Delhi High Court

48,936 judgments

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United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Abdul Sattar & Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5930

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded to the family of a deceased homemaker in a motor accident claim, recognizing her notional income and rejecting the insurer's challenge.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant homemaker compensation motor accident claim notional income loss of future prospects

Sunil Sachdeva v. Owner of Domain Name www.cjr7.com & Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:5916
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The Delhi High Court held that defamatory online statements harming reputation are actionable, balancing freedom of speech with privacy rights, and ordered blocking of the defamatory URL while proceeding ex parte against the anonymous domain owner.

civil appeal_allowed Significant defamation internet publication right to reputation freedom of speech and expression

Subhash Vijayran v. Government of NCT of Delhi

13 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5915-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking removal of illegal religious structures on public land by directing the specialized Religious Affairs Committee to decide the matter after due process.

administrative petition_dismissed illegal encroachment religious structures public land Religious Affairs Committee

M/S LOH VANIZYA UDYOG PVT LTD v. RICHIE KHOSLA & ORS

13 Nov 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:5914

The Delhi High Court held that plaintiffs bearing the onus of proof cannot lead rebuttal evidence on those issues under Order XVIII Rule 3 CPC and set aside the trial court's order permitting such evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XVIII Rule 3 CPC rebuttal evidence onus of proof mesne profits

Arvinder Singh Kalara & Ors. v. State & Anr.

13 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5913

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement mediation

Bhagat Singh Mahna & Ors. v. State & Anr.

13 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5912

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

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

Om Prakash v. Sonia Dua & Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · R.K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:5922

The Delhi High Court dismissed the builder's appeal against an interim injunction in a family inheritance dispute, directed mediation among heirs, and allowed the builder to pursue other contractual rights separately.

civil appeal_dismissed partition suit interim injunction collaboration agreement inheritance dispute

GX Technology Corporation v. Directorate General of Hydrocarbons

13 Nov 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5923-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the refusal to modify a consent-based interim order regulating data use and escrow arrangements pending arbitration award challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 interim order consent order

Union of India v. Satish Kumar Kalothra

13 Nov 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:5909-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a government servant detained over 48 hours is deemed suspended by operation of law under CCS (CCA) Rules, and absence of a valid formal suspension order does not entitle full salary during suspension.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant deemed suspension CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 Rule 10(2) Rule 10(5)

Subhash Vijayran v. Delhi Development Authority

13 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5910-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to DDA for providing utilities in guard rooms, holding that maintenance responsibility lies with the Residents Welfare Association, not the DDA.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Delhi Development Authority Residents Welfare Association guard rooms

Amit Yadav @ Raju v. State

13 Nov 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:5911

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a stepfather for repeated sexual assault of his minor stepdaughter based on credible sole testimony of the victim, emphasizing that corroboration is not mandatory in such cases.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant sexual assault child victim testimony POCSO Act sole testimony

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

13 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5927-DB

Delhi High Court held that government employees must comply with Ministry of Finance guidelines on LTC air ticket bookings, allowing recovery of excess payments made through unauthorized travel agents.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Leave Travel Concession LTC Ministry of Finance circular authorized travel agents

Sh Jagjit Singh v. Amrik Singh & Others

13 Nov 2019 · Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:5921

The Delhi High Court stayed the suit challenging the validity of Wills over a property pending the outcome of a related second appeal in Punjab, emphasizing the principle of res judicata and judicial restraint in concurrent proceedings.

civil other Significant Will validity Indian Succession Act res judicata partition suit

Commissioner of Police v. Surender Kumar

13 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5920-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recovery of inadmissible LTC amounts from an employee requires prior issuance of a show cause notice and opportunity of hearing, setting aside the Tribunal's order and directing fresh proceedings.

administrative other Significant Leave Travel Concession LTC recovery show cause notice natural justice

Court on its own motion v. State & Anr.

13 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5919-DB

The Delhi High Court suo motu petition concerning prolonged detention of accused persons was disposed of directing trial courts to expedite proceedings, declining further High Court monitoring.

criminal petition_dismissed suo motu petition prolonged detention speedy trial finalization of charges

Vipin Jain v. State NCT of Delhi

13 Nov 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:5903

Delhi High Court upheld conviction and five-year sentence for acid attack under Section 326 IPC, emphasizing stringent punishment and directing victim compensation under the Victim Compensation Scheme.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant acid attack Section 326 IPC victim compensation Section 357A CrPC

Vinod Jain v. Delhi Jal Board

13 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5904

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to participate in the tender for a shop despite an eviction order, subject to an undertaking to vacate before bid submission and continue paying fees until possession is handed over.

property petition_allowed eviction order license expired tender process peaceful possession

Inder Kumar & Anr v. Braham Prakash

13 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5905

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a revision petition against eviction on the petitioners' undertaking to vacate the premises by a fixed date, pay use and occupation charges, and stay execution of the eviction order accordingly.

property appeal_allowed eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) use and occupation charges

Mithlesh Kumar v. M/S Subhash Chandra Tripathi & Sons & Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5906

The High Court allowed the appeal granting leave to defend in an eviction petition where the tenant raised triable issues supported by evidence of alternative premises and disputed the landlord's bona fide necessity claim.

property appeal_allowed Significant eviction petition leave to defend bona fide necessity alternative accommodation

Gopal Kishan v. Yogesh Chandra

13 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5907

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's revision, granted leave to defend the eviction petition filed on bona fide necessity grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, and directed expeditious disposal of the proceedings.

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