Delhi High Court

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Ankit Saxena v. State GNCT of Delhi

22 Jan 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:422

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case after forensic evidence showed the death was due to natural causes, and the Trial Court framed lesser charges under Section 304 Part I IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part I IPC cause of death

Narender Kumar v. State

22 Jan 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:423

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to a prisoner for three weeks to undergo necessary surgery, subject to bail bonds and conditions including surrender after treatment.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail medical grounds surgery prisoner

Lalit Batra v. State & Anr.

22 Jan 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:424

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to compound the offence under Section 138 NI Act based on a settlement, set aside the conviction and sentence, and acquitted the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act compounding of offence settlement agreement dishonoured cheque

Union of India & Anr. v. Himmat Singh Chauhan

22 Jan 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; A.K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:425-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order quashing the retrospective cancellation of Government accommodation allotment without hearing, affirming CAT's jurisdiction over such service matters distinct from eviction under the Public Premises Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Government accommodation allotment Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction Public Premises Act Cancellation of allotment

Suresh Chander v. Durga Dutta & Ors.

22 Jan 2019 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2019:DHC:421

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding the suit challenging cancellation of a perpetual lease barred by limitation under Article 59 of the Limitation Act and that the appellant lacked locus standi.

civil appeal_dismissed limitation Article 59 Limitation Act locus standi perpetual lease

M/S NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA v. M/S SUNWAY CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD

22 Jan 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:428

The Delhi High Court held that excise duty must be excluded from price adjustment calculations under a World Bank aided highway contract, but upheld the contractor's entitlement to toll tax reimbursement due to non-handing over of the bridge.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant price adjustment excise duty FIDIC contract Conditions of Particular Application

Amita Giri & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

22 Jan 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:429

The Delhi High Court held that in absence of a specific policy, a Nomadic Tribe caste certificate issued by another state does not entitle a migrant to reservation benefits in Delhi.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Nomadic Tribe Reservation benefits Caste certificate Migration

Arshad Ali @ Munna Khan v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

22 Jan 2019 · Hima Kohli; Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:430-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for double murder based on credible child eyewitness and forensic evidence but modified the life sentence by reducing the remission period from 28 to 25 years.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant double murder child witness testimony forensic evidence DNA matching

Dr. Anil Grover Ultrasound Clinic v. District Appropriate Authority (PC and PNDT), North-District, Alipur, Delhi

22 Jan 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:427

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to renew registration under the PC & PNDT Act where a case was pending against the sole proprietor, holding that the Appropriate Authority acted lawfully under the Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed PC & PNDT Act registration renewal sole proprietorship Rule 18A(4)(ii)

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR v. SH O.P. SAGAR

22 Jan 2019 · VIPIN SANGHI; A. K. CHAWLA · 2019:DHC:426-DB

The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings must be completed within a reasonable time but delay does not automatically abate proceedings, allowing the government to complete enquiry despite respondent's non-cooperation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings time limit Central Administrative Tribunal delay in enquiry

Delhi Development Authority v. M/S K.R BUILDERS (P) LTD

22 Jan 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:431

The Delhi High Court upheld most of the arbitral award in a construction contract dispute, setting aside rebate deductions for delayed billing but rejecting retrospective liquidated damages and modifying interest on awarded amounts.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge contractual rebate liquidated damages

Subodh Kumar v. DDA

22 Jan 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:432

The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner entitled to allotment under an original priority number must pay rates applicable at the time of priority maturity, not current market rates, quashing DDA’s demand for higher payment due to administrative delay.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority New Pattern Registration Scheme 1979 priority number flat allotment

Shashi Shekhar Thakur v. State

22 Jan 2019 · Mukta Gupta · 2019:DHC:433

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a continuous sexual assault case, emphasizing the strength of prosecution evidence and risk of witness influence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail sexual assault Section 376(2)(f) IPC continuous sexual abuse

Samira Khatoon v. State & Anr

22 Jan 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:472

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406/498A IPC based on an amicable mediated settlement, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedent.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR mediated settlement Section 406 IPC

Larsen and Toubro Limited v. Punatsangchhu-1 Hydroelectric Project Authority

22 Jan 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3558
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Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, 1996 to appoint an arbitrator despite respondent’s contention that Bhutan law and courts apply, emphasizing the supremacy of specific contractual arbitration provisions.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 appointment of arbitrator jurisdiction of court curial law vs substantive law

Sgt Pradeep Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors.

21 Jan 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:7922-DB

The Delhi High Court held that prior permission from the Indian Air Force is mandatory before appearing in civil service exams and dismissed petitions seeking discharge without such permission.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant prior permission Indian Air Force discharge from service competitive examination

ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Manvendra Singh

21 Jan 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; A.K. Chawla

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Government's notification raising the Debt Recovery Tribunal's pecuniary jurisdiction beyond Rs. 10 lakhs is ultra vires and directed the Tribunal to proceed with cases within the original jurisdiction limit pending final adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 pecuniary jurisdiction Debt Recovery Tribunal ultra vires notification

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-II (Exemption) and Ors

21 Jan 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:395

The Delhi High Court held that while contractor employees with independent PF codes cannot be compelled into the principal employer's EPF Trust, the principal employer remains overall responsible for ensuring compliance under the EPF Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 principal employer contractor employees EPF Trust compliance

Mahatma Mahto v. New Delhi Municipal Council Palika Kendra, New Delhi

21 Jan 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; A. K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:409-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Disciplinary Authority may lawfully reopen a departmental inquiry upon new material and is not bound by the Inquiry Officer's report, dismissing the petition challenging such reopening despite the petitioner claiming Scheduled Tribe status.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Disciplinary Authority Inquiry Officer Departmental Inquiry False caste certificate

Burgundy Tradings Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

21 Jan 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:416

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition to dissolve Burgundy Tradings Private Limited after completion of statutory voluntary winding up procedures under the Companies Act, 1956.

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