Delhi High Court

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State v. Ruben & Anr

17 Feb 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; G. P. Mittal · 2014:DHC:897-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a double murder case, holding that recoveries under Section 27 Evidence Act must distinctly relate to facts discovered and that the prosecution failed to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 27 Evidence Act confession admissibility circumstantial evidence murder trial

M/S. SHUBHRA CHIT FUND (P) LTD v. VINOD KUMAR ANAND AND ORS

17 Feb 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:890

The Delhi High Court upheld arbitration awards against guarantors, ruling that valid arbitration clauses bind parties and objections cannot be raised for the first time after ex parte proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement arbitration clause ex parte arbitration Sections 30 and 33 Arbitration Act 1940

Hameed Khan v. State NCT of Delhi

17 Feb 2014 · V.K. Jain, J. · 2014:DHC:875

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Sections 304 Part I and 308 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony, lawful recovery of weapons, and medical evidence, while modifying sentences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant eyewitness identification recovery of weapon Section 304 Part I IPC Section 308 IPC

Directorate of Enforcement v. A.K. Mittal

17 Feb 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:877

The Delhi High Court upheld penalties against a company and its directors for misusing foreign exchange by importing goods different from those declared, affirming the presumption under Section 8(4) of FERA and the liability of company officers under Section 68.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 Section 8(3) Section 8(4) Section 68

Anand Kumar v. Commissioner of Income Tax-VIII, New Delhi and Anr.

17 Feb 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R. V. Easwar · 2014:DHC:900-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal under Section 260A, upholding the ITAT's remand of the interest income classification issue to the Assessing Officer for reconsideration in light of relevant precedents.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 260A business income income from other sources

Omveer Singh v. State

17 Feb 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:878

The High Court quashed the criminal complaint against police officials for lack of mandatory prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. and Section 140 Delhi Police Act, emphasizing protection of public servants acting in official capacity.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 197 Cr.P.C. sanction for prosecution public servant protection police official prosecution

Vikas Bhutani v. Kedar Singh and Ors.

17 Feb 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:882

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a road accident victim by including loss of income during treatment, future prospects, and loss of education, applying established principles on disability and compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation enhancement personal injury loss of income future prospects

Daya Nand v. Sh. Romal & Ors.

17 Feb 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:883

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award relying on circumstantial evidence and police investigation despite absence of eyewitnesses and death of the accused driver.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation motor accident claim circumstantial evidence

Vikram @ Ganja v. State

17 Feb 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:881

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's sentence by setting aside the conviction under Section 397 IPC due to lack of evidence of use of a deadly weapon, reducing imprisonment from seven to four years under Section 395 IPC.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 397 IPC dacoity deadly weapon knife

Satish Sharma v. Vrinda Realtors Ltd

17 Feb 2014 · Vibhu BakhrU, J · 2014:DHC:876

The Delhi High Court held that the Company Law Board has the power to suo moto vacate interim orders under the Companies Act, 1956, and may consider related criminal proceedings while adjudicating company disputes.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Company Law Board interim order vacation of interim order Companies Act 1956

Santra v. Union of India

17 Feb 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:888

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that death caused by a person laying on railway tracks is suicide, not an untoward incident, and thus no compensation is payable under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 untoward incident suicide

INDIABULLS SECURITIES LTD. v. SUNIL KUMAR HARGUNANI & ORS.

17 Feb 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:887
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for adducing evidence on the quantum of loss before awarding compensation in arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 25(a) Indian Contract Act, 1872

Kamal Malhotra and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

17 Feb 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:886

The High Court allowed the appeal permitting the natural guardian to file a valuation report and directed the Guardianship Court to pass appropriate orders for sale of minor’s undivided share in property with other heirs’ no objection.

civil appeal_allowed guardianship petition sale of minor’s property natural guardian valuation report

Naresh Kumar v. The Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

17 Feb 2014 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:885

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an employee for prolonged unauthorized absence, holding that such misconduct justifies removal after a fair enquiry and that courts will not interfere absent manifest illegality.

labor petition_dismissed Significant unauthorized absence disciplinary enquiry proportionality of punishment removal from service

Sangeeta v. Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Ltd & Anr

17 Feb 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:889
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 630 of the Companies Act against the petitioner for wrongful withholding of company property, affirming the transferee company's locus standi under a sanctioned scheme of arrangement.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 630 Indian Companies Act wrongful withholding scheme of arrangement locus standi

Karan Singh v. Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Ltd & Anr

17 Feb 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:891
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of an ex-employee under Section 630 of the Companies Act for wrongful withholding of company property, affirming the transferee company's locus standi under a sanctioned scheme of arrangement.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 630 Companies Act wrongful withholding scheme of arrangement locus standi

Prem Kumari v. The State and Ors.

17 Feb 2014 · A.K. Pathak · 2014:DHC:898

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will appointing the petitioner as sole executrix, rejecting objections regarding administration rights and property valuation.

civil petition_allowed probate Will Indian Succession Act, 1925 executrix

Soni Devi & Ors. v. Union of India

17 Feb 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:895

The High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the dependants of a deceased passenger who died due to falling from a train, affirming the Railways' strict liability under the Railways Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 strict liability compensation

Sundaram Finance Limited v. Rakesh Kumar & Anr.

14 Feb 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:871

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award by ruling that service of arbitration notice is valid despite incomplete address on AD cards, dismissing objections and setting aside the trial court's order.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 service of notice

ROCHE PRODUCTS (INDIA) PVT LTD & ORS v. DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL OF INDIA AND ORS

14 Feb 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:868

The Delhi High Court granted a limited interim injunction restraining defendants from using plaintiffs' trademarks and unapproved package inserts pending further hearing, emphasizing the need for Drug Authority approval before marketing.

civil appeal_allowed interim injunction Order XXXIX CPC package insert approval Drug Controller General of India