Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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M/S BHAGWATI AIR EXPRESS PVT. LTD. v. BALAKRISHNAN SHIVRAM IYER & ANR.

08 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:316

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash pre-summoning proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be sparingly exercised and factual controversies must be decided at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC inherent jurisdiction quashing of criminal proceedings

Sunny and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

08 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:309

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

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 498A IPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute

Sachin Makade v. Narcotics Control Bureau, New Delhi

08 Dec 2022 · Yogesh Khanna · 2022:DHC:5398

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a narcotic trafficking case, holding that corroborative evidence without direct proof is insufficient to deny bail under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act bail corroborative evidence call data records

Sanjay Pandey v. Directorate of Enforcement

08 Dec 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:5389

Delhi High Court granted bail to Sanjay Pandey, holding that the allegations of illegal call interception and related scheduled offences under PMLA and IPC were not prima facie made out, emphasizing the necessity of consent and strict construction of penal laws.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail illegal interception Indian Telegraph Act Information Technology Act

GO DIGIT GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. SHIV KUMAR & ORS.

08 Dec 2022 · Rekha Palli · 2022:DHC:5425

Delhi High Court allowed insurer's appeal to implead owner, insurer, and legal representatives of the car driver in a motor accident claim to determine contributory negligence and avoid multiplicity of proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal impleadment joint tortfeasors contributory negligence

Viniti Aggarwal v. Sandeep Aggarwal

08 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:5432-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a contested divorce decree and allowed amendment to divorce by mutual consent, waiving the statutory waiting period based on a settlement between parties.

family appeal_allowed Significant Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce by mutual consent Section 13(B) Section 13(1)(ia)

Joginder Singh Malik v. CBI

08 Dec 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:5401
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court overturned the conviction of a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of the prosecution to prove demand and voluntary acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of valid sanction and reliable corroborative evidence.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 7 PC Act Section 13(1)(d) PC Act Sanction for prosecution

Deepak Rana v. Jagat Ganga Charitable Trust & Anr.

08 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5438

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from a Lease Deed where the respondents failed to appoint an arbitrator as agreed.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Lease Deed Sole Arbitrator

Santosh Kumar Sahu v. Union of India

08 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5497
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court upheld an administrative transfer of an employee to another location, holding that courts should not interfere with transfer orders absent malice or policy violation, despite family hardships and prior litigation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant transfer order judicial interference administrative discretion malice

Vinod Sehgal v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

08 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5458

The Delhi High Court quashed the post-retirement pay reduction order, holding that increments lost during a non-cumulative penalty period must be restored for pay and pension fixation, and ordered refund of illegal pension deductions with interest.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation penalty reduction increments restoration pension fixation

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited v. Ranjit Singh and Company LLP

08 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5957
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award partly allowing a claim made without evidentiary support and in violation of Section 28(2) of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing that arbitral tribunals must decide disputes strictly on contract terms and evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral award Section 28(2) Arbitration Act Justice equity good conscience Evidence requirement

Delhi Development Authority v. DG Estate Pvt. Ltd.

08 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6769
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted stay of an arbitral award subject to deposit of the awarded amount and directed deposit and maintenance of the performance bank guarantee during the pendency of the challenge.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitral award stay of execution performance bank guarantee Section 34 Arbitration Act

EMCO LIMITED v. DELHI TRANSCO LIMITED

08 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6878

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitral mandate had not terminated as the rejoinder was permitted but not filed, and granted extension of the arbitral mandate for one year considering insolvency proceedings and adjournment sine die.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitral mandate extension of mandate Section 29A Arbitration and Conciliation Act pleadings

ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region v. M/s. Elmech Engineers

07 Dec 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:5510

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, condoned delay in filing the written statement, set aside the summary decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC, and remanded the suit for trial on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Order VIII Rule 10 CPC written statement

Rohit Madan v. Aditya Madan & Anr.

07 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5460

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action despite a conditional repayment clause linked to inheritance settlement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action loan agreement inheritance settlement

Tarun Verma v. Rattan Singh Verma

07 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5461

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petition to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that disputed issues regarding the validity of a Gift Deed and possession are triable and cannot be decided at the threshold.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint cause of action Gift Deed validity

Mohit Tayal v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

07 Dec 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:5829
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a cheating case where the petitioner dishonestly concealed a mortgage on property despite contractual assurances of a clean title.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 420 IPC cheating bail property transaction

Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd v. SRV Techno Engineering Pvt Ltd

07 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5575

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of the sole arbitrator's mandate under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act, holding that no grounds existed for termination and that jurisdictional challenges must be decided by the arbitrator before court intervention.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 termination of arbitrator MSME Act registration jurisdiction challenge

Umesh Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

07 Dec 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:5850

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a cheating case where the petitioner falsely represented a mortgaged property as free from encumbrances, inducing the complainant to pay substantial money.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 420 IPC cheating bail mortgaged property

Major Munni Pankaj v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5537

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to an army officer accused of forgery in changing an insurance policy nominee, emphasizing bail as the rule and imposing conditions to ensure investigation integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail forgery Indian Penal Code Sections 420, 468, 471 Section 438 CrPC