Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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Charanjit Kaur Virk v. Premlata Sharma & Ors.

15 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6757

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's objections and appeal in execution proceedings for failing to prove ownership and found collusion to delay decree enforcement, allowing execution to proceed.

civil appeal_dismissed Execution proceedings Order XXI Rule 58 CPC Objections to execution Title documents

Jyoti v. RMS, Lajpat Nagar Colony Hospital and Anr.

15 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:6760-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging non-extension of a contractual nurse’s appointment, holding that no right to contract renewal arises beyond the agreed term absent malafides.

administrative petition_dismissed contractual employment non-extension of contract malafides sexual harassment complaint

Trilok Kumar Kapur & Ors. v. Ish Kapur & Ors.

15 Oct 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6758

The Delhi High Court held that the Will dated 9th October 1989 was not duly proved under Section 68 of the Evidence Act, invalidating the defendants' claim and granting a preliminary decree for partition among the legal heirs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Will execution attesting witness Section 68 Indian Evidence Act Section 71 Indian Evidence Act

Cdr Shruti Dhawan v. Union of India and Ors.

15 Oct 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6761-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s transfer was routine and not punitive, dismissed the writ petition, and directed the respondents to decide her statutory representation within prescribed timelines.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order punitive transfer sexual harassment Vishakha guidelines

M/S AVBS Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd v. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Anr.

12 Oct 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:9268

The Delhi High Court held that a party not consenting to a unilateral termination clause is not bound by it, but declined to grant relief due to the contract’s determinable nature and delay in filing.

civil petition_dismissed Significant contract termination unilateral termination clause specific performance Section 14 Specific Relief Act

Rajkumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

12 Oct 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8871

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses including maintenance and custody arrangements.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC amicable settlement

Sh. Mukul Sharma and Anr. v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors

12 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8843-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their writ petition with liberty to approach the concerned authority regarding non-regularisation of self draw.

administrative appeal_allowed writ petition withdrawal of petition reservation of rights non-regularisation

Ishwar Singh v. Union of India

12 Oct 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangila Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:8823-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking declaration of lapse of land acquisition proceedings, holding that possession was taken and compensation paid, thus acquisition did not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_dismissed land acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act physical possession compensation payment

Karamvir Gujela v. State

12 Oct 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8601

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail and criminal revision petitions filed by Karamvir Gujela as withdrawn upon the petitioner's counsel's request.

criminal petition_dismissed Procedural bail application criminal revision petition withdrawal of petition dismissal

The Commissioner of Income Tax - Exemption v. New Delhi Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

12 Oct 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8340-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeals filed by the Commissioner of Income Tax against the YMCA, upholding the earlier decision granting exemption as no substantial question of law arose.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 exemption Commissioner of Income Tax YMCA

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central-1 v. Ajnara India Ltd.

12 Oct 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Grander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8339-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals with tax effect below Rs. 50,00,000 without deciding substantial questions of law, granting liberty to the Revenue to revive appeals if exceptions apply.

tax appeal_dismissed Procedural Income Tax Appeals Tax Effect Circular No. 3/2018 Substantial Question of Law

K. Konngam Konyak & Anr v. Central Bureau of Investigation

12 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8253

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging a summoning order but granted liberty to raise sanction and procedural objections before the Special Judge at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed summoning order sanction for prosecution Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 120B IPC

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Monika Taneja and Ors.

12 Oct 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:6732

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by excluding income from house property, disallowing loss of love and affection, and granting future prospects as per Supreme Court guidelines.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency income from house property loss of love and affection

Ashish Grewal & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

12 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:6733

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act as not maintainable due to the overriding dispute resolution mechanism under Section 3G of the National Highways Act, following Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 National Highways Act, 1956 Section 3G Section 11

Jasmohan Singh v. State & Ors.

12 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6727

The Delhi High Court held that a proposed accused has no right to challenge the manner of police investigation and dismissed the petition seeking to set aside orders directing further investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Section 173 Cr.P.C. investigation proposed accused

Surender Singh v. Govt. of Delhi

12 Oct 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:6726-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the disciplinary removal of a government employee for unauthorized absence, affirming due process and opportunity to be heard, while suggesting compassionate allowance consideration.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental inquiry unauthorized absence natural justice disciplinary proceedings

Naseem Khan v. State

12 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6728

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Section 387 IPC against the petitioner and dismissed his petitions challenging the charge and the maintainability of a second revision petition.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 387 IPC charge framing revision petition threats causing fear

Naseem Khan v. State

12 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6730

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Section 387 IPC against the petitioner and dismissed his petitions challenging the same and the maintainability of a second revision petition.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 387 IPC charge framing revision petition threats causing fear

M.A.R.K. HOTELS LIMITED v. Official Liquidator

12 Oct 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:6731

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up of M.A.R.K. Hotels Limited under Section 497(6) of the Companies Act, 1956 after finding full statutory compliance and no prejudice to members or public interest.

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

Westat India Social Sciences Private Ltd. v. Official Liquidator

12 Oct 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:6729

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up of WESTAT INDIA SOCIAL SCIENCES PRIVATE LTD. under Section 497(6) of the Companies Act, 1956, ordering its dissolution from the petition filing date.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 declaration of solvency special resolution