Delhi High Court

44,644 judgments

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Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited v. Chetan Kandpal & Anr

25 Sep 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:4901

The Delhi High Court quashed an unreasoned industrial tribunal award of reinstatement for lack of application of mind and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with proper reasons.

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Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. v. Employees Provident Fund Organisation & Anr.

25 Sep 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:4900

The Delhi High Court held that the EPFO cannot coercively recover provident fund dues from a third party disputing liability without conducting an inquiry, and quashed recovery notices issued against the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 8F(3) third party liability provident fund dues

Nitesh Kumar Anand v. University of Delhi

25 Sep 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:4899

The Delhi High Court directed independent re-examination of a medical exam answer sheet where initial evaluation was flawed, emphasizing the candidate's right to a fair and objective assessment.

administrative petition_allowed Significant answer sheet evaluation independent examiner rechecking vs reevaluation University of Delhi examination rules

Quazar Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. National Agriculture Corporative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.

25 Sep 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:4914

The Delhi High Court held that under the amended Arbitration Act, the court's role at the appointment stage is limited to verifying the existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator accordingly.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration Act appointment of arbitrator arbitration agreement prima facie arbitrability

Employees State Insurance Corporation v. Jyoti

25 Sep 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:4915-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order granting study leave for M.Sc. Nursing to an ESIC employee, emphasizing compliance with guidelines and employer’s duty to respond timely.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant study leave M.Sc. Nursing Employees State Insurance Corporation No Objection Certificate

M/S. DAYA ENGINEERING WORKS (SLEEPER) LTD. & ANR. v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION & ANR.

25 Sep 2019 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2019:DHC:4910

The Delhi High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings against petitioners accused of cheating banks despite civil settlement and payment of dues, holding that criminal liability survives independent of civil claims.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR criminal liability vs civil liability One Time Settlement cheating under IPC

Seema Kumari v. State & Anr

25 Sep 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:4909

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of The Electricity Act, 2003 following full and final settlement and issuance of a no objection certificate by the complainant.

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

Harsh Shiksha Avam Samaj Kalyan Samiti and Anr. v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr.

25 Sep 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:4903

The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition by NCTE's Western Regional Committee for non-compliance with natural justice and procedural fairness, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant show cause notice natural justice withdrawal of recognition National Council for Teacher Education

The Manager Mail Motors & Anr. v. Manoj Kumar

25 Sep 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4912

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a motor accident compensation award, holding that issues not raised before the MACT cannot be raised for the first time on appeal.

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State v. Sandeep

25 Sep 2019 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2019:DHC:4908

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case, holding that consent obtained on a remote promise of marriage does not vitiate consent under Section 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant consent rape promise of marriage Section 376 IPC

Rakshit Singh v. Tarlochan Singh & Anr

25 Sep 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4917

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a learner’s driving licence issued after the accident date is irrelevant for compensation claims in motor accident cases.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim learner's driving licence valid driving licence compensation

Ompal v. Chief Executive Officer & Ors.

25 Sep 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:4920-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking family pension for a 100% visually impaired petitioner on the ground that he was not financially dependent on his deceased father, as required under the relevant government OM and pension rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant family pension disability certificate financial dependence Office Memorandum 16.01.2013

Kashyap Smriti Shivaji Shiksha Samiti v. National Council for Teacher Education

25 Sep 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:4907

The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. institute by NCTE for non-receipt of show cause notice and directed fresh service and hearing in accordance with natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant show cause notice withdrawal of recognition natural justice opportunity to reply

Kanha Education Society v. National Council for Teacher Education

25 Sep 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:4906

The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition order by NCTE's Western Regional Committee, directing a fresh hearing with due consideration of all submissions and documents.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant withdrawal of recognition show cause notice fair hearing administrative order

Gyanoday Shiksha Samiti and Anr. v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr.

25 Sep 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:4905

The Delhi High Court set aside the NCTE's withdrawal of recognition for B.Ed. course due to procedural lapses and directed fresh consideration with opportunity of hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant show cause notice withdrawal of recognition natural justice personal hearing

Star Computer Educational Society & Anr. v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.

25 Sep 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:4904

The Delhi High Court set aside the NCTE's withdrawal of recognition for a B.Ed. institute due to procedural irregularities and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with a personal hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant show cause notice withdrawal of recognition National Council for Teacher Education personal hearing

Vindhya Education Society v. National Council for Teacher Education

25 Sep 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:4902

The Delhi High Court set aside the NCTE's withdrawal of recognition for a B.Ed. institute due to procedural lapses and directed a fresh hearing with proper consideration of documents.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant withdrawal of recognition National Council for Teacher Education show cause notice fair hearing

Kusum Sharma v. State & Anr.

25 Sep 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:4913

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to inconsistencies in the victim's account, delayed reporting, and questionable forensic evidence, emphasizing the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape intoxicating substance forensic evidence DNA profiling

Aalam @ M. Shamshad Alam v. Brijesh Shukla @ Manoj & Ors

25 Sep 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4916

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and functional disability assessment to 80% for a motor accident victim with below-knee amputation, directing provision of prosthetic limb and motorized wheelchair with lifetime warranty.

civil appeal_allowed Significant functional disability motor accident claim compensation prosthetic limb

M/S BHATIA ACID (P) LTD v. THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD

25 Sep 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4911

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident claim execution proceeding to the MACT to verify proper service of notice, emphasizing the right to cross-examine the Process Server and condoned delay in filing the appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant service of notice Process Server execution proceedings Motor Accident Claims Tribunal