Delhi High Court

46,428 judgments

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M/S TIGMANSHU DHULIA FILMS PVT LTD v. M/S RAJYA SABHA TELEVISION (RSTV)

30 May 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:2969

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 as premature since the petitioner failed to approach the designated appointing authority, the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha, as required by the arbitration agreement.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointing authority Secretary General Rajya Sabha

Anwar @ Sono & Ors. v. The State & Anr

30 May 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:2983

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 406 IPC

ATTOTEK CO. LTD. v. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LIMITED AND ORS.

30 May 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:2990-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging rejection of bids due to non-submission of Price Bids in USD, holding no technical glitch existed and bidders bear responsibility to comply with tender conditions and timelines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant e-procurement portal tender conditions judicial review technical glitch

ATTOTEK CO. LTD. v. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LIMITED

30 May 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:2989-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging rejection of bids due to non-submission of Price Bids in USD, holding that bidders bear responsibility to comply with tender conditions and no technical glitch was established.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant e-procurement tender conditions technical glitch judicial review

ATTOTEK CO. LTD. v. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LIMITED AND ORS.

30 May 2019 · G.S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:2988-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging rejection of bids due to failure to upload Price Bids in USD, holding no technical glitch occurred and bidders bear responsibility for timely compliance with tender conditions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant e-procurement tender conditions judicial review technical glitch

Rajesh & Anr. v. State

30 May 2019 · R.K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:2958

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for attempt to murder based on credible victim testimony corroborated by medical evidence, dismissing their appeal challenging the assault and injuries inflicted.

criminal appeal_dismissed attempt to murder Section 307 IPC Section 34 IPC victim testimony

Aarshya Gulati and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

30 May 2019 · The Chief Justice; V. Kameswar Rao · 2019:DHC:2957-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Rules providing a summary eviction procedure for senior citizens under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, rejecting challenges of unauthorized delegation and violation of natural justice.

family petition_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 summary eviction procedure delegated legislation natural justice

Mahabir Mehto v. State

30 May 2019 · Siddharth Mridul; Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:2956-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a father for penetrative sexual assault on his minor daughter under POCSO and IPC, affirming that credible sole testimony of the prosecutrix suffices for conviction and age must be determined per Juvenile Justice Rules.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act juvenile age determination sole testimony of prosecutrix penetrative sexual assault

Janak Kapoor & Anr. v. Amit Kapoor & Anr.

30 May 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:2991

The Delhi High Court held that a widow who survives the testator and obtains a Conveyance Deed with beneficiaries' consent holds absolute ownership, and a suit challenging her ownership and gift deed is liable to be dismissed for lack of cause of action.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Will interpretation absolute ownership life interest Order 7 Rule 11 CPC

Sahista v. State of NCT of Delhi

30 May 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:2965-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition after recovery of a kidnapped minor girl and police assurance to complete investigation into her kidnapping, forced marriage, and gang rape.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus kidnapping minor girl Section 164 Cr.P.C.

Court on its Own Motion v. State & Anr.

30 May 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:2964-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Police to implement an online FIR registration system and standardized procedures to ensure prompt investigation in missing persons cases, addressing delays that undermine effective police response.

criminal other Significant FIR registration missing persons online FIR system Delhi Police

Dr. Ankita Baidya v. Union of India and Anr.

30 May 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:2980

The Delhi High Court directed AIIMS to declare the petitioner’s D.M. (Infectious Disease) examination result held in December 2018, holding that permitted leaves and variable training postings do not justify extension of course tenure or withholding of results.

administrative petition_allowed Significant D.M. Infectious Disease course academic leave policy course tenure extension medical residency training

Shiv Charan Verma v. Pramod Kumar

30 May 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:2963

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's criminal revision petitions under Section 138 NI Act, accepted the mediated settlement, reduced costs, and compounded the offence resulting in the petitioner's acquittal.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act compounding offence mediation settlement reduction of costs

Shiv Charan Verma v. Pramod Kumar

30 May 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:2962

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to compound the offence under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act upon settlement, reduced costs, and acquitted the petitioner accordingly.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act dishonour of cheque compounding offence mediation and conciliation

Sh. Rakesh Kumar v. State

30 May 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:2960

The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing an appeal by a poor incarcerated person must be liberally condoned, setting aside the appellate court's dismissal on limitation grounds and restoring the appeal for hearing.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay appeal against conviction Section 392 IPC incarcerated persons

Wave Hospitality Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

30 May 2019 · Chief Justice Rajendra Menon; Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:2978-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a provisional attachment order under the PMLA, holding that the doctrine of lifting the corporate veil applies and that statutory remedies must be exhausted before judicial interference.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 provisional attachment corporate veil lifting of corporate veil

Akhtar Malik & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

30 May 2019 · Anu Malhotra · 2019:DHC:2966

The Delhi High Court held that maternal uncles of the complainant's sister-in-law do not qualify as 'relatives of the husband' under Section 498A IPC and quashed the FIR and charges against them under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC relative of the husband strict construction dowry harassment

Tariq Mahboob v. Union of India and Anr.

30 May 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:2971-DB

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing continuation of essential stem cell therapy pending regulatory licensing under the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019.

administrative petition_allowed Significant New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 stem cell therapy interim relief marketing licence

Ministry of External Affairs and Anr. v. Rajender Singh and Ors.

30 May 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:2977-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing regularisation of casual workers serving in a departmental canteen since 1994 under the Uma Devi principles, despite formal sanctioned posts being created only in 2008.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant regularisation departmental canteen casual workers Uma Devi judgment

People for Development & Progress v. Airport Authority of India & Ors.

30 May 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:2992-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging construction on Airport Authority land, holding that petitioners lacked rights over the land and that the Supreme Court order did not grant access through the construction site.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Article 226 Ingress and egress rights Land acquisition