Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Dr. Sonali G. Badhe v. Union of India and Ors.

23 Feb 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1355

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to assist the Central Administrative Tribunal in pending proceedings on the proportionality of penalty imposed for sexual harassment, while holding that the petitioner lacks independent locus to seek penalty enhancement.

administrative petition_dismissed sexual harassment penalty enhancement Central Administrative Tribunal locus standi

Dharambir Singh v. Director of Education & Anr

23 Feb 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1356

The Delhi High Court held that re-employment is not an automatic right and can be withheld pending inquiry proceedings against the petitioner, dismissing his writ petition challenging such denial.

administrative petition_dismissed re-employment pending inquiry sexual harassment inquiry vigilance clearance

Raju Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India & Anr

23 Feb 2018 · Hima Kohli; P. S. Teji · 2018:DHC:1360-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's refusal to stay the CGLE-2017 examination process, ruling that midstream introduction of normalization is impermissible and unsuccessful candidates cannot participate in subsequent stages pending challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed equalization normalization moderation Combined Graduate Level Examination

Rakesh Jain v. Preeti Jain; Rakesh Jain v. Yogesh Jain

23 Feb 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:1362

The Delhi High Court held that contempt proceedings cannot be initiated after the one-year limitation period under Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, dismissing the petition for delay in filing.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Section 20 limitation Article 215 Constitution of India Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Rakesh Jain v. Preeti Jain; Rakesh Jain v. Yogesh Jain

23 Feb 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:1359

The Delhi High Court held that contempt proceedings cannot be initiated after the one-year limitation period under Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, even if the contempt involves wilful disobedience of an arbitral order.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Section 20 limitation Article 215 Constitution of India Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Mukesh v. Union of India

23 Feb 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1353

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging orders pursuant to CAT directions, holding that petitioners must exhaust remedy before the Central Administrative Tribunal.

administrative appeal_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction writ petition forum appropriateness

Milestone Trade Links v. Yamuna Industries Ltd & Ors.

23 Feb 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:1358

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to file additional documents at a belated stage subject to proving admissibility under Section 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, emphasizing the court's inherent power to admit evidence despite procedural errors.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 11 Rule 4 Commercial Courts Act 2015 Secondary evidence Section 65 Indian Evidence Act Admissibility of documents

Urmila Sharma v. Land Acquisition Collector / A.D.M. & Ors.

23 Feb 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1368-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation, without deciding ownership disputes.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 lapse of acquisition

Pawanjit Singh Bawa v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

23 Feb 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:1375

The court held that a defendant proceeded ex parte can reappear and participate in the suit without a formal application, and procedural irregularities in denying evidence and accepting amended plaint vitiate the proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant ex parte order Order IX Rule 13 CPC Order VI Rule 17 CPC amended plaint

Flint Group India Private Limited v. Jagran Prakashan Limited

23 Feb 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:1371

The Delhi High Court set aside the order converting a summary suit into an ordinary suit, holding that an application under Order V Rule 20 CPC is unnecessary where valid service by affixation under Order XXXVII CPC exists.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary suit Order XXXVII CPC Order V Rule 20 CPC service of summons

Gyan Prakash v. Indu Kumar Prajapati

23 Feb 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:1370

The Delhi High Court upheld the order granting leave to contest eviction where the respondent raised triable issues regarding title and mortgage claims, requiring trial.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B eviction

Sh. Yogesh Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

23 Feb 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1374-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid despite possession, but title disputes remain open for separate adjudication.

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

Sunita Const. Co. v. University of Delhi

23 Feb 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1369

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award in a construction contract dispute, dismissing the University of Delhi's objections and affirming the limited scope of judicial review under the Arbitration Act, 1940.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Arbitration Act 1940 Section 30 Section 33

Subhash Infraengineers Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

23 Feb 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1373

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting the petitioner's claims for extension of time with price variation benefits and additional payments, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Extension of time Price Variation Clause

The Union of India v. M/S CITY PROMOTER & BUILDWELL PVT. LTD.

23 Feb 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1372

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award interpreting the contract completion period to exclude lift maintenance work and affirmed the award of escalation and interest, dismissing the petition challenging the award.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge contract interpretation completion period

Surender @ Arjun v. State

23 Feb 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:1377

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging conviction and sentence for kidnapping and sodomy of a minor, holding that credible eyewitness and medical evidence sustain the conviction under Sections 363, 367, and 377 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed kidnapping sodomy minor victim eyewitness testimony

Aruna Sharma @ Aruna Rakesh v. Krishna Devi & Anr.

23 Feb 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:1379

The Delhi High Court held that a second suit seeking reliefs based on the same ownership claim is barred by res judicata under Section 11 CPC and dismissed the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant res judicata Section 11 CPC civil suit ownership

Deepak Yadav v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

23 Feb 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:1350-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside murder and robbery convictions due to unreliable eyewitness testimonies and held that defects in investigation do not automatically entitle acquittal without reliable evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant defective investigation eyewitness testimony contradictions in evidence test identification parade

Deepak Yadav v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

23 Feb 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:1349-DB

The Delhi High Court overturned the convictions for murder and robbery due to material contradictions in eyewitness testimonies and held that defects in investigation alone do not warrant acquittal without affecting the core prosecution case.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant defective investigation eyewitness testimony test identification parade contradictions in evidence

Deepak Yadav v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

23 Feb 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:1348-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside convictions for robbery and murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimonies and held that defects in investigation alone do not warrant acquittal without reliable evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant defective investigation eyewitness testimony material contradictions test identification parade