Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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M/S S.J. OVERSEAS v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

18 Mar 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:1618

The Delhi High Court held that bank guarantees furnished by recruiting agents under the Emigration Act can only be forfeited for specific purposes related to violations or repatriation expenses of emigrants recruited by the agent, and set aside forfeiture orders directing general utilization of such security.

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Birvati & Ors. v. D.D.A.

15 Mar 2019 · C. Harishankar · 2019:DHC:7787

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions against the DDA for default and non-prosecution due to petitioners' repeated failure to appear.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition default non-prosecution dismissal

LKTA Verma v. Mohan Gems Jewels Pvt Ltd & Ors

15 Mar 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:7764

The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal revision petitions as withdrawn after allowing exemption from personal appearance, granting liberty to the petitioner to pursue further remedies.

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R C Panwar v. WSP Consultant India Pvt Ltd

15 Mar 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:7728

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeals following an amicable settlement between the parties through a mediation-facilitated Settlement Agreement.

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M S Anand v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi)

15 Mar 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7446

The High Court allowed withdrawal of criminal petitions while keeping petitioners' rights open for trial and directed the trial court to consider exemption from personal appearance on medical grounds.

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Rameshwar v. Government of NCT of Delhi

15 Mar 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:7345

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's anticipatory bail applications as infructuous since he had already been granted regular bail.

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Directorate of Enforcement v. Abdullah Ali Balsharaf & Ors.

15 Mar 2019 · The Chief Justice; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:1611-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Directorate of Enforcement must comply with the specific procedural safeguards under section 17 of the PMLA and cannot rely on section 102 CrPC to freeze Demat accounts in money laundering investigations.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Section 102 CrPC Section 17 PMLA

Din Bandhu Dass v. Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation Limited

15 Mar 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:1612-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of a tender, holding that non-compliance with mandatory tender conditions justified rejection and there was no evidence of favouritism.

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National Highways Authority of India v. UEM-ESSAR

15 Mar 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:1607

The Delhi High Court partly upheld an arbitral award on price adjustment and interest claims under a highway contract, setting aside the award on foreign currency price adjustment due to missing bid indices.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Price Adjustment Contract Interpretation

Times Innovative Media Ltd v. Serve and Volley Outdoor Advertising Pvt Ltd

15 Mar 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:1606
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding Times Innovative primarily liable for breach of an exclusive marketing agreement causing termination of a license agreement and forfeiture of security deposit, dismissing challenges on contract interpretation, mitigation, and interest on interest.

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Atul Kumar Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

15 Mar 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:1594

The Delhi High Court held that prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be initiated on a second dishonour of a cheque even if no prosecution was launched on the first dishonour, setting aside the appellate order dismissing the complaint on limitation grounds.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act second dishonour prosecution limitation

Rain CII Carbon (Vizag) Ltd. v. Union of India

15 Mar 2019 · Vibhu BakhrU, J · 2019:DHC:1595

The Delhi High Court held that allocation of surrendered Raw Petroleum Coke import quota must be based on shortfall between applied and allocated quantities rather than production capacity, ensuring rational and full utilisation within Supreme Court-imposed limits.

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Shri Ramesh Chand v. Shri Prahlad Dass Mittal and Ors.

15 Mar 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:1593

The Delhi High Court upheld the Competent Authority's order permitting eviction proceedings based on a consolidated application involving connected premises under Section 19 of the Slum Area (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956.

property petition_dismissed Section 19 Slum Area Act consolidated application eviction proceedings alternative accommodation

CIMMCO LTD v. Union of India

15 Mar 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:1596

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing CIMMCO's claims regarding lease rental variations and wheel set costs, ruling that the majority arbitrators validly proceeded despite the third arbitrator's withdrawal.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Sub-Lease Agreement Corporate tax variation Lease rentals

Kajal Kharbanda v. State & Anr

15 Mar 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:1588

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to compound the offence and acquitted the petitioner, waiving costs due to her financial hardship and full settlement with the complainant.

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Dinesh @ Bala v. State

15 Mar 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:1589

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a physically handicapped accused in a serious sexual offence case under POCSO, emphasizing the strength of prosecution evidence and the need for speedy trial.

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Rakesh v. The State

15 Mar 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:1590

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of rape after investigation completion and chargesheet filing, citing vague allegations and lack of corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 376 IPC rape chargesheet

Satbir Singh; Surinder Kumar v. The Financial Commissioner; The Collector; Sub Divisional Magistrate; Om Prakash

15 Mar 2019 · I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:1591

The Delhi High Court held that a registered Hindu Will is prima facie valid for mutation purposes without probate, directing mutation in favor of petitioners and limiting revenue officers' role in adjudicating Will validity.

property petition_allowed Significant registered Will mutation revenue proceedings probate

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sangeeta & Ors.

15 Mar 2019 · I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:1592

The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award for violation of natural justice in impleading claimants without notice and remanded the case for fresh adjudication.

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