Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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Tarun Singh @ Daksh Oberoi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5266

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354-A, 354-D, 419, 506, and 507 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties through mediation.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR mediation settlement agreement Section 354-A IPC

Beermati Devi v. Chandan Singh & Ors.

21 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:5289

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the refusal of specific performance due to delay, prior adverse possession, and discretionary considerations under Section 20 of the Specific Relief Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance limitation possession Section 20 Specific Relief Act

Sanjeev Soni v. General Insurance Public Sector Association

21 Aug 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:5288

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the fee cap on insurance surveyors and held that surveyors are not statutorily required to physically verify third party bills in every case.

administrative petition_dismissed insurance surveyor fees cap third party bill verification Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors Regulations, 2000

R.P Sharma v. Prem Chand

21 Aug 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5287-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal modifying the order directing directors to file affidavits of assets in execution of a Labour Court award, balancing enforcement with avoidance of undue delay.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Labour Court award recovery certificate execution proceedings directors' liability

Savitri Devi v. Moti Ram & Ors

21 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5286

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to injured claimants in a motor accident case involving an uninsured offending vehicle while maintaining the award to the deceased's legal heirs.

civil appeal_allowed motor accident claim compensation permanent disability negligence

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

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5267

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

Man Mohan Diwan v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

21 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5281

Execution proceedings initiated after two years without notice to the judgment debtor are invalid; the petitioner was granted opportunity to file objections and the impugned order was set aside.

civil appeal_allowed Significant execution proceedings notice to judgment debtor Order 21 Rule 22 CPC Warrants of Possession

Krishan v. Government of NCT of Delhi

21 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5285

The Delhi High Court directed the government to inform an illiterate petitioner of the fate of his long-pending alternate plot allotment application, holding that limitation does not run without such communication.

administrative other mandamus alternate plot allotment seniority list delay and laches

Ram Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5284

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for allotment of an alternate plot due to delay but directed the respondents to inform the petitioner of his application’s status to enable further legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed mandamus alternate plot allotment seniority list delay and laches

Murti Devi & Anr. v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:5290

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that unauthorized occupants without title cannot claim injunction against dispossession from land lawfully acquired by the State and transferred to DDA.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction land acquisition unauthorized occupation settled possession

Sujata Kohli v. High Court of Delhi

21 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5260-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of merit-based ACR grading criteria for judicial promotions, affirmed the High Court's primacy in appointments, and dismissed challenges to Rule 27 and non-communication of criteria.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Higher Judicial Service District Judge appointment Annual Confidential Report Article 16 equality

Surjit Manna v. State (NCT of Delhi)

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5271

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of gold theft and administering intoxicants, relying on the completion of investigation and forensic report negating intoxication.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 381 IPC Section 328 IPC Section 411 IPC

Jogender Sharma @ Raju v. State

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5274

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Poonam Sharma v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5275

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 385 and 506 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 385 IPC Section 506 IPC settlement between parties

Narayan Singh & Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5261

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a neighborly dispute after the parties amicably settled through mediation, emphasizing the court's power to end futile criminal proceedings to restore peace.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC mediation settlement

Archana Chopra v. Shashi Roy and Ors.

21 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5263

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the plaintiff failed to prove possession and execution of the Will, thus not entitled to injunction over the disputed property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant injunction possession Will Section 68 Indian Evidence Act

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) - 2 v. Sindhu Trade Links Ltd.

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8311-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals without deciding substantial questions of law as the tax effect was below Rs. 50,00,000, following Circular No. 3/2018.

tax appeal_dismissed Procedural Income Tax Appeal Tax Effect Substantial Questions of Law Circular No. 3/2018

State v. Ajay Sunil & Ors.

21 Aug 2018 · Najmiwaziri · 2018:DHC:9188

The High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 448 and 380 IPC based on an amicable settlement, affirming the power to quash non-compoundable offences with predominantly civil character under Section 482 CrPC to serve ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences amicable settlement

Aradhana Drinks and Beverages Pvt Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8303-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the remand of disputed tax additions to the Assessing Officer and directed fresh examination of depreciation rates on bottles and crates, clarifying that factual disputes require detailed inquiry before adjudication.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 260A Income Tax Rules, 1962 rate of depreciation

Sanjay @ Sanjeet v. State

21 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:5246

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for stalking a minor under IPC and POCSO Act but modified the sentence to the period already served, emphasizing consistent victim testimony and medical age evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed stalking POCSO Act Section 354D IPC minor victim