Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Dr. Shidore Shital Mhatardeo v. National Board of Examination

10 Oct 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:5126

The Delhi High Court held that denial of DNB seats solely for non-production of original MBBS degree certificates at counselling, when the candidate had acquired the degree before the cut-off date, is arbitrary and directed the NBE to allot seats accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant DNB admission MBBS degree certificate eligibility criteria proof of qualification

Dr. Shidore Shital Mhatardeo v. National Board of Examination

10 Oct 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:5123

The Delhi High Court held that denial of DNB seats solely for non-production of original MBBS degree certificates at counselling was unjustified when candidates had acquired the degree before the cut-off date and allowed them reasonable time to furnish proof.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant DNB admission MBBS degree certificate eligibility criteria proof of qualification

Inderjeet Singh Sidhu v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Oct 2019 · A.K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:5124

The Delhi High Court held that a unilateral transfer altering the appointed headquarters is impermissible and that acceptance of resignation does not automatically impose liability for salary in lieu of notice without employee's consent under Rule 36-A of FACT Rules.

labor petition_allowed Significant resignation notice period salary in lieu of notice transfer of headquarters

Action Ispat & Power Pvt. Ltd. v. Shyam Metalics & Energy Limited & Ors.

10 Oct 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:5125-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the discretionary power of the Company Court to recall a winding up order and transfer proceedings to the NCLT under the IBC to facilitate corporate revival and avoid parallel liquidation proceedings.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant winding up transfer of proceedings National Company Law Tribunal Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

M/S Goutam Shoe Store & Anr. v. Relaxo Footwear Ltd.

10 Oct 2019 · Anu Malhotra · 2019:DHC:5127
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, holding that factual disputes about account closure require trial and cognizance against the proprietor was rightly taken.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Account closed Presumption under Section 139

The National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sandeep

10 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5179

The Delhi High Court upheld insurer's liability to pay enhanced compensation for permanent disability and loss of marriage prospects in a motor accident claim, rejecting unsubstantiated drunken driving allegations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability drunken driving permanent disability

The National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sandeep

10 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5176

The Delhi High Court upheld insurer's liability in a motor accident claim, rejected drunken driving plea for lack of evidence, and enhanced compensation for severe visual and maxillofacial disabilities.

civil appeal_allowed Significant insurance liability drunken driving permanent disability visual impairment

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Lalita Sharma & Ors.

10 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5177

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal, upholding the compensation awarded to claimants in a motor accident case with clarifications on vehicle identification and application of multiplier as per Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim offending vehicle identification multiplier loss of dependency

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Omkar & Ors.

10 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5178

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation for loss of income from one year to eight months due to lack of supporting medical evidence, partially allowing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_allowed loss of income compensation motor accident claim incapacitation period

Center of Applied Politics v. Govt of India & Anr

10 Oct 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5175-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the Letters Patent Appeal, quashing the Single Judge's order and remanding the matter for fresh adjudication of an undecided Show Cause Notice with an opportunity of hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Show Cause Notice Adjudication Lease violation Locus standi

Ex. Inspector Lala Ram v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5182-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from service for unauthorized absence, upholding the limited scope of judicial review in departmental disciplinary proceedings and the non-maintainability of a delayed second appeal.

administrative appeal_dismissed departmental inquiry unauthorized absence dismissal from service Delhi Police (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1980

Ram Prakash Mittal & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

10 Oct 2019 · Chief Justice D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5181-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing maintenance of status quo on ownership, possession, and construction of disputed land pending final adjudication, restraining respondents from constructing a compound wall.

property appeal_allowed Significant status quo possession ownership land acquisition

State of Delhi v. Ranjeet@Ganja@Sombarroy

10 Oct 2019 · Manmohan J; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal J · 2019:DHC:7564-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a POCSO case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the victim's minority and the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant acquittal minor proof of age POCSO Act

ANSAL HOUSING LTD v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

10 Oct 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:7555-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appeals against property tax demands must be filed before the Municipal Tax Tribunal upon depositing the base year tax, dismissing writ petitions and directing compliance with deposit conditions.

property appeal_allowed Significant property tax Municipal Tax Tribunal writ petition deposit condition

Rakesh Singh v. Union of India

10 Oct 2019 · G. Harishankar · 2019:DHC:7471

The judgment in W.P.(O) 2777/2019 refers to the decision in W.P.(O) 9365/2018 involving the University of Delhi, with no further details provided.

other other Writ Petition University of Delhi Union of India Delhi High Court

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Poonam & Ors.

10 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5183
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The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award in a fatal motor accident claim, rejecting contributory negligence, correcting minimum wage for calculation, and awarding additional damages for loss of love and affection and other heads as per Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Detailed Accident Report contributory negligence minimum wages loss of dependency

M/S RAMACIVIL INDIA CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

10 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5166

The Delhi High Court held that where an internal dispute resolution committee is not constituted, a party may directly seek appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, and appointed a sole arbitrator accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Dispute Redressal Committee internal dispute resolution

Shri Saurabh Tripathy v. Competition Commission of India & Anr.

10 Oct 2019 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2019:DHC:5168

The Delhi High Court upheld the Competition Commission's discretion to reject the Director General's report and close the case without further inquiry, holding that negotiated contractual terms are a vital factor in assessing abuse of dominant position claims under the Competition Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Competition Commission of India Director General report Section 4 Competition Act abuse of dominant position

Mustkeem Kuraisi & Ors. v. Mohd Anish & Ors.

10 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5167

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation in a motor accident claim to include loss of future prospects, loss of consortium, and loss of love and affection, following Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of future prospects loss of consortium loss of love and affection motor accident claim