Delhi High Court

49,110 judgments

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Ravi Gupta & Anr. v. State & Anr.

20 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6153

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute

AMAN MAMTAHNI & ORS. v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ORS.

20 Nov 2019 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2019:DHC:6152

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR mediation settlement Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement

Indian Human Rights Front v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

20 Nov 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6168-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of unauthorized roadside constructions after finding that the municipal corporation had already removed the encroachments.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation unauthorized construction encroachment removal municipal corporation

Mahtab and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

20 Nov 2019 · Chief Justice D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6167-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Wakf Board to complete statutory proceedings to remove encroachments on a Muslim graveyard, dismissing the PIL as the removal process was underway under the Wakf Act, 1995.

administrative petition_dismissed Wakf Act 1995 encroachment Muslim graveyard unauthorized construction

Social Jurist v. Government of NCT of Delhi

20 Nov 2019 · Chief Justice D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6166-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking enforcement of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for unaided private school employees, holding that individual employees must approach the court themselves and noting the schools' rights under the Delhi School Education Act regarding fee regulation.

administrative petition_dismissed 7th Pay Commission Delhi School Education Act, 1973 unaided private schools Section 10(1)

Gurinder Singh v. Jasjit Kaur

20 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:6165

Eviction petition based solely on the bona fide need of a deceased person does not survive, and non-occupation under Section 19 of the Delhi Rent Control Act entitles the tenant to retain possession.

property appeal_allowed Significant eviction petition bona fide necessity Delhi Rent Control Act Section 19

M/S METRO BUILDERS (ORISSA) PVT LTD v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD

20 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:6179

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award due to delay beyond the statutory limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that delay beyond 120 days cannot be condoned.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 limitation period condonation of delay

Rajat Chauhan & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

20 Nov 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:6172

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement criminal proceedings

Gurdeep Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

20 Nov 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:6171

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings under Sections 323, 452, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers of High Court

SMT. MAMTA & ORS v. STATE & ANR.

20 Nov 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:6170

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under IPC sections 323, 341, 356, 379, and 34 following an amicable settlement between the parties under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement criminal proceedings

Anand Yadav and Pradyumn Rao v. Mera Baba Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

19 Nov 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:7995

The Delhi High Court allowed defendants to amend their written statements to plead loss suffered in recovery suits, emphasizing that amendments should not be denied merely due to framing of issues or commencement of evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of pleadings plea of loss Kailash Nath Associates

INTERNETFUND IIIPTE LTD v. AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE RULINGS (INCOME-TAX) & ANR

19 Nov 2019 · VIPIN SANGHI; SANJEEV NARULA · 2019:DHC:7932-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Authority for Advance Rulings to dispose of the petitioner's pending application within two months, enforcing the statutory six-month disposal period under Section 245R(6) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax petition_allowed Authority for Advance Rulings Income Tax Act 1961 Section 245R(6) statutory time limit

Jaiprakash Kataria & Anr v. M/S Indian Overseas Co. Pvt. Ltd

19 Nov 2019 · Manojkumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:7748

The Delhi High Court granted leave to withdraw the petitions and dismissed them along with pending applications as withdrawn.

other other Procedural withdrawal of petition leave to withdraw dismissal as withdrawn procedural order

M/S SHREE ENTERPRISES v. ZACHARIAN MATHEW ABRAHAM

19 Nov 2019 · Chander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:7742

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw criminal petitions with liberty to raise defenses before the Trial Court and dismissed pending applications.

criminal appeal_dismissed Procedural withdrawal of petition Sections 82 and 83 CrPC recall of order liberty to raise defense

Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs v. Employees State Insurance Corporation

19 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:7709-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging tender conditions as infructuous after tender awards but granted liberty to challenge similar future tenders.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition tender conditions infructuous petition Employees State Insurance Corporation

Renuka Sarkar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

19 Nov 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:7671-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to promote petitioners to ranks held by their juniors with consequential benefits, following binding Supreme Court and High Court precedents.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant promotion parity service law Assistant Inspectors Assistant Commanders

Krishnarao Sanapala v. Union of India

19 Nov 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:7670-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions by army personnel seeking deployment on a UN Mission, holding that deployment decisions based on vacancy availability are discretionary and not subject to judicial interference under principles of legitimate expectation or promissory estoppel.

administrative petition_dismissed legitimate expectation promissory estoppel United Nations Mission army personnel deployment

Mukesh v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr

19 Nov 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:7667-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions by alleged squatters seeking protection from eviction, holding that only declared vending areas under the Street Vendors Act qualify for such protection and that renting commercial premises negates squatter status.

administrative petition_dismissed Street Vendors Act 2014 squatting interim relief encroachment

Sunita Rohela & Anr. v. State & Anr.

19 Nov 2019 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:6135

The Delhi High Court allowed senior citizen petitioners to travel abroad during a criminal trial under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, setting aside travel restrictions subject to furnishing security and travel details.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC permission to travel abroad restraining order Section 498A IPC

Sanjog Steels Pvt Ltd v. Anil Rathi & Ors.

19 Nov 2019 · Chief Justice D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6136-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an ex parte interim order in a commercial suit, directing the appellant to seek relief before the trial court as the suit and contempt proceedings were ongoing.

civil appeal_dismissed ex parte ad interim relief civil suit Memorandum of Understanding interlocutory appeal