Delhi High Court

65,510 judgments

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M/S ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. M/S ASB AGRO EXPORTS P LTD

05 Feb 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:865

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of a 232-day delay caused by internal departmental procedures of a government insurance company, reaffirming that government bodies must adhere strictly to limitation laws.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay government department delay limitation bureaucratic delay

Anjali Gupta v. State

05 Feb 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:864

The High Court dismissed the petition seeking de-freezing of the accused's bank account without security, upholding the Revisional Court's order permitting de-freezing subject to furnishing a Fixed Deposit Receipt as security.

criminal petition_dismissed freezing of bank account equitable relief Fixed Deposit Receipt as security Section 420 IPC

Kartik Solanki v. State (NCT of Delhi)

05 Feb 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:863

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second anticipatory bail application of the petitioner involved in a robbery case, holding that active involvement, absconding status, and pending recovery of stolen property preclude bail despite complaints against the investigating officer.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail active involvement call detail records absconding

M/S PARMATMA INDIA PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.

05 Feb 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:862-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, and directed payment of compensation under the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) 2013 Act payment of compensation

IFCI Factors Ltd v. Spanco Limited & Anr

05 Feb 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:860

The court held that a suit involving parties not bound by an arbitration agreement cannot be partially referred to arbitration, dismissing the application to stay proceedings against defendant No.2 who executed a separate guarantee without an arbitration clause.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration clause bifurcation of suit guarantee deed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Arun Jaitley v. Arvind Kejriwal & Ors.

05 Feb 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:861

The Delhi High Court held that documents can be summoned under Order XVI Rule 6 CPC only from listed witnesses and must be relevant to the issues framed, dismissing the defendant's appeal to summon extensive DDCA records except limited meeting minutes.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XVI Rule 6 CPC summoning documents cross-examination relevancy of evidence

Hi Tech Medicalproducts Ltd v. Industrial Development Bank of India & Anr

05 Feb 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:855

The Delhi High Court decreed the plaintiff’s suit directing the bank to execute the deed of assignment and release charged documents after co-charge holder SBI settled its claim and was deleted from the suit.

civil appeal_allowed deed of assignment charge release loan agreement guarantee agreement

M/S. AERO CLUB v. MR. SAHIBJEET & ANR.

05 Feb 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:854

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff for trademark infringement and passing off against defendants who failed to appear or defend, awarding injunction and damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off summary judgment Order XIII-A CPC

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson v. Mercury Electronics & Anr

05 Feb 2018 · Manmohan J · 2018:DHC:856

The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of a patent dispute suit and counter-claims following a global settlement, directing release of court deposits and bank guarantees accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed withdrawal of suit Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC Section 151 CPC Global Patent License Agreement

Phool Singh v. Sultan

05 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:857

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's decree for possession in favor of the plaintiff, holding that adverse possession was not proved and the suit was not barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant adverse possession Order II Rule 2 CPC Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC possession suit

Suresh Sharma v. Shailesh Awasthi

05 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:858

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's decree for possession and recovery of rent arrears based on a valid lease deed and proof of tenancy.

civil appeal_dismissed landlord-tenant relationship lease deed possession arrears of rent

M/S SUNSHINE ENTERPRISES v. INDIAN COUNCIL FOR ARGICULTURAL RESEARCH

05 Feb 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:878-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a tender bid for failure to furnish documentary proof of ESI registration and payments, holding the evaluation was reasonable and not arbitrary.

administrative appeal_dismissed tender evaluation technical eligibility criteria Employees State Insurance (ESI) documentary proof

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Raju Arora

05 Feb 2018 · S.P. Garg · 2018:DHC:876

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent due to failure of the prosecution to prove proper service of summons sent by speed post, emphasizing the necessity of genuine efforts for personal service before criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant service of summons speed post statutory presumption Section 27 General Clauses Act

Sumer Misri v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.

05 Feb 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:877

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's summoning of the petitioner for offences of criminal breach of trust and cheating, holding that prior civil forum findings do not bar criminal proceedings when prima facie evidence exists.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant summoning order Section 200 CrPC Section 406 IPC Section 420 IPC

United India Periodicals Pvt Ltd v. CMYK Printech Ltd

05 Feb 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:859

The Delhi High Court upheld a settlement decree executed by an agent with apparent authority, rejecting the defendant company's challenge based on alleged revocation of authority and emphasizing the binding nature of lawful compromises under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC settlement agreement apparent authority ostensible authority

Rajesh v. Ram Babu Sharma

05 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:848

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree directing refund of advance payment under an agreement to sell, holding forfeiture impermissible without proof of loss caused by breach of contract.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant agreement to sell advance payment forfeiture breach of contract

Sangeeta @ Shaheen v. Abdul Ghaffar Through Legal Heirs

05 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:849

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for possession and damages, holding that a Muslim appellant was not validly adopted under Hindu law and thus could not inherit tenancy rights under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 Adoption validity Tenancy rights inheritance

Sanjeet Taneja v. Ravinder Kumar Taneja and Anr.

05 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:850

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant has no co-ownership rights in the Delhi property purchased by respondent no.1 under an irrevocable General Power of Attorney, applying principles under the Hindu Succession Act and Indian Contract Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit co-ownership irrevocable General Power of Attorney Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Suman Goel & Anr. v. Sanjeev Kumar Jain

05 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:852

The Delhi High Court upheld a suit for recovery of a friendly loan given by cheque, ruling that such loans are not barred by the Punjab Registration of Money Lenders’ Act, but reduced the awarded interest rate from 18% to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Punjab Registration of Money Lenders’ Act, 1938 loan recovery friendly loan negotiable instrument

S. B. International v. The Assistant Director, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Ors.

05 Feb 2018 · Vibhu Bahru · 2018:DHC:875

The Delhi High Court held that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence cannot freeze bank accounts without an order under the Customs Act, as the Act does not authorize such freezing and DRI officers are not police officers empowered under CrPC Section 102.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Directorate of Revenue Intelligence freezing bank accounts search and seizure