Act 2014 public notice

Naresh Kumar & Ors. v. Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.

22 Aug 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:4060

The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner to dispose of the petitioners' pending representation for land demarcation within one month, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

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Khalid Mehmood v. State of NCT of Delhi

22 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:4087

The Delhi High Court held that the Juvenile Justice Act does not override TADA provisions and dismissed the petition challenging the petitioner’s conviction under TADA on the ground of juvenile status.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 juvenile status ossification test

Daya Kishan & Ors. v. Tehsildar - Najafgarh & Ors.

22 Aug 2014 · Hima Kohli · 2014:DHC:4091

The Delhi High Court allowed the revenue authorities' review petition to recall its earlier order directing demarcation of non-existent Khasra numbers, clarifying that demarcation must align with current revenue records and encroachment issues fall under civic authority jurisdiction.

property appeal_allowed Significant Review petition Demarcation Khasra numbers Revenue records

SRI RAMAN GROVER v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

22 Aug 2014 · BADAR DURREZ AHMED; SIDDHARTH MRIDUL · 2014:DHC:4069-DB

Acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if award was made over five years before its commencement and possession or compensation is not completed, regardless of interim court orders.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 land acquisition legal fiction award under Section 11

Sh. Lachi Ram Sharma v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Ors.

22 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4073-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT’s order upholding dismissal for alleged false documents and directed an independent enquiry to verify the genuineness of the disputed certificate and clarification letter.

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Sajid Khan v. State NCT of Delhi

22 Aug 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:4062

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 307/34 IPC based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence, while modifying sentences of two appellants considering their roles.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Attempt to murder Eyewitness testimony Medical evidence

Dayawati @ Premwati & Anr. v. Dalip Kumar

22 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4072

The High Court upheld the concurrent decrees for recovery of rent by the landlord, holding that mere ownership claims do not bar Small Cause Court jurisdiction under the PSCC Act and dismissed the petition under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Small Cause Court Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 Section 23 PSCC Act Article 227 Constitution of India

Khalid v. State

22 Aug 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:4063

The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 1044/2011 by referring to a common detailed judgment delivered in a related appeal on the same day.

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Gaurav Joshi and Ors. v. State & Anr.

22 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4086

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to promote harmony and prevent abuse of process.

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