Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Virender Kumar & Ors. v. Managing Committee of Vidhya Bharati School & Anr

09 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3062

The Delhi High Court directed the education authorities to pass reasoned orders on pay fixation representations of employees engaged on consolidated pay not appointed under statutory rules, enabling them to seek legal remedies.

administrative other pay fixation 7th Central Pay Commission Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 10

Prof Ram Bux Jat v. Jawahar Lal Nehru University

09 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3064

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent university to consider the petitioner's fresh representation regarding emoluments and pass a reasoned speaking order within a stipulated timeframe.

administrative other emoluments re-employment representation speaking order

Rohita Jaidka v. Air India Limited

09 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3063

The Delhi High Court directed Air India to consider the petitioner's Legal Notice as a representation and pass a reasoned speaking order on revocation of temporary suspension within a stipulated time.

administrative other Legal Notice Representation Temporary suspension Speaking order

Dr Kedar Kumar Mandal v. University of Delhi

09 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3065

The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to respond to the petitioner's Representation and allow access to College facilities or provide written reasons for denial.

administrative petition_allowed Representation Speaking order Access to institutional facilities College Library

Ajay Kumar @ Ajay Takshak v. State (NCT of Delhi)

09 May 2018 · S.P. Garg; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:3053-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for kidnapping for ransom under Section 364-A IPC, affirming the victim's credible testimony and rejecting claims of false implication, while modifying sentences to avoid duplication.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant kidnapping for ransom Section 364-A IPC conspiracy victim testimony

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited v. M/S. National Textile Corporation Limited

09 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3054

The Delhi High Court held that limitation and forum non conveniens pleas cannot be decided at the Order 7 Rule 11 stage without evidence, allowing the suit for recovery of earnest money with interest against a sick company to proceed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC limitation mixed question of law and fact forum non conveniens

Shobha Thapar v. Oracle Software India Ltd.

09 May 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:3055

The Delhi High Court upheld that a lease termination notice shorter than the contractual period is valid under Section 106, and a landlord refusing possession after valid termination cannot claim rent or mesne profits thereafter.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant lease termination Section 106 Transfer of Property Act notice period mesne profits

Raj Kumar Handa & Ors. v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd & Ors.

09 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3056

The Delhi High Court directed the employer to provide a speaking response to employees' pay revision representation without deciding on maintainability or merits.

labor other Procedural pay revision bunching benefit DTL Revised Pay Rules 2009 representation

Salman Khurshid v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

09 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3052

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court’s summoning order for the petitioner due to non-consideration of the original Charge Sheet and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

criminal petition_allowed Significant summoning order Charge Sheet Supplementary Charge Sheet trial court

Naveen Malhotra v. State & Anr.

09 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3057

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order directing registration of an FIR for a fresh and distinct cause of action despite earlier FIRs on related transactions, dismissing the petition challenging the same.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. FIR registration distinct cause of action cheating

Mohd Yusuf & Anr v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr

09 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3047

The Delhi High Court held that in matrimonial dispute cases, the High Court can quash FIRs and set aside convictions post-settlement under its inherent powers to restore harmony.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute post-conviction quashing

Anil Uppal v. State & Anr.

09 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3048

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail based on an amicable settlement involving refund with interest and complainant’s consent to quash the FIR and related complaints under Sections 420/120B IPC and Section 138 NI Act.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail settlement cheque dishonor Section 420 IPC

Dilshad v. State

09 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3049

Interim bail was granted on humanitarian grounds to a petitioner accused of possession of commercial quantity of heroin, subject to bail conditions and police reporting.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail NDPS Act commercial quantity humanitarian grounds

Rajeev Chauhan v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

09 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3050

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a rape and kidnapping case due to contradictions in the prosecutrix's statements and pending forensic reports causing trial delays.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 376 IPC POCSO Act prosecutrix statements

Economic Transport Organisation v. Splendor Buildwell Pvt. Ltd.

09 May 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:3051

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's order terminating proceedings for failure to file claims is not an award challengeable under Section 34 and that the arbitrator's mandate can be extended by the Court under Section 29A(4).

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 25(a) Section 29A Section 32

Usha Aggarwal v. The Punjabi Bagh Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. and Anr.

09 May 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:3039

The Delhi High Court held that no concluded contract existed due to conditional acceptance and plaintiff's ineligibility under society bye-laws, dismissing the suit for specific performance and damages.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance contract formation absolute acceptance consensus ad idem

AROON AVIATION SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA AND ANR.

09 May 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:3042-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's acceptance of GA Digital's bid, ruling that the tender conditions were reasonably interpreted and no arbitrariness was shown.

administrative petition_dismissed tender conditions bid responsiveness judicial review arbitrariness

Harshita Pande v. University of Delhi and Ors.

09 May 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:3043

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition directing the University of Delhi to add 19 internal assessment marks to a student's final result, holding that the student should not suffer due to the college's administrative lapse in forwarding her timely representation.

administrative petition_allowed Significant internal assessment marks correction of examination results administrative negligence University of Delhi

RANI GANESH KUNWARI PG COLLEGE v. THE MANAGER SECRETARY, NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION & ANR.

09 May 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:3044

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of an educational institution's recognition appeal for delayed faculty list submission, directing reconsideration on merits despite procedural delay.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant faculty list approval Letter of Intent show cause notice appeal rejection

Kalu @ Rajvir @ Rinku v. State; Lalit @ Mental v. State

09 May 2018 · S. P. Garg; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:3037-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of Kalu and Lalit based on extrajudicial confession, recovery of stolen property, and circumstantial evidence despite disbelieving the key eyewitness.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder extrajudicial confession circumstantial evidence recovery of stolen property