Delhi High Court

49,110 judgments

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Union of India & Ors. v. Pravin Kumar

15 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:6019-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that under Rule 15(1) of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, the Disciplinary Authority is not obliged to supply the inquiry report when remitting a case for further inquiry, and the Inquiry Officer may rely on criminal court judgments while the duty to summon witnesses lies with the Department.

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Manuel Frederik Baumann v. State of NCT & Anr.

15 Nov 2019 · Siddharth Mridul; I.S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:6005-DB

The Delhi High Court held that child counsellor reports prepared during mediation in custody disputes are not subject to absolute confidentiality and must be disclosed to parties to serve the child's best interest.

family petition_allowed Significant child custody child counsellor report mediation confidentiality parens patriae

M/S SMC COMRADE LTD v. M/S NARNOLI BUILLION & ORS

15 Nov 2019 · Yogesh Khanna, J. · 2019:DHC:6000

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding the suit for recovery of money barred by limitation, applying Article 113 of the Limitation Act and rejecting the appellant's claim of fraud under Section 17.

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LARK LABOURATORIES (INDIA) LTD. v. EMPLOYEES' STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION

15 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:6017-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded the petitioner's tender rejection for reconsideration by the Technical Evaluation Committee in light of additional documents proving the validity of the drug manufacturing license.

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North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr. v. Prema Rai

15 Nov 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:5999-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a claim against the North Delhi Municipal Corporation was not maintainable before the CAT after the transfer of services to the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board under the DUSIB Act, 2010.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction transfer of services municipal corporation employee regularisation

Government of NCT of Delhi v. L.K. Bahl

15 Nov 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:5998-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing grant of Selection Grade under CAS to a Lecturer appointed before 1996 without a Master's degree, affirming AICTE exemptions and preventing discriminatory denial of benefits.

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Ram Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

15 Nov 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:6004

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce decree in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Puneet Solanki & Ors. v. State & Ors.

15 Nov 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:6002

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 120B IPC based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, holding that no useful purpose would be served by continuing criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Settlement Agreement Section 420 IPC Section 468 IPC

Devender Rai v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

15 Nov 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:6003

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused found in possession of 12 kilograms of Ganja, holding that the seriousness of the offense and quantity recovered do not warrant bail under the NDPS Act.

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M/S Venus Industries and Anr. v. Government of India and Anr.

15 Nov 2019 · Chief Justice D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6016-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to adjudicate a Show Cause Notice concerning 133 kg of gold in accordance with law despite the petitioners' failure to file a timely reply.

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Blue Whale Enterprises India Private Limited and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

15 Nov 2019 · Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6015-DB

The Delhi High Court held that no court fee is payable for revision applications relating to rebate claims under Section 35EE(3) of the Central Excise Act, 1944, quashing the Revisional Authority's dismissal on non-payment of court fee and remanding the matter for fresh adjudication on merits.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Excise Act, 1944 Section 35EE(3) court fee rebate claim

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shafiya & Ors.

15 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:6023

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a compensation award for injuries sustained in a motor accident, holding that compensation for injuries is valid even if death occurs years later.

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Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Bhudev Tiwari

15 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:6024

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that mere mention of 'Without Licence' in the accident report does not prove a fake driving licence, and the insurer failed to discharge the burden of proof to deny liability.

civil appeal_dismissed insurance claim fake driving licence Detailed Accident Report burden of proof

Balram Rastogi v. Kamal Aggarwal & Ors.

15 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5997

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition against eviction on bona fide necessity grounds, stayed execution of the eviction order until June 2021 subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate and pay use and occupation charges.

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

Inder Kumar & Anr v. Braham Parkash

15 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5996

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their revision petition against eviction and stayed the eviction order subject to their undertaking to vacate the premises by a specified date and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_allowed eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) leave to defend

Virender Pal v. Zahirruddin & Anr

15 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5995

The High Court granted leave to defend to the tenant in an eviction petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that triable issues of possession and tenancy require adjudication on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant eviction leave to defend Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 bona fide necessity

X Minor v. State

15 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5994

The Delhi High Court held that time limits for juvenile inquiry are directory, not mandatory, but terminated the inquiry after an excessive five-year delay frustrated the statute's purpose.

criminal petition_allowed Significant juvenile justice inquiry period termination of inquiry Section 14 Juvenile Justice Act 2000

Ramesh Sharma v. State

15 Nov 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:5993

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to recall and cross-examine a prosecution witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the primacy of a fair trial over procedural delay.

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Rohit Basoya v. The State & Anr

15 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5988

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings therefrom on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's no objection to prosecution.

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

Amitab Sen v. State & Anr.

15 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5989

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute.

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