Delhi High Court

47,108 judgments

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Awadhesh Kumar v. Union of India; Vikash Chaudhary v. Union of India

01 May 2019 · S. Muralidhar; I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:7584-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging a final merit list after the respondents showed the persons named by petitioners were not included in it.

administrative appeal_dismissed merit list selection process petition dismissal administrative law

Dr. Mohd. Ishaq Beg v. Medical Council of India

01 May 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:7566

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging removal from the Indian Medical Register as academic after the punishment period lapsed and directed restoration of names by the Medical Council of India.

administrative petition_dismissed Indian Medical Register Medical Council of India removal from register restoration

Mukeshkr Sharma v. CM Prakash Gaur

01 May 2019 · Chief Justice; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:7539-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an interlocutory order directing interim maintenance payments under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, upholding the discretion exercised by the writ Court.

family appeal_dismissed Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 interlocutory order interim maintenance discretion of Court

Vijaya Jain; Poornima Jain; Sanjay Jain; Gian Chand Jain v. State

01 May 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:7451

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to ensure compliance with a settlement in complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and disposed of the petitions as infructuous.

criminal petition_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act settlement dishonour of cheque trial court

Symbiosis International v. All India Council for Technical Education

01 May 2019 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2019:DHC:2395-DB

The Delhi High Court held that universities classified as Category-I under UGC's graded autonomy regulations are exempt from AICTE approval for specified courses, subject to compliance with norms and affidavit submissions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant AICTE approval UGC graded autonomy Category-I universities CGPA

Gurmeet Narang & Ors. v. State & Anr.

01 May 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:2405

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Mohit Kumar Garg & Ors. v. State & Anr.

01 May 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:2404

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 406/498-A/34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Jaswinder Singh & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

01 May 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:2400

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's affidavit, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Manish; Sunny; Hori Lal v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

01 May 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:2401

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to petitioners accused under Sections 308, 341, 427, and 34 IPC, observing that injuries were simple and bail could be revoked if misused.

criminal appeal_allowed pre-arrest bail Section 308 IPC Section 341 IPC Section 427 IPC

Manish; Sunny; Hori Lal v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

01 May 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:2402

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to petitioners accused under Sections 308, 341, 427, and 34 IPC, considering the simple nature of injuries and subject to bail bonds and surety.

criminal bail_granted pre-arrest bail Section 308 IPC Section 341 IPC Section 427 IPC

Manish; Sunny; Hori Lal v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

01 May 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:2403

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to petitioners accused under Sections 308, 341, 427, and 34 IPC, noting the simple nature of injuries and imposing bail conditions.

criminal petition_allowed pre-arrest bail Section 308 IPC simple injuries bail bonds

National Insurance Co Ltd v. M/S Synergy Steels Ltd

01 May 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:2399

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in an insurance claim dispute, holding that acceptance of part payment under duress does not bar further claims and that factual findings of the arbitrator on cause of loss and policy exclusions are binding.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Insurance claim Full and final settlement

Vijay Pal Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

01 May 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:2398

The Delhi High Court held that rejection of nomination papers during election proceedings cannot be challenged by writ petition under Article 226 and the exclusive remedy is by way of an election petition under the Representation of People Act, 1951.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant rejection of nomination Article 226 Article 329(b) Representation of People Act, 1951

Raj Kumar Jain & Ors. v. Prem Kumar Jain & Ors.

01 May 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:2396-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a family property dispute appeal by recording a comprehensive settlement dividing properties, enforcing payment obligations, and quashing pending litigations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant family property dispute preliminary decree settlement agreement partition

Tushar Ranjan Mohanty v. Union of India and Anr.

01 May 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:2397-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an APAR grading downgraded solely on the basis of a quashed disciplinary penalty must be restored to the original level awarded by the Reporting Authority, and the rejection of representation ignoring such quashing is unsustainable.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Annual Performance Appraisal Report APAR grading minor penalty charge-sheet censure

Commissioner of Trade & Taxes, Delhi v. Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.

01 May 2019 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2019:DHC:2394-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that sales to DISCOMs licensed under the Electricity Act, 2003 qualify for exemption under Rule 11(XII) of the Delhi Sales Tax Rules, construing references to the repealed Indian Electricity Act, 1910 as references to the 2003 Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Sales Tax Act, 1975 Rule 11(XII) Delhi Sales Tax Rules Electricity Act, 2003 Indian Electricity Act, 1910

Commissioner of Trade & Taxes, Delhi v. Super Agencies

01 May 2019 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2019:DHC:2393-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed multiple VAT appeals and statutory applications, setting aside the impugned tax assessments/orders passed by the Commissioner of Trade & Taxes.

tax appeal_allowed Value Added Tax VAT appeals Commissioner of Trade & Taxes tax assessment

Symbiosis International & Ors. v. All India Council for Technical Education

01 May 2019 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2019:DHC:2392-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Category-I universities under UGC's graded autonomy regulations are exempt from AICTE approval for specified courses, subject to compliance with norms and affidavit submission.

administrative petition_allowed Significant AICTE approval UGC graded autonomy Category-I universities CGPA

Inderpreet Singh Bhatia v. Ashok Kumar Mehtani & Anr.

01 May 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:2390

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to plaintiff's lack of continuous readiness and willingness, allowing only a refund claim of the amount paid.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance readiness and willingness Agreement to Sell Section 16(c) Specific Relief Act

Rita Solomon & Ors. v. The Republic of Italy & Anr.

01 May 2019 · Manmohan · 2019:DHC:2391

The Delhi High Court rejected the suit against the Republic of Italy for alleged salary discrimination, holding that the Central Government's consent under Section 86 CPC cannot be challenged in an Order VII Rule 11 application and that the Italian law does not mandate absolute pay parity.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 86 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC foreign state immunity Central Government consent