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Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax Central-1 v. Sneh Lata Sawhney
The Delhi High Court held that assessment orders passed beyond the limitation period cannot be saved by an invalid reference for information under the Indo-Swiss DTAA, as the amended treaty provisions effective from 01.04.2011 do not permit requests for prior periods, thus dismissing the Revenue's appeals.
Ram Vijay Raut v. Tara Chand & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the compensation claim for fresh assessment, holding that credible evidence can establish employer-employee relationship despite lack of formal documents under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923.
Randhawa Ultrasonography Imaging and Research Institute v. State of NCT, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that FIR registration and police investigation under the PC&PNDT Act are not barred by Section 28, affirmed the jurisdiction of the West District Authority, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the FIR.
Devender Singh v. Dilip Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to reject a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit disclosed a prima facie cause of action requiring trial despite alleged knowledge of pending litigation and disputed payment terms.
Union of India v. M/S V.K. Sood Engineer & Contractors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to set aside the arbitral award, holding that jurisdictional objections raised late were waived and the award did not violate public policy or fundamental contractual principles.
A. S. Ismail v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's interim bail application on medical grounds, holding that adequate treatment is being provided in custody and no exceptional circumstances warrant release.
Ajay Kumar v. Najendra Singh & Ors.
Delhi High Court partly allowed the motor accident claim appeal, directing enhanced compensation for future prospects, treatment, pain and suffering, and increased interest rate, while affirming other findings.
Mukul Rathore v. Virender Pratap Singh and Ors.
Delhi High Court partly allowed motor accident appeal enhancing compensation for amputation injury and remanding for reassessment of various heads including disability, attendant charges, and artificial limb cost.
The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Rajan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an ₹89.57 lakh motor accident compensation award, affirming that functional disability must be assessed based on impact on earning capacity and that attendant charges are compensable even without documentary proof.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Meenakshi Madan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of negligence in a motor accident claim but remanded the case to adjust compensation for loss of future prospects and disallow double compensation for loss of love and affection.
Vishal Sehgal v. Rungta Irrigation Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff a one-time opportunity to examine an additional witness after closure of evidence in a commercial suit, balancing procedural fairness with the need for expeditious trial.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. M/S Atma Ram Properties (P). Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to allow amendment of plaint to include prior eviction petition admissions relevant to the rent dispute under the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing the petition challenging the amendment.
N C Jain & Ors. v. Parvati Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order allowing amendment of plaint to add declaration relief, permitting defendants to raise limitation objections in amended written statement.
Shri V Srinivas Secretary, Government of India, Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare v. All India S 30 Pensioners Association President Governing Body
The Delhi High Court held that a Contempt Judge exceeded jurisdiction by referring substantive issues beyond contempt to the Division Bench, allowing the appeal and setting aside the impugned order.
M/s Surya Ploymers v. M/s Natures Essence Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding that a blank signed security cheque can be validly used to discharge debt and that service of legal notice on partners suffices for the partnership firm.
PC v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's premature closure of a child victim's cross-examination under the POCSO Act, directing a final opportunity for cross-examination to ensure a fair and child-friendly trial.
Umesh Prasad & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging denial of compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, holding that the claimants failed to prove the deceased was a bona fide passenger who died due to an accidental fall from the train.
Vina Devi & Ors. v. Sudhir Narwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a compensation claim under the Employees’ Compensation Act, holding that credible oral evidence can establish employer-employee relationship and remanded the matter for fresh assessment of compensation.
Hari Om v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants accused of corruption and criminal conspiracy in liquor vend irregularities due to failure of prosecution to prove unlawful pecuniary gain beyond reasonable doubt.
Victim v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused from rape charges on false promise of marriage, holding that solemnised and registered marriage negates such offence absent evidence of coercion or blackmail.