Delhi High Court

65,510 judgments

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Sh. Manoj Jain and Ors. v. Air India Limited and Ors.

21 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:8101

The Delhi High Court directed Air India Limited to consider and decide the petitioners' promotion representations by passing a speaking order within six weeks.

administrative other promotion grievance speaking order representation employee seniority

Rohitrana v. The State NCT of Delhi

20 Dec 2017 · Najmiwaziri, J · 2017:DHC:8794

The Delhi High Court confirmed interim bail for accused persons charged under Section 354D IPC, subject to conditions, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and non-interference with witnesses.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail Section 354D IPC Section 376 IPC chargesheet

Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine v. Dr. Merajul Haque Anwarani

20 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli · 2017:DHC:8659-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order directing regularisation of the respondent’s services, holding that age eligibility must be reckoned as on 1st January of the recruitment year as per the advertisement and application form.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant age reckoning regularisation of service recruitment advertisement legitimate expectation

Adesh Kumar Gupta v. Shri D.K. Mishra and Another

20 Dec 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat, J. · 2017:DHC:7921

The Delhi High Court dismissed an election petition for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under Section 81(3) and Section 86(1) of the Representation of the People Act, holding that the copy served on the respondent was not a true copy and thus the petition was liable to be rejected.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Representation of the People Act, 1951 Section 81(3) Section 86(1) election petition

Ashok Kumar Sharma & Anr. v. State and Ors.

20 Dec 2017 · Manmohan · 2017:DHC:7927

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will dated 6th August 2010, finding the testator was of sound mind and no objections were raised by legal heirs.

civil petition_allowed probate Indian Succession Act Will testamentary capacity

Sunil Khan @ Guddu @ Niyaj v. State

20 Dec 2017 · Pratibha Rani · 2017:DHC:7936

The Delhi High Court set aside kidnapping and inducement convictions but upheld and modified the rape conviction of a man for sexual intercourse with his wife under 15 years of age, recognizing a runaway marriage scenario.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant kidnapping inducement rape minor

Union of India v. Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited

20 Dec 2017 · Navin Chawla · 2017:DHC:7937

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award interpreting liquidated damages under the New Extension Policy as a fixed proportion of pre-estimated costs and dismissed the petition challenging the award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 New Extension Policy Liquidated Damages

Attro Devi & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector & Ors.

20 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7944-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid to landowners nor deposited in court, and mere deposit in government treasury is insufficient.

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

Rambir v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

20 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7943-DB
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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 as mandated under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894

Ram Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

20 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7942-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation has not been paid or deposited in court, declaring the petitioner's land acquisition null and void.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894

Maan Singh & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

20 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7941-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid to the landowner nor deposited in court, and mere deposit in government treasury is insufficient.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894

Subodh Kumar v. Union of India

20 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:7933-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a re-examination of the petitioner by an ENT specialist and allowed him to compete in the recruitment process despite becoming overage due to procedural delays by the respondents.

administrative petition_allowed Significant medical examination recruitment review medical board overage candidate

Gian Singh and Anr. v. Union of India and Anr.

20 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7938-DB
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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 mere deposit in government treasury does not amount to payment.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Compensation Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Payment of Compensation

Shyamo v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

20 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7939-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court as prescribed, and mere deposit in government treasury is insufficient.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Section 31 Land Acquisition Act 1894

Roop Lata Jain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

20 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7940-DB
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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, clarifying that deposit in government treasury does not amount to payment.

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

M/S.BHUSHAN STEEL & STRIPS LTD. v. M/S.TYO TRADING ENTERPRISES & ORS.

20 Dec 2017 · S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:7946

The Delhi High Court held that it lacked territorial jurisdiction over the shipping agent and dismissed the suit, while holding the agent liable for loss of goods due to unauthorized release without lawful delivery.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Letter of Credit Territorial Jurisdiction Bills of Lading Freight

Outokumpu Oyj v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Dec 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:7945-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging anti-circumvention duty on stainless steel imports, holding that the petitioner must exhaust the statutory appellate remedy under the Customs Tariff Act before seeking writ relief.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant anti-dumping duty anti-circumvention duty Customs Tariff Act, 1975 Rule 25 Anti-Dumping Rules

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Shivani Sharma

20 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7947
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer liable for motor accident compensation due to the insured's breach of policy conditions can recover the amount from the insured, while modifying compensation amounts and interest rates in accordance with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach recovery rights driving license

Rajendra Prasad Cama & Ors. v. Delhi Jal Board & Anr.

20 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:7935-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Jal Board to hold promotions considering only candidates with recognized engineering degrees following the Supreme Court's invalidation of distance education degrees from deemed universities.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant distance education degrees deemed universities promotion Departmental Promotion Committee

Brijesh Kumar Verma v. Aurangjeb & Anr.

20 Dec 2017 · J. R. Midha · 2017:DHC:7934
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that a property owner is liable as principal employer under Section 12 of the Employees' Compensation Act to pay compensation for injuries to a laborer employed through a contractor during residential building construction, interpreting 'business' broadly and applying the 2000 amendment expanding 'workman' coverage.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees' Compensation Act Section 12 liability principal employer workman definition amendment 2000