Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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Pradeep Kumar Khera v. Engineering Projects (India) Limited & Anr.

17 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5185

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to expeditiously decide and communicate a speaking order on the petitioner's representation dated 10th August 2018, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition representation speaking order expeditious disposal

Tanishq Gangwar & Ors v. Union of India & Ors

17 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:5184-DB

The Delhi High Court held that MCI regulations excluding candidates who studied Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject from NEET are arbitrary and unconstitutional, allowing their participation and admission.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Medical Council of India Regulations NEET eligibility Biology as additional subject Article 14 discrimination

Dalbir Singh Sohi v. Punjab & Sind Bank

17 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5189

The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a bank employee, holding that disciplinary proceedings after his exoneration and resignation acceptance were illegal and directed acceptance of his resignation with consequential benefits.

labor appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings resignation acceptance unauthorized absence exoneration

N K Jain v. Union of India and Ors.

17 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:5188-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if neither possession is taken nor compensation tendered to the landowner within five years of the award.

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

Yogesh Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi

17 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:5187

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of loan fraud and forgery, considering the documentary nature of evidence, prolonged custody, and absence of flight risk.

criminal bail_granted bail fraud forgery fictitious firm

Ram Niwas v. O.P. Khanna & Ors.

17 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5190

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's decree declaring the plaintiffs as owners in possession of the suit property and granting injunctions against the defendant who failed to prove ownership.

civil appeal_dismissed ownership possession sale deed mandatory injunction

OAKRIDGE ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED v. AMPLUS POWER SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS

16 Aug 2018 · JAYANT NATH · 2018:DHC:5170

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to reject the plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action based on the Letter of Intent and alleged breach.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 7 Rule 11 CPC cause of action Letter of Intent plaint rejection

Fahmida Anjum v. Government of NCT of Delhi

16 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5165

The Delhi High Court held that a property lacking basic amenities like a kitchen cannot be considered a dwelling unit, setting aside the rejection of an alternate plot allotment application.

property appeal_allowed Significant alternate plot allotment dwelling unit basic amenities kitchen

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

16 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5145

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 discord settlement

Manjeet Sehrawat v. Land and Building Department

16 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5167

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a further opportunity to submit requisite documents and directed reconsideration of his application for alternate plot allotment despite prior dismissal for delay.

administrative petition_allowed allotment of alternate plot delay in submission extension of time procedural fairness

Naveen & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

16 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5136

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties amicably settled and resumed cohabitation.

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

Mrinal Ranjan v. Airport Authority of India & Anr.

16 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5180-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking appointment from a 2007 recruitment waitlist due to unexplained delay and the existence of subsequent recruitment and vested rights.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant delay and laches waitlist recruitment appointment

D Damodar Raju v. State & Anr

16 Aug 2018 · A.K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8370

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that disputed facts cannot be decided at the quashing stage and the complaints must proceed to trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing petition dishonour of cheque

Surjeet Singh & Ors v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

16 Aug 2018 · A.K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8369

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family quarrel based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement cross FIRs

Hem Chand Sharma (Dead) Thr LR & Anr v. M/s. Innovative Textiles Ltd. & Anr

16 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5181-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone a 629-day delay in filing it, holding that the appellants failed to show sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act Order XXXVII CPC sufficient cause

DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL & INFARASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. v. BLS SUMER JV

16 Aug 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:5171

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award favoring the contractor, dismissing the petition challenging the award on grounds of bias, breach, and contract termination, affirming the arbitrator's factual findings and discretion.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge arbitral award bias of arbitrator

Suresh Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5168

The Delhi High Court set aside the NSD Registrar's letter rejecting the petitioner's claim and directed that he be treated as a faculty member as per his appointment letter.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition certiorari mandamus faculty member

Akshaya Kumar Panda v. Ganga International School & Ors.

16 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5169

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking pay arrears under the Central Pay Commissions, holding that the petitioner as an employee of the society was not entitled under the DSE Act and that the claim was barred by delay and laches.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 10 Central Pay Commission employees of society vs school

Registrar General v. RK Jain and Anr.

16 Aug 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:5166

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Information Commission has no jurisdiction under Section 18 of the RTI Act to direct disclosure of information and set aside the CIC order directing such disclosure.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 18 RTI Act Section 19 RTI Act Central Information Commission

Priyanka India Private Limited & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Aug 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:5162-DB

The Delhi High Court directed Customs Authorities to verify fulfillment of export obligations before granting exemption under amended Customs notifications and GST relief measures, disposing of writ petitions with interim relief to petitioners.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Bills of Entry Advance License Export Obligations