Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Sandeep Kumar Gupta v. Union of India

17 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:2535

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' writ seeking interim relief from director disqualification due to inter se disputes, directing the ROC to adjudicate the matter and stay disqualification pending its decision.

corporate petition_allowed Director disqualification Registrar of Companies Inter se dispute Statutory returns

Ramesh Kumar v. Parminder Singh

16 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:8849

The Delhi High Court set aside the CIC’s penalty imposed on a CPIO for delayed RTI compliance, holding the penalty disproportionate due to late receipt of notices and prompt transfer of the application.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 20 penalty Central Information Commission show cause notice

Gandharav Kharbanda v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

16 Apr 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8667

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of criminal petitions with liberty to refile upon further procedural developments under Section 173 CrPC, dismissing the petitions as withdrawn.

criminal appeal_dismissed Procedural Section 173 CrPC withdrawal of petition liberty to file fresh petition criminal proceedings

Rajdeep Yadav & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

16 Apr 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:8442

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from a property dispute after the parties amicably settled and fulfilled all obligations, emphasizing the court's power to prevent futile criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement property dispute Section 482 CrPC

Mohd Nadim v. State

16 Apr 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; P. S. Teji · 2018:DHC:2468-DB

Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 307 IPC based on credible injured witness testimony while reducing sentences for disproportionate punishment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant injured witness testimony Section 307 IPC attempted murder evidence reliability

Mohd Nadim v. State

16 Apr 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; P. S. Teji · 2018:DHC:2469-DB

Delhi High Court upheld convictions for attempted murder based on credible injured witness testimony but reduced sentences of appellants considering their roles and circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant injured witness testimony Section 307 IPC Arms Act Call Detail Records

Morepen Laboratories Limited v. M/S East West Pharma

16 Apr 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:2465-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a permanent injunction against trademark infringement but dismissed the appeal seeking delivery-up of infringing goods and leave to sue for damages due to procedural and factual grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement permanent injunction Order 2 Rule 2 CPC Trade Marks Act 1999

Jaipal Singh v. The Land Acquisition Collector (District North-West)

16 Apr 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:2467-DB

The Delhi High Court held that equitable interest can be granted for delayed payment of interest under the Land Acquisition Act, directing payment at 8% for the period of delay.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 equitable interest delayed payment interest on interest

M L Lakhanpal v. Darshan Lal & Anr

16 Apr 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:2466-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of objections to an arbitral award, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration and upholding the closure of the appellant's right to file a statement of claim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 statement of claim

Lt Col Sameer Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

16 Apr 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:2464-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Technical Assessment Reports cannot be imposed as mandatory eligibility criteria for permanent secondment to DGQA officers beyond the conditions prescribed in the Ministry of Defence's Office Memorandum dated 12.05.2011.

administrative petition_allowed Significant permanent secondment Technical Assessment Report Office Memorandum 12.05.2011 eligibility criteria

Mazhar Saleem Chandroth v. Central Board of Secondary Education

16 Apr 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:2437-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking correction of a student's name in CBSE records after result publication, holding that addition of a middle name post-certification is a prohibited change under CBSE Examination Bye-laws.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant CBSE Examination Bye-laws Name correction Change of name Article 226

Arya Kariyatil Chendakera v. Central Board of Secondary Education

16 Apr 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:2436-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing CBSE to correct the appellant's and her parents' names in the examination records and certificate, distinguishing between name change and correction under CBSE Bye-laws.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CBSE Examination Bye-laws name correction name change certificate amendment

Asha Gupta v. Inder Singhal & Ors.

16 Apr 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:2438

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree holding all partners jointly and severally liable for partnership debts, rejecting inter se arrangements limiting liability towards third parties.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partnership liability joint and several liability inter se arrangement third party rights

M/S PENTAX ENGINEERING PVT. LTD. v. M/S TECHNO FAB ENGINEERING LTD

16 Apr 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:2440

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a recovery suit as barred by limitation due to absence of timely acknowledgment of debt and refused to admit additional evidence post-trial.

civil appeal_dismissed limitation acknowledgment of debt Section 18 Limitation Act Order XLI Rule 27 CPC

Om Prakash v. Rajiv Kumar

16 Apr 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:2444

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the decree for recovery of a loan amount where the defendant admitted the loan but failed to prove repayment.

civil appeal_dismissed loan agreement recovery suit interest payment credibility of witness

Rakesh Nanda v. Renu Gupta

16 Apr 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2458

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order on bonafide requirement grounds, dismissing tenant's challenge alleging concealment and other defenses under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bonafide requirement eviction

Rajiv Joshi v. Anand Swaroop

16 Apr 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:2446

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing the petitioner's claim for refund under an alleged Agreement to Sell, holding that the petitioner failed to prove execution of the agreement and payment, and that the handwriting expert's opinion alone is insufficient evidence.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Agreement to Sell Handwriting expert opinion

Atiq Ansari v. State (NCT of Delhi)

16 Apr 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:2442

Charge under Section 328 IPC quashed due to lack of forensic evidence, and trial court directed to preserve relevant electronic evidence under Section 91 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 328 IPC Section 376 IPC stupefying substance forensic examination

K v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Apr 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:2443

The Delhi High Court quashed the grant of anticipatory bail given solely on the accused's offer to perform community service in a serious offence case under Sections 313 and 376 IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 313 IPC Section 376 IPC community service

Balister & Ors v. Samay Singh & Ors

16 Apr 2018 · J. R. Midha · 2018:DHC:2456

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying future prospects, appropriate multiplier, and rejecting widow's remarriage as a bar to compensation.

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