Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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IL & FS Education & Technology Services Ltd. v. TKB Learning Services Pvt. Ltd.

29 Aug 2019 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2019:DHC:4253

The Delhi High Court allowed dissolution of TKB Learning Services Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, permitting the Official Liquidator to close accounts and deposit remaining funds with the RBI.

corporate petition_allowed Section 481 Companies Act 1956 company dissolution Official Liquidator closing books of accounts

KRISHNA CONSTRUCTION v. FAKHRUDDIN MEMORIAL COOPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY

29 Aug 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:4240
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The Delhi High Court held that a subsequent settlement agreement nullifying prior contracts extinguishes the original arbitration clause, entitling the plaintiff to recover dues under the settlement agreement through court proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant settlement agreement arbitration clause extinguishment of contract substituted contract

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd. v. Master Aarav Bhargava & Ors.

29 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4241

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and enhanced compensation awarded to a minor motor accident victim, emphasizing loss of future prospects and lifelong special needs.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant compensation motor accident claim minor injury loss of future prospects

M/S KONARK INFRA DEVELOPERS PVT LTD & ORS v. INDIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOCIETY SOLUTIONS (IAHS)

29 Aug 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:4252-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a summary suit decree due to the appellants' failure to deposit the conditional amount required to defend the suit under Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC summary suit conditional leave to defend deposit of amount

M/S WEAR WELL INDIA PVT. LTD. v. REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER AND ANR.

29 Aug 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:4225

The Delhi High Court quashed an unreasoned order imposing penal interest under the PF Act for failure to address the petitioner’s submissions, remanding the matter for a fresh reasoned decision.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 7Q Section 14B penal interest

DAV Model School v. Directorate of Education

29 Aug 2019 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:593-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that a litigant is bound by unchallenged concessions made before the Court and directed the appellant school to pay the respondent her MACP benefits with interest.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme MACP benefits concession before court finality of order

Union of India v. Savitha Kumar

28 Aug 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:4223-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Union of India is not required to provide prior intimation to OCI cardholders before blacklisting or cancelling their registration under Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955, especially when done in the interest of national sovereignty and security.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Overseas Citizen of India blacklisting prior intimation Section 7D Citizenship Act

Manish Sharma v. Lt. Governor and Ors.

28 Aug 2019 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:4189-DB

The Delhi High Court held that physically handicapped candidates are entitled to horizontal reservation but not automatic relaxation in qualifying marks absent explicit Rules, invalidating the selection of a physically handicapped candidate who scored below the General category cutoff in the DHJSE 2015.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination physically handicapped reservation horizontal reservation relaxation in qualifying marks

Vipin Bhardwaj v. Union of India & Ors.

28 Aug 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:4211-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition notifications under the National Highways Act must accurately describe the land to be acquired, and vague or defective notifications render the acquisition invalid.

property petition_allowed Significant National Highways Act, 1956 land acquisition Section 3A notification vague description

Morgan Securities & Credits Pvt Ltd v. Videocon Industries Ltd

28 Aug 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:4190-DB

The Delhi High Court held that amounts obtained from encashment of bank guarantees furnished by a corporate debtor are subject to the moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code during insolvency proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 14 moratorium Bank guarantee encashment Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Rajesh Sharma

28 Aug 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; A.K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:4191-DB

The Delhi High Court held that post-1993 amendment, the Commissioner is the competent disciplinary authority over municipal officers appointed by him, overruling prior regulations limiting his authority.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Disciplinary Authority Municipal Officers Commissioner

Banshi Dhar v. Union of India

28 Aug 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:4192-DB

The Delhi High Court held that delay in medical upgradation caused by administrative lapses does not disentitle a police officer to protection of seniority under Standing Order No.1 of 1992 and directed re-fixation of his seniority accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant seniority protection Indo-Tibetan Border Police Low Medical Category medical upgradation

Narendra Singh & Ors. v. Enforcement Directorate & Anr.

28 Aug 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:4193

The Delhi High Court held that non-executive directors cannot be held liable under Section 68(1) FERA without specific allegations proving they were in charge of and responsible for the company's business, quashing adjudication proceedings against them.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 Section 68(1) FERA show cause notice adjudication proceedings

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. JAGJIT KAUR & ORS

28 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4213

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded for a motor accident caused by the insured vehicle's rash and negligent driving without apportioning contributory negligence to the motorcyclist.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim contributory negligence rash and negligent driving compensation award

Shri Ashok Kumar Aggarwal v. Union of India and Ors.

28 Aug 2019 · A.K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:4194

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging compulsory retirement under Rule 56(j) of the Fundamental Rules, holding that the petitioner must seek remedy before the Central Administrative Tribunal and pursue damages claims through civil suit.

administrative petition_dismissed compulsory retirement Fundamental Rules Rule 56(j) Article 226 Central Administrative Tribunal

Kashi Ram v. Gaon Sabha Nasirpur

28 Aug 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:4201

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to appoint a Local Commissioner for demarcation, holding that the plaintiff must first prove possession and ownership before such procedural relief can be granted.

civil petition_dismissed permanent injunction demarcation burden of proof possession

Kavita Rani & Ors. v. Subhash Chand & Ors.

28 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4197

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to grant compensation for loss of future prospects and loss of consortium in a motor accident claim, directing deduction of income tax before disbursement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of future prospects loss of consortium compensation motor accident claims

Karam Chand v. M/s Cutting Edge Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

28 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4208

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking attachment of a co-owned property already validly sold under a prior decree, holding that the executing court cannot override a prior valid decree and cannot attach property co-owned by a non-judgment debtor.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant attachment of property co-ownership agreement to sell execution of decree

Dr. Virendra Kumar Mathur v. State & Ors.

28 Aug 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:4196

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a petition for letters of administration, holding that concealment of material facts was not established and reviving probate proceedings for further adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant letters of administration probate concealment of facts Indian Succession Act, 1925

Red Bull AG v. Pepsico India Holdings Pvt Ltd & Anr.

28 Aug 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:4195

The Delhi High Court held that summons were deemed served upon defendants after failed mediation, allowing their written statement filed within 120 days to be taken on record despite delay beyond 30 days, condoning the delay due to mediation efforts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 1 CPC written statement limitation service of summons mediation