Delhi High Court

49,110 judgments

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Shashi Shekhar Seem v. State & Anr

16 Jan 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:330

The Delhi High Court held that undergoing a sentence in default of payment of compensation does not extinguish the liability to pay compensation, allowing recovery to continue.

criminal other Significant Section 421 Cr.P.C. compensation recovery sentence in default liability to pay compensation

Alfa Bhoj Limited v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle -13

16 Jan 2019 · Sanjiv Khanna; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:326-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against addition of Rs. 5.27 crores as bogus share capital under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, affirming the Tribunal's order and rejecting the assessee's claim of rotation of funds.

tax appeal_dismissed bogus share capital Section 68 Income Tax Act undisclosed income name lenders

Neeraj Kumar Sangwan v. District and Sessions Judge-I and Anr.

16 Jan 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:327

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioners were wrongly declared unsuccessful in the re-typing test due to arbitrary evaluation and directed their qualification and appointment with consequential benefits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant re-typing test evaluation criteria arbitrary deduction appointment

Akhil Delhi Prathmik Shikshak Sangh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

16 Jan 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:325

The Delhi High Court held that teachers cannot be mandated to perform non-educational duties such as conducting household surveys or maintaining the Ward Education Register, which are statutory responsibilities of local authorities under the RTE Act.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act duties of teachers Ward Education Register house-to-house survey

Adarsh Kumar Khera v. Kewal Kishan Khera and Ors.

16 Jan 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:324

The Delhi High Court set aside flawed arbitral awards in a partnership dispute for lack of fair hearing and appointed a new arbitrator to conduct fresh proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award set aside Natural justice in arbitration

Ramnath Yadav & Anr. v. Vandana Garg

16 Jan 2019 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2019:DHC:323
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The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s decree granting possession and mesne profits to the plaintiff who proved ownership through valid pre-amendment documents, dismissing defendants’ unsubstantiated ownership claims and rejecting their attempt to introduce new evidence post-trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant possession mesne profits ownership Transfer of Property Act

National Institute of Public Co-operation & Child Development v. Darshan

16 Jan 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; A.K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:320-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order that merger of two identical posts in public interest entitles the incumbent to carry past service for seniority fixation, protecting her pay and seniority rights despite competing promotions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant merger of posts seniority fixation promotional avenues public interest

Manoj Shankar v. Union of India and Ors.

16 Jan 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; A.K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:319-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a criminal acquittal not amounting to an honorable acquittal does not bar departmental disciplinary proceedings against the accused.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant criminal acquittal departmental proceedings honorable acquittal Prevention of Corruption Act

M/S MATRIX INFOSOFT PVT LTD v. M/S PLANMAN TEHNOLOGIES (INDIA) PVT LTD

16 Jan 2019 · THE CHIEF JUSTICE; V. KAMESWAR RAO · 2019:DHC:321-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award confirming the valid termination of the MoU due to delay, emphasizing time as essence and limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 Memorandum of Understanding

The Commissioner of Customs v. Jyotsna Chikersal & Anr.

16 Jan 2019 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2019:DHC:322

The Delhi High Court held that the Settlement Commission lacks jurisdiction to entertain settlement applications involving smuggled gold under Section 123 and the third proviso to Section 127B of the Customs Act, setting aside the settlement order.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 123 Section 127B Settlement Commission jurisdiction

Ravi Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi

16 Jan 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:331

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC read with Section 185 Motor Vehicles Act on the basis of a settlement between parties, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR rash and negligent driving settlement between parties

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. v. Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited

15 Jan 2019 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:280-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award validating termination of a metro concession agreement due to uncured structural defects causing material breach by DMRC, entitling DAMEPL to substantial termination compensation.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant Concessionaire Agreement Termination Notice Material Breach Cure Period

Kumari Sushila Yadav v. Lt. Col. (Retd) Atul Chaudhary

15 Jan 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:283

The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff's statement under Order X CPC admitting no objection to Defendants' residence precludes possession and mesne profits relief but granted injunction restraining alienation without consent.

property petition_dismissed Significant Order X CPC statement possession suit mesne profits permanent injunction

ASIAN CARGO MOVERS v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

15 Jan 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:286

The Delhi High Court upheld Punjab National Bank's rejection of an OTS proposal below the assessed asset value and without required upfront payment, directing the petitioner to submit a fresh proposal for consideration.

civil petition_dismissed One Time Settlement Net Present Realisable Value Upfront Payment Punjab National Bank

Brij Mohan Batta v. A K Gupta

15 Jan 2019 · Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:7950

The Delhi High Court directed the expeditious conclusion of eviction trials after allowing tenants’ leave to defend applications, emphasizing timely disposal without disturbing the leave to defend orders.

civil other eviction petition leave to defend Additional Rent Controller trial expeditious disposal

Sachin Kumar Mavi v. Yash Vardhan Shroff

15 Jan 2019 · A.K. Pathak · 2019:DHC:7628

The Delhi High Court set aside non-bailable warrants and Section 82 Cr.P.C. proceedings against the petitioner for non-appearance in a negotiable instruments case, subject to payment of costs, emphasizing procedural fairness.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 82 Cr.P.C. Non-bailable warrant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act

Deepak Budegiraja v. The State of G.N.C.T. of Delhi

15 Jan 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7339

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused persons in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case after an amicable settlement and compliance, imposing conditions to ensure investigation integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 420 IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Dr. Oetker India Pvt. Ltd. v. Mr. Viraj Bahl & Ors.

15 Jan 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:303

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction against alleged breaches of share purchase agreements, holding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate any violation or misuse of proprietary recipes or assets.

civil petition_dismissed Master Agreement Share Purchase Agreement non-compete clause goodwill

R v. D

15 Jan 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:305-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting time to the husband to clear maintenance arrears, accepting his undertaking to pay within 30 days and allowing the wife liberty to seek early execution.

family appeal_dismissed maintenance arrears Family Court undertaking to pay execution of maintenance order

Master Utkarsh Raj v. The Regional Officer (CBSE) and Anr.

15 Jan 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:271

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a mother’s name in CBSE Class X certificate under Bye-law 69.1(ii), following binding precedent permitting such corrections despite inconsistency with school records when supported by statutory documents.

administrative petition_allowed Significant CBSE Bye-laws name correction parent's name spelling error