Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Rajat Goyal v. University of Delhi

03 May 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:2889

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of examination results and debarment without a show-cause notice and hearing violates natural justice, permitting the student to appear in exams pending appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice show-cause notice unfair means examination cancellation

Sachin v. State of NCT of Delhi

03 May 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; P.S. Teji · 2018:DHC:2882-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Sachin for the murder of a child based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, rejecting the defense's challenge on motive and witness credibility.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory Section 302 IPC Section 364 IPC

Ashwani Kumar Nim v. Union of India & Ors.

03 May 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:2883

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's appeal to grant pendent-lite interest at 5% per annum on a bank guarantee amount encashed by the government but repayable to the plaintiff, reducing future interest accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant bank guarantee pendent-lite interest unauthorized occupation Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971

Dravidian University v. Union of India and Ors.

03 May 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:2881
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The Delhi High Court quashed UGC's rejection of Dravidian University's ODL programme recognition for 2016-17 due to failure to communicate specific deficiencies, directing reconsideration under applicable regulations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Open and Distance Learning University Grants Commission Recognition of courses Declaration Certificate

Jai Prakash v. D.T.C.

03 May 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2893

The Delhi High Court set aside the Industrial Tribunal's dismissal of DTC's application for removal of a workman due to lack of evidence, remanding the matter for fresh consideration on existing evidence.

labor other Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33(2)(b) workman removal unauthorized absence

Jai Prakash v. D.T.C.

03 May 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2892

The Delhi High Court set aside the Industrial Tribunal's dismissal of DTC's application for approval of removal of a workman due to lack of evidence and remanded the matter for fresh consideration on existing evidence.

labor other Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33(2)(b) workman removal unauthorized absence

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd v. M/S Srinathji Caterers

03 May 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:2891

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing IRCTC to refund forfeited license fees and security deposits, holding that disputes over breach of contract are arbitrable and not excepted matters.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 excepted matters forfeiture of security deposit

Medical Council of India v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes & Anr.

03 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2895

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-binding recommendation by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes for reinstatement of an employee, holding it lacked jurisdiction as it contradicted prior binding judicial orders.

administrative petition_allowed Significant jurisdiction recommendation National Commission for Scheduled Castes writ petition

Satbir Singh Chadha v. Punjab and Sind Bank

03 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2894

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal penalty against a bank manager due to insufficient evidence and directed reinstatement with benefits, applying the parity principle with a similarly situated co-accused.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant departmental inquiry dismissal from service processing fee writ jurisdiction

ADTV Communication Pvt. Ltd. v. Vibha Goel & Ors.

03 May 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:2896-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award directing specific performance of an Agreement to Sell and payment of contractual interest, emphasizing judicial restraint in interference with arbitral awards.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Specific Performance Agreement to Sell Limitation Act, 1963

Antriksh Credits and Leasing Ltd v. Vikram Kapoor

03 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:2897

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Adjudicator's award holding that the respondent was an employee illegally terminated by the petitioner, confirming compensation and dismissing the writ petition.

labor petition_dismissed Significant employer-employee relationship illegal termination burden of proof Industrial Adjudicator

Shahida Perwin Zaman v. Naheed Rubab Usmani

03 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2898

The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions alleging non-compliance of a consent order directing payment of Sixth Central Pay Commission benefits, holding that the respondent-School complied by releasing benefits and communicating reasons for non-payment of bonus.

civil petition_dismissed contempt of court compliance of court order Sixth Central Pay Commission payment of bonus

Rimjhim v. Food Corporation of India

03 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2899

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner lacked the requisite one year of substantial translation experience from Hindi to English and vice versa for appointment as Assistant Grade II (Hindi) with FCI.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant translation experience eligibility criteria appointment letter experience certificate

M/S VIBHOR MARKETING (P) LTD. v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER

02 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:2304

The Delhi High Court corrected a clerical error and granted the petitioner an additional four weeks to deposit 50% of the amount due as per the Tribunal's order.

administrative other Procedural clerical error typographical error extension of time deposit of amount

Transport Corporation of India Ltd v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr

02 May 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:2830

The Delhi High Court held that discovery of documents relating to offsetting transactions with third parties is permissible when relevant to pleadings, and third-party rights do not bar such discovery though confidentiality may be protected.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant discovery offsetting transactions derivative transaction RBI guidelines

Hindalco Industries Limited v. Union of India and Ors.

02 May 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:9022

The Delhi High Court granted interim stay on the operation of a government communication pending Tribunal adjudication, allowing the petitioner to approach the Tribunal within two weeks and restraining enforcement of adverse decisions temporarily.

administrative appeal_allowed interim relief stay order impugned communication Tribunal

Moin v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

02 May 2018 · S.P. Garg · 2018:DHC:8209

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of simple injuries and other offences, imposing conditions to ensure cooperation with investigation and protection of witnesses.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. simple injuries juvenile accused

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-3 v. Gaurav Arora

02 May 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:2880-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that additions under Section 2(22)(e) cannot be made post-search without incriminating material discovered during the search, affirming the deletion of ₹17.19 crore from the assessee's income.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 2(22)(e) Section 132 search and seizure Section 153A assessment

Laxmina Devi v. Jitender Kumar & Ors

02 May 2018 · J. R. Midha · 2018:DHC:2879

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by considering permanent disability and loss of earning capacity overlooked by the Claims Tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant permanent disability motor accident claim compensation enhancement loss of earning capacity

Standard Chartered Bank v. M/S Multiwal Pulp & Board Mills Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

02 May 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:2872

The Delhi High Court granted a decree for recovery of USD 6.85 million with interest against defendants who defaulted on a loan and failed to file a written statement, relying on Order 8 Rule 10 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Order 8 Rule 10 CPC External Commercial Borrowing Guarantee Hypothecation