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Kapoor Luminaires Private Limited v. Pioneer Polyleathers Limited

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5287

The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approving a Scheme of Amalgamation between a wholly owned subsidiary and its holding company where all parties consented in writing.

corporate appeal_allowed

Parag Breweries Limited v. Carlsberg India Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5301

The Delhi High Court allowed the application to dispense with convening meetings and the second motion petition requirement for the Scheme of Amalgamation of a wholly owned subsidiary with its holding company under Section 391 of the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate appeal_allowed

FIITJEE Limited v. Edfora Edtech Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5300

The Delhi High Court allowed the application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Arrangement involving demerger and merger, based on overwhelming written consents.

corporate petition_allowed

Justride Enterprises Limited v. Regional Director, Northern Region

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5299

The Delhi High Court approved Justride Enterprises Limited's petition for reduction of its share capital by 90% under the Companies Act, 1956, after finding compliance with procedural requirements and no objections from stakeholders.

corporate petition_allowed

Sh. Chattarpal v. D.D.A

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5298

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit claiming ownership by adverse possession over government land, affirming that adverse possession can only be used defensively and not as a basis for positive ownership claims.

civil appeal_dismissed

Yusuf Khan & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5275

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 498-A/406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Manish Vaid & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5274

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial FIR under Section 498-A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gaurang Doshi v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5273

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving cheque dishonour and theft under IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yogita Dasgupta v. Kaustav Dasgupta

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5271-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree declaring the husband as the true owner of property purchased in the wife's name, holding that he successfully rebutted the statutory presumption under the Benami Act that the property was for the wife's benefit.

family appeal_dismissed

Mannat Kapahi v. Lancers Convent School

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5264

The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor under the EWS category despite allegations of forged income certificate, emphasizing protection of the minor’s educational rights and taking a lenient approach.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Prince Kumar Mahato thr Father Pankaj Kumar Mahato v. DAV Public School Jasola Vihar and Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5263

The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor under the EWS category after verifying the income certificate and held that admission cannot be cancelled on alleged forgery without conclusive proof, protecting the minor's educational rights.

constitutional appeal_allowed

R. Sibramanian v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5262

The Delhi High Court held that a revoked power of attorney holder has no locus to challenge disciplinary proceedings against the principal and dismissed the writ petition seeking annulment of such proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Master Vansh Dhawan v. DAV Public School Jasola Vihar

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5261

The Delhi High Court restored a minor's school admission cancelled on alleged forged income certificate grounds, emphasizing protection of the child's right to education upon submission of a verified fresh certificate.

constitutional petition_allowed

Bhavish Dhankar & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5277

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohd. Imtiyaz Khan v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5279

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial FIR under Sections 498-A/406 IPC upon amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Rahul v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5278

The Delhi High Court quashed a kidnapping FIR under Section 363 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manju Sharma v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5276-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition quashing the petitioner's transfer order on grounds of improper replacement and upheld the principle that transfer orders are not interfered with unless mala fide or violative of statutory rules.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S Lall Constructions Co. v. The General Manager Northern Railway

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5306-DB

The Delhi High Court held that parties can validly rescind an arbitration clause by a subsequent agreement, thereby terminating the arbitration agreement and depriving the arbitral tribunal of jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shine Travels & Cargo Pvt. Ltd v. Mitisui Prime Advanced Composite India Ltd

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5297

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause in a written agreement continues to subsist if the parties continue to perform the contract after expiry, allowing appointment of an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes.

civil appeal_allowed

Communication World v. Commissioner, Trade and Taxes

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5296-DB

The Delhi High Court held that subsidies granted by a third party do not form part of the sale price for VAT purposes and quashed a vague revision notice, upholding the Petitioner’s entitlement to refund with interest.

tax petition_allowed