Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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All India Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Retired Executives’ Association & Ors. v. Union of India

23 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3416

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging BSNL Office Memoranda for lack of jurisdiction, directing petitioners to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal under Section 14 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.

administrative petition_dismissed Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 Section 14 Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction

Pramod Kumar v. Association of State Road Transport Undertaking & Ors.

23 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3415

The Delhi High Court directed the authority to consider the petitioner's representation against a fresh advertisement altering eligibility criteria before finalizing the selection, ensuring procedural fairness.

administrative other executive director selection deputation advertisement eligibility criteria

Shyam Lal Jani & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

23 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3425

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging ONGC's Security Officer selection, holding that courts should not interfere with expert committee decisions absent mala fide or procedural irregularity.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant selection process judicial interference expert committee No Objection Certificate

Commissioner of Customs v. Arif Khichi

23 May 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:3431-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the Customs Tribunal must decide on the jurisdiction of DRI officers to issue show cause notices on merits rather than remanding the matter pending Supreme Court decision, allowing the Revenue's appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act jurisdiction Directorate of Revenue Intelligence show cause notice Section 28 Customs Act

AK V S K

23 May 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:3414-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal for divorce on grounds of cruelty due to failure to provide specific, detailed allegations and evidence as required under the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed cruelty dissolution of marriage Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 specific particulars

Puneet Jain v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

23 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3413

The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 175 IPC after the petitioner complied with directions under Section 91 Cr.P.C. by providing requisite information related to a sting operation.

criminal petition_allowed Section 91 Cr.P.C. Section 175 IPC Prevention of Corruption Act sting operation

Puneet Jain v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

23 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3412

The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 175 IPC for alleged non-compliance of Section 91 Cr.P.C. directions after the petitioner furnished the requisite information and the original devices were not in their possession.

criminal petition_allowed Section 91 Cr.P.C. Section 175 IPC Prevention of Corruption Act sting operation

Puneet Jain v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

23 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3411

The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings under Section 175 IPC against a petitioner who complied with investigative directions under Section 91 Cr.P.C. by providing the requisite information.

criminal petition_allowed Section 91 Cr.P.C. Section 175 IPC quashing of complaint sting operation

Alka Jindal v. AIMS SANYA DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.

23 May 2018 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2018:DHC:3429

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting refund with interest but rejected additional compensation claims for delay, holding that assured returns and delay compensation cannot be claimed concurrently.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Assured Returns Scheme Compensation for delay

Radha v. State

23 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3410

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of narcotics and excise offences, emphasizing that past acquittals and compliance with bail conditions justify bail despite allegations of possession of illicit liquor and ganja.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Delhi Excise Act illicit liquor

Devender v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

23 May 2018 · The Chief Justice; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:8628-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of multiple petitions on illegal constructions, deferring to the Supreme Court's ongoing supervision and the Special Task Force constituted by the Delhi Development Authority, directing petitioners to seek relief through these authorities.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant illegal construction encroachment Special Task Force Delhi Development Authority

Help Indian Against Corruption v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

23 May 2018 · The Chief Justice; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:8818-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions on unauthorized constructions directing petitioners to approach the DDA's Special Task Force constituted under Supreme Court supervision for enforcement.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized construction Special Task Force Delhi Development Authority Master Plan

M/S H.T MEDIA LTD & ANR v. SUSHEEL KUMAR & ORS

22 May 2018 · Yogesh Khanna · 2018:DHC:3366

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions and damages against defendants for willful trademark infringement and passing off involving deceptively similar domain names and marks, emphasizing punitive damages for contempt and mala fide conduct.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction punitive damages

Arvind Techno Engineers Pvt Ltd v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

22 May 2018 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2018:DHC:3369

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting additional cost claims based on soil condition discrepancies, affirming the enforceability of contractual clauses requiring independent verification and excluding such claims.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 contractual exclusion clauses soil strata variation

Gurinder Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

22 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3370

The Delhi High Court held that mere physical possession of a live cartridge without conscious knowledge does not constitute an offence under Section 25 of the Arms Act and quashed the FIR and proceedings against the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 25 Arms Act conscious possession mens rea live cartridge

Saptaparna Sikdar v. Food Corporation of India

22 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3378

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment on the ground that the petitioner failed to join within the stipulated time despite receiving due communication, affirming that lack of diligence disentitles a selected candidate from appointment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant appointment offer of appointment cancellation of candidature failure to join

Tahsildar v. Union of India & Ors.

22 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3377
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The Delhi High Court held that judicial review does not permit upgrading of APAR ratings or promotion unless there is perversity, and upheld the refusal to promote the petitioner based on objective assessment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Annual Performance Appraisal Report APAR promotion judicial review

Pravesh Gulati v. Director of Education and Anr.

22 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3373

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent-School to consider and decide the petitioner’s pre-retirement application for re-employment within a stipulated timeframe, ensuring administrative compliance and enabling legal recourse.

administrative other mandamus re-employment representation administrative duty

Rajeev Chaudhary & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr

22 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3374

The Delhi High Court directed the Food Corporation of India to treat the petitioners' Legal Notice as a representation, pass a speaking order within eight weeks, and withhold finalization of seniority lists pending such decision.

administrative petition_allowed Legal Notice Representation Speaking order Seniority list

Rajesh Kumar Jha & Anr v. Baij Nath Ray & Ors

22 May 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:3375

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and revived the motor accident claim petition, holding that the tribunal erred in rejecting the claim on jurisdictional grounds without properly considering the appellants' residence documents and giving them an opportunity to prove their residence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166(2) Motor Accident Claims Tribunal territorial jurisdiction