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Mantola Co-operative Thrift & Credit Society Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4212-DB

Interest income earned by a cooperative society from surplus funds invested in fixed deposits is taxable under income from other sources and not exempt under Section 80P(2)(a)(i) of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed

Naveen v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4183

The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of a husband under Sections 498A and 304B IPC for dowry death, holding that the prosecution failed to prove cruelty or harassment related to dowry demands beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. SURVI PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S. OM BUILDERS

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4200

The Delhi High Court granted a decree for recovery of Rs. 24,24,706/- in favor of the plaintiff against the ex parte defendant for breach of subcontract terms and non-payment.

civil appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Raghubir Singh Garg

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4199-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recording the satisfaction note under Section 158BD after passing the block assessment order under Section 158BC against the searched person does not invalidate block assessment proceedings against another person.

tax appeal_allowed

Virjesh Kumar Gupta v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4198-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a defendant disputing execution of loan documents is not entitled to discharge or mandatory expert examination of signatures at the preliminary stage, and such issues are to be decided on evidence at the final stage.

civil petition_dismissed

Jitender & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4211

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 304-B IPC on the ground of a bona fide settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Rajeev Bakshi v. State

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4209

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 285 and 338 IPC on the basis of a genuine settlement between the petitioner and the deceased's legal representatives at the investigation stage, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Vikas Thawani & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4210

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of a bona fide settlement and the complainant's disinterest in prosecution, relying on its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Noor Jahan and Ors. v. Harbir Singh and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4179

A second execution petition is maintainable to recall an earlier dismissal as satisfied if the factual basis for satisfaction was mistaken or the agreement failed to materialize.

civil petition_dismissed

Lalit Kumar Modi v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4178-DB No. 2

The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of Lalit Kumar Modi's passport under Section 10(3)(c) of the Passports Act for non-compliance with summons issued during FEMA investigations, affirming the exercise of power in public interest with due process.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kapoor & Ors. v. Vidya Shankar Sharma

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4180

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under bona fide requirement grounds, ruling that an agreement to sell does not confer ownership or prevent eviction without conveyance.

property appeal_dismissed

Pawan Kumar & Anr. v. Sat Narain Kaushik (Deceased) through LRs & Ors

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4181

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, finding the landlord's bona fide requirement of the premises for residential use was established despite tenant's objections.

property appeal_dismissed

Sh. Santanu Sur v. Gail India Limited

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4182-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a writ petition for refund of bond money deducted under a contract was barred by limitation and not maintainable, emphasizing that recovery of money is a civil remedy not ordinarily entertained under writ jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anwar Parvez v. Mohd Faheem & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4197

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's amendment application to add rendition of accounts relief, holding that Order VI Rule 17 CPC permits such amendments before framing of issues to prevent injustice.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjay Bansal v. Monika Gupta

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4184

The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance of an Agreement to Sell where the vendor failed to execute the Sale Deed despite receipt of consideration and the vendee's readiness to perform.

civil appeal_allowed

Rekha Chopra v. State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4185

The Delhi High Court held that a bank is not obliged to disclose customer information under the RTI Act unless the applicant is authorized or larger public interest justifies disclosure, affirming fiduciary exemption under Section 8.

administrative petition_dismissed

PT. MUNSHI RAM & ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4186-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking enhancement of damages for breach of contract due to insufficient pleading and evidence supporting the claimed amount.

civil appeal_dismissed

Energy Savers India Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Sh. Ajit Lal Tandon

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4194

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order restoring a suit dismissed in default due to an inadvertent error, emphasizing disposal on merits over technicalities.

civil appeal_dismissed

Prithvi Singh v. Azadpur Agriculture Produce Market Committee

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4193

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order condoning a 4½ month delay in filing the written statement, holding that the prescribed period under CPC is directory and delay can be condoned on sufficient cause without mala fide intent.

civil petition_dismissed

Sudesh Kumar Gupta v. M/S. Nirula Handicraft Bazar Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2014 · 2014:DHC:4195

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition to amend the leave to defend application after the statutory period, reaffirming the sanctity of the 15-day limit and condemning repeated frivolous delays in bonafide necessity eviction proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed