Delhi High Court

67,253 judgments

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Chanderkanta Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training and Anr

22 Dec 2016 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2016:DHC:8149

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking mandamus for accreditation and affiliation due to the petitioner's failure to upload required replies to Non-Conformities on the official portal and inability to meet the minimum training period before examinations.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition mandamus accreditation affiliation

Shiv Shakti Cylinders v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and Anr.

22 Dec 2016 · The Chief Justice; V. Kameswar Rao · 2016:DHC:8148-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that forfeiture of earnest money was justified due to the appellant's failure to submit the factory license by the stipulated deadline as required under the tender and Letter of Intent.

civil appeal_dismissed tender conditions earnest money forfeiture factory license Letter of Intent

Mohd Shahzad v. Manju Luthra & Anr

22 Dec 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:8156

The Delhi High Court upheld the decree of possession based on admissions but granted the appellant limited time to vacate the premises upon deposit of part of outstanding charges.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XII Rule 6 CPC decree of possession admissions in written statement use and occupation charges

Rajiv Kumar v. Director ITBP and Ors

21 Dec 2016 · Indira Banerjee; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:9314-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a 20-year-old removal order, holding that extreme delay without sufficient explanation and acquittal in criminal proceedings do not justify reinstatement or condonation of delay under Article 226.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition Article 226 Limitation Act Section 5

Central Market Sector-6 Dwarka Welfare Association v. Union of India & Ors.

21 Dec 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2016:DHC:9313-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn a writ petition seeking enforcement of earlier orders for removal of encroachments on public land, emphasizing prior compliance and the petitioner’s choice to seek alternative remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed encroachment public land writ petition removal of encroachments

ICICIBANK LTD v. LALIT KUMAR

21 Dec 2016 · JAYANT NATH · 2016:DHC:9289

The Delhi High Court allowed the bank's petition under Article 227 to appoint a receiver over a hypothecated vehicle to protect its security in a loan recovery suit, emphasizing a pragmatic approach under Order 40 Rule 1 CPC.

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

Abhishek Garg v. The Union of India & Others

21 Dec 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:8121

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by a CAG employee, holding that service disputes fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal, not the High Court.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal Comptroller and Auditor General of India Article 226 service dispute

Birpal Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation & Ors.

21 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:8141-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the medical board's decision declaring the petitioner unfit to continue as a driver beyond 55 years, dismissing the writ petition challenging the administrative tribunal's order.

administrative appeal_dismissed medical fitness driver employment Delhi Transport Corporation medical board opinion

Pepsico Inc & Anr. v. M/S. Sagarnil Enterprise & Ors.

21 Dec 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:8125

Delhi High Court held it lacked territorial jurisdiction over a trademark infringement suit filed by PepsiCo, directing the plaint to be returned for filing at the plaintiffs' principal place of business in Gurgaon.

civil other Significant territorial jurisdiction trademark infringement passing off Trade Marks Act 1999

Krishan Radhu v. The Emmar MGF Construction Pvt. Ltd.

21 Dec 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:8126

The Delhi High Court held that a valid arbitration agreement mandates referral of disputes to arbitration if invoked before filing the written statement, and the defendant's application under Section 8 was rightly allowed despite the lapse of the written statement filing period.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 8 written statement Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Oxbridge Associates Limited v. Atul Kumra

21 Dec 2016 · Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:8129

The Delhi High Court directed the defendant to deposit the disputed advance payment amount as security under Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC, taking a prima facie view of the plaintiff's claim amid pending proceedings threatening recovery.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC security for decree prima facie case purchase order cancellation

Shailendra Dania and Ors. v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board and Ors.

21 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:8128-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Single Judge's order granting promotions to SC/ST candidates, holding that the Board complied with reservation and promotion rules including distinct quotas and qualifying service for diploma and degree holders.

labor appeal_allowed Significant reservation promotion Assistant Engineer Junior Engineer

Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board v. Delhi (Slums) SC/ST Engineers Association

21 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:8127-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board by applying the reasoning in a connected case, setting aside the impugned orders against it.

administrative appeal_allowed Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board service dispute administrative authority connected appeals

Rama Sinha v. State Thr. CBI

21 Dec 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:8136

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's procedure in summoning the petitioner as a court witness and refusal to summon certain witnesses, affirming that the trial court complied with prior directions and that the petitioner failed to establish the necessity of the witnesses sought.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 313 Cr.P.C. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 attachment of property examination of witnesses

Shyam Murti Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi

21 Dec 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:8135

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant’s conviction for robbery under Section 392 IPC but set aside the separate sentence under Section 397 IPC, clarifying the complementary nature of Section 397.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant robbery Section 392 IPC Section 397 IPC recovery of stolen property

Narayan v. State

21 Dec 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:8134

The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 565/2014 by referring to a detailed common judgment in a connected appeal, without recording a separate decision.

criminal other Procedural criminal appeal conviction sentence Delhi High Court

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd v. C. Madhu

21 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:8140-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging Tribunal orders due to inordinate delay and inadequate explanation, emphasizing that inadvertence is insufficient to condone such delay.

civil petition_dismissed delay in filing writ petition condonation of delay consent order review application

Nisha Priya Bhatia v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 Dec 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:8143

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered for non-cognizable offences investigated without magistrate's permission, holding that hurling abuses does not constitute house trespass under Section 451 IPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR non-cognizable offence Section 155(2) Cr.P.C. house trespass

M/S MAHAVIR TRANSMISSION UDYOG PVT. LTD v. M/S REAL POWER UTILITY & ORS.

21 Dec 2016 · Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:8144

The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs. 2.35 crore with interest to the plaintiff company for supply of ACSR conductors, rejecting defendants' claims of defective goods and lack of jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed recovery suit contractual payment ACSR conductors inspection and acceptance

Anup Sharma & Ors. v. Nagendra Prasad Yadav

21 Dec 2016 · Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:8145

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to set aside an ex parte decree for specific performance due to unjustified delay and insufficient explanation for condonation of delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant ex parte decree Order 9 Rule 13 CPC condonation of delay specific performance