Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Ram Lakhan Sharma v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

14 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5214

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to quash conviction under Section 138 NI Act based on settlement and partial payment, acquitting the petitioner and waiving costs considering his poor financial condition.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque bounce Settlement Compounding offence

Dinesh Kumar @ Dinesh Kumar Gautam v. State & Anr.

14 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5213

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute upon amicable settlement and the complainant's refusal to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC complainant unwillingness to prosecute

Naveen Kotiya v. State

14 Oct 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:5230

The Delhi High Court held that bail applications in cases triable by the Sessions Court cannot be entertained by the Metropolitan Magistrate before committal and granted interim protection from arrest until committal.

criminal petition_dismissed bail application jurisdiction Metropolitan Magistrate Sessions Court

Ajay Jerath & Anr. v. State

14 Oct 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:5231

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for accused under Sections 380 and 448 IPC due to ongoing investigation and pending recovery of stolen articles.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 380 IPC Section 448 IPC theft

Sh. N.K. Madhok v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5235-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of interest on delayed pension arrears and pension for service period at NAA, holding that formal application is required for pension benefits and no pension scheme existed for the disputed period.

administrative petition_dismissed restoration of commuted pension absorbed government employees Office Memorandum 1996 pension arrears interest

Sh. Naveen Kumar v. M/S Sir Ganga Ram City Hospital and Anr.

14 Oct 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:5211

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte Labour Court award and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after both parties sought relief, emphasizing the need for a fair hearing.

labor appeal_allowed ex-parte award Labour Court termination of services reinstatement

Bhumika Choudhary v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences

14 Oct 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:5210

The Delhi High Court held that an OBC certificate dated one day prior to seat allocation is valid for admission under the OBC quota despite being issued after the first counseling round, directing AIIMS to allot the petitioner a seat accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant OBC certificate validity AIIMS MBBS admission Prospectus interpretation Reservation policy

Raju Kumar Gaur alias Rajiv Prasad v. State

14 Oct 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:5222

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC based on reliable dying declaration, corroborative CCTV footage, and medical evidence, dismissing the appellant's challenge to electronic evidence and delay in FIR.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dying declaration Section 304 Part II IPC CCTV evidence Section 65B Indian Evidence Act

AAP INFRASTRUCTURES LTD. v. BANK OF BARODA AND ANR.

14 Oct 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:5221

The Delhi High Court granted a temporary stay on the Bank of Baroda's declaration of AAP Infrastructures Ltd. as a wilful defaulter, emphasizing the need to provide reasons and an opportunity to challenge before adverse publication.

administrative petition_allowed wilful defaulter Bank of Baroda declaration natural justice

Krishan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5234-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded termination cases back to the Tribunal for fresh hearing, holding that each recruitment irregularity report must be independently examined with fair opportunity to the affected employees.

administrative remanded Significant Central Administrative Tribunal termination of service investigation report recruitment irregularities

MAPLE LOGISTICS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR v. PRINCIPAL CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ORS

14 Oct 2019 · VIPIN SANGHI; SANJEEV NARULA · 2019:DHC:5232-DB

The Delhi High Court held that refund under Section 143(1) cannot be withheld merely due to issuance of a Section 143(2) notice unless the Assessing Officer records valid reasons under Section 241A with prior approval, and directed reconsideration or release of the refund.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 241A of Income Tax Act withholding refund Section 143(2) notice income tax refund

Quippo Construction Equipment Ltd v. Janardan Nirman Pvt Ltd

14 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5226-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act due to invalid unilateral arbitrator appointment and unresolved territorial jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief arbitrator appointment

Ashok Solanki v. State & Anr.

14 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5224

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that no useful purpose would be served by further prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Namit Kumar v. State & Anr.

14 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5223

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 354 IPC amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC

Maanvender Singh Malik v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

14 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5225

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

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

Rahul Gupta v. M/S Almond Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

14 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2019:DHC:5217

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Buyers Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding after parties failed to mutually appoint one.

civil appeal_allowed Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause Buyers Agreement

Ratnamani Metals and Tubes Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

14 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5220

The Delhi High Court granted a three-month extension for passing the arbitral award beyond the statutory period under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, on the joint request of the parties.

other petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension of time arbitral award

IRB Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

14 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5219

The Delhi High Court extended interim protection against termination of a concession agreement pending arbitration, emphasizing judicial restraint and the arbitral tribunal's primacy in deciding the dispute.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 Interim protection

Raghuvir Buildcon Pvt Ltd v. Ircon International Limited & Anr.

14 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5218

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator and restrained encashment of a Demand Draft arising from a Bank Guarantee pending arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 Bank Guarantee

Bhupal Singh Bisht v. Rajesh Kumar Yadav & Ors

14 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5233

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct age-based multiplier but denied loss of income due to lack of proof.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation enhancement multiplier age of injured