Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Prashant Kumar Singh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

15 Jun 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:3749

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of rape on promise of marriage, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, delay in FIR, and consensual nature of relations, subject to conditions safeguarding the prosecutrix's interests.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC rape on promise of marriage consensual sexual relations

Through: None v. AANYA KAMESHWAR AND ORS

15 Jun 2018 · HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SANGITA DHINGRA SEHGAL; HON'BLE MR. JUST... · 2018:DHC:3752-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed modification of its order to correct dates and clarified that interim directions for extra classes are without prejudice to parties' rights, disposing of the appeal on assurances given.

civil other Section 151 CPC modification of court order interim directions extra classes

Aswinikumar Goswami & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Jun 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal; C. Harishankar · 2018:DHC:9121-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal as the appellants' contract with AIATSL was extended for one year on the same terms, negating the need for further orders.

civil appeal_dismissed contract extension AIATSL Letters Patent Appeal contract expiry

M/s Ansal Properties & Industries Ltd v. Neelam Bhutani

15 Jun 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:3751

The High Court upheld the Labour Court's award granting back wages and increments under Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, but remanded claims for LTC and medical reimbursement for fresh adjudication due to lack of proof.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Section 33C(2) Industrial Disputes Act Labour Court jurisdiction back wages increments

Rohit Tewatia v. The State of Delhi and Others

15 Jun 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal; C. Harishankar · 2018:DHC:9106-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking production of a woman who voluntarily chose to reside with her parents and refused to maintain relations with the petitioner, holding no directions to trace her were warranted.

criminal petition_dismissed Article 226 Constitution of India Section 482 Cr.P.C. production of person voluntary residence

Ismail Sheikh v. State of NCT Delhi

14 Jun 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:3746

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 395 IPC for dacoity but set aside Section 397 IPC convictions against appellants not proven to have personally used deadly weapons, applying the Supreme Court's ruling in Dilawar Singh.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 395 IPC Section 397 IPC dacoity deadly weapon

Pratap Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi

14 Jun 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:3744

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for armed robbery and criminal trespass, affirming the reliability of identification and consistency of prosecution evidence despite some discrepancies.

criminal appeal_dismissed robbery criminal trespass identification muffling

Mohd. Salim v. State (NCT of Delhi); Javed v. State

14 Jun 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:3747

The Delhi High Court upheld Javed's robbery conviction but acquitted Md. Salim of robbery and theft charges due to identification discrepancies, convicting him only for criminal trespass based on fingerprint evidence and modifying his sentence accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed (partly for Md. Salim), appeal_dismissed (for Javed), sentence_modified (for Md. Salim) Significant robbery identification parade fingerprint evidence criminal trespass

Ajay Gupta v. State through CBI

14 Jun 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:3745

The Delhi High Court held that additional evidence recorded during appeal should be considered by the appellate court itself and dismissed the appellant's plea for retrial, emphasizing that retrial is an exceptional remedy to be granted only in cases of failure of justice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 386 CrPC Section 391 CrPC retrial

Madhur Gautam v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors

13 Jun 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:9105-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition after ensuring the presence and well-being of the petitioner's elderly mother and allowing their meeting in Court.

other petition_dismissed writ petition custody welfare elderly person

Delhi Cantonment Board v. M/s Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd & Ors.

13 Jun 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:3741-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing desealing of a petrol pump in a cantonment area, holding that absence of material evidence of security hazard precludes continued sealing pending fresh assessment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 security assessment lease renewal petrol pump

Radha Soami Satsang Beas v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

13 Jun 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:3743-DB

The Delhi High Court held that demarcation and demolition of land must follow due process including prior notice and opportunity to object, and stayed coercive action pending compliance.

property other Significant demarcation due process prior notice opportunity to be heard

Mumtaz v. State

13 Jun 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:3740

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 397 IPC for lack of evidence that he used a deadly weapon during the robbery, while upholding convictions under Sections 392 IPC and the Arms Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 397 IPC robbery deadly weapon use of weapon

Punj Lloyd Ltd. v. Great Eastern General Insurance Limited

13 Jun 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:3742-DB

The Delhi High Court granted interim stay on attachment orders in execution proceedings, holding such interlocutory orders are not appealable and jurisdictional objections require merits adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant execution petition warrant of attachment interlocutory order appealability

Sudhir Sehgal v. State

12 Jun 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:3738

The Delhi High Court upheld charges for conspiracy and use of a forged Will in judicial proceedings under Sections 471 and 120B IPC while setting aside substantive forgery charges, affirming the Court's power under Sections 340 and 195 CrPC to initiate prosecution in such cases.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 340 CrPC Section 195 CrPC Forgery Perjury

Sita v. State

12 Jun 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:3739

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 373 IPC for lack of proof that the victim was a minor, while upholding other convictions related to trafficking and exploitation under IPC and ITPA.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 373 IPC Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act ossification test minor

Yashoda Hospital and Research Center Limited v. Yashoda Super Specialty Hospital and Anr

12 Jun 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · MANU/IC/0050/2013
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The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte IPAB order removing a trademark for failure to effect due service and violation of natural justice, ordering a fresh hearing.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Intellectual Property Appellate Board rectification petition natural justice

Radha Soami Satsang Beas & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

11 Jun 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:3737-DB

The Delhi High Court restrained demolition pending further hearing in a writ petition challenging illegal demolition and demarcation without individual notice and violation of a stay order in Village Asola.

constitutional other Article 226 Constitution of India writ petition demolition public notice

Mahendra Singh v. Delhi Power Supply Co. Ltd.

11 Jun 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:3731

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a public servant found guilty of accepting a bribe, affirming the disciplinary authority's findings and the proportionality of the punishment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings bribery public servant misconduct judicial review

Central Bank of India v. M.K. Gupta

11 Jun 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:3733
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The Delhi High Court held that while a bank employee's negligence causing cash loss warrants disciplinary action, dismissal without mala fide is disproportionate, affirming reinstatement declaration but denying back wages and actual reinstatement due to superannuation.

labor appeal_partly_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings negligence bank employee cash loss