Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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N K Bhatia v. Gargi Anand

15 May 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:3232

The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff is entitled to possession and access to the third floor via the common staircase, and unauthorized construction by the Builder must be removed.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Collaboration Agreement common staircase property possession unauthorized construction

Jagjeet Singh Jhaji v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

15 May 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:3230

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 Arms Act against a petitioner who unknowingly carried live ammunition belonging to a licensed relative, holding that conscious possession is essential for criminal liability.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 25 Arms Act, 1959 Section 482 Cr.P.C. constructive possession conscious possession

Naveen Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

15 May 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:3225-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical unfitness for paramilitary recruitment due to varicose veins, upholding the Review Medical Board's decision based on applicable recruitment medical guidelines.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness varicose veins paramilitary recruitment Review Medical Board

Rohit Kapoor v. M/S Kavi Impex & Anr.

15 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3200

The High Court allowed the petitioner one opportunity to cross-examine the complainant under Section 311 Cr.P.C. despite earlier counsel's failure, subject to payment of costs.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 311 Cr.P.C. cross-examination recall of witness Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act

AU SMALL FINANCE BANK FORMERLY KNOWN AS AU FINANCIERS INDIA LTD. v. SATYABIR SINGH & ANR

15 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3208

The Delhi High Court granted interim stay on the Trial Court's order directing FIR registration for alleged forgery in loan documents, recognizing standard banking practices and allowing the Revisional Court to decide on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. FIR registration loan documents mortgaged property

Connect India Digital Pvt. Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi

15 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3209

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously dispose of pending applications under Section 102 Cr.P.C. for release of bank accounts, quashing the delay without opining on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Procedural Section 102 Cr.P.C. release of bank accounts closure report protest petition

Connect India Digital Pvt. Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi

15 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3210

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously dispose of pending applications under Section 102 CrPC for release of bank accounts, emphasizing procedural fairness without commenting on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Procedural Section 102 CrPC release of bank accounts closure report quashing petition

Connect India Digital Pvt. Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi

15 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3211

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously dispose of pending applications under Section 102 CrPC for release of bank accounts, emphasizing prevention of undue delay without expressing any opinion on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Procedural Section 102 CrPC release of bank accounts closure report protest petition

Gurpreet Singh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

15 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3212

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempt to cause hurt to police officers and possession of a stolen vehicle after investigation was complete and charge sheet filed.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail attempt to cause hurt stolen vehicle investigation complete

ANKITA MEENA v. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

15 May 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:3199

The Delhi High Court held that maternity leave does not exempt LL.B students from mandatory attendance requirements under Bar Council of India Rules, dismissing the petition seeking relaxation to appear in semester exams.

education petition_dismissed Significant maternity leave attendance requirement Bar Council of India Rules LL.B examination eligibility

K.D. College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr.

15 May 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:3198

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of recognition due to a State Government ban, allowing withdrawal with liberty to file a statutory appeal under the NCTE Act.

administrative appeal_allowed statutory remedy show-cause notice recognition of educational institution State Government ban

Suchibrata Datta Choudhury v. SY Associates Private Limited & Anr.

15 May 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:3195

The Delhi High Court held that co-owners must share equally in redevelopment benefits and directed the redeveloper to pay amounts and deliver possession jointly, while penalizing a co-owner for dishonest exclusive dealings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance collaboration agreement co-owners redevelopment

Rajat Gupta v. Rupali Gupta

15 May 2018 · Hima Kohli; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:3191-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a party cannot be held liable for contempt for withdrawing consent before the divorce decree under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, affirming that mutual consent must subsist until decree and such statutory right cannot be waived by undertaking.

family appeal_allowed Significant Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13B Mutual consent divorce Contempt of court

B. Kumaravel v. Union of India & Ors.

15 May 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:3192-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that delay in holding DPC violated mandatory administrative instructions and directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s promotion and seniority from 2003 under the old recruitment rules despite actual promotion in 2005.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Departmental Promotion Committee DPC seniority promotion

M/S. SIX DEE TELECOM SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. CENTRAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES E.P.F. ORGANIZATION

15 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3193

The Delhi High Court held that composite orders under Sections 14B and 7Q of the EPF Act are appealable without pre-deposit under Section 7O, and the EPF Tribunal can grant interim relief without insisting on such deposit.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 14B EPF Act Section 7Q EPF Act Section 7O EPF Act

M/S. SIMPLEX INFRASTRUCTURES LIMITED v. CENTRAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES E.P.F. ORGANIZATION

15 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3194

The Delhi High Court held that composite orders under Sections 14B and 7Q of the EPF Act are appealable without mandatory pre-deposit under Section 7O, setting aside the Tribunal’s conditional stay requiring such deposit.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 14B EPF Act Section 7Q EPF Act Section 7O EPF Act

M/S. DENTSU MARCOM PVT. LTD. v. CENTRAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES E.P.F. ORGANIZATION

15 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3197

The Delhi High Court held that composite orders under Sections 14B and 7Q of the EPF Act are appealable without pre-deposit under Section 7O and set aside the Tribunal's order requiring such deposit for interim relief.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 14B EPF Act Section 7Q EPF Act Section 7O EPF Act

M/S. CALCUTTA TEST HOUSE (P) LTD. v. CENTRAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES E.P.F. ORGANIZATION

15 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3196

The Delhi High Court held that composite orders under Sections 14B and 7Q of the EPF Act are appealable and the Appellate Tribunal cannot insist on pre-deposit under Section 7Q as a condition for interim relief.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 14B EPF Act Section 7Q EPF Act Section 7O EPF Act

DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. v. BAWANA INFRA DEVELOPMENT (P) LTD.

15 May 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:3231
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The Delhi High Court held that the 'Sum in dispute' for arbitrator fee calculation under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act includes the aggregate of claim and counter claim amounts, disallowing separate fees exceeding the prescribed ceiling.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Fourth Schedule Sum in dispute Arbitrator fees

M/S UTILITY POWERTECH LIMITED v. M/S AMIT TRADERS

15 May 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:3213
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The Delhi High Court held that a principal cannot withhold payment to a contractor due to non-certification by a joint venture partner when the principal is responsible for such certification and no deficiencies are proven.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contractor payment certification by third party joint venture electrical inspector approval