Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Shri Prakash & Ors. v. State & Anr.

04 Sep 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:4342

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Mohd. Rasheed & Ors. v. State & Anr.

04 Sep 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:4337

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 509 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement mediation

Neeraj Bhati v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr

04 Sep 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:4338

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 506 IPC and 3(1)(x) SC & ST Act following a bona fide settlement between the parties through mediation.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 506 IPC Section 3(1)(x) SC & ST Act compromise

Robin Nain v. The State

04 Sep 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:4339

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner after finding no active role in the incident on CCTV footage, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with the investigation.

criminal petition_allowed anticipatory bail CCTV evidence active role personal bond

Jay Kant Mishra v. M/S S Chand & Company Ltd & Ors

04 Sep 2019 · Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:4340

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against rejection of a suit challenging an eviction order under Section 14(1)(i) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding the suit barred by res judicata and affirming that ownership need not be proved by the landlord for eviction under this provision.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(i) eviction landlord-tenant relationship

M/S Mongia Realty & Buildwell Pvt Ltd v. Manik Sethi

04 Sep 2019 · Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:4341

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a suit for loan recovery filed beyond three years from the last payment is barred by limitation, rejecting claims of open mutual account and oral repayment terms without written evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed limitation period open current mutual account loan repayment oral agreement

Financial Intelligence Unit-IND v. Axis Bank Ltd.

04 Sep 2019 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2019:DHC:4332

The Delhi High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's reduction of monetary penalties to warnings under the amended Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, ruling that the beneficial amendment applies retrospectively.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 Section 13(2) retrospective application beneficial legislation

M/S D.S.S. HOTEL (P) LTD. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

04 Sep 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:4357

The Delhi High Court set aside the Financial Commissioner's order on mutation of property, emphasizing prior judicial findings on sale and Will validity and remanded the matter for reconsideration in line with substantive property law.

property appeal_allowed Significant mutation order transfer of property validity of will release deed

Vinod Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

04 Sep 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:4352-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of the petitioner's challenge to disciplinary proceedings but directed sympathetic consideration of any representation for reduction of punishment.

administrative other departmental proceedings quantum of punishment withholding increments disciplinary authority

Sudesh Rani & Ors. v. Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd & Ors.

04 Sep 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4356

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal enhancing compensation by relying on the last Income Tax Return filed before the deceased's death to assess income for loss of dependency in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Compensation Income Tax Return Loss of Dependency Future Prospects

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Saroj Devi & Ors.

04 Sep 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4355

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the compensation award by the MACT, holding the insured vehicle liable for the accident causing death due to rash and negligent driving, rejecting claims of deceased's intoxication.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation post-mortem report forensic science laboratory report

BVG India Ltd v. Navin Saini

04 Sep 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:4330

The Delhi High Court held that a settlement agreement before a mediation centre is binding only as clearly agreed and authenticated, allowing the defendant to raise set-off pleas in subsequent suits subject to trial court adjudication on limitation and scope of settlement.

civil other Significant settlement agreement mediation Section 151 CPC plea of set-off

Hassad Food Company Q.S.C. v. Reliance Asset Reconstrucation Company Ltd. and Ors.

04 Sep 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:4329-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the mandatory pre-deposit under Section 21 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 cannot be waived by the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, dismissing the petition challenging the refusal to waive the pre-deposit.

civil petition_dismissed Significant pre-deposit Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal corporate guarantee

M3M INDIA PVT LTD & ANR v. DR DINESH SHARMA & ANR

04 Sep 2019 · Prateek Jalan · 2019:DHC:4328

The Delhi High Court held that remedies under the Consumer Protection Act and RERA are concurrent and binding on home buyers, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Pioneer Urban Land, dismissing petitions challenging this concurrency.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Concurrent remedies

Tech-Sharp Engineers (P) Ltd. v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

04 Sep 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:4331

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completing arbitration proceedings under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the arbitrator's illness.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of time arbitration proceedings

MMTC LTD. v. GLITTER OVERSEAS

04 Sep 2019 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2019:DHC:4333

The Delhi High Court extended the time for passing the arbitral award by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, based on parties' consent and the stage of final arguments.

civil other Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of time arbitral award

Sachin Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

04 Sep 2019 · A.K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:4327

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the 10% weightage given to contractual employees in a recruitment process, holding it to be a reasonable and lawful exercise of discretion under the applicable regulations.

administrative petition_dismissed recruitment process weightage to contractual employees reasonableness Article 226 Constitution of India

Amir Khan v. Central Bureau of Investigation

04 Sep 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:4344

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging joint framing of charges including murder and conspiracy, holding that the offences arose from the same transaction and the petitioner was afforded adequate opportunity to defend himself.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant joint trial same transaction charge framing Section 302 IPC

Kewal Krishan Abrol v. Reena Bali

04 Sep 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:4345

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the trial and appellate courts' findings that the rent was Rs. 7,000 per month based on Income Tax Returns and rejected the appellant's claim of security deposit due to lack of evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed rent dispute possession decree Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 100 CPC

Manager, Geeta Bal Bharti Sr. Sec. School & Anr. v. Ramesh Chander Dubey & Anr.

04 Sep 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:4326-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an employee whose termination was quashed without prior enquiry cannot be retrospectively suspended under Rule 115(4) of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973, and upheld the setting aside of such suspension with directions for back wages.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant suspension termination Delhi School Education Rules, 1973 Rule 115(4)