Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. Gaurav Enterprises

09 Apr 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:2297

The Delhi High Court held that MTNL could not unilaterally reduce contract rates post-agreement except for the extended period where the contractor consented, partially setting aside the arbitral awards accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Notice Inviting Tender Contract novation

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. Gaurav Enterprises

09 Apr 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:2302

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award that MTNL could not unilaterally reduce contract rates but held the respondent bound to reduced rates during the contract extension period.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Notice Inviting Tender Contract novation

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. Gaurav Enterprises

09 Apr 2018 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2018:DHC:2300

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award affirming the original contract rate for the main period but set aside payments at the higher rate for the extended period where the contractor consented to reduced rates, clarifying that unilateral contract modifications post-agreement are impermissible without consent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Tender conditions Post-tender negotiations

Chadha Sports v. Public Works Department, GNCTD and Ors.

09 Apr 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:2301-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the GNCTD's 15 mm thickness requirement for a synthetic athletic track tender, ruling that the specification was not arbitrary and judicial interference in tender conditions is limited.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant public tender synthetic athletic track technical specifications judicial review

Moti Lal v. Raj Kumar

09 Apr 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2306

The Delhi High Court allowed eviction of a tenant on bona fide need grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming landlord's ownership and considering advanced age and medical disability as valid reasons.

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

Poonam @ Pooja Shah v. State

09 Apr 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8205

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail applications in multiple theft cases due to her involvement in numerous similar offences and the nature of allegations indicating criminal propensity.

criminal petition_dismissed bail theft Section 381 IPC criminal propensity

Sanjay Choudhary v. Dinesh Kundra

09 Apr 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:2308

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque bounce case due to the petitioner’s failure to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt and due execution of the promissory note.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque bounce Promissory note Legally enforceable debt

Lokendra Gehlot v. Union of India and Ors.

09 Apr 2018 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2307-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated writ petition challenging the appointment and promotion of a public official, holding that promotion rules and an Office Memorandum validated his qualifications and appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant quo warranto public appointment recruitment rules promotion vs deputation

Rajesh @ Sudama v. State

07 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2276-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murdering his wife, ruling that recovery of the blood-stained knife from him and the evidence of motive and injuries established his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed murder Section 302 IPC blood-stained weapon fingerprint evidence

Mobin @ Sonu v. State

07 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2277-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence, dismissing the appeal and rejecting the plea for reduction to culpable homicide.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder eyewitness testimony discrepancies in evidence

State v. Mangat Ram & Ors.

06 Apr 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; P. S. Teji · 2018:DHC:9363-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death case due to lack of credible evidence of cruelty and dowry demands, emphasizing the prosecution's failure to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dowry harassment Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC benefit of doubt

Gurtej Singh Rehal & Anr v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

06 Apr 2018 · S. P. Garg · 2018:DHC:8706

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement between the parties and dissolution of marriage.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Hemant Kumar & Anr v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

06 Apr 2018 · A.K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8428

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a neighborly dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences voluntarily and without coercion.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC compromise voluntary settlement

Suresh Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

06 Apr 2018 · A.K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8426

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a trivial quarrel between neighbors after amicable settlement, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR cross FIRs amicable settlement

Bhagwan Dass & Ors v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

06 Apr 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:8424

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from an altercation after the parties amicably settled their dispute, emphasizing the exercise of inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to secure justice and restore peace.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR cross FIRs compromise Section 482 CrPC

M/S FE (INDIA) LIMITED v. THE PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

06 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:2275

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition with liberty to the petitioners to pursue alternative remedies in accordance with law, subject to prior written notice to the respondent bank.

civil appeal_allowed writ petition withdrawal of petition liberty to pursue remedy prior written notice

Balraj @ Bante v. State

06 Apr 2018 · Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:2274

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant’s conviction under Section 21(b) NDPS Act but reduced the substantive sentence due to his blindness and time served, while enhancing the fine.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed NDPS Act Section 21(b) intermediate quantity sentence modification

V.R.K. Nair v. UOI and Others

06 Apr 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:2273-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s dismissal of a petition seeking proforma promotion and pay fixation, holding that voluntary non-joining and delay barred the claim under the principle of Notional Back Reference.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Notional Back Reference proforma promotion pay fixation delay and laches

Beerabahadur Yadav and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr

06 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2263

The court disposed of the writ petition challenging appointments for Junior Executive posts, directing disclosure of selected candidates to enable proper impleadment and fresh challenge.

administrative other writ petition appointment Junior Executive Air Traffic Control interview process

Sorabh Paliwal and Anr. v. Satyawati College and Ors.

06 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2266

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent-University and UGC to promptly consider and communicate approval of the petitioners' appointments, ensuring transparency and enabling legal recourse in case of delay.

administrative petition_dismissed appointment approval post-facto approval University Grants Commission selection process delay