Delhi High Court

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Ronald Nagar v. S.D.M.

09 Jan 2014 · Hima Kohli · 2014:DHC:7498

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions as infructuous after the SDM filed an affidavit dismissing the application under Section 85 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954.

civil petition_dismissed Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 85 Sub-Divisional Magistrate writ petition

Santosh Kumar v. State

09 Jan 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:172

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for dowry death under Section 304-B IPC due to lack of proof of cruelty soon before death but convicted him under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide, modifying the sentence accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dowry death Section 304-B IPC Section 306 IPC dying declaration

Through: Mr. Anil Soni, Advocate (Amicus Curiae) v. STATE

09 Jan 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR O R D E R 09.01.2014; Narcoti... · 2014:DHC:170

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 20(ii) of the NDPS Act, ruling that procedural safeguards were complied with and public witness hostility alone does not invalidate the prosecution case.

criminal appeal_dismissed Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Section 20(ii) NDPS Act search and seizure public witness hostility

Parag Dalmia & Ors. v. Directorate of Enforcement & Ors.

09 Jan 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:169

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against petitioners under the Foreign Exchange Management Act due to exoneration in adjudication and inordinate delay violating the right to a speedy trial.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Foreign Exchange Management Act quashing of complaint exoneration in adjudication abuse of process

Parag Dalmia & Ors. v. Directorate of Enforcement & Ors.

09 Jan 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:171

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against petitioners under the Foreign Exchange Management Act due to exoneration in adjudication and inordinate delay violating their right to a speedy trial.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Foreign Exchange Management Act quashing of complaint exoneration in adjudication proceedings abuse of process

YFC Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

09 Jan 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:167-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of service tax provisions on the service component of composite contracts under the Finance Act, 1994, rejecting challenges that such tax encroached upon the State's power to tax sale of goods.

tax petition_dismissed Significant service tax composite contract works contract Finance Act 1994

YFC Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

09 Jan 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:168-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of service tax on the service component of composite contracts under the Finance Act, 1994, rejecting challenges of encroachment on State legislative powers.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant service tax composite contract works contract Finance Act 1994

YFC Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

09 Jan 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:166-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of service tax provisions on the service component of composite contracts, rejecting challenges that they encroached upon the State's exclusive power to tax sale of goods.

tax petition_dismissed Significant service tax composite contracts works contract Finance Act 1994

YFC Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

09 Jan 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:165-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of service tax provisions on the service component of composite contracts, rejecting challenges of encroachment on State legislative powers.

tax petition_dismissed Significant service tax composite contract Finance Act 1994 Section 65(105)(zzd)

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD v. SATISH CHAND & ORS.

09 Jan 2014 · SURESH KAIT · 2014:DHC:144

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, holding that the insurer remains liable to pay compensation when the driver's licence is valid on the accident date and no recovery rights arise without proof of licence invalidity.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving licence validity insurance liability compensation award

Rama Peer Trader v. Scot Innovation Wires and Cables Pvt. Ltd.

09 Jan 2014 · R. V. Easwar · 2014:DHC:143

The Delhi High Court admitted a winding-up petition under Section 433(e) of the Companies Act, holding that the respondent company was unable to pay its debts and that its dispute over defective goods was not bona fide or supported by evidence.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant winding-up petition Section 433(e) Companies Act, 1956 inability to pay debts bona fide dispute

Malti Varma & Anr v. Manoj Varma

09 Jan 2014 · V.K. Shali · 2014:DHC:163

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit challenging a gift deed for lack of cause of action as the sole owner withdrew from the litigation, leaving the remaining plaintiff without locus standi.

civil appeal_dismissed cause of action Order 7 Rule 11(a) CPC locus standi gift deed

Sourabh Agarwal v. Megh Raj Mansharamani

09 Jan 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:156

The Delhi High Court upheld summary possession decree against tenant, holding service of summons suffices as valid notice for termination of tenancy under amended Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 12 Rule 6 CPC Section 106 Transfer of Property Act termination of tenancy service of summons as notice

Sh. Pankaj Kumar v. Sh. Hukam Chand

09 Jan 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:164

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of tenancy by legal notice and service of summons, dismissing the tenant's appeal and affirming the landlord's right to possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant tenancy termination Section 106 Transfer of Property Act service of summons as notice possession suit

Pawan Gupta @ Pawan Kumar @ Parveen Kumar v. State

09 Jan 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:155

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for grant of letter of administration due to the appellant's failure to prove his identity and lineage from the deceased, emphasizing the need for cogent evidence in succession claims.

civil appeal_dismissed letter of administration succession proceedings identity proof lineage

Vijay Sunar v. North Delhi Power Limited

09 Jan 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:152

The High Court set aside the conviction for electricity theft due to failure of prosecution to prove ownership or possession of premises by the accused and non-examination of a key witness linking him to the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Electricity theft Section 135 Electricity Act Burden of proof Ownership of premises

YFC Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

09 Jan 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:158-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of service tax provisions taxing only the service component of composite contracts, rejecting claims of encroachment on State's power to tax sale of goods.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant service tax composite contract works contract bifurcation

Mr. Rajiv Virmani, senior advocate with Mr. R.K. Handoo, Advs. v. SPECIAL DIRECTOR, ENFORCMENT DIRECTORTE.....

09 Jan 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V.K.JAIN · 2014:DHC:151

The Delhi High Court held that appeals under FEMA are governed by Section 19(2) allowing condonation of delay without upper limit and remanded the matter for the Appellate Tribunal to decide condonation and appeals on merits.

administrative remanded Significant Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 limitation condonation of delay

Mr. Rajiv Virmani, senior advocate with Mr. R.K. Handoo, Advs. v. SPECIAL DIRECTOR, ENFORCMENT DIRECTORTE.....

09 Jan 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V.K.JAIN · 2014:DHC:148

The Delhi High Court held that appeals against FERA adjudication orders filed under FEMA limitation provisions can have delay condoned beyond 45 days and remanded the matter to the Appellate Tribunal for merits consideration.

administrative remanded Significant Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 limitation condonation of delay

Mr. Rajiv Virmani, senior advocate with Mr. R.K. Handoo, Advs. v. SPECIAL DIRECTOR, ENFORCMENT DIRECTORTE.....

09 Jan 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V.K.JAIN · 2014:DHC:149

The Delhi High Court held that appeals against FERA adjudication orders filed before the FEMA Appellate Tribunal are governed by FEMA's limitation provisions allowing condonation of delay beyond 45 days, remanding the matter for merits consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 limitation condonation of delay