Delhi High Court

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Poonam and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

10 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:6633-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh recruitment for ITBP Inspector (Hindi Translator) after cancelling a flawed recruitment process marred by multiple evaluation irregularities, allowing affected candidates to reapply despite age limits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant recruitment cancellation administrative irregularities re-evaluation of answer sheets Inspector Hindi Translator

HERO FINCORP LIMITED v. VIGYAN CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.

10 Oct 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:6634

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the petitioner's claim against respondent no.3 as guarantor, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitral findings and the necessity of cross-examination for admissions.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Guarantee document Admission in pleadings

Sandeep Singh Chandok v. Nancy

10 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6649

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and promote justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC inherent powers

Sunil Kapoor v. Himmat Singh & Ors.

10 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6647

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for specific performance of an oral Agreement to Sell, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove readiness and willingness to perform essential contract terms, including tender of balance sale consideration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance readiness and willingness oral agreement to sell termination of tenancy

Prem Prakash v. Nirmala Kumari

10 Oct 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6648-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's delay condonation application and appeal against maintenance fixed under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that the appellant failed to show sufficient cause for the 480-day delay.

family appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay sufficient cause maintenance under Hindu Marriage Act Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act

M/S HBR CHEMICALS PVT LTD. v. KAILASH NATH & ASSOCIATES & ORS.

10 Oct 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6646
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The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff is entitled to refund with interest for non-allotment of flats, excluding time spent in bona fide consumer proceedings from limitation under Section 14 of the Limitation Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Limitation Act Section 14 recovery suit refund of booking amount non-allotment of flats

Union of India v. Bharat Battery Manufacturing Company Pvt Ltd

10 Oct 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6632

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting price variation payments under a contract where the clause was in tender and offer documents but omitted in the formal contract, holding such clause as part of the contract.

civil petition_dismissed Significant price variation clause contract amendment tender documents arbitral award

M/S S D INFOSYS & ANR v. STATE & ANR

10 Oct 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6629

The High Court held that offences under Section 138 NI Act and IPC offences are distinct and cannot be tried jointly under Section 220(3) Cr.P.C., dismissing the petition for joint trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 220 CrPC joint trial distinct offences

Sushila and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

10 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6639

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to follow statutory procedures and principles of natural justice before demolishing petitioners' property, maintaining status quo pending compliance.

administrative other demolition notice status quo Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2011 National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Act, 2014

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sukumar Ashok Chavan & Anr

10 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6640

The Delhi High Court directed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to consider the petitioner’s written explanation and not insist on personal appearance regarding TDS deduction on compensation below Rs. 50,000, following established precedent.

civil petition_allowed Significant Tax Deducted at Source TDS deduction Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Compensation

Ram Avtar Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi)

10 Oct 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8870

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of an FIR involving serious offences under Section 386 IPC, holding that compromise between parties is not sufficient ground for quashing.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 386 IPC compromise serious offence

Dr. Morankar Rahul Gangadharao v. All India Institute of Medical Science

10 Oct 2018 · HON'BLE MR. JU^Igfec,H4]^^ wMiowrv~ · 2018:DHC:8846

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition as barred by the exclusive jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal, granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the CAT.

administrative appeal_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction writ petition Article 226

RAJ KUMARKALANI Petitioner Through Mr.Pramod Kumar Ahuja, Adv. v. GOVT. OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OFDELHI & ORS

10 Oct 2018 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU; 10.10.2018 · 2018:DHC:8844

The Delhi High Court directed DSIIDC to convert petitioners' industrial sheds from leasehold to freehold despite a dispute with DDA over conversion charges, safeguarding petitioners' interests by depositing charges in a no-lien account pending final adjudication.

property petition_allowed Significant leasehold to freehold conversion DSIIDC Delhi Development Authority conversion charges

Vikas v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors

10 Oct 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:8665-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation, allowing the petition despite title disputes.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act land acquisition lapse of acquisition proceedings physical possession

Ramesh Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors

10 Oct 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:8664-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation, allowing the petition while leaving title issues open.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 lapse of acquisition physical possession

Poonam and Ors v. Union of India and Ors

10 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8638-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of a flawed recruitment process for ITBP Inspector (Hindi Translator) and directed a fresh, supervised recruitment allowing all prior candidates to participate.

administrative other Significant recruitment cancellation administrative irregularities re-evaluation of answer sheets Inspector Hindi Translator

Keshwanand Dobhal v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8635-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition and disposed it as not pressed due to failure to produce documents proving inability to attend a mandatory course.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition accident on duty JCC course burden of proof

Amit Bansal v. The State

10 Oct 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8443

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to one accused while rejecting bail to others in a matrimonial cruelty and molestation case based on detailed complaints and the nature of allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail cruelty harassment molestation

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) v. Sainik Mining & Allied Services Ltd

10 Oct 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8318-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals involving tax effect below Rs. 50 lakhs without deciding substantive issues, leaving them open for revival under exceptions as per Circular No. 3/2018.

tax appeal_dismissed Procedural Income Tax Appeal Tax effect threshold Circular No. 3/2018 Disposal of appeals

The Virtual Education Trust v. Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

10 Oct 2018 · Yogesh Khanna · 2018:DHC:6610

The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of ₹1,16,38,850 with interest in favor of a trust against Karnataka State Open University for unpaid dues under MoUs despite termination and defendant's failure to contest.

civil appeal_allowed Memorandum of Understanding Recovery of money Distance education Default in payment