Delhi High Court

47,108 judgments

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Roopshree Creations v. Niranjankumar Nafela

09 May 2019 · A. K. Pathak · 2019:DHC:7861

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the presumption of liability was successfully rebutted by the accused on the preponderance of probabilities.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 presumption Dishonour of cheque Rebuttal of presumption

Union of India v. Ramanand Tiwari

09 May 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2019:DHC:7559

The Delhi High Court held that legal opinions of the Attorney General to the Government are protected under the fiduciary exemption of the RTI Act and cannot be disclosed without overriding public interest.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(e) fiduciary relationship Attorney General of India

Shribanshbahadur Singh v. M/s Kartar Singh Sira & Sons

09 May 2019 · Anu Malhotra · 2019:DHC:7545
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the petitioner failed to prove employment with the respondent, dismissing the claim of illegal termination and emphasizing the limits of writ jurisdiction in reappreciating factual evidence in labor disputes.

labor petition_dismissed Significant employer-employee relationship Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Labour Court ESIC card

Anil Verma v. R.K. Jewellers SK Group & Ors.

09 May 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:2557

The Delhi High Court disposed of applications for condonation of delay as infructuous since replies were considered and allowed correction of judgment to reflect appearances, listing the matter for further hearing.

civil other condonation of delay contempt application correction in judgment interlocutory application

Nasir Khan v. Sarphina George

09 May 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:2558
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting maintenance to a woman presumed to be the wife based on long cohabitation, emphasizing a broad interpretation of 'wife' under Section 125 Cr.P.C. without strict proof of marriage.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Section 125 Cr.P.C. maintenance presumption of marriage cohabitation

Sh. Udit Aggarwal and Anr. v. The Authorised Officer, State Bank of India

09 May 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:2556-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a guarantor whose liability is limited to the value of mortgaged property has the right to redeem the mortgage through quasi-judicial valuation rather than public auction, and granted interim relief against dispossession upon deposit of security.

civil petition_allowed Significant guarantee deed collateral security mortgage redemption property valuation

Virender Sharma v. Rajiv Gandhi Campus & Ors.

09 May 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:2555

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging termination from a Ph.D. course for pursuing another regular course without permission, holding the admission undertaking binding.

academic_education_law petition_dismissed Ph.D. course Transfer Certificate Admission undertaking Termination

Gillette India Limited v. Delhi Development Authority

09 May 2019 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2019:DHC:2552

The Delhi High Court held that changes in shareholding of a company do not amount to transfer of its immovable property for levy of unearned increase under the lease deed, setting aside DDA's demand based on share transfers.

property petition_allowed Significant unearned increase shareholding dilution transfer of property corporate veil

Frank Ezenwa v. State

09 May 2019 · Mukta Gupta · 2019:DHC:2551

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under the NDPS Act based on police testimony corroborated by evidence, rejecting challenges regarding sample discrepancies and procedural objections.

criminal appeal_dismissed NDPS Act Section 21(b) NDPS police testimony sample seal

University of Delhi v. Amar Nath Jah & Anr.

09 May 2019 · G.S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:2568-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Vice-Principal can be appointed during a Principal vacancy subject to prior University approval, which cannot be arbitrarily withheld, and dismissed the University’s appeal against the appointment of Amar Nath Jha.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Vice-Principal appointment Ordinance XVIII University of Delhi prior approval acting Principal

Afsar v. State

09 May 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:2553

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a criminal case involving alleged trespass and misbehavior, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and absence of prejudice to trial.

criminal petition_allowed anticipatory bail Section 354-B IPC false implication family dispute

Benzi Takhellambam v. State

09 May 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:2554

The Delhi High Court allowed interim bail under strict police custody conditions for a petitioner charged with murder to appear in a competitive examination, balancing his right to education with the State’s interest.

criminal other interim bail Section 302 IPC competitive examination custodial supervision

Rachana Madan & Anr. v. Sunil Madan

09 May 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:2567

The Delhi High Court remitted the claim for additional educational expenses beyond a settlement amount under the DV Act to the Metropolitan Magistrate for adjudication based on evidence of delay and escalation.

family other Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 educational expenses settlement deed maintenance

Bansi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

09 May 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:2560-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, applying Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC for a sudden fight without premeditation and undue advantage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part-II IPC Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Zulfiqar Ahman Khan v. M/S Quintillion Business Media Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.

09 May 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:2559

The Delhi High Court granted an injunction restraining republication of defamatory #MeToo articles on any platform, recognizing the Plaintiff's right to privacy and preventing irreparable harm to his reputation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant right to privacy right to be forgotten permanent injunction defamation

Ram Kumar Gupta v. Dy Labour Commissioner & Ors

09 May 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:2566-DB

The Delhi High Court held that prior unrelated observations cannot bar a gratuity claim and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on merits under the Payment of Gratuity Act.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act res judicata writ petition continuous service

M/S Associated Service Station v. Jai Kishen Sharma

09 May 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:2565

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award reinstating a petrol pump attendant with full back wages after finding his dismissal unjustified and the inquiry flawed.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant termination of service industrial dispute natural justice domestic inquiry

Ritu Vashisth v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 May 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:2564

The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to a habitual offender after finding that his extensive criminal antecedents were improperly ignored, allowing withdrawal of bail application and liberty to file afresh with full disclosure.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail habitual offender criminal antecedents Section 439 CrPC

Parveen Kathuria v. Reliance General Finance Co Ltd & Ors

09 May 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:2563

The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company is not liable to compensate for an accident caused by a driver with a fake licence unless the vehicle owner proves ignorance and due diligence in verifying the licence.

civil petition_dismissed Significant fake driving licence insurance liability motor vehicle accident owner's duty

Nalin Khanna & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority

09 May 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:2562

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application seeking modification of an earlier order directing the DDA to widen a road, holding that partial widening is not feasible due to lapsing land acquisitions and practical difficulties, and that the DDA is acting diligently within its administrative discretion.

administrative petition_dismissed land acquisition road widening Delhi Development Authority Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013