Delhi High Court

65,687 judgments

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Ranveer Singh v. N.C.T. of Delhi

30 Jan 2017 · Vipin Sanghi · 2017:DHC:571

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act for non-prosecution does not bar subsequent trial under IPC offences on the same facts under Section 300 CrPC, as no trial took place and the offences have different ingredients.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 300 CrPC double jeopardy Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 420 IPC

S.S. Gosain v. Union of India

30 Jan 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2017:DHC:572-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the valid absorption of a deputationist as Accountant in NHRC, rejecting retrospective application of Recruitment Rules and procedural objections raised by junior employees.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant absorption deputation Recruitment Rules No Objection Certificate

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S PCL-STICCO (JV)

30 Jan 2017 · S. Muralidhar · 2017:DHC:547
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting additional payment for a drainage layer as a variation item not covered under the original contract BOQ, rejecting NHAI's challenge on limitation and contract interpretation grounds.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 variation claim limitation Granular Sub-base

Union Public Service Commission v. Khetrabasi Biswal & Anr.

30 Jan 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2017:DHC:573-DB

The High Court held that while the Reviewing Officer's positive assessment is significant, courts cannot substitute themselves for promotion committees and remanded the matter for reconsideration by a Review DPC.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Departmental Promotion Committee Annual Confidential Report Promotion Reviewing Officer

Shri Ramesh Kumar and Ors. v. The Director of Education and Ors.

30 Jan 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:529

The Delhi High Court held that only petitioners who can prima facie establish employment with the school are entitled to protection under the Delhi School Education Act, dismissing the writ petition for others claiming employment through a society or agency.

labor petition_dismissed Significant employment status Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 employee protection

Sunil Kumar v. State

30 Jan 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:555

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for serious offences due to denial of legal aid during trial, remanding the case for a fair retrial with legal representation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant legal aid Article 21 fair trial right to counsel

Pawan v. State

30 Jan 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:554

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Sections 308 and 323 IPC for assault causing grievous injuries during a Lohri celebration, while reducing the sentences considering the injury severity and circumstances.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 308 IPC Section 323 IPC Section 34 IPC grievous injury

Yogender v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

30 Jan 2017 · P. S. Teji · 2017:DHC:538

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences under IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences amicable settlement

Amit Kumar Gupta v. Indian Oil Corporation & Ors.

30 Jan 2017 · The Chief Justice; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2017:DHC:558-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a resignation without a specified date is effective after the notice period, cannot be withdrawn thereafter, and set aside the costs imposed on the appellant while upholding the validity of his resignation.

labor appeal_allowed Significant resignation notice period withdrawal of resignation service rules

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Shri Raja Ram Yadav & Ors.

30 Jan 2017 · J.R. Midha · 2017:DHC:568

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for permanent disability with 50% addition for future prospects and enhanced interest rate to 9% per annum in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant compensation future prospects loss of earning capacity interest rate

ICICI BANK LTD v. JITIN SEHGAL

27 Jan 2017 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2017:DHC:524

The Delhi High Court allowed ICICI Bank's petition under Article 227 to appoint a receiver over a hypothecated vehicle to protect its security interest during a loan recovery suit, clarifying the court's pragmatic powers under Order 40 Rule 1 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 40 Rule 1 CPC appointment of receiver hypothecated vehicle loan recovery

Simarpreet Singh v. State

27 Jan 2017 · Vipin Sanghi · 2017:DHC:8423

The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners in a cheating complaint arising from a tenancy dispute, holding that criminal intent must be established at trial and the matter prima facie appeared civil in nature.

criminal bail_granted bail cheating civil dispute tenancy

Paramjit Mann v. State

27 Jan 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:8426

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of cheating and dishonour of cheques after considering substantial deposit of disputed amount and undertaking to cooperate with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail cheating dishonoured cheque Section 420 IPC

Sunil Kumar v. Surender Kumar & Anr

27 Jan 2017 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2017:DHC:503

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC if it discloses a cause of action on its face, and the court cannot consider defence or extraneous documents at this stage.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action rejection of plaint Hindu Succession Act

HAKEEN HARBANS SINGH; NEW ERA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION v. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION

27 Jan 2017 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:9003

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions seeking expedited consideration of appeals for grant of recognition by the NCTE based on the respondent's undertaking to decide and upload the order within a specified timeframe.

administrative petition_dismissed National Council for Teacher Education Appellate Committee grant of recognition academic session 2017-18

Universal Sompo Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Santosh Kumar & Ors.

27 Jan 2017 · J.R. Midha · 2017:DHC:513

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal by reducing compensation for contributory negligence and enhancing interest, while emphasizing adequate compensation for injuries and future treatment in motor accident claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation contributory negligence pain and suffering

th January, 2017 SUNITA RAJU & ORS. ..... Petitioners Through Mr. A. K. Trivedi, Advocate v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....

27 Jan 2017 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE CHAND... · 2017:DHC:515-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the finality of CAT orders directing pay fixation at par with juniors, ruling that denial of such benefit violates Articles 14 and 16 and ordering payment of arrears with interest.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation seniority discrimination Articles 14 and 16

Sh. Hari Kishore Sharma v. Chief Secretary, Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

27 Jan 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:501

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a contractual employee and appointment of deputationists from government organizations does not violate the principle against substitution of contractual employees and dismissed the petition seeking continuation of contractual employment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant contractual employee substitution deputation regularization

Ashish Bharti v. Meeta Sachdev

27 Jan 2017 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Yogesh Khanna · 2017:DHC:496-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court's maintenance order under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, directing a thorough reassessment of both spouses' incomes and expenses after examination on oath, and granted interim maintenance pending final decision.

family appeal_allowed Significant maintenance pendente lite Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act income assessment interim maintenance

Ashish Bharti v. Meeta Sachdev

27 Jan 2017 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Yogesh Khanna · 2017:DHC:495-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court's maintenance order under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act for improper income assessment and remanded the matter for detailed examination of parties' finances and reassessment of maintenance.

family appeal_allowed Significant maintenance pendente lite Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act income computation foreign currency conversion