Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Ravi Kant Thakral v. Bank of Baroda

28 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3534

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging a promotion order by directing the petitioner to file a representation with the respondent bank, which must consider and respond to it within a stipulated timeframe.

administrative petition_dismissed promotion order representation exhaustion of alternative remedies writ petition

M P Singh v. Food Corporation of India and Anr

28 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3533

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to respond to the petitioner’s Legal Notice within a stipulated time to enable further legal action.

civil other Legal Notice Food Corporation of India response to Legal Notice court direction

V N Pillai & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

28 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3540

The Delhi High Court directed the Sahitya Akademi to consider retired employees' representations with a speaking order before enforcing pension recovery, granting interim relief to the petitioners.

administrative petition_allowed recovery from pension retired employees representation speaking order

Prem Thakran v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

28 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3541

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to submit a representation for re-employment which must be effectively considered and decided upon with a speaking order in compliance with a prior judicial directive.

administrative petition_allowed re-employment extension of service representation speaking order

Union of India v. Dinesh Singh

28 May 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:3544-DB

The Delhi High Court held that promotion cannot be withheld merely on the basis of preliminary vigilance advice and that the sealed cover procedure applies only after issuance of a charge-sheet, directing promotion of an IRS officer from the date his juniors were promoted.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant sealed cover procedure promotion Departmental Promotion Committee charge-sheet

Ajay Upadyay v. CBI

28 May 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:3547

The Delhi High Court upheld the jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Court to try offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC, holding that jurisdiction is determined by where part of the offence or its consequences occurred, including Delhi.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 territorial jurisdiction Special Court Section 13(1)(d) PC Act

Ajay Upadyay v. CBI

28 May 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:3546

The Delhi Special Court has territorial jurisdiction to try offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC when part of the offence or its consequences occur in Delhi, and jurisdictional challenges at the charge framing stage are maintainable but were dismissed in this case.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant jurisdiction Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 4(2) PC Act territorial jurisdiction

Subodhkumar Chibber v. State

28 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:8432

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute compromise Section 482 CrPC

ASHIWINIKAUSHIK v. State

28 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 324/506/509 and 324/34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement agreement Section 324 IPC Section 506 IPC

Metaffinity Private Limited & Anr. v. Religare Enterprises Limited & Ors.

28 May 2018 · Yogesh Khanna · 2018:DHC:3511

The Delhi High Court held that a Share Purchase Agreement subject to mandatory third-party consents and a Long Stop Date is a determinable contract not specifically enforceable beyond termination, dismissing interim relief where conditions precedent remained unfulfilled.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Share Purchase Agreement Conditions Precedent Long Stop Date Specific Performance

Dr. Jagat Narain Subharti Charitable Trust & Anr. v. Union of India and Anr.

28 May 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:3509

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the denial of renewal of permission for MBBS admissions, holding that strict adherence to the MCI's inspection schedule is mandatory and refusal to allow inspection disentitles the college from renewal.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Medical Council of India renewal of permission inspection time schedule

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Sulochana Khilar & Ors.

28 May 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:3569

The Delhi High Court upheld the Claims Tribunal's compensation award including 15% future prospects addition for a deceased CISF officer in a motor accident claim, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant compensation future prospects loss of dependency motor accident claim

Nitin @ Nanga v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

25 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3456

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused under Sections 308/34 IPC, considering simple injuries and possible false implication, subject to conditions safeguarding the trial.

criminal bail_granted bail Section 308 IPC Section 34 IPC false implication

L & T Hydrocarbon Engineering Ltd. v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. & Anr.

25 May 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:3486-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a bidder’s electronic tender submitted before the deadline must be considered valid despite a technical glitch in the e-procurement system failing to update submission status.

administrative petition_allowed Significant e-tendering electronic submission Information Technology Act 2000 Section 13 IT Act

The India Fitness Connect Pvt Ltd v. Ozone Spa Pvt Ltd & Anr

25 May 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:3501-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction restraining cheque presentation, holding that the appellant failed to rebut the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and did not establish the agreement was void ab initio.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant interim injunction negotiable instruments act Section 138 NI Act Section 139 NI Act

Saan Mohd @ Sonu v. The State NCT of Delhi

25 May 2018 · S. P. Garg · 2018:DHC:3504

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a sexual assault case after DNA evidence excluded him as the source of semen on the victim, imposing conditions to protect the victim and witnesses.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail DNA evidence sexual assault POCSO Act

Saurabh Sharma v. Om Wati & Ors.

25 May 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:3490

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for partition of property on the ground that the plaintiff failed to establish existence of a Hindu Undivided Family or coparcenary rights under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Hindu Succession Act, 1956 Hindu Undivided Family coparcenary partition suit

Christian Louboutin SAS v. Abubaker & Ors.

25 May 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:3489

The Delhi High Court held that a single colour alone cannot be a trademark under Indian law and dismissed the plaintiff's suit for infringement and passing off of the red sole trademark at the admission stage for lack of cause of action.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 single colour trademark red sole trademark infringement

Deepak Lamba v. Shashi Malik

25 May 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:3507

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit for recovery where the buyer failed to pay the balance sale consideration and bear construction costs necessary for leasehold to freehold conversion, entitling the seller to forfeit the advance amount as per contract.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Agreement to Sell Bayana leasehold to freehold conversion time essence of contract

Saraswati Education Society v. Union of India and Anr

25 May 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:3502

The Delhi High Court quashed an unreasoned administrative order rejecting a medical college scheme and directed reconsideration after granting a personal hearing, emphasizing the requirement of reasoned orders and natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant reasoned order personal hearing statutory authority natural justice