Delhi High Court

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Naresh Kumar Kasera v. Ashok Kumar Kasera & Ors

28 May 2013 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw

The Delhi High Court disposed of two civil suits based on a Settlement Agreement executed before its Mediation Cell, ordering release of deposited funds and directing parties to bear their own costs.

civil appeal_allowed Settlement Agreement Mediation Cell Civil Suit Disposal Court Deposit Release

Madan Mohan Singh & Ors. v. State

28 May 2013 · G. P. Mittal · 2013:DHC:6873

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a sexual assault case considering prior civil disputes and threats, balancing the seriousness of the offence with the facts and circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 376 IPC Bail application Sexual assault Section 164 CrPC statement

Ramvilas @ Harish v. State NCT of Delhi

28 May 2013 · R. V. Easwar · 2013:DHC:6992

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Ramvilas @ Harish in a murder case, holding that retraction of the key eyewitness statement does not warrant bail given the serious evidence and risk of witness tampering.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. retraction of witness statement Section 164 Cr.P.C.

Reena Prashad v. State

28 May 2013 · R. V. Easwar · 2013:DHC:7003

The Delhi High Court rejected anticipatory bail to the accused in a suicide case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation to clarify the circumstances leading to the deceased's suicide.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. suicide note custodial interrogation

Umesh Tyagi v. State of NCT of Delhi

28 May 2013 · S. P. Garg · 2013:DHC:7013

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused employees alleged to have forged vouchers and misappropriated company funds, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation at the investigation's initial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. forgery breach of trust

Brijesh Kumar v. State (G.N.C.T. of Delhi)

28 May 2013 · G. P. Mittal · 2013:DHC:7525

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a convict of a heinous sexual offence on humanitarian grounds after serving a substantial part of his sentence, subject to conditions.

criminal other parole Section 376(2)(g) IPC heinous crime personal bond

Anand Pratyabhoot Vitt Nigam Ltd. v. Madhu Bala Sharma

28 May 2013 · S. Muralidhar · 2013:DHC:2814
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The Delhi High Court held that in winding up proceedings, compound interest beyond deposit maturity is not payable and allowed the Official Liquidator's claim to recover excess payments made to the Respondent.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Companies Act 1956 Official Liquidator winding up compound interest

Bhupender @ Pushpender v. State of NCT of Delhi

28 May 2013 · G. P. Mittal · 2013:DHC:8183

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of an offence under Section 354-A IPC, observing that the allegations did not prima facie disclose an attempt to rape and considering the bail granted to the co-accused.

criminal bail_granted bail attempt to rape Section 354-A IPC false implication

Rajbir Singh v. D.T.C.

28 May 2013 · Vipin Sanghi · 2013:DHC:2819
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The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a conductor by D.T.C. for misconduct due to violation of natural justice and lack of evidence, directing reinstatement with continuity and compensation.

labor appeal_allowed Significant domestic inquiry natural justice disciplinary proceedings reasoned inquiry report

Ravi Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

28 May 2013 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2013:DHC:7979-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a party lacking any right or interest in the land for which possession warrants were issued, holding that only aggrieved parties with direct interest can challenge execution orders.

civil appeal_dismissed execution proceedings warrants of possession locus standi right, title, and interest

Anil Maheshwari v. CBI

28 May 2013 · Mukta Gupta · 2013:DHC:2810

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for insurance fraud and criminal misconduct, affirming the shifting of burden under Section 106 Evidence Act and restricting additional evidence under Section 391 CrPC to exceptional cases.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 106 Evidence Act Section 391 CrPC Prevention of Corruption Act Forgery

Raja Ram v. State

28 May 2013 · Sanjiv Khanna; Ved Prakash Vaish · 2013:DHC:2817-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a murder conviction based on circumstantial evidence due to unreliable witness testimony, doubtful recovery, and failure to exclude reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence hostile witness last seen theory Section 302 IPC

Priti Pratap Singh v. The Sariska Palace & Ors.

28 May 2013 · V.K. Shali, J. · 2013:DHC:2820

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that it lacked territorial jurisdiction to entertain a suit for permanent injunction relating to immovable property situated in Rajasthan without a pre-existing right established by the plaintiff.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Section 16 CPC permanent injunction immovable property

Simplex Projects Limited v. Jai Bansal

27 May 2013 · V.K. Shali · 2013:DHC:2805

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court’s refusal to set aside an ex parte decree where the appellant failed to show sufficient cause for non-appearance despite valid service of summons.

civil appeal_dismissed ex parte decree setting aside decree sufficient cause service of summons

Chander Mohan Dutta v. State

27 May 2013 · P.K. Bhasin · 2013:DHC:2802

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the trial court's recording of accomplice witnesses' evidence without tendering pardon, holding that Sections 306 and 307 Cr.P.C. apply only when pardon is sought and that evidentiary issues are to be decided at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed accomplice witness Section 306 Cr.P.C. Section 307 Cr.P.C. Section 319 Cr.P.C.

Ashwani @ Sonu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

27 May 2013 · Reva Khetrapal; Sunita Gupta · 2013:DHC:2806-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the accused for murdering his wife based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, including motive, last seen theory, recovery of incriminating evidence, and failure to explain circumstances.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory Section 302 IPC Section 313 CrPC

R K CHAWLA ASSISTANT SECRETARY CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION v. STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

27 May 2013 · S.P. Garg · 2013:DHC:6751

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR registration against CBSE officials for alleged violation of anti-commercialization circular, holding no cognizable offence was made out under the Prevention of Corruption Act or IPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. Prevention of Corruption Act POC Act Section 7 POC Act Section 13(1)(d)

Arvind Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

27 May 2013 · Sunil Gaur · 2013:DHC:7952

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs related to matrimonial disputes under non-compoundable offences following an amicable settlement, emphasizing the court's power to end futile criminal proceedings to restore peace.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

State (Govt of NCT Delhi) v. Pratap Narain Singh @ Prem Nath Singh & Ors.

27 May 2013 · S.P. Garg · 2013:DHC:2804

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a fake currency case, emphasizing the necessity of mens rea and proper evidence appreciation in appeals against acquittal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant fake currency notes Kisan Vikas Patras mens rea disclosure statement

Shruti Paper Co. v. India Bulls Financial Services Ltd

27 May 2013 · Sunil Gaur · 2013:DHC:8500

The Delhi High Court modified the sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act based on a settlement involving post-dated cheques, reducing imprisonment to the period already served subject to compliance with the settlement.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act dishonour of cheque business loan transaction settlement