Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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J.H.Jewelers v. Umed Chindaliya & Ors.

06 Mar 2018 · Yogesh Khanna, J. · 2018:DHC:1549

The Delhi High Court upheld the attachment before judgment of properties alleged to be purchased with misappropriated funds, dismissing the defendant's application to reside in the attached property pending disposal of the suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant attachment before judgment Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC Section 151 CPC misappropriation

Aslam v. State N.C.T. of Delhi

06 Mar 2018 · S. Muralidhar; I.S. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1550-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of Aslam (A-1) under Section 302 IPC for inflicting fatal injuries with intent, while acquitting his co-accused for lack of common intention to cause death.

criminal appeal_allowed (for A-2 to A-4), appeal_dismissed (for A-1) Significant Section 302 IPC murder culpable homicide not amounting to murder Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC

Vir Vijay Singh & Anr v. State & Anr

05 Mar 2018 · A.K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8380

The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs under various IPC sections based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR cross FIRs settlement Section 482 CrPC

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited v. Aryans Plaza Services Private Limited & Ors.

05 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:1547

Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction over a trademark infringement suit involving defendants operating hotels outside Delhi but targeting Delhi customers via third-party websites, and declined to order security for costs from the foreign plaintiff.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction trade mark infringement passing off Order VII Rule 11 CPC

B S v. A

05 Mar 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:1546-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s decree granting divorce on the ground of desertion, holding that the wife deserted the husband without reasonable cause or consent for over two years.

family appeal_dismissed Significant desertion divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 animus deserendi

Jai Kishan Goel v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

05 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1545-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if physical possession is not taken and compensation is not paid, granting the petitioner a declaration of lapse.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 physical possession compensation

Bhawani Singh Rathore v. Union of India and Ors.

05 Mar 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:1540-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioner's challenge to WADA and CAS jurisdiction over Indian athletes before judicial determination, emphasizing exhaustion of administrative remedies.

administrative other World Anti-Doping Agency Court of Arbitration for Sport jurisdiction Indian Olympic Association

Sayada Begum v. Qaisar Dad Khan

05 Mar 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:1539

The High Court held that in absence of a valid notification under section 507 of the DMC Act declaring urbanisation, the Delhi Rent Control Act does not apply, and restored the eviction decree in favor of the appellant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Section 507 notification urbanisation

Neeta Datta v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

05 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1542

The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of service, directing the petitioner to seek remedy under the Industrial Disputes Act as the appropriate forum.

labor petition_dismissed termination of service Industrial Disputes Act writ petition Delhi School Tribunal

Rajesh Wadhwa v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1541-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition holding that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act do not lapse where compensation was paid and possession taken decades earlier, and a subsequent purchaser cannot claim benefit under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_dismissed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act physical possession compensation payment

Ashu Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

05 Mar 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:1535-DB

The Delhi High Court directed strict enforcement of fire safety norms and statutory compliance by ARSS Mall and relevant authorities following a declaration of the building's unsafe status.

administrative other Delhi Fire Service Act, 2007 fire safety compliance public safety utility disconnection

Farah v. Shahnaz Begum

05 Mar 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:1536

The Delhi High Court held that a caretaker allowed to reside gratuitously does not acquire tenancy rights, and a sham rent agreement can be disproved by oral evidence, allowing the owner to recover possession without mesne profits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant caretaker landlord-tenant relationship rent agreement Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958

Goa Optolab P.Ltd. v. Naresh Gupta

05 Mar 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:1537

Delhi High Court held that partial cause of action arising in Delhi confers jurisdiction and decreed suit for recovery of Rs.16,48,982/- with interest, adjusting for un-ordered goods and admitted settlement offer.

civil appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction cause of action recovery of money optical goods supply

Raj Kumar Garg v. Union of India

05 Mar 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:1533-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a CRPF Sub-Inspector appointment due to the candidate's failure to join within the stipulated six-month period counted from the offer letter date, dismissing the petition for extension as meritless.

administrative petition_dismissed offer of appointment joining period extension of time cancellation of candidature

Abhishek Gupta v. Shree Salasar Polyflex Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

05 Mar 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1534

The Delhi High Court rejected a suit for declaration of joint ownership of shares for failure to seek mandatory further relief of rectification of the company's register of members, as required under Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant declaration of ownership joint ownership of shares rectification of register of members Section 34 Specific Relief Act

Mobile Telesystems OJSC and Anr. v. Mr. Bhagat Singh and Anr.

05 Mar 2018 · Manmohan J · 2018:DHC:1527

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions to plaintiffs against defendants for trademark infringement and passing off of 'MTS' branded mobile phones, affirming protection of prior registered trademarks and goodwill.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction counterfeit goods

The Management of Rukamani Devi Jaipuria Public School v. The Directorate of Education & Anr

05 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1530

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of removal penalties imposed on school employees due to procedural irregularities in inquiry and directed a fresh inquiry in compliance with statutory requirements.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Departmental inquiry Disciplinary Committee Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Prior approval

Rohit Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1525

The court directed the authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation for evaluation of his answer sheet despite omission of the Question Paper Series, following precedent protecting candidates from disqualification due to inadvertent errors.

administrative other Significant OMR Sheet evaluation Question Paper Series Inadvertent error Mandamus

Ashok Kumar v. Jamia Millia Islamia

05 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1526

The Delhi High Court directed the university to consider the petitioner’s representation for retrospective promotion and pass a reasoned order, leaving the question of delay and laches open.

administrative other promotion retrospective promotion delay and laches speaking order

Mahendra Gupta and Anr v. Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat and Ors

05 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1529

The Delhi High Court directed the first respondent to grant upgraded grade pay and non-functional selection grade as per departmental communications or provide reasons for non-compliance within a stipulated timeframe.

administrative other upgraded grade pay non-functional selection grade service department communication remittance of representation