Delhi High Court

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Varinder Kumar Gandhi and Anr. v. Ms Priyanka Bhatia and Ors.

28 Sep 2018 · Chief Justice; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:6303-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging Debt Recovery Tribunal orders for non-exhaustion of statutory appeal under Section 18 of the SARFAESI Act, directing petitioners to file appeals before the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal.

civil petition_dismissed Article 226 SARFAESI Act Section 18 Debt Recovery Tribunal

The Director (RL) v. Satyaprakash

28 Sep 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8650-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners liberty to file a review petition before the Tribunal against its impugned judgment, clarifying that pendency of other OAs or writ petitions does not bar the Tribunal from deciding the review.

administrative petition_allowed Tribunal review petition Original Application impugned judgment pendency of OA

Shahid Azad v. Union of India

28 Sep 2018 · Rajendra Menon; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:6304-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance, 2018 criminalizing instant triple talaq, affirming it as a valid legislative measure consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling in Shayara Bano.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance, 2018 instant triple talaq talaq-e-biddat Article 123(1) Constitution

Sachin Jain & Anr. v. Sunil Kumar Aggarwal

28 Sep 2018 · Rajendra Menon; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:6305-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the modification of an injunction permitting the respondent to induct a bona fide tenant under conditions, holding that such modification under Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC to prevent undue hardship was lawful.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC injunction modification specific performance undue hardship

INTER IKEA SYSTEMS BV v. ANNANYA GAUTAM & ANR.

28 Sep 2018 · Manmohan J · 2018:DHC:6310

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar mark IKAH and domain www.ikah.in, holding it infringed the plaintiff's registered trademark IKEA under Section 29 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off Section 29 Trade Marks Act 1999 phonetic similarity

Kuldeep Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

28 Sep 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:6306-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking withdrawal of resignation and rejoining service, holding that acceptance of voluntary resignation is final unless withdrawal is permitted in public interest.

administrative petition_dismissed resignation withdrawal of resignation public interest appointment

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Suresh Kumar

28 Sep 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6308

Delhi High Court upheld insurer's liability and enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled accident victim, emphasizing unchallenged eyewitness evidence and proper assessment of attendant charges based on minimum wages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Compensation enhancement Eyewitness testimony Insurer liability

Devashish Banerjee & Ors. v. State & Anr.

28 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6316

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a matrimonial settlement and the parties' resumption of cohabitation.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Rajeev & Ors v. Union of India & Ors

28 Sep 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6325-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition proceedings, holding that acquisition does not lapse where physical possession and compensation have been duly completed.

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

Suman Devi & Anr v. Mahesh Arora & Anr

28 Sep 2018 · J. R. Midha · 2018:DHC:6330

The High Court set aside the Claims Tribunal's dismissal of a compensation claim, holding that the accident was caused by rash and negligent driving, applying principles of judicial belief and evidence appreciation under the Indian Evidence Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant rash and negligent driving Section 3 Indian Evidence Act Section 114 Indian Evidence Act judicial belief

NK v. S

28 Sep 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6329

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of a husband's application for medical examination of his wife, holding that such examination must be relevant to the controversy before the court and supported by a strong prima facie case.

family petition_dismissed Significant medical examination family court Hindu Marriage Act Section 12 Family Courts Act

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Virender Rajoria & Anr

28 Sep 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6324

The High Court set aside the discharge of accused by the Special Judge and directed issuance of summons where prima facie evidence of criminal conspiracy and cheating causing wrongful loss to a bank existed.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 204 CrPC Section 482 CrPC criminal conspiracy discharge order

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

28 Sep 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:6299

The Delhi High Court held that deposit of the principal sum under an Arbitral Award does not extinguish future interest liability, and deposited amounts must be appropriated first towards interest, then costs, and finally principal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Interest Appropriation of deposit Section 31(7)(b) Arbitration Act

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Suresh Kumar

28 Sep 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6309

The Delhi High Court upheld insurer's liability in a motor accident claim and enhanced compensation for permanent disability by recalculating attendant charges based on minimum wages and increasing special diet expenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insured vehicle liability eyewitness testimony delay in FIR

M/S. CHINA PETROLEUM PIPELINE BUREAU INDIA PVT. LTD. v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. & ANR.

28 Sep 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:6297

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction against encashment of an unconditional and irrevocable bank guarantee, holding that mere allegations of fraud or contractual disputes do not restrain invocation absent established fraud known to the bank.

civil petition_dismissed Significant bank guarantee unconditional and irrevocable guarantee injunction fraud

Forum for Media and Literature v. D.B. Corp. Ltd.

28 Sep 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:6298-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned order and remitted the matter for fresh consideration of interim relief based on pleadings and contentions.

civil other interim relief pleadings remand appellate review

Nirmal Singh Lamba v. Roomal Singh

28 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:8241

The Delhi High Court dismissed two criminal miscellaneous petitions as withdrawn following the parties' settlement and compliance with its terms.

criminal appeal_dismissed settlement agreement withdrawal of petition payment compliance Delhi High Court Mediation & Conciliation Centre

Pushp Sharma v. D.B. Corp. Ltd.

28 Sep 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:6294-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an unreasoned ex parte injunction restraining publication of a documentary, emphasizing the high threshold for pre-publication injunctions to protect free speech and public debate.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex parte injunction pre-publication injunction prior restraint freedom of speech

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Veena Rani

28 Sep 2018 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:64-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of a long-serving Assistant Teacher to MACP benefits despite procedural lapses in service book entries and absence of evidence of refusal of promotion.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme service book educational qualifications

Harish Kumar v. Union of India

28 Sep 2018 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1064-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition, holding that the petitioner was directly employed by the respondent and quashing the Tribunal's dismissal of his claim based on unsubstantiated outsourcing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant direct employment contractual employment outsourcing Central Administrative Tribunal