Delhi High Court

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Nawal Kishore Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

31 Jul 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:4706-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a BSF officer who failed to vacate government accommodation despite a binding court undertaking and consent order, holding that such undertakings are enforceable and cannot be circumvented.

administrative appeal_dismissed government accommodation undertaking consent order vacation of premises

Ram Niwas & Anr v. Estate Officer & Anr

31 Jul 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4704

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction from public premises under the PP Act, holding that unauthorized occupants have no legal right to possession and delay or sympathy do not invalidate lawful eviction.

constitutional petition_dismissed Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 eviction unauthorized occupation Article 226 Constitution of India

Raj Prakash Nayyar v. Ajay Dhani

31 Jul 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4703

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered Will executed by the testator in favor of his daughter's son, dismissing the appellant's challenge and confirming partition of the property accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant registered Will Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 63 partition suit

Surinder Kumar Aggarwal v. Moti Gupta Jagdish Kumar Gupta & Anr.

31 Jul 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:4702

The Delhi High Court disposed of an execution petition for a foreign decree by recording a settlement for payment of Rs. 3 crores and restrained alienation of property pending compliance.

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Vinny Rajpal v. State; Rajiv Rajpal v. State

31 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4671

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of a mutual settlement and divorce by consent, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and against the ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce settlement

Mr. Jeetender Gupta, Advocate v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. .....

31 Jul 2018 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL O R D E R; 31.07.2018 C... · 2018:DHC:4669-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that persons with benchmark hearing disabilities cannot be denied admission to medical courses based on unfinalized expert recommendations, affirming their statutory and constitutional right to education.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 benchmark disability hearing impairment medical education admission

Neetu Verma v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.

31 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4674

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties, emphasizing the ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC settlement familial dispute

Dheeraj Sharma v. Sonia Sharma @ Dimpy

31 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4675

The Delhi High Court upheld an ad-interim maintenance order directing the petitioner to pay Rs. 8,000 per month to the respondent, rejecting claims of her employment and dismissing the revision petition.

family appeal_dismissed ad-interim maintenance maintenance order employment proof burden of proof

Bharat Bhushan Kapur v. M/S. Neha Deep Construction

31 Jul 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4676

The Delhi High Court held that while the suit for specific performance was barred by limitation, the buyer is entitled to refund of amounts paid under the Agreement to Sell with interest where forfeiture is not pleaded or proved.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance limitation Agreement to Sell forfeiture

Neeraj Chauhan v. Smt Arti Chauhan & Ors

31 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4672

The Delhi High Court upheld an order directing ad hoc interim maintenance to the wife and minor children pending final assessment, rejecting the husband's claim of low income and unwillingness to pay.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance ad hoc payment capacity to pay earning capacity

Ravinder Pal Singh Baweja & Anr. v. Barjinder Pal Singh Baweja & Ors.

31 Jul 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:4727

The Delhi High Court held that when a property cannot be physically divided, it must be sold and the proceeds distributed among co-owners according to their shares.

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Manmohan Gupta v. Central Bureau of Investigation

31 Jul 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4722

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion in accepting bail sureties, dismissing the petition challenging the requirement of a blood-relative surety and fixed deposit receipt.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. Article 227 Constitution of India bail surety blood-relative surety

Praveen Kumar Goel v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi)

31 Jul 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4721

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a supplementary charge-sheet and summoning of bank officials as accused, dismissing their petition to quash proceedings under Section 482 CrPC for lack of compelling evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC Supplementary charge-sheet Further investigation Section 156(3) CrPC

Shahnawaz Ahmed & Anr v. Nahila Begum & Anr

31 Jul 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4724

The High Court held that it cannot interfere under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in pending domestic violence proceedings to decide questions of fact, and dismissed the petition challenging orders of the Magistrate and revisional court.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 inherent jurisdiction domestic violence

Ajit Singh & Ors. v. Pushpa Rani

31 Jul 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:4720

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. challenging the framing of charges after the revisional court upheld the charges, holding that no interference is warranted absent special circumstances and a second revisional challenge is barred.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. framing of charges revision petition Section 397(3) Cr.P.C.

Havells India Limited v. Puri Electrical and Ltd.

31 Jul 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:4719

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions restraining defendants from selling ceiling fans and electrical products deceptively similar to plaintiff's designs, recognizing acquired distinctiveness and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed Significant passing off trade dress distinctiveness permanent injunction

Nisha v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

31 Jul 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:4718-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to publicize and implement the JSY Scheme effectively, releasing benefits without imposing unnecessary documentation requirements not stipulated in the scheme.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Janani Surakshya Yojana JSY Scheme welfare scheme implementation documentation requirements

Vijay Kumar Jha & Ors. v. Shailender Kumar Jha & Anr

31 Jul 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:4725-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Family Court's interim custody order, upholding that the child's welfare and emotional comfort with the maternal grandparents justified extending their custody.

family appeal_dismissed interim custody minor child Family Courts Act best interests of child

Anoop Kumar v. Sneha Uppal

31 Jul 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:4729-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for condonation of delay in filing a family court appeal due to lack of sufficient cause, thereby dismissing the appeal and upholding the maintenance order.

family appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay sufficient cause Section 5 Limitation Act 1963 maintenance arrears

M/S. CABLE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED v. M/S. JAY PEE SPORTS INTERNATIONAL LTD & ANR.

31 Jul 2018 · JAYANT NATH · 2018:DHC:4715

The Delhi High Court held that the seat of arbitration specified in the contract determines exclusive jurisdiction over arbitration proceedings, allowing the court to appoint a sole arbitrator despite a separate exclusive jurisdiction clause for other courts.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration clause seat of arbitration jurisdiction Section 11(6) Arbitration Act