Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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R K Jain v. Union of India

29 Aug 2018 · Chief Justice Rajendra Menon; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:5506-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the RTI Act, disciplinary action under Section 20 can be recommended only against the CPIO and not against the first Appellate Authority.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Central Public Information Officer First Appellate Authority Section 20 penalty

Mool Singh & Anr. v. Lt Governor of Delhi & Ors.

29 Aug 2018 · Chief Justice; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:5505-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking allotment of disputed land held by the Municipal Corporation, directing authorities to consider the appellant's claim in accordance with prior orders while the ownership dispute remains unresolved.

property appeal_dismissed land allotment Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe Gram Sabha East Delhi Municipal Corporation

Kavita v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd & Anr

29 Aug 2018 · Rajendra Menon; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:5504-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the allotment of retail outlets based on the date of issuance of the Letter of Intent, dismissing the appeal challenging administrative delays affecting seniority.

administrative appeal_dismissed Letter of Intent Seniority determination Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe allotment Administrative delay

Krishna Bhoj & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

29 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5488

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioners accused under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC, holding that no substantive allegations warranted their arrest and they must cooperate with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 498-A IPC Section 406 IPC domestic cruelty

Mohd. Shahid v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

29 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5487

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a scrap business dispute case involving simple injuries and counterblast FIRs, subject to bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail counterblast FIR simple injuries Section 308 IPC

Chhutka & Ors v. The State & Anr

29 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5493

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from family disputes following an amicable settlement and relinquishment of property rights, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC family dispute settlement agreement

Dinesh Dass v. State NCT of Delhi

29 Aug 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; I.S. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5503-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder under Section 302 IPC due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence Section 302 IPC last seen evidence recovery of weapon

Citigroup Inc & Anr v. Citicorp Business & Finance Pvt Ltd & Anr

29 Aug 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:5508

The Delhi High Court held the defendants guilty of contempt for violating injunctions against trademark infringement, directed striking off their companies, and enforced compliance through attachment and domain transfer orders.

civil petition_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off injunction contempt of court

Educare Limited & Anr. v. S. K. Sachdev & Anr.

29 Aug 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:5510

The Delhi High Court refused to allow addition of witnesses after cross-examination to prevent abuse of process, permitting only one inadvertent omission with strict conditions to ensure timely completion of evidence.

civil other Significant Order XVIII CPC Commercial Courts Act amendment of witness list passing off

Jai Bhagwan and Anr. v. Land and Building Department

29 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5511

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of petitioners' application for alternate plot allotment due to alleged non-submission of documents, directing reconsideration after compliance and cost payment.

administrative appeal_allowed alternate plot allotment land acquisition document submission procedural fairness

Jeetender Sharma and Anr. v. Land and Building Department

29 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5513

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of petitioners' application for alternate plot allotment due to document non-compliance, directing reconsideration upon payment of costs and submission of required documents.

administrative appeal_allowed allotment of alternate plot requisite documents impugned order administrative reconsideration

Kasturi v. Land and Building Department

29 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5517

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of an application for alternate land allotment due to non-submission of documents, directing reconsideration after allowing the petitioner to cure deficiencies and imposing costs.

administrative appeal_allowed rejection of application non-submission of documents opportunity to cure deficiency administrative order

Shanti Devi v. Land and Building Department

29 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5509

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of petitioner’s application for alternate plot allotment for non-submission of documents and directed reconsideration after allowing time to furnish deficiencies and imposing costs.

administrative appeal_allowed allotment of alternate plot rejection for non-submission of documents opportunity to furnish documents writ petition

Commissioner of Goods and Service Tax, Delhi (East) v. Ashutosh Metal Industries

29 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:5529-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CESTAT's decision dismissing the Revenue's duty demand for clandestine removal due to insufficient and uncorroborated evidence primarily derived from a third party.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant clandestine removal central excise duty electronic evidence third party evidence

Chhutka & Ors v. The State & Anr

29 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5486

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from intra-family disputes following an amicable settlement through mediation, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC mediation family dispute

Sh. Chunni Manoj Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

29 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5489

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Sh. Manoj Yadav & Ors v. State (Govt. N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

29 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5490

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC read with Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

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

Rajeev Sharma & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

29 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5491

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and full payment of compensation between the parties.

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

Ganesh v. State of NCT of Delhi

29 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5492

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 307 IPC based on a compromise between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to proceed, emphasizing the court's power to prevent futile criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 307 IPC compromise settlement

Devender Singh v. M/S Malik Buildcon Pvt Ltd

29 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5494

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted specific performance of an oral, unregistered Agreement to Sell immovable property where the purchaser had paid most of the price and time was not the essence of the contract.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance oral agreement to sell registration of agreement time essence of contract