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Union of India (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) v. Enarch Consultants Pvt. Limited

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1417

The Court held that the 30-day extension under the Arbitration Act proviso cannot be invoked if the original three-month limitation period expired before court vacation, dismissing the petition as barred by limitation.

civil petition_dismissed

Rajiv Mittal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1420

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a dowry death case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the death was homicidal and that the suicide note raised reasonable doubt about the cause of death.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gaurav Jhamb & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1419

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and obtained a divorce by mutual consent.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vikram Krishnan v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1415-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision treating advances received by a director-shareholder as deemed dividend under Section 2(22)(e), dismissing the appeal for lack of substantial question of law.

tax appeal_dismissed

Surjeet v. Vijay Kumar

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1408

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition directing the Deputy Commissioner of Police to comply with an earlier order within a week and communicate the same to the petitioner.

civil petition_dismissed

Rajender Kumar v. Vijay Kumar

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1409

The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police to dispose of the petitioner's representation within one week, ensuring compliance with an earlier court order.

administrative other

Sushma Gupta v. Poonam Suri

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1410

The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw her petition and dismissed it as withdrawn after she was appointed as Notary Public.

other petition_dismissed

Sushant Agarwal v. Vyoma Agarwal

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1411

The High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition rendered infructuous by the appointment of a new Family Court judge, dismissing it with liberty to seek relief before the trial court.

family petition_dismissed

R R Sharma & Anr. v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1397-DB

The Delhi High Court held that contractual employees cannot claim regularization without sanctioned posts but are entitled to minimum wages for their service period.

labor appeal_dismissed

Rajeev Kumar Yadav v. Archaeological Survey of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1398-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the 100-meter prohibited area around a protected monument is measured from the monument's physical structure as declared, not from the outer boundary wall, and dismissed petitions challenging construction permissions accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashwani Daggar v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1412

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Salaudin Saifi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1413

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mathews J. Nedumpara and Ors. v. Shri Fali S. Nariman and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1414-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the literal interpretation of Rule 6 of the Bar Council of India Rules, dismissing the petition to expand the definition of 'Court' and reaffirming judicial restraint in statutory interpretation.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Iris Computers Ltd v. State Bank of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1407

The Delhi High Court held that Canara Bank must honour the letter of credit and pay the Plaintiff as the alleged discrepancies were invalid and the bank cannot refuse payment except on valid grounds of fraud or irretrievable damage.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S NATIONAL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. RAJ KISHAN & CO

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1406

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award except for restricting one claim amount, affirming limited interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and rejecting double compensation for delay.

civil petition_dismissed

Ahlcons (India) Pvt Ltd v. Victoria Hospitalities Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1404

The Delhi High Court dismissed a winding up petition as barred by limitation under Article 18 of the Limitation Act, holding that the claim did not arise from a mutual open and current account and that Section 14 of the Limitation Act does not apply to winding up petitions.

corporate petition_dismissed

Amonchit Suriya Kiran & Anr. v. National Restaurant & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1405

The Delhi High Court held that the partnership firm dissolved upon the death of one partner, denying tenancy protection to the surviving partner who was held an unauthorized occupant liable to be evicted by the rightful owners.

civil appeal_allowed

The State Govt of N.C.T of Delhi v. Satyavir Singh & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1403

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of accused in a dowry harassment case due to vague and unsubstantial allegations lacking particulars and corroboration.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vikas Shah v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1402

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a POCSO and IPC case despite non-bailable warrants, emphasizing compliance with court appearances and non-prejudice to trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Monu @ Sandeep v. State

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1401

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case due to lack of incriminating evidence and failure of eyewitnesses to identify him, emphasizing bail as the rule and jail as the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed