Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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Kanta Sharma v. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

16 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6798

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of ICAI election nominations for non-compliance with mandatory rules, emphasizing that statutory election rights require strict adherence to prescribed procedures and technical defects do not warrant judicial interference.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant nomination rejection election rules substantial compliance technical defect

Braham Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:6780-DB

Delhi High Court held that appointment through LDCE is promotion, entitling government servants to exercise pay fixation options under CCS Rules even if promoted after 01.01.2006.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 Rule 5 option

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University v. Abhinav Pandey & Ors.

16 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:6781-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a student prevented by serious illness from appearing in scheduled exams should not be penalized as having failed the first attempt, entitling him to a Gold Medal for highest academic performance.

academic/education appeal_dismissed Significant first attempt Gold Medal University Ordinance medical illness

Abhilash Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

16 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:6782-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of probationary CISF personnel found to have defective colour vision post-recruitment in accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' 2013 Policy Guidelines prohibiting retention of colour blind personnel.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Colour Blindness Defective Colour Vision CISF Policy Guidelines 2013

Shankar Lal v. Rajinder Singhal & Ors.

16 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6799

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant could not claim ownership of property portions validly sold by the father post-compromise deed, with the Will being superseded and ambiguous document language clarified under Section 95 of the Evidence Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Compromise Deed Will Ownership Possession

Ranjit Singh Thr Lrs & Ors v. Karan Singh & Anr

15 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6765

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that prior permissive use does not confer rights over property portions sold to others and affirmed the First Appellate Court's review order denying appellants' access.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction sale deed concurrent findings of fact review jurisdiction

M/S GROVER TANKERS INVESTMENT v. M/S OTC EXCHANGE OF INDIA

15 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6736

The Delhi High Court held that forfeiture of dealership fees without grant of dealership and proof of loss is impermissible, directing refund with interest under contract law principles.

civil appeal_allowed Significant forfeiture dealership fee refund breach of contract

Shri Kamdar Education Trust Rajkot v. Delhi Public School Society

15 Oct 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6740

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing students in transition classes to register for Board exams under the school's name despite termination notice, leaving other disputes to arbitration.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 termination clause interim relief Board exams registration

Asian Hotels (West) Ltd. v. Jindal Photo Investment Ltd.

15 Oct 2018 · Manmohan J · 2018:DHC:6735

The Delhi High Court held that share transfer restrictions in the Inter Se Agreement were time-bound, share acquisitions by defendants were lawful, and dismissed the plaintiffs' suit alleging illegal cross-holdings and fraud.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Inter Se Agreement share transfer restrictions acting in concert SEBI Takeover Code

PUNJ LLYOD LTD v. M/S HADIA ABDUL LATIF JAMEEL CO LTD & ANR

15 Oct 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6766-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the classification of a suit involving recovery of rent and invocation of a corporate guarantee as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and dismissed the appeal challenging this classification and the maintainability of the appeal against the order rejecting review.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 commercial dispute corporate guarantee mercantile document

National Highway Authority of India v. M/S Chanda Allied Services

15 Oct 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6767-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting NHAI's claim for shortfall in toll collection as barred by limitation, dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation period contractual claims arbitral award acknowledgment of debt

Rajender Bajaj @ Rajendra Bajaj v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6750

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354B, and 509 IPC based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's refusal to continue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement Section 323 IPC Section 354B IPC

Ashwani v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6749

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 354 IPC arising from matrimonial discord based on a mutual settlement and non-prosecution by the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 354 IPC matrimonial dispute

Isha Sharma & Ors v. State & Anr

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6741

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties settled amicably and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce settlement

Gurcharan Singh Chadha v. The B.D.O. (Gaon Sabha Mundka) & Anr

15 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6764

The Delhi High Court upheld the Gaon Sabha's entitlement to compensation for acquired land vested under the Land Reforms Act, rejecting the appellant's claim based on a General Power of Attorney and possession.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 81 vesting Bhumidhar

Vaibhav Goel & Anr v. The State & Anr

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6742

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 323, 506, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties amicably settled and resumed cohabitation.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC settlement

Sh. Ravi @ Man Singh v. State & Anr.

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6743

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354-A, 354-D, 336, and 509 IPC based on a compromise between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR compromise settlement Section 354-A IPC

Sushant Vadhera & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6744

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following a full settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement

M/S VIL ROHTAK JIND HIGHWAY PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

15 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:6754

The Delhi High Court granted a twelve-month extension to the Arbitral Tribunal to conclude arbitration proceedings and allowed the respondent to file necessary affidavits, emphasizing expeditious resolution over procedural delays.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension of time Arbitral Tribunal

Karan Talwar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6745

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and obtained mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and contrary to justice.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement deed mutual divorce