Delhi High Court

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National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.

23 Jul 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3469-DB

The Delhi High Court confirmed the sale of agricultural land by a Supreme Court-appointed Committee to a successful bidder who had unconditionally accepted the auction terms, rejecting claims for price reduction or multiple registrations based on property area discrepancies.

property appeal_allowed Significant auction sale as is where is court-appointed Committee property sale confirmation

Ishwar Devi Grover & Ors. v. State

23 Jul 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:3447

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will dated 04.03.2013, finding the testator was of sound mind and no objections were raised.

civil petition_allowed probate Will testator attesting witnesses

Cenext Consulting & Investment Private Limited v. Cenext Investment & Services Private Limited

23 Jul 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:3466

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Arrangement under the Companies Act, 1956, holding no fresh stamp duty or separate petition for share capital reduction is required, subject to statutory compliance.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Scheme of Arrangement Companies Act 1956 sections 391 to 394 stamp duty

Majid Sheikh Mansoori v. State

23 Jul 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:3432-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Majid Sheikh Mansoori for the murder of his wife based on credible eyewitness evidence and medical proof of fatal stab wounds, rejecting his defence of false implication.

criminal appeal_dismissed murder eyewitness testimony weapon recovery stab wounds

Anil Gupta & Anr v. State

23 Jul 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:3462

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' plea to quash kidnapping and rape charges, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC must be sparingly exercised and prima facie evidence suffices to proceed to trial despite inconsistencies in the victim's statements.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR kidnapping rape

V.N.Jha, ATO/South Rohini v. Surender @ Kalwa & Ors.

23 Jul 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:3429-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions based on strong circumstantial evidence but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years actual custody, emphasizing the rarest of rare doctrine and sentencing alternatives.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence death sentence rarest of rare life imprisonment without remission

Sunita Chauhan @ Gayatri Devi v. Virender Singh Gusain

23 Jul 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3452

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(h) of the Delhi Rent Control Act based on proof of alternative accommodation via ration card, dismissing the tenant's petition under Article 227.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(h) eviction alternative accommodation

Sh Inder Mohan Arora v. Sh Pawan Kumar Jain

23 Jul 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3451

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition, holding that disputed factual issues cannot be decided in an Order 7 Rule 11 CPC application and that pecuniary jurisdiction is determined by the amount claimed in a suit for recovery of money.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 7 Rule 11 CPC pecuniary jurisdiction breach of contract agreement to sell

DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

22 Jul 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2014:DHC:3403

The Delhi High Court dismissed DIAL's writ petition challenging the Supreme Court's binding directions to abolish contract labour and regularize trolley retriever workers or pay compensation, holding the petition an abuse of process.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 Central Government notification 26.07.2004 Regularization of contract labour Delhi International Airport Private Limited

Niloo Ranjan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Jul 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:3397-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging admissions at Santosh Medical College, emphasizing that PILs must serve genuine public interest and not personal vendettas.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Public Interest Litigation PIL misuse medical college admissions Santosh Medical College

Gurbaaz Singh & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.

22 Jul 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3423-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Government to conclusively determine the exact number of vacancies diverted from AEEs' quota before implementing Tribunal-ordered eligibility reviews and promotions in the Central Engineering Service cadre.

administrative other Significant Central Engineering Service Assistant Executive Engineer Executive Engineer quota diversion

Satbir & Ors. v. State

22 Jul 2014 · Pratibha Rani · 2014:DHC:3412

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving serious offences under Section 354 IPC, holding that such offences are non-compoundable and the investigation must proceed to uphold justice and societal safety.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 354 IPC compoundable offences Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Hanif v. State

22 Jul 2014 · Indermeet Kaur, J. · 2014:DHC:3427

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dacoity with use of deadly weapon under Section 397 IPC, affirming mandatory minimum sentencing while granting limited leniency to one appellant based on personal circumstances and time served.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 397 IPC dacoity deadly weapon desi katta

Gaganjot Singh v. State

22 Jul 2014 · Pratibha Rani · 2014:DHC:3398

The Delhi High Court declined to quash FIR against a petitioner found with a single live cartridge, holding that such cartridge is complete ammunition under the Arms Act and referred the conflicting legal question to a larger bench.

criminal other Significant Arms Act, 1959 Section 25 Arms Act Section 45(d) Arms Act live cartridge

Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal v. Union of India and Others

22 Jul 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:3421-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that claims for disability pension constitute a continuing wrong allowing condonation of delay beyond limitation periods and remanded the matter for adjudication on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disability pension continuing wrong limitation condonation of delay

State v. Rafiuddin @ Rafe

22 Jul 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:3428-DB

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a self-immolation case by disbelieving a subsequent dying declaration inconsistent with medical evidence and earlier statements.

criminal petition_dismissed dying declaration self-immolation burn injuries Section 302 IPC

Navratra Vinimay Private Limited v. Ragunath Oils and Fats Private Limited

22 Jul 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:3400

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation between a wholly owned subsidiary and its holding company under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 without requiring a separate application from the holding company.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 sections 391 to 394 wholly owned subsidiary

Rose Dreams Marketing Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Pride Residency Pvt Ltd

22 Jul 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:3399

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Rose Dreams Marketing Pvt Ltd, Sunbless Finvest Ltd, and Pride Residency Pvt Ltd under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, allowing transfer of assets and liabilities and dissolution of transferor companies without winding up.

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

Jeet Trade Link Pvt Ltd v. Bavin Consultants Pvt Ltd

22 Jul 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:3401

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of six private companies with a transferee company under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and addressing regulatory concerns.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394 Core Investment Companies

Sushil Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

22 Jul 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:3407
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The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 304B IPC for dowry death due to lack of proof of harassment soon before death but upheld conviction under Section 498A IPC for cruelty, ordering release after sentence already undergone.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dowry death Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC Section 306 IPC