Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Krishan Dabas v. M/S Sapphire Cables & Services Pvt Ltd

13 Aug 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3968

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for illegal termination without enquiry, denying reinstatement but awarding salary for 3.33 years with interest.

labor petition_allowed Significant illegal termination compensation enhancement reinstatement labor dispute

Man Singh v. Reliance Integrated Services Private Ltd.

13 Aug 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3969

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for illegal termination without enquiry, denying reinstatement but awarding Rs. 8 lakh with interest to an ex-serviceman employee.

labor petition_allowed Significant illegal termination compensation enhancement reinstatement labour court award

Ankur Sehgal & Ors v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

13 Aug 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:3971

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Manjeet Singh v. State N.C.T. of Delhi

13 Aug 2019 · R.K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:3984

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of charges under Sections 498A and 306 IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove cruelty or abetment of suicide beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of credible evidence and mens rea for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant abetment of suicide Section 306 IPC dowry death Section 304B IPC

Avneet Singh Bedi and Anr v. Inder Pal Singh and Ors

13 Aug 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:3983

The Delhi High Court held that summons must be issued when the plaint discloses a cause of action and is not barred by law, and a suit cannot be dismissed at the admission stage without allowing defendants to contest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant issuance of summons cause of action dismissal of suit coercion

Chhttar Singh v. DTC

13 Aug 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3981

The Delhi High Court held that a belated claim for regularization after retirement is not maintainable but upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s award granting financial benefits for difference in wages for three years prior to the dispute.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant regularization of employment daily wager industrial dispute financial benefits

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Ram Phal

13 Aug 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:3982-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed DTC to conduct departmental inquiries based on documentary evidence without strict adherence to Regulation 15(C) against drivers alleged to have obtained fraudulent licenses, ensuring natural justice and public safety.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Departmental inquiry Driving license forgery Delhi Transport Corporation Regulation 15(C)

Raj Solvent Pvt Ltd v. Dronn Chemplast Pvt Ltd

09 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:7754

The Delhi High Court dismissed criminal revision petitions for non-prosecution due to the petitioner's failure to appear.

criminal appeal_dismissed non-prosecution dismissal criminal revision petition absence of petitioner

Rajkumar Sabu v. Kaushalya Devisabu

09 Aug 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:7735-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of connected appeals as infructuous following the Supreme Court's disposal of related transfer petitions and appeals.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural Transfer Petition Supreme Court Disposal of appeals Judicial economy

Devika Singh v. Kunal Chauhan & Anr.

09 Aug 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:7624-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 66-A IT Act arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Solil Chatterjee and Ors. v. Lt. Governor of Delhi and Ors.

09 Aug 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:7502-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious removal of unauthorized constructions in Aravalli Biodiversity Park after due hearing, rejecting indefinite delays caused by ongoing surveys.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant unauthorized encroachments Aravalli Biodiversity Park illegal constructions survey

Rajiv Kumar v. Devender Bhardwaj & Anr

09 Aug 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7436

The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn bail cancellation petitions due to delay and lack of prosecution progress, directing expeditious disposal of pending revision petitions.

criminal petition_dismissed bail cancellation Section 439(2) CrPC delay in prosecution revision petitions

Dr. Rupakkumar Girl v. Medical Council of India & Anr.

09 Aug 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:7435-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Dr. Rupakkumar Gir against the Medical Council of India as not pressed, disposing of the related stay application accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural writ petition Medical Council of India dismissal as not pressed stay application

The Commissioner of Income Tax v. M.S. Aggarwal

09 Aug 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Rajiv Shakdher; C. Harishankar · 2019:DHC:7386-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals as not pressed due to the tax effect being below the monetary limit prescribed by CBDT Circular No. 17 of 2019.

tax appeal_dismissed Procedural Income Tax Appeal CBDT Circular No. 17 of 2019 Tax Effect Monetary Limit

Minor X v. State

09 Aug 2019 · Mukta Gupta · 2019:DHC:3945

The Delhi High Court permitted medical termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks for a minor rape victim after considering medical risks and the minor's and guardian's consent.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 minor rape victim termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks court approval for MTP

Vaishnavi Building Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Shain Kumar

09 Aug 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:3946

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to set aside an ex parte decree for failure to show sufficient cause for nonappearance despite service of summons and unsubstantiated medical illness claims.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 9 Rule 13 CPC ex parte decree sufficient cause nonappearance

Haji Mohd. Saeed Qureshi and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr.

09 Aug 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:3940

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for priority allotment of shops in the Okhla market, upholding DAMB's decision to allot shops by e-auction and clarifying that prior court statements do not create enforceable rights.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant shop allotment Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board e-auction regulated market

Jai Prakash Singh v. M/S Saraswati Trading Company

09 Aug 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3941

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded by the Labour Court for wrongful termination from Rs.40,000 to Rs.1,25,000 with interest, allowing the writ petition filed by the terminated employee.

labor appeal_allowed Labour Court compensation enhancement wrongful termination

Binita Dass v. Uttam Kumar

09 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:3942

The Delhi High Court held that a wife's capacity to earn cannot be a ground to deny interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act when she is not actually earning, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 capacity to earn actual earning

Shri Subhash Chand Garg & Anr. v. Shri Roshan Seth & Ors.

09 Aug 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:3944

The Delhi High Court decreed a recovery suit for Rs. 1.7 crores with interest against defendants who admitted liability in bail settlement but failed to repay, deleting a third party claiming ownership by registered sale deed.

civil appeal_allowed recovery suit agreement to sell interest on money settlement in bail proceedings