Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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National Highways Authority of India v. Essel Walahjapet Poonamalle Toll Road Pvt. Ltd.

30 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:5582

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, upholding the rejection of rectification cost claims for lack of evidence and affirming the interest rate awarded by the tribunal due to absence of proof and limitation bar.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitral award Counter Claim Rectification costs Interest rate

Sandali Sharma v. Delhi University

30 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:5574

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission to Delhi University where the petitioner failed to comply with mandatory application and fee submission requirements despite possessing requisite merit.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition Article 226 University admission procedural compliance

Sudesh Bala v. Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr.

30 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5560 W.P.(C) 398/2017

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s application for alternate plot allotment upon submission of requisite documents, ensuring procedural fairness in administrative decision-making.

administrative other allotment of alternate plot requisite documents Recommendation Committee administrative reconsideration

Dhyan Singh v. Union of India

30 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5557

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking mandamus for title documents and demarcation of land, directing petitioners to approach revenue authorities for updating records under the Delhi Land Revenue Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed mandamus title documents Delhi Land Revenue Rules, 1962 Rule 354

Future Generali India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Manik Sheikh & Ors.

30 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5555

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award, holding the insurer liable despite allegations of driver substitution and pending criminal proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim insurance liability driver substitution compensation award

Delhi Transport Corporation v. M/S Delhi Driver Placement Services Pvt. Ltd.

30 Aug 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:5572

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award against DTC with modification of interest rate and clarified that DTC is not liable for drivers' statutory dues, which remain the respondent's responsibility.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Employees Provident Fund Employees State Insurance Corporation

Future Generali India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Manik Sheikh & Ors.

30 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5556

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging compensation awarded for a fatal ambulance accident, holding that unproven driver substitution allegations do not absolve insurer liability.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation driver substitution insurer liability

Future Generali India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Manik Sheikh & Ors.

30 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5558

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeals and upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award, holding the insurer liable despite allegations of driver substitution and pending criminal proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim insurance liability driver substitution compensation award

Priti Pratap Singh v. Rani Prem Kumari

30 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5554

The Delhi High Court upheld that Kuchaman Fort and Palace properties validly vested in a registered public charitable trust prior to the testator's death, dismissing the partition suit challenging the trust's ownership.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant public charitable trust Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 Rajasthan Public Trusts Act, 1959 Registration Act, 1908 Section 17(1)(b)

The Foundry Vision Mongers Ltd & Anr v. Raj Shekhar & Anr

30 Aug 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:5569

The Delhi High Court upheld an ex parte decree granting permanent injunction and damages against unauthorized use of plaintiffs' copyrighted software and dismissed defendants' application to set aside the ex parte order.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant copyright infringement software piracy permanent injunction damages

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. DCM Limited

30 Aug 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:5545-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court-appointed Monitoring Committee lacks jurisdiction to block lawful land use conversion under the Master Plan, affirming DCM's right to convert its flatted factory complex to commercial use.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Monitoring Committee Land use conversion Master Plan Delhi-2021 Flatted Factory Complex

Jeet Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

30 Aug 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5579-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where possession was not taken and compensation was not paid within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act possession compensation

The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. v. CBN News Private Limited

30 Aug 2018 · JAYANT NATH · 2018:DHC:5580

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to The Christian Broadcasting Network against CBN News Pvt. Ltd. for trademark infringement and passing off, passing decree under Order 8 Rule 10 CPC due to defendant's failure to file written statement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction Order 8 Rule 10 CPC

Vedanta Ltd v. Shenzhen Shandong Nuclear Power Construction Company Ltd

30 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:5546-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award interpreting 'cost incurred' in an EPC contract's termination clause commercially, dismissing Vedanta's challenge and affirming Shenzhen's entitlement to compensation after contract suspension and termination.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 EPC Contract Cost incurred Contract interpretation

Bhanwar Singh & Ors v. State (Govt of NCT) Delhi

30 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5559

The Delhi High Court held that framing a charge under Section 307 IPC requires injuries and intent satisfying Section 300 IPC, and set aside the charge for attempt to murder due to simple nature of injuries.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Attempt to murder Section 300 IPC Nature of injuries

Ajaib Singh Dateer v. Lt. Governor & Ors.

30 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:5548-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the adverse ACR grading and denial of promotion of a judicial officer, affirming the Full Court’s exclusive authority to evaluate judicial officers’ performance and limiting judicial review to procedural fairness.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Annual Confidential Report ACR grading judicial officer promotion Full Court resolutions

Saleem & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

30 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5549

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and divorced, with the complainant withdrawing prosecution.

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

Fateh Chand Sharma & Ors v. State & Anr

30 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5550

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties reconciled and the complainant withdrew the complaint.

criminal petition_allowed Section 498A IPC matrimonial discord quashing of FIR amicable settlement

Krishan Kant v. State of Delhi & Ors.

30 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5547

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC matrimonial dispute

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. v. Mobisoft Telesolutions Private Limited

30 Aug 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:5581

The Delhi High Court dismissed the winding up petition for unpaid royalties as barred by limitation and due to a bona fide dispute, directing the petitioner to pursue recovery through civil proceedings.

corporate petition_dismissed Significant winding up petition limitation period breach of contract royalty payments