Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Manoj Kumar v. Sushma

12 Apr 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:2400

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Family Court's rejection of a prosecution application under Section 340 Cr.P.C., holding that the respondent was genuinely unemployed at the time of filing for interim maintenance.

family appeal_dismissed Section 340 Cr.P.C. Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act interim maintenance false claim

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee v. State

12 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:2378

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration with the Will annexed to the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee as the valid beneficiary of the deceased's estate, subject to procedural compliance.

civil petition_allowed probate Letters of Administration Will Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925

Union of India v. Mithlesh & Ors.

12 Apr 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:2392

The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Claims Tribunal's award of compensation for a passenger's death due to a train accident, enhanced the amount as per revised rules, and ordered partial immediate disbursal with balance in fixed deposits.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal compensation railway accident valid ticket

GENERAL SECRETARY, R.W.A. CHURCH COLONY v. S.D.M. MEHRAULI

12 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:8890

The Delhi High Court held that eviction notices must be preceded by a fair hearing treating the notice as a show cause notice, restrained coercive action pending hearing, and directed the authority to pass a speaking order after hearing affected parties.

administrative petition_allowed show cause notice natural justice eviction hearing

Top Victory Investments Ltd v. Anchal Enterprises

12 Apr 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:9369

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of complaints under Section 138 NI Act for non-prosecution due to an inadvertent error in noting the date, restoring the complaints for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act non-prosecution dismissal of complaint mediation

Top Victory Investments Ltd. v. Anchal Enterprises

12 Apr 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:9368

The High Court set aside the trial court's dismissal of complaints under Section 138 NI Act for non-prosecution due to inadvertent absence, restoring the complaints for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act non-prosecution dismissal of complaint mediation

Ram Narain & Ors v. Union of India & Anr

12 Apr 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:9306

The Delhi High Court set aside its earlier dismissal of execution petitions and remanded the matter for factual inquiry into the pendency of execution and reconsideration of interest and compensation claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant execution petition interest on solatium additional compensation pendency of execution

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Meenu Bhatiya & Ors

12 Apr 2018 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE (oML)r77^: T · 2018:DHC:9237

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded for death due to insured truck's negligence, adjusting future prospects, personal expenses, and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.

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

GSPL INDIA TRANSCOLIMITED v. PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS REGULATORY BOARD & ANR.

12 Apr 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:9115-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed appellants liberty to file an appeal under Section 33 of the PNGRB Act, 2006 within four weeks, directing the Appellate Tribunal to independently adjudicate the issues including encashment of Performance Bank Guarantee.

administrative appeal_allowed Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 Section 33 appeal Performance Bank Guarantee encashment

Pawan Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission

12 Apr 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:8892-DB

The Delhi High Court held that candidates accused of unfair means must be given a show cause notice and opportunity to respond before final cancellation of their candidature.

administrative other natural justice show cause notice cancellation of candidature unfair means

Sarfaraz v. State

12 Apr 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8708

The Delhi High Court granted parole to convicted prisoners to enable them to file special leave petitions against appellate judgments, subject to conditions including personal bonds and sureties.

criminal petition_allowed parole special leave petition conviction sentence

Geeta Chawla & Ors v. Anshu Prakash & Ors

11 Apr 2018 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:9347

The Delhi High Court held that non-compliance with a direction to expedite a Cabinet decision within a preferred timeframe does not amount to contempt, and dismissed the contempt petitions as withdrawn.

constitutional petition_dismissed contempt of court non-compliance court directions writ petition

The Commissioner of Customs v. SAPINDIAPVTLTD

11 Apr 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chandershekhar · 2018:DHC:9169-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CESTAT's remand order and directed the Tribunal to decide the appeals on merits, including jurisdiction, without awaiting the Supreme Court's decision in Mangli Impex Limited.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Appellate Tribunal jurisdiction remand order Mangli Impex Limited

Gudduyadav v. State

11 Apr 2018 · S. P. Garg · 2018:DHC:8206

The High Court dismissed the bail applications as withdrawn after the prosecution stated the petitioners were no longer required as accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail application withdrawal of bail accused not required status report

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. M/S Prithvi Associates

11 Apr 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:2377-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrator's award granting pre-reference interest on security deposits withheld post-contract expiry, emphasizing limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 pre-reference interest security deposit caution money

Radha Krishan Wadhwa v. Kusum Wadhwa & Anr.

11 Apr 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2368

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging impleadment of the second respondent in a property suit, holding that she is a proper party given the dispute over the validity of the Gift Deed foundational to the claim.

civil petition_dismissed impleadment Order 1 Rule 10 CPC Gift Deed validity possession suit

Amrik Singh Khurana & Ors. v. Sardar Joginder Singh Soni

11 Apr 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2370

The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant's petition, set aside the eviction order on bona fide need grounds, and granted leave to contest, holding that triable issues existed regarding the landlord's genuine need.

property appeal_allowed Significant bona fide need eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e)

M/S Khushi Ram Behari Lal v. M/S Whitefields International Pvt. Ltd.

11 Apr 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2369

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint to add relevant trademark opposition and cease and desist facts, holding such amendment necessary for complete adjudication and not constituting a new cause of action.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint trademark infringement passing off

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v. Reckitt Benckiser (India) Pvt. Ltd.

11 Apr 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:2367-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining a comparative advertisement, emphasizing the need for reasonable opportunity and that prior prohibitions apply only to specific features absent in the impugned ad.

civil appeal_allowed Significant comparative advertising interim injunction disparagement unfair trade practices

Exide Life Insurance Company Ltd. v. Mitun Garg

11 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:2344

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s claim for defamation damages against the sole defendant after settling with the co-defendant whose complaint formed the basis of the alleged defamatory statements, granting only permanent injunction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant defamation damages permanent injunction absolute privilege