Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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Naresh Nagpal v. Samir Jasuja

27 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5417

The Delhi court held that jurisdiction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is conferred by cheque presentation in Delhi, and quashing of proceedings on jurisdictional grounds is not warranted where trial has commenced.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act jurisdiction cheque dishonour Section 482 CrPC

Chander Arya v. Monika Arya

27 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5418

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging maintenance orders under the Domestic Violence Act, holding the petitioner liable to pay maintenance after finding he concealed his income and means.

family petition_dismissed maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 12 Section 482 CrPC

M/S R.K. SOOD ART FRAMERS v. VIPIN SHARMA & ANR

27 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5426

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte order passed due to counsel's default, holding that a litigant should not suffer for its advocate's negligence and directed a fresh hearing upon deposit of costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte order default of counsel setting aside ex-parte order Shops & Establishment Act

Pravesh Gulati v. Director of Education and Anr.

27 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5425

The Delhi High Court held that the right to re-employment after superannuation is not absolute and dismissed the petition challenging the School's decision to deny re-employment based on performance and conduct grounds.

administrative petition_dismissed re-employment superannuation right to re-employment judicial review

Renu v. Champa Rani & Anr

27 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:5381

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that a daughter-in-law has no right of residence in her mother-in-law's property and no substantial question of law arose under Section 100 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed right of residence daughter-in-law mother-in-law property Section 100 CPC

Tarun Pullani v. Shilpa Pullani

27 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5428-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim custody order granting custody of a minor girl under five years to the mother, emphasizing the child's welfare as paramount under Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956.

family appeal_dismissed Significant custody of minor child Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 Section 6(a) welfare of child

Sarthak Bhatia v. Jawaharlal University

27 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:5401

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to appeal against JNU's disciplinary order, directing adherence to natural justice and interim relief pending appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant proctorial enquiry natural justice show cause notice office order

M/S SETHI PLY PALACE v. M/S P.R.K INTERIORS PVT LTD

27 Aug 2018 · JAYANT NATH · 2018:DHC:5411

The Delhi High Court admitted a winding up petition against a company for non-payment of admitted dues, holding that absence of a bona fide dispute justifies winding up under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant winding up petition Companies Act 1956 bona fide dispute acknowledgment of debt

Bhartiya Antar Rashtriya Byopari Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

27 Aug 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:5413

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition for voluntary winding up of Bhartiya Antar Rashtriya Byopari Private Limited after confirming compliance with statutory requirements and discharge of all debts.

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

Radiant Life Care (Delhi) Pvt. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator

27 Aug 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:5412

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition for voluntary winding up and dissolution of Radiant Life Care (Delhi) Pvt. Ltd. upon compliance with statutory requirements and solvency confirmation.

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

Mother Boon Foods Pvt Ltd v. Mindscape One Marketing Pvt Ltd

27 Aug 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:5397

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award because the tribunal was improperly constituted as a three-member panel contrary to the arbitration clause providing for a sole arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration agreement sole arbitrator three-member tribunal Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Shri Kuldeep & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

27 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5415-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years, and subsequent purchasers have locus standi to seek such declaration.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act lapse of acquisition proceedings locus standi

M/S ATMA RAM PROPERTIES PVT. LTD. v. M/S ALLIED MOTORS LTD. & OTHERS

27 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5384

The Delhi High Court held that rent increases under Section 6A of the Delhi Rent Control Act are prospective only, property tax does not form part of rent, and civil courts lack jurisdiction if rent does not exceed Rs.3500, dismissing the landlord's appeal for possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 6A rent increase property tax and rent civil court jurisdiction

Mrs. Kulpreet Kaur v. The Deputy Inspector General Central Industrial Security Force

27 Aug 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:5382

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a contract extension period granted at the sole discretion of CISF, holding that private contractual disputes are not maintainable under Article 226 and that acceptance of a shorter extension precludes claims for further extension.

civil petition_dismissed contract extension sole discretion writ petition Article 226

SJVN LIMITED v. JAIPRAKASH HYUNDAI CONSORTIUM (JHC)

27 Aug 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:5377

The Delhi High Court held that the Dispute Review Board's decision under the contract clause is a final and binding arbitral award, rendering the suit seeking its declaration not maintainable and directing enforcement through execution proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Dispute Review Board Arbitral Award Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Clause 67 GCC

SJVN Limited v. Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium

27 Aug 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:5383

The Delhi High Court held that the Dispute Review Board's decision under the contract clause is a binding arbitral award, rendering the plaintiff's suit seeking declaration and decree on the award not maintainable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Dispute Review Board Arbitral Award Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Clause 67 GCC

SJVN Limited v. Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium

27 Aug 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:5378

The Delhi High Court held that the Disputes Review Board's decision under the contract constitutes a final and binding arbitral award, barring a separate civil suit seeking its enforcement or declaration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Disputes Review Board Arbitral Award Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Clause 67 GCC

Kamal Nayan v. The State

27 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5395

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a rape and abduction case, holding that Exception 2 to Section 375 IPC applies where the prosecutrix voluntarily left with the accused and married him after attaining the age of 15.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail Section 375 IPC Exception 2 rape voluntary consent

Amit Kumar & Ors. v. The State (G.N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

27 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5386

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their dispute and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Pradeep Kashyap v. State & Anr.

27 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5391

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 obtained a mutual consent divorce.

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