Delhi High Court

65,687 judgments

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Bimal Kumar Jain v. The Directorate of Enforcement

29 Jan 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:661

The Delhi High Court held that cross-examination is not an absolute right in FEMA adjudication proceedings based on documentary evidence and dismissed the petition seeking such cross-examination.

administrative petition_dismissed cross-examination natural justice Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 adjudication proceedings

National Fertilizers Limited v. Indo Gulf Industries Limited

29 Jan 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:649
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The Delhi High Court held that acknowledgments of liability by the defendant revived the plaintiff's time-barred claim for recovery of dues, dismissing allegations of undue influence and fraud, and decreed the suit with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Acknowledgment of debt Limitation Act Undue influence Fraud

Billoo Singh v. Rattan Singh & Ors.

29 Jan 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:662-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging execution of a family settlement decree, holding that a party cannot repudiate execution proceedings after benefiting from consent orders enforcing the settlement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant family settlement execution proceedings non-executable decree Order XXI CPC

Mr. Nalin Tripathi and Mr. A. Vashishtha, Advs. v. M .....

29 Jan 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:666

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order allowing the respondent to file additional documents post framing of issues, dismissing the petition challenging the same.

civil petition_dismissed Order VII Rule 14 CPC filing of additional documents delay in filing documents framing of issues

M/S Dhansa Filing Station v. Vijender Singh

29 Jan 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:667

The Delhi High Court set aside an Employees’ Compensation award due to unexplained delay and lack of evidence proving employer-employee relationship and causal connection between alleged occupational exposure and disease.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act limitation employer-employee relationship occupational disease

Avadh Lok Sewa Ashram & Anr. v. Rashtriya Mahila Kosh

29 Jan 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:653

Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decree for recovery of loan amounts, holding that Delhi courts have jurisdiction and the debtor cannot avoid repayment due to defaults by third parties.

civil appeal_dismissed territorial jurisdiction loan recovery debtor-creditor relationship default in repayment

CBI v. Shrikant Jain & Ors.

29 Jan 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:640
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The Delhi High Court held that the transfer of a Senior Public Prosecutor is an administrative matter beyond judicial interference and set aside the Special Judge's order imposing costs on the CBI for alleged delay caused by such transfer.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant transfer of public prosecutor judicial restraint imposition of costs jurisdiction of court

Sh. Rajender Singh & Ors. v. Satnam Singh

29 Jan 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:641

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the trial court's decree granting possession and injunctions to the plaintiff owner against his sons unlawfully occupying the suit property.

civil appeal_dismissed ownership possession registered sale deed court fee valuation

Satpal v. Central Information Commission & Ors

29 Jan 2018 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2018:DHC:638

The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of caste certificate disclosure under the RTI Act, holding such personal information exempt unless larger public interest is demonstrated.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(e) Section 8(1)(j) personal information

Ram Chander Singh & Ors. v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

29 Jan 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:663-DB

The Delhi High Court held that failure to pay compensation within five years preceding the 2013 Land Acquisition Act renders acquisition lapsed under Section 24(2), entitling legal heirs to compensation and declaring the land free from acquisition.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 compensation non-payment

M/S ROSENBAUER INTERNATIONAL AG AND ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

29 Jan 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:647-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh reverse auction after a technical anomaly in the e-tender process denied a level playing field to bidders.

administrative petition_partly_allowed Significant reverse auction e-tender Airports Authority of India technical anomaly

Madan Lal v. Union of India & Ors.

29 Jan 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:671-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor possession taken, interpreting 'paid' compensation to require deposit in court as per the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

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

K. B. HANDA v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

29 Jan 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:670-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor possession taken within five years, and successors in interest have locus standi to seek such declaration.

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

Ravinder Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

29 Jan 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:672-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, entitling petitioners to compensation under the new Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) compensation payment

Krishan Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

29 Jan 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:668-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 as per the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) Compensation payment

Harish Chand v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

29 Jan 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:669-DB

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

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Land Acquisition Act, 1894

GMR Infrastructure Ltd v. Associated Broadcasting Company Pvt Ltd & Ors

29 Jan 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:646

Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction over a defamation suit against a broadcaster and granted interim injunction restraining rebroadcast of defamatory content pending trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant defamation territorial jurisdiction Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act, 1995 interim injunction

Northern Railways Out Agency (Noida) v. Divisional Railway Manager Northern Railway and Anr.

29 Jan 2018 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:648

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful termination and non-renewal of a parcel booking agency contract due to unsatisfactory performance and breach, rejecting the petitioner’s claim of fundamental rights violation and arbitration preclusion.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Parcel Booking Out Agency Parcel Management System Contract renewal Termination of contract

Birla Academic of Art and Culture v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

29 Jan 2018 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:645

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing refund of additional FAR charges paid by an educational institution entitled to income tax exemption, holding that writ jurisdiction is not barred by limitation and the exemption notification applies retrospectively.

administrative petition_allowed Significant additional FAR charges income tax exemption Section 80G(5)(VI) writ petition

Jainab v. Jalaluddin

29 Jan 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:664

The Delhi High Court set aside a decree of specific performance due to lack of proven readiness and willingness by the plaintiff, ordering refund of earnest money with interest and granting injunction against alienation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance readiness and willingness Section 20 Specific Relief Act earnest money refund