UPLOAD PENDING - Delhi High Court: Can a Magistrate or Special Court Question an FIR's Validity or Quash It During an Investigation? Affirms That Magistrates and Special Courts Are Limited to Ensuring Procedural Fairness and Must Not Interfere with FIR Validity

Delhi High Court: Can a Magistrate or Special Court Question an FIR’s Validity or Quash It During an Investigation? Affirms That Magistrates and Special Courts Are Limited to Ensuring Procedural Fairness and Must Not Interfere with FIR Validity

Court’s Decision The High Court emphasized the following principles: Investigative Authority: Magistrates and Special Courts do not have the authority to interfere with ongoing investigations or question the validity of…
Delhi High Court: Documents Like General Power of Attorney (GPA), Sale Agreement, and Will Do Not Transfer Ownership of Immovable Property, Only Create Limited Rights Under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act; Clarifies Narrow Scope of Second Appeals Under Section 100 CPC

Delhi High Court: Documents Like General Power of Attorney (GPA), Sale Agreement, and Will Do Not Transfer Ownership of Immovable Property, Only Create Limited Rights Under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act; Clarifies Narrow Scope of Second Appeals Under Section 100 CPC

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed a second appeal filed by the appellants, who claimed ownership of the suit property based on documents such as General Power of Attorney…
Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Reclassification of Handicraft Exports: "MEIS Benefits Were Not Available for Goods Incorrectly Classified Under ITC(HS); Misclassification Violates Customs Act Sections 28 and 28AAA"

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Reclassification of Handicraft Exports: “MEIS Benefits Were Not Available for Goods Incorrectly Classified Under ITC(HS); Misclassification Violates Customs Act Sections 28 and 28AAA”

Court's Decision The Delhi High Court rejected the petitions and affirmed the reclassification of exported goods by the Customs Department under CTH 6802, which invalidated the petitioners' claim for MEIS…
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction Under Section 397 IPC (Robbery or Dacoity with Attempt to Cause Death or Grievous Hurt): "Recovery of a Weapon Is Not a Prerequisite for Conviction; Victim Testimony Found Reliable Despite Absence of Test Identification Parade (TIP)"

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction Under Section 397 IPC (Robbery or Dacoity with Attempt to Cause Death or Grievous Hurt): “Recovery of a Weapon Is Not a Prerequisite for Conviction; Victim Testimony Found Reliable Despite Absence of Test Identification Parade (TIP)”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the appellant against the judgment of conviction under Section 397 IPC and a sentence of seven years' rigorous imprisonment.…