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Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption), New Delhi v. U.P. Distillers Association

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:7421-DB

The High Court held that assessments under Section 153A are invalid without a search at the assessee's premises and that loose papers do not constitute admissible evidence for additions under Section 68, dismissing the Revenue's appeals.

tax appeal_dismissed

M/S ARORA CONSTRUCTION CO. (P) LTD. v. M/S RITES LTD.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4853

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to terminate the existing sole Arbitrator's mandate and directed appointment of a new Arbitrator from the respondent's panel in accordance with the arbitration clause and the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed

Giriraj v. Vinit Kohli & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4850

The Delhi High Court held that in third-party motor accident claims, insurers must pay compensation first despite the driver's invalid licence and then recover the amount from the owner, affirming the 'pay and recover' principle.

civil appeal_allowed

National Insurance Company Ltd v. Punam @ Poonam & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4863

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to recalculate compensation based on Uttar Pradesh minimum wages and granted loss of future prospects and other heads of damages in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

JES & BEN GROUPO PVT. LTD. & ORS. v. HELL ENERGY MAGYARORZAG KFT. & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4839

The Delhi High Court held that the suit was barred by a valid foreign-seated arbitration agreement and referred the parties to arbitration, rejecting allegations of fraud and forum non conveniens objections.

civil appeal_allowed

Sukruti Dugal v. Jahnavi Dugal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4834

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of plaint but dismissed the suit for partition of alleged HUF properties due to failure to disclose a cause of action, holding that a non-party can challenge a consent decree's binding effect and that specific factual pleadings are required to establish HUF property.

civil appeal_dismissed

C L Gupta & Ors. v. Kanwar Chand Saboo (Deceased) Thr Lrs & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4835

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to produce the death certificate of a Will's attesting witness on record under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC, holding that certified public documents are admissible without formal proof, and directed expeditious disposal of the long-pending appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

Pawan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4845

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of The Electricity Act, 2003 following an amicable settlement and no objection certificate from the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S B R SAWHNEY & COMPANY v. PRAMOD KUMAR (DECEASED) THR LRS

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4836

The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant to withdraw the eviction revision petition on giving an undertaking to vacate the premises by a specified date and pay use and occupation charges, staying the eviction order accordingly.

property appeal_allowed

M/S Gautam General Merchant & Anr v. Murti Devi

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4841

The High Court held that the petitioner’s leave to defend application was filed within the statutory period and quashed the review order recalling leave to defend, reinstating the petitioner’s right to defend the eviction petition.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S Bishamber Dass Pran Nath & Anr. v. Madhu Kapoor & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4840

The High Court allowed the tenant's appeal granting leave to defend the eviction petition where triable issues existed regarding the landlord's bona fide need and availability of alternative accommodation.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Kumari v. Seema Rani Gupta

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4833

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a revision petition against eviction after settlement, stayed eviction execution until the tenant vacated the premises and cleared dues.

property appeal_allowed

Ramesh Kumar Bagga v. Kailash Makkar & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4838

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's challenge to eviction under bona fide necessity, holding that mere possession or electricity meter in tenant's name does not establish ownership or bar eviction.

property appeal_dismissed

Reena v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4842

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 325/34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the married parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Ashutosh Mittal & Ors v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4843

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Sh. Shubham Bhatt & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4844

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Sanjeev Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4846

The Delhi High Court allowed the CBI's application to recall witnesses and admit the Section 65-B certificate for electronic evidence under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that failure to file the certificate earlier is a curable defect and the court must exercise its discretion to ensure a just trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gateway Impex Pvt. Ltd. v. Tata AIG Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4848

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award partially allowing mesne profits at a reasonable rate, holding that the penal rent clause was a penalty and the tribunal's interpretation and methodology were not liable to interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Mohd. Arshad Malik v. Jamia Millia Islamia University

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · DHC:4837 2016

Premature termination of a tenure appointment at Jamia Millia Islamia University without Executive Council approval and natural justice is unlawful and entitles reinstatement.

administrative appeal_allowed

Lloyd Insulations (India) Ltd v. Rites Limited & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:5481-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-disclosure of an amicable settlement in tender documents constitutes material concealment justifying dismissal of the writ petition and upheld the tender award while allowing the petitioner to be heard before forfeiture of earnest money.

administrative petition_dismissed