Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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IMV INDIA PVT LTD v. STRIDEWEL INTERNATIONAL

18 Apr 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:2569

The Delhi High Court held that a unilateral arbitration clause printed on the reverse of invoices without explicit acceptance and naming a non-existent arbitral institution does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement consensus ad idem invoice terms and conditions Section 11 Arbitration Act

M/s Gupta International & Ors. v. Ashok Kumar Singhal & Anr.

18 Apr 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:2550

The Delhi High Court held that transfer of partnership immovable property was valid as it was made with the consent of the partner, inferred from signed balance sheets and settlement documents, dismissing the plaintiffs' suit for possession and cancellation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partnership property transfer consent of partner balance sheet evidence Section 19(2)(g) Partnership Act

Arun Kumar Saraf and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

18 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:2551

The Delhi High Court remanded a director disqualification dispute arising from internal management deadlock to the Registrar of Companies, staying the disqualification pending the ROC's decision.

corporate appeal_allowed joint venture company management dispute disqualification of directors Registrar of Companies

Sandeep Tiwari v. The State

18 Apr 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:2552

The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 304 Part-II IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and improper reliance on Section 106 Indian Evidence Act presumption.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 106 Indian Evidence Act burden of proof hostile witnesses presumption of fact

Yashwanth Shenoy v. Union of India

18 Apr 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2553-DB

The Delhi High Court held that post-2016 amendment to Rule 42A, the DGCA cannot grant exemptions from prescribed flight time and rest limits, mandating strict compliance with fatigue management regulations to ensure aviation safety.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pilot fatigue flight duty time limitations Aircraft Rules 1937 Rule 42A amendment 2016

U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Shakuntla Devi & Ors.

18 Apr 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:2574

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by adjusting the multiplier, disallowing loss of love and affection, adding future prospects, and modifying non-pecuniary damages in line with established precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation loss of dependency multiplier

Smt Anarkali & Anr. v. Shri Vijay Pal Yadav & Ors.

18 Apr 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2577

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying actual income with future prospects, a higher multiplier, and increased interest, following the Supreme Court's Pranay Sethi ruling.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects multiplier

Babu Lal v. Nirmala Devi

18 Apr 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2576

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order based on bona fide need, rejecting the tenant's challenge to the landlord's ownership and permitting joinder of multiple tenancies in a single eviction petition.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction bona fide need tenant

Batliboi Limited v. Kiran Sharma

18 Apr 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2579

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order and granted leave to contest to the tenant where triable issues existed regarding the landlord's bona fide need and alternative accommodation under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25-B eviction

SAKL PASWAN & ANR. v. JAI NANDAN BHAGAT & ORS.

18 Apr 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2578

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct multiplier and future prospects, set aside insurer's exoneration due to lack of plea, and increased interest rate to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation multiplier future prospects

IMV INDIA PVT LTD v. STRIDEWEL INTERNATIONAL

18 Apr 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:2572

The Delhi High Court held that no arbitration agreement existed where an arbitration clause printed on the back of invoices referred disputes to a non-existent institution and was not mutually agreed upon, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement consensus ad idem invoice arbitration clause Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Vikas Kumar v. Purshotam Verma

18 Apr 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:2536

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that summons for judgment were duly served and the trial court rightly decreed the suit under Order XXXVII CPC due to non-filing of leave to defend.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XXXVII CPC summons for judgment service of summons leave to defend

Mohammad Aftab Alam v. Union of India and Anr.

18 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:2534

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Registrar of Companies to examine the petitioner’s resignation and stay his disqualification pending a speaking order.

corporate appeal_allowed Director resignation Registrar of Companies Disqualified directors list DIN activation

Satish Kumar v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

18 Apr 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:2537

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused under Sections 498-A and 304B IPC, holding that bail may be granted where allegations rest on legal presumptions without conclusive evidence, subject to conditions safeguarding the investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 498-A IPC Section 304B IPC dowry death

Prakash Dagar v. Ring Midway Senior Secondary School

18 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2548

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to act promptly under the Delhi School Education Act after petitioners submit representations regarding non-payment of salary and denial of teaching duties by school authorities.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi School Education Act 1973 Section 24(4) Directorate of Education salary non-payment

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Apr 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:2538

The Delhi High Court held that the Medical Council of India must follow natural justice and comply with the Central Government's binding directions in processing medical college seat increase schemes under Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Section 10A Indian Medical Council Act principles of natural justice Medical Council of India Central Government authority

Northern Coalfields Ltd v. Heavy Engineering Corpn Ltd

18 Apr 2018 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2554-DB

The Delhi High Court held that refund of court fees is mandated upon referral to arbitration under Section 89 CPC and Section 16 Court Fees Act, but where litigation is protracted, costs may be imposed to compensate judicial time before refund is granted.

civil appeal_allowed Significant court fee refund Section 16 Court Fees Act 1870 Section 89 CPC arbitration referral

Dr. Sangamitra Acharya & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

18 Apr 2018 · S. Muralidhar; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2532-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that forcible detention of an adult woman in a mental health facility without valid consent and procedural compliance violates her fundamental rights under Article 21, affirming her autonomy and liberty against coercive family and institutional actions.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Article 21 right to privacy mental health act involuntary admission

Prakash Dagar v. Ring Midway Senior Secondary School

18 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2544

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to take prompt action under the Delhi School Education Act after giving the school an opportunity of hearing, and ordered petitioners to make a representation to resolve their salary dispute.

administrative other Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 24(4) salary non-payment teacher rights

Manish Sharma @ Pappan v. The State NCT of Delhi

18 Apr 2018 · S. Muralidhar; I.S. Mehta · 2018:DHC:2529-DB

Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a kidnapping-murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove ransom calls, recovery, and conspiracy beyond reasonable doubt in circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence ransom calls criminal conspiracy recovery of skeletal remains