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Manmohan Singh v. Kushwant Kaur

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2196

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s interim maintenance order fixing ₹12,500 per month based on reasonable income estimation despite lack of exact proof, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge under Article 227.

family petition_dismissed

The Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Central-III v. Nirmal Bansal

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2183-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of capital gains addition, ruling that exemption under section 2(14)(iii) requires agricultural land beyond 8 km from municipal limits and the Tribunal cannot reopen issues without factual basis.

tax appeal_dismissed

Satya Infrastructure Ltd & Ors. v. Satya Builders Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2175

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to plaintiffs for trademark infringement and passing off against a defendant using the identical mark "SATYA" in the same business sector.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjay Shankar Swami v. State (NCT) of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2180

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and 10-year sentence of appellants for armed robbery under Sections 392/397 IPC, ruling that identification at arrest and use of deadly weapons justified the conviction despite procedural defects.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Anand J. Datwani v. Geeti Bhagat Datwani & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2189

The Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 does not apply to land that has ceased to be agricultural by reason of residential construction and use, thus civil courts have jurisdiction over partition suits relating to such land.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajesh Kumar Saxena v. DDA

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2170

The Delhi High Court allowed the legal heir's petition for transfer and allotment of a flat originally allotted to his deceased father, rejecting DDA's hyper-technical objections to delayed document submission and permitting payment at prevailing rates.

property appeal_allowed

Sudarshan Sharma v. DDA

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2171

The Delhi High Court held that improper service of a demand letter by DDA invalidated charging 2009 prices, directing payment based on 2003 prices with interest.

property petition_allowed

Rajpal and Ors. v. D.D.A.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2172

The Delhi High Court held that disputed factual questions regarding land demarcation and acquisition cannot be decided in writ jurisdiction and must be adjudicated by Civil Courts.

property appeal_dismissed

PACE DEVELOPERS AND PROMOTERS PVT LTD v. GOVT. OF NCT THROUGH ITS SECRETARY AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2174

The Delhi High Court set aside a government circular prohibiting registration of conveyances based on GPA, Will, or Agreement to Sell, holding that genuine transactions cannot be denied registration and must be examined on merits in line with Supreme Court precedent.

administrative petition_allowed

Centre for Development of Telematics v. Instrumentation Ltd

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2198

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve a royalty payment dispute where the respondent failed to concur in the arbitrator's appointment.

civil petition_allowed

Centre for Development of Telematics v. Instrumentation Ltd

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2199

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve a royalty payment dispute where the respondent failed to concur with the arbitrator's appointment.

civil petition_allowed

SH. C.L.GUPTA v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2176

The court held that voluntary retirement is effective upon acceptance regardless of non-payment of dues, directing the employer to pay withheld retirement benefits with interest after the employee vacates company property.

labor petition_allowed

Mahant Atma Ram v. UOI

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2173

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act by applying the highest bona fide sale transaction principle, allowing solatium and interest, and clarifying valuation adjustments.

property appeal_allowed

Crescent Exports Ltd. v. Madhuri Vali

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2200

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree of possession under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC based on clear admissions regarding expiry of lease and valid termination notice, dismissing the tenant's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

The Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Central-III v. Nirmal Bansal

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2186-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of capital gains addition, holding that exemption under section 2(14)(iii) requires agricultural land beyond 8 km from municipal limits and the Tribunal rightly declined to reopen the land's nature without foundational facts.

tax appeal_dismissed

M/S CHUGH KATHURIA ENGINEERS (P) LTD. v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2177-DB

The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference under Section 30 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 is limited and upheld the arbitral award finding that a document was obtained under duress and the delay in contract completion was attributable to the respondent.

civil appeal_allowed

Bhushan Sharma v. State (Thru C.B.I.)

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2178

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a bill clerk for demanding and accepting a bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that credible trap evidence and consistent witness testimony suffice despite minor contradictions and non-examination of a co-accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Commissioner Income Tax-V v. Nipuan Auto Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2197-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order dismissing additions under Section 68 where the assessee proved the identity and creditworthiness of share applicants through credible documentary evidence.

tax appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Central-III v. Nirmal Bansal

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2184-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of short term capital gain addition, ruling that without foundational doubt on the agricultural nature of land, the Tribunal need not examine that issue for exemption under section 2(14)(iii) of the Income-tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed

Mohd Aslam v. Mst Naima Khatoon & Ors

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2181

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) DRCA, holding that leave to defend is denied absent triable issues and bonafide requirement was established by landlords.

property appeal_dismissed