Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Rekha Kushwaha v. Public Grievance Commission

13 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1779

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn, allowing the petitioner to seek relief in the pending civil suit involving substantially similar issues and parties.

civil appeal_dismissed writ petition civil suit status quo Order 39 Rule 4 CPC

Indra Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority

13 Mar 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:1773

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner a final opportunity to lead evidence in a delayed civil suit subject to conditions including costs and strict compliance, balancing procedural fairness with trial expedition.

civil petition_allowed Significant closure of evidence delay in prosecution final opportunity to lead evidence costs for delay

Neena Sharma v. Sudesh Sharma & Ors.

13 Mar 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:1778-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the rejection of plaint for lack of pleadings on benami ownership and upheld that claims must be properly pleaded, allowing the appellant liberty to amend the plaint.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit benami transaction pleading requirements validity of Will

Sunil Bhargava v. CBI

13 Mar 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:1777

The Delhi High Court held that bank accounts and financial assets can be seized under Section 102 Cr.P.C. if linked to an offence, but ordered de-freezing of the petitioner's individual accounts due to lack of direct nexus with the alleged corruption.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 102 Cr.P.C. Seizure of bank accounts Prevention of Corruption Act Direct nexus

Rakesh Kumar Mehta v. Dushyant Kumar & Anr

13 Mar 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:1764

The Delhi High Court directed YouTube to disclose the identities of persons uploading infringing copyrighted videos upon lawful order, balancing intermediary liability and copyright enforcement.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant copyright infringement intermediary liability Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011 disclosure of uploader identity

Kiran Shoes Manufacturers v. M/S Maruti Footwear Company

13 Mar 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:1762

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs to the plaintiff in an ex parte suit for trademark infringement and passing off against the defendant's use of deceptively similar marks and designs.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction registered trademark

Dr. Vineet Kumar and Ors. v. Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology and Anr.

13 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1759

The Delhi High Court set aside the denial of promotion for lack of a speaking order and directed the institute to disclose reasons for rejecting API scores and allow petitioners to participate in the interview process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Career Assured Scheme API score promotion denial speaking order

Bala Pritam Guru Harkishan International Public School v. Director of Education

13 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1760

The Delhi High Court held that the Director of Education must provide reasoned grounds for refusing to approve termination imposed by a disciplinary committee, enabling the petitioner to seek legal remedies.

administrative other Significant disciplinary inquiry termination of service approval of penalty reasoned order

Satyendra Kumar v. Maharaja Agarsain Public School & Anr.

13 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1757

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to file a representation for grant of regular pay scale after long service and ordered the respondent school to decide it within a fixed timeframe, without granting immediate relief on pay or suspension allowance.

labor other Delhi School Education Act, 1973 contractual employment pay scale entitlement suspension allowance

Minnie Pan (India) P. Ltd. v. M/S Eurobike Ltd.

13 Mar 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:1771

The Delhi High Court held that UPFC, as secured creditor, is liable for Noida Authority dues up to possession date, and the auction purchaser is liable thereafter, dismissing UPFC's attempt to shift pre-possession dues.

property appeal_allowed Significant secured creditor liability auction sale possession government dues

Ram Singh Negi v. Land Acquisition Collector/A.D.M

13 Mar 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1782-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years, and subsequent purchasers have locus standi to claim such lapse, without deciding title.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) 2013 Act land acquisition lapse of acquisition locus standi

Lalit Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Anr

13 Mar 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:1767-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disqualification from BSF recruitment due to incorrect OMR category marking, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural instructions and non-interference with finalized examination results.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant competitive examination OMR sheet category marking disqualification

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD v. VOESTALPINE SCHINE GMBH

13 Mar 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1768

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting contractual interest on delayed payments and arbitration costs, emphasizing that arbitration clauses cannot override substantive contractual rights.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Interest on delayed payment Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 28(3)

Hemant Kumar v. Chairman, Staff Selection Commission & Anr.

13 Mar 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:1769-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the uniform application of Ministry of Home Affairs medical fitness guidelines disqualifying a candidate with left hand polydactyl from recruitment in Delhi Police and CAPFs.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness guidelines polydactyl Delhi Police recruitment CAPFs recruitment

Sanjiv Nanda v. Union of India and Anr.

13 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1766

The Delhi High Court directed adherence to prior judicial guidelines for director disqualification due to company striking off, stayed the disqualification pending compliance, and allowed temporary activation of DIN and DSC.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Director disqualification Companies Act 2013 Section 248(2) Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018

Rajiv Khanna and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:8574

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to regularize their director status under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018, staying their disqualification pending final appeals.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Director disqualification Companies Act, 2013 Section 248(2) Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018

Parivartan Foundation v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · The Acting Chief Justice; C. Harishankar · 2018:DHC:8550-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Parivartan Foundation's PILs for lack of bona fides and held that individual challenges to disconnection of amenities in alleged unauthorized constructions must be adjudicated on their own merits.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant public interest litigation unauthorized construction South Delhi Municipal Corporation disconnection of electricity

Karishma Khosla & Ors v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

12 Mar 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:8407

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes following a mutual settlement and divorce by consent, emphasizing the court's power to end litigation for peace and harmony.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce Section 13B(2) Hindu Marriage Act

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

12 Mar 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:8406

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from neighborhood disputes based on a compromise between parties, emphasizing restoration of peace and imposing costs to deter frivolous litigation.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR compromise deed neighborhood dispute Indian Penal Code

Anil Kumar v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

12 Mar 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:8207

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw his bail application with liberty to seek relief before the trial court, granted exemption from filing certified copies, and declined to advance the hearing date.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail application withdrawal of bail petition exemption from certified copies preponement of hearing