Delhi High Court

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Haji Mohd. Altaf v. State

27 May 2013 · P.K. Bhasin · 2013:DHC:2801

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioner, ruling that procedural irregularities and absence of a complaint under Section 195(1)(b)(ii) Cr.P.C. do not vitiate trial proceedings where no prejudice is shown.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 195(1)(b)(ii) Cr.P.C. cognizance false implication forgery

Shyam Lal Gupta v. State

27 May 2013 · Sanjiv Khanna; Ved Prakash Vaish · 2013:DHC:2803-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging acquittals under dowry-related offences and upheld conviction for rash and negligent driving causing death, holding that the evidence did not support deliberate killing or dowry harassment.

criminal appeal_dismissed dowry harassment Section 498A IPC dowry death Section 304B IPC

Yad Ram & Babloo v. State NCT of Delhi

24 May 2013 · Gita Mittal; V. K. Shali · 2013:DHC:8637
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The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for murder and attempt to murder based on credible eyewitness testimony, affirming that minor contradictions and related witnesses' evidence do not vitiate prosecution, and clarified the requirement of common intention under Section 34 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant common intention Section 302 IPC Section 307 IPC Section 324 IPC

Uma Khullar v. Reino Industrial Organics Pvt Ltd

24 May 2013 · S. Muralidhar · 2013:DHC:8550

The Delhi High Court disposed of three connected petitions upon a court-recorded settlement involving payment of Rs. 16 lakhs by the respondent, with provisions for revival and contempt in case of default.

civil settled settlement agreement court-recorded settlement payment undertaking disposal of petitions

Ranjeet Singh @ Phoolsingh and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi

24 May 2013 · R. V. Easwar · 2013:DHC:8073

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against petitioners after the victim affirmed her voluntary marriage through a Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement and no coercion was found.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 164 Cr.P.C. voluntary marriage bone ossification certificate

Mohd. Sahid & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi

24 May 2013 · Sunil Gaur · 2013:DHC:7394

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a trivial neighborly dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, affirming the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to end criminal proceedings that no longer serve justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC minor offences

U.P. State Road Transport Corporation v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner

24 May 2013 · Vipin Sanghi

The Delhi High Court held that damages under Section 14-B of the Employees Provident Fund Act must be imposed through reasoned, discretionary orders within prescribed limits, and quashed mechanical, excessive penalty orders against UPSRTC.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees Provident Fund Act Section 14-B damages quasi-judicial orders

Pawan Ramavat v. DDA

24 May 2013 · V. K. Jain · 2013:DHC:7200

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by non-parties as withdrawn, granting liberty to a proper party to file fresh petitions seeking the same reliefs.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition locus standi withdrawal of petition liberty to file fresh petition

Ramesh Chand v. Land & Building Department; Hira Singh Chauhan v. Land & Building Department

24 May 2013 · V. K. Jain · 2013:DHC:2784

The Delhi High Court directed the Land & Building Department to verify sole entitlement and complete scrutiny of alternative plot allotment applications within fixed timelines, emphasizing procedural fairness and proper communication.

administrative petition_dismissed alternative plot allotment land acquisition sole legal heir Large Scale Acquisition Development and Disposal of Land Scheme

Manushi Sangathan v. Govt of Delhi

24 May 2013 · S. Ravindra Bhat; S. Muralidhar · 2013:DHC:2755-DB

The Delhi High Court held that arbitrary restrictions on cycle rickshaw licensing and operation are void and mandated the creation of segregated non-motorised vehicle lanes and comprehensive traffic management plans, including for Chandni Chowk, directing coordinated implementation by authorities under judicial supervision.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant non-motorised vehicles cycle rickshaw road congestion traffic management

Ramesh Thakur v. State (NCT of Delhi)

24 May 2013 · Suresh Kait · 2013:DHC:2754

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and cognizance order in a gangrape case due to lack of prima facie evidence, scientific reports disproving allegations, and abuse of process, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR gangrape Section 376(g) IPC

Sarat Chander v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

24 May 2013 · Suresh Kait · 2013:DHC:2753

Order dated May 24, 2013, in Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 2022/2011 involving petitioner Sarat Chander and State of NCT of Delhi, with no substantive details provided.

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Praveen Bhargava v. State & Anr.

24 May 2013 · Suresh Kait · 2013:DHC:2752

Manju Rani v. Shiv Property Dealer & Anr

24 May 2013 · Indermeet Kaur, J. · 2013:DHC:2791

The Delhi High Court held that urbanization of land under Section 507(a) of the DMC Act removes the applicability of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, allowing civil suits for possession of such land.

civil appeal_allowed Significant urbanization Delhi Land Reforms Act Section 507(a) DMC Act civil suit maintainability

M/S KEVENTER AGRO LIMITED v. M/S KALYAN VYAPAR PVT LTD & ANR

24 May 2013 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2013:DHC:2774

The Delhi High Court held that a licensee evicted from licensed premises is entitled only to compensation and not restoration of possession, allowing the owner to let out the property during litigation subject to conditions protecting the licensee's interests.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant licensee rights Section 64 Indian Easements Act specific performance interim relief

Keshav Chander Thakur & Anr v. Krishan Chander & Ors

24 May 2013 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2013:DHC:2775

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for partition challenging a 1976 Jammu Court decree, holding that the decree is not a nullity absent prejudice to minors and that long-standing family settlements embodied in decrees should not be disturbed on technical grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit minor representation Order XXXII CPC family settlement

Rakesh Kumar Saini v. Delhi Development Authority

24 May 2013 · V. K. Jain · 2013:DHC:2758

The Delhi High Court heard multiple connected writ petitions filed against the Delhi Development Authority concerning administrative actions, with judgment reserved and pronounced in May 2013.

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Geeta & Ors. v. UOI

24 May 2013 · V.K. Shali · 2013:DHC:2796

The High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that claimants must prove prima facie that the deceased was a bona fide passenger before the burden shifts to Railways to disprove it, and mere surmises or police statements without examination are insufficient for compensation claims.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal bona fide passenger compensation claim burden of proof

Sher Singh @ Bachhu v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi)

24 May 2013 · S.P. Garg · 2013:DHC:2782

The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction for robbery but modified the sentence considering the substantial period already served, ordering his release subject to fine payment.

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