Delhi High Court

49,110 judgments

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Nitika Gupta v. Sudha Gupta

19 Nov 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:6110

Delhi High Court held that junior counsels from the filing counsel’s chambers must be allowed to cross-examine witnesses if prepared and authorized, setting aside an order denying such right.

civil appeal_allowed Significant junior counsel proxy counsel cross-examination authorization

Jyoti Dubey v. The State & Anr

19 Nov 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:6114

The Delhi High Court held that an appellate court must decide a criminal appeal on merits and not dismiss it for non-appearance without appointing an amicus curiae, thereby restoring the dismissed appeal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant criminal appeal non-appearance non-prosecution amicus curiae

Kuldeep & Ors. v. State; Devinder v. State

19 Nov 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:6113

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants under Section 307/34 IPC, holding that sharing common intention with the shooter renders all liable despite the death of the main accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 34 IPC common intention hostile witness

Kuldeep & Ors. v. State

19 Nov 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:6112

Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Sections 307/34 IPC, affirming that appellants shared common intention with co-accused who fired the shot, relying on injured’s testimony and corroborative evidence despite partial hostility.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant common intention Section 34 IPC attempt to murder hostile witness

Management of Birla Textiles v. Ram Swaroop

19 Nov 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:6111

The High Court upheld the Tribunal’s finding of no misconduct but allowed the writ petition to modify back wages to 50%, directing reinstatement of the dismissed workman under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33(2)(b) dismissal approval back wages

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University v. Naincy Sagar; Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University v. Prateek Solanki

19 Nov 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:6092-DB

The Delhi High Court held that minimum attendance and credit requirements are cumulatively mandatory for promotion in a professional law course, and detention for attendance shortage cannot be bypassed by credit attainment alone.

academic/educational law (subset of administrative/professional education law) appeal_allowed Significant attendance requirement promotion to next academic year Ordinance 11 Bar Council of India Rules of Legal Education 2008

M/S. NATIONAL FERTILIZERS LTD. v. CBI & ORS.

19 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6134

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's imposition of fine and compensation under Section 357 Cr.P.C. in a criminal misappropriation case, dismissing the appellant's plea for enhanced compensation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 357 Cr.P.C. compensation criminal misappropriation conspiracy

Purshottam Anand v. Suraj Prakash Wahi

19 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:6100

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of the tenant's revision petition against eviction on bona fide necessity grounds, stayed execution of the eviction order subject to tenant's undertakings to vacate and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_allowed eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide necessity

Mohd Furqan & Ors v. Raisuddin

19 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:6103

The Delhi High Court accepted the tenant's undertaking to vacate the premises by a specified date and stayed the execution of an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

property appeal_dismissed eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide necessity

Jasbir Singh v. Madhu Aggarwal & Ors.

19 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:6104

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an eviction petition under bona fide necessity grounds and remitted the matter for fresh trial allowing additional evidence to be led.

property other Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(i)(e) eviction petition bona fide necessity

Reena & Ors. v. Amit Kumar & Ors.

19 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:6138

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the MACT's rejection of a motor accident claim due to the unreliability of a belated eyewitness testimony not mentioned in the FIR or pleadings.

civil appeal_dismissed eyewitness testimony motor accident claim negligence reliability of evidence

M/S Hurryson Enterprises v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

19 Nov 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:6139-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the partial setting aside of an arbitral award disallowing speculative loss of profit and overhead claims due to appellant's delay and lack of evidence, affirming limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 judicial interference

Cube Construction Engineering Ltd v. National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd

19 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:6122-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a construction contract, holding that the bid was substantially responsive despite alleged non-submission of the Letter of Price Bid, and that judicial interference in tender awards is limited to cases of arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender conditions Letter of Price Bid substantially responsive bid judicial review

Sonu @ Shahnawaz v. State (NCT Govt of Delhi)

19 Nov 2019 · Vibhu Bahru · 2019:DHC:6093
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 397 IPC, holding that a kitchen knife qualifies as a deadly weapon for robbery offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 397 IPC deadly weapon kitchen knife robbery

Abhilasha Dwivedi v. Department of Women & Child Development NCT of Delhi & Anr

19 Nov 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:6123

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the ICC's inquiry and transfer order, holding the ICC impartial and the allegations insufficient to constitute sexual harassment under the 2013 Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 Internal Complaint Committee sexual harassment definition employee transfer

EMPLOYEES WELFARE FUND & ORS. v. KRA INFRASTURCTURE DEVELOPERS P.LTD.

19 Nov 2019 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2019:DHC:6098

The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a society acting only as a facilitator, holding no legally recoverable debt existed to sustain criminal liability for cheque dishonour.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Legally recoverable debt Society liability

Ajay Garg @ Ajay Aggarwal v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

19 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6099

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC discontinuation of prosecution

Sachin & Ors. v. State & Anr.

19 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6102

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC compensation

Surender Singh v. State & Ors.

19 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6101

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings 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 criminal proceedings

Raj Kumar @ Rajji v. The State

19 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6097

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and related proceedings following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution consent by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement Section 482 CrPC