Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Rajat Kakkar & Ors. v. Krishan Gupta Sharma

23 Oct 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5514

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order allowing a landlord's bona fide requirement for possession, holding that the tenant failed to show suitable alternative accommodation or raise a prima facie defense.

property appeal_dismissed Significant eviction petition leave to defend bona fide requirement alternative accommodation

CORRUPTION AGAINST SOCIETY v. UNION OF INDIA

23 Oct 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5513-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking blanket demolition of religious structures on government land, directing authorities to act lawfully and follow due process on a case-by-case basis.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation writ of mandamus illegal construction government land

D R BHAGAT v. KRISHAN GOPAL SHARMA

23 Oct 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5512

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order on the ground of bona fide requirement, holding that the landlord's need for suitable accommodation for his family was genuine and no triable issue was disclosed by the tenant.

property appeal_dismissed Significant eviction bona fide requirement leave to defend alternative accommodation

Prem Kumar Aggarwal v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office

23 Oct 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:5515

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a director accused of massive corporate fraud but kept Non-Bailable Warrants in abeyance pending trial court proceedings, emphasizing strict scrutiny in economic offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail economic offences Companies Act, 2013 Non-Bailable Warrants

Shri Shyam Lal Khatana v. Food Corporation of India

23 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5517-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a tender to respondent No.3, holding that the bid was responsive and the award was neither arbitrary nor mala fide, thus not warranting judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender process MSME registration non-responsive bid judicial review

Bibi Bulo & Ors. v. Mohd Jahangir & Ors.

23 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5518

The Delhi High Court enhanced the motor accident compensation by applying the correct multiplier, reducing personal expenses deduction, and granting individual loss of consortium and love and affection to each claimant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation multiplier personal expenses deduction loss of consortium

Meja Urja Nigam Pvt. Ltd. v. Ratna Infrastructure Projects Ltd.

23 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5497

The Delhi High Court allowed extension of time for completion of arbitral proceedings and regularized the period pending appointment of a substitute arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension appointment of substitute arbitrator Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015

V K Dhingra v. Shri Ram Scientific Industrial Research Foundation

23 Oct 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:5500

The Delhi High Court held that exclusive possession of employer-allotted residential accommodation creates a leasehold interest, allowing eviction of an ex-employee unlawfully retaining the premises beyond employment tenure.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant lease vs license landlord-tenant relationship Delhi Rent Control Act exclusive possession

Raghubir Singh Arora & Anr v. Rajesh Khanna

23 Oct 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court held that market rent based on comparable leases must be fixed under Order XVA CPC during landlord-tenant litigation, rejecting a nominal rent claim under the Rent Control Act without credible evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XVA CPC market rent Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 protected tenancy

Maya Devi v. Mahesh Kumar and Anr.

23 Oct 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:5516
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to set aside a consent decree on property transfer, holding that Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act does not apply to transfers before the Act and that the decree cannot be challenged without proof of fraud or coercion.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Consent decree Senior Citizens Act 2007 Section 23 Gift deed

Khanna v. Government of NCT of Delhi

23 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairambhambhani · 2019:DHC:7430-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging a security agency tender as withdrawn after the tender was awarded and petitioners were rejected on technical grounds, leaving substantive legal questions open.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition tender process security agencies Government medical institutes

Om Prakash Jatav v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

23 Oct 2019 · Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5510-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal challenging a pending show cause notice under the DUSIB Act, directing the authority to adjudicate the notice with a hearing opportunity and noting the statutory appeal remedy.

administrative appeal_dismissed Letters Patent Appeal show cause notice Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 opportunity of hearing

Chander Pratap Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

23 Oct 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:5504

The High Court allowed the petitioner to furnish belated security and set aside the closure of evidence order to ensure adjudication on merits following a Supreme Court remand.

civil petition_allowed Significant closure of evidence security for evidence indemnity bond Fixed Deposit Receipt

Ritesh v. State & Anr

23 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5502

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 337 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement compoundable offences

Rahil Kumar Jawa v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

23 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5501

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement criminal proceedings complainant consent

Harsh Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

23 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5507

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC injured party consent

Chaman & Anr. v. State & Anr.

23 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5506

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003 following an amicable settlement and no objection from the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 135 Electricity Act 2003 settlement no objection certificate

Anil Bhargav v. The Vice Chairman, DDA & Anr

23 Oct 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5522-DB
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The Delhi High Court disposed of the PIL concerning Sheesh Mahal after noting adequate security and repair measures taken by the DDA, directing continued protection and budget allocation for the monument.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Sheesh Mahal historical monument preservation security deployment

New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Chhoti Devi & Ors.

23 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5532

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident compensation case for reconsideration of dependency and deductions, enhancing non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal loss of dependency personal expenses deduction dependency

Mohd. Ikram v. The Govt. of NCT Delhi and Ors.

23 Oct 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5523-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL filed by a third party seeking protection of a mosque property, holding that the property owner capable of protecting its rights must pursue appropriate legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation locus standi Delhi Waqf Board encroachment