Delhi High Court

65,687 judgments

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Bhudev Sharma v. Kalindee Rail Nirman Engineers Ltd

12 Jan 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:352-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the award of enhanced lump sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement for wrongful termination, emphasizing the discretionary nature of relief in labor disputes.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant wrongful termination reinstatement back wages lump sum compensation

Ankur Mutreja v. BSES Yamuna Power Limited & Anr.

12 Jan 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:362-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a party with only a commercial interest cannot be transposed as co-plaintiff and that courts lack power to exempt payment of mandatory court fees under CPC and Court Fees Act.

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Ravinder Uppal v. Sudershan Singh

12 Jan 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:351

The Delhi High Court dismissed cross-appeals challenging a motor accident compensation award, upholding the Tribunal's findings on negligence, maintainability of the claim filed through an attorney, and adequacy of compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation negligence attorney authorization

Ravinder Uppal v. Sudershan Singh

12 Jan 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:349

The Delhi High Court dismissed cross-appeals challenging a motor accident compensation award, upholding the Tribunal's findings on negligence, maintainability, and adequacy of compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation negligence maintainability

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sanjay & Ors.

12 Jan 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:350

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs. 11,26,018 compensation to the claimant for permanent disability caused by negligent driving.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim third party insurance compensation permanent disability

Union of India & Anr v. Satnam Singh

12 Jan 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:336-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeals filed by the Union of India and another party in connected matters on January 12, 2018.

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Daulat Ram College Society v. University of Delhi

12 Jan 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:334-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeals filed by Daulat Ram College Society against the University of Delhi in connected matters, with detailed reasoning provided in the judgment of LPA No. 550/2017 dated January 12, 2018.

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Pankaj Kumar & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 Jan 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:333

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving forgery and cheating, holding that settlement between parties does not bar continuation of investigation and prosecution in serious criminal offences.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR settlement forgery cheating

Parag Bansal & Ors. v. State

12 Jan 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:331

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a rape and assault case, noting delayed allegation of Section 376 IPC offence and cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 376 IPC matrimonial dispute domestic violence

Rajesh Kumar Raghav & Ors v. Directorate of Education and Anr

12 Jan 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:345

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent school to issue appointment letters and consider salary grievances through formal representation, restraining coercive action on school fees until due process is followed.

administrative petition_allowed appointment letter salary payment Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Rule 96

Rajesh Kumar Raghav & Ors v. Directorate of Education and Anr

12 Jan 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:341

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent school to issue appointment letters and consider salary grievances through formal representation, restraining coercive action on school fees until resolution.

administrative petition_allowed appointment letter salary payment Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Rule 96

Neelam Dua v. Aggarwal Welfare Society and Ors

12 Jan 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:343

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to seek absorption as a teacher based on 2008 qualifications and directed the respondent to decide her representation on discrimination within a fixed timeframe, dismissing the writ petition for reinstatement with back wages.

labor other Significant absorption reinstatement writ petition discrimination

E.S. Rajendran v. The Union of India and Anr.

12 Jan 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:344

The Delhi High Court directed the appointing authority to either call the eligible petitioner for the interview or disclose reasons for non-invitation, ensuring fairness in the selection process.

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Riva Singh v. School Management of Ring Midways Senior Secondary Public School & Ors.

12 Jan 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:342

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging a school management order, holding that disputes under the Delhi School Education Act must be adjudicated exclusively by the Delhi School Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi School Education Act and Rules, 1973 Section 25 jurisdiction bar Delhi School Tribunal Section 27 application

Dinesh v. State

11 Jan 2018 · Indermeet Kaur · 2018:DHC:9332

The Delhi High Court modified appellant Manoj's conviction from Section 324 IPC to Section 323 IPC due to lack of common intention and weapon use, imposing a fine instead of imprisonment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 324 IPC Section 323 IPC Section 34 IPC common intention

Akash v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

11 Jan 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:9325

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs involving minor injuries between neighbors following an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC subject to costs.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement simple injuries

M/S Punjab Kesari Publisher Pvt Ltd v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr

11 Jan 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8676

The Delhi High Court dismissed two criminal writ petitions filed by Punjab Kesari Publisher Pvt Ltd as withdrawn, granting liberty to pursue other legal remedies.

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Ganga Ram & Anr v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) & Anr

11 Jan 2018 · Indermeet Kaur · 2018:DHC:8675

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 452, 308 read with 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors involving simple injuries, to secure ends of justice and avoid futile trial.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement between parties Section 452 IPC Section 308 IPC

Prakashnagar v. District Magistrate & Ors.

11 Jan 2018 · Indermeet Kaur · 2018:DHC:8654

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the validity of Scheduled Tribe certificates, holding that matching official certificate numbers and administrative issuance preclude judicial interference absent distinct evidence of fraud.

criminal petition_dismissed Scheduled Tribe certificate Scheduled Caste certificate RTI information fraudulent certificate

Bipul Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

11 Jan 2018 · Indermeet Kaur · 2018:DHC:8652

The Delhi High Court upheld maintenance of Rs. 15,000 per month to the estranged wife, affirming that courts may infer higher income from inconsistent affidavits and expenditure.

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