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Pushpendra Kumar and Ors. v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR under Section 376 IPC on the basis of a belated settlement, reaffirming that rape offences are non-compoundable and cannot be compromised in the interest of public policy and victim dignity.
Sanjay Mohapatra v. Top Motocomponents Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed compounding of a Section 138 NI Act offence at an initial stage despite delayed application, emphasizing the compensatory nature of the offence and applying Supreme Court guidelines to promote early settlement.
Shankar @ Gori Shankar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that when a case is committed by a Magistrate to the Sessions Court under Section 323 CrPC, the Sessions trial must start de novo and evidence recorded before the Magistrate cannot be relied upon.
Rinku Patel @ Ritu v. Dinesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order declaring the second marriage void under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act as it was solemnised during the subsistence of the appellant's prior marriage.
Indusind Bank Limited v. Department of Trade & Taxes, Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the definition of 'dealer' under the DVAT Act and dismissed the petition challenging VAT liability on sale of re-possessed vehicles by a bank.
Ravi Bhusan Shrivastva v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and rejected condonation of delay where the appellants failed to provide sufficient cause for a nearly five-year delay in filing an appeal under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.
DELHI POLLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE v. VISHAL MEGA MART & ANR
The High Court held that the trial court erred in correcting a witness's cross-examination by referring to another witness's evidence without fresh recording and directed recall for re-examination and cross-examination in accordance with law.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Raj Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying a fifty percent deduction for personal expenses in a bachelor’s death, aligning with the Sarla Verma precedent.
Syed Habeebur Rehman v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 28(1) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to refund Rs. 44.60 lakhs to the petitioner and allowed statutory remedies for interest and balance refund claims, emphasizing compliance with procedural safeguards under the Income Tax Act.
Ashoka Estates Private Ltd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Executing Court to reconsider the release of compensation to the petitioner and L&DO, holding that a struck-off company cannot maintain claims to defer payment.
Nand Ram v. Parvinder Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident appeal enhancing compensation for loss of income and attendant charges based on accepted oral evidence and disability despite lack of documentary proof.
Bharat Bhushan & Ors. v. Atul Gupta
Delhi High Court fixed interim use and occupation charges and stayed execution of eviction order subject to payment during pendency of tenancy dispute revision petition.
Faizan Ahmed v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a dowry death and unnatural sex case, emphasizing the absence of specific incriminating evidence and the ongoing trial with many witnesses yet to be examined.
Bimla Uniyal v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed premature release of a portion of the fixed deposit compensation awarded for a motor accident victim, considering the claimant's age and health.
Disha Langan v. Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court set aside cancellation of a candidate's judicial service appointment for non-disclosure of prosecution, holding the application query ambiguous and favoring the candidate.
Chander Mohan Sethi v. Suneja Card Emporium Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's pecuniary jurisdiction, holding that objections to jurisdiction must be raised before framing issues, and upheld the order directing the petitioner to pay use and occupation charges.
Neelam Phaugat v. Saroj Bala Sahrawat Deceased Thr LRs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a civil suit along with a counter claim to the High Court, holding that the maintainability of the counter claim must first be decided by the trial court.
Lt. Gen. Y.K. Mehta v. Lt. General R.K. Mehta & Ors.
The court held that daughters of the pre-deceased son are legal heirs entitled to property shares, adoption was not proved, and right of pre-emption under Section 22 of the Hindu Succession Act protects co-owners from unauthorized sale.
M/S MY TRADING OVERSEAS v. COMMISSIONER DELHI GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
The Delhi High Court set aside a GST registration cancellation order for lack of specific allegations and reasons, emphasizing the necessity of natural justice in tax proceedings.
Jethuli Devi & Ors. v. Union of India
The High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that without evidence proving the deceased was a bonafide passenger and that his death resulted from an untoward incident, the Railways is not liable to pay compensation.