Delhi High Court

49,110 judgments

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Rakesh v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr

22 Jan 2019 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:7815

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging sealing actions initiated by the Supreme Court-appointed Monitoring Committee, holding that only the Monitoring Committee and Supreme Court have jurisdiction to entertain such matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Sealing orders Monitoring Committee Supreme Court directions Jurisdiction

Arshad Malik v. State; Islamuddin & Ors. v. State

22 Jan 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7343

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the husband and in-laws of a deceased woman in a dowry death case, emphasizing the need for fair investigation and imposing conditions to safeguard the process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 304-B IPC dowry death investigation

Arun Jain v. New Delhi Municipal Council

22 Jan 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:448

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award forfeiting the contractor's performance bank guarantee due to non-performance and dismissed the petition challenging the award.

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Pawan Kumar Yadav & Anr. v. Shail Yadav & Ors.

22 Jan 2019 · Vinod Goel · 2019:DHC:439

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a partition-related miscellaneous case, holding that procedural grievances without bias or miscarriage of justice do not justify transfer.

civil petition_dismissed transfer petition Order 39 Rule 2-A CPC Section 340 CrPC procedural irregularities

Pawan Kumar Sharma v. Neelam Sharma & Anr.

22 Jan 2019 · Vinod Goel · 2019:DHC:435

The Delhi High Court held that the three-year limitation period for revocation of probate under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act starts from the date of grant of probate, dismissing the appeal filed beyond this period.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant revocation of probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 limitation period Article 137 Limitation Act

Unitech Ltd. v. Registrar of Companies Delhi & Haryana

22 Jan 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:444

The Delhi High Court quashed the criminal summons under Section 74(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, as premature due to the appellate tribunal's extension of the repayment period, holding that criminal proceedings can only commence after the final expiry of such extended time.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Companies Act 2013 Section 74 deposit repayment National Company Law Tribunal

Unitech Ltd. v. Registrar of Companies Delhi & Haryana

22 Jan 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:443

The Delhi High Court set aside the criminal summons under Section 74(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, holding that proceedings initiated before the expiry of the extended repayment period granted by the Appellate Tribunal were premature and an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Companies Act 2013 Section 74 deposit repayment National Company Law Tribunal

Amul Gabrani & Ors. v. State & Anr.

22 Jan 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:442

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a commercial dispute under Sections 406, 420, and 120B IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. as guided by Supreme Court precedent.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR commercial dispute settlement deed

Amul Gabrani v. State & Anr.

22 Jan 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:441

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a commercial dispute under Sections 406, 420, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR commercial dispute settlement deed

Rajesh & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr.

22 Jan 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:440

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 323, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement between neighbors, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR mediated settlement non-compoundable offences

Ramesh Sahu v. State & Anr.

22 Jan 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:434

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 448 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 448 IPC inherent jurisdiction

Nitesh Kumar @ Nitesh Kapoor v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

22 Jan 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:445

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 284, 287, and 304A IPC on the basis of settlement and compensation paid to the deceased's heirs, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR compensation death by negligence

TELECOMMUNICATION CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD v. NEXT GENERATION BUSINESS POWER SYSTEMS LTD

22 Jan 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:436

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award directing unconditional payment to a subcontractor, holding that payment was conditional on receipt from the principal employer under a back-to-back contract and that failure to fulfill contractual obligations justified withholding payments.

civil petition_allowed Significant back-to-back contract guaranteed payment Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 contract interpretation

Khem Chand v. Bhagwati @ Laxmi & Anr.

22 Jan 2019 · R.K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:446

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging interim maintenance orders, holding that the petitioner failed to prove inability to pay and that maintenance can be granted based on notional income.

family petition_dismissed interim maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 482 Cr.P.C. burden of proof

Mukhtiyar Khan v. Devi Ram @ Bhagatji & Ors

22 Jan 2019 · Vinod Goel · 2019:DHC:438

The Delhi High Court directed maintenance of status quo in a property possession dispute pending disposal of an injunction application, dismissing the appeal against the trial court's order issuing notice without granting ex-parte injunction.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction Order XXXIX Rule 1 & 2 CPC status quo possession

Sports Station (India) Pvt Ltd v. Sunil Rai @ Suneil Rai

22 Jan 2019 · Vinod Goel · 2019:DHC:437

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an ex parte decree due to failure to prove proper service of summons on the respondent.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant service of summons ex parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC Order V Rule 17 CPC

M/S CROMPTON GREAVES LTD v. M/S CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TELEMATICS (C-DOT)

22 Jan 2019 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; PRATEEK JALAN · 2019:DHC:418-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral award on disputed royalty payments, affirming the arbitrator's procedural discretion and rejecting challenges under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 interim award royalty dispute

Harmony Ayurvedic College and Hospital v. Union of India

22 Jan 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:450

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner Ayurvedic college to admit students for the 2018-19 session by extending the admission deadline, holding that private colleges must be treated equally with government colleges regarding permission despite perceived deficiencies.

administrative petition_allowed Significant AYUSH education BAMS course permission for admissions deficiencies in educational institutions

Surender Singh Deswal v. DDA; Chhavi Aggrawal v. DDA

22 Jan 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2019:DHC:419

The Delhi High Court held that DDA must allot surrendered flats from the 2008 Housing Scheme to waitlisted candidates by holding a draw within the validity period, rejecting DDA's inclusion of such flats in a subsequent scheme.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant DDA Housing Scheme 2008 waiting list allotment of flats draw of lots

Omjee Texfab Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

22 Jan 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:449

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up and dissolution of OMJEE TEXFAB PRIVATE LIMITED after finding full compliance with the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 Declaration of Solvency Official Liquidator