Delhi High Court

69,037 judgments

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COL T.K. CHATTERJEE v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

08 Nov 2016 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:7391-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing the appellant to pay damages for unauthorized occupation of Ministry of Defence accommodation beyond the permitted retention period under the Public Premises Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Ministry of Defence Pool Accommodation unauthorized occupation Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 damages for unauthorized occupation

Harbhajan Kaur v. Union of India

08 Nov 2016 · HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SANGITA DHING... · 2016:DHC:7390-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Government of India has no legal obligation to pursue private claims of citizens against foreign governments and dismissed the appeal due to delay and laches.

administrative appeal_dismissed Government of India obligation private claims against foreign government writ petition delay laches and acquiescence

M/S GOLDEN TOBACCO LTD. v. BOARD FOR INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCIAL RECONSTRUCTION

08 Nov 2016 · Indira Banerjee; V. Kameswar Rao · 2016:DHC:7393-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging BIFR's refusal to register a fresh reference under SICA, holding that no further proceedings are permissible post the Supreme Court's order that the revival scheme has lapsed.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Sick Industrial Companies Act Section 15(1) SICA BIFR fresh reference

Letminjoy Haokip v. State

08 Nov 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7384

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to a convict under Section 304(1) IPC to appear for his final year university examinations on the condition of judicial custody at the exam center.

criminal petition_allowed interim bail Section 304(1) IPC academic examination convict

Delhi Public School and Anr. v. Manoj Bhandari and Anr.

08 Nov 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:7385

The Delhi High Court held that indeterminate continuation of contractual employment in private unaided schools beyond the statutory probation period results in deemed regularization with statutory protection, and termination without due disciplinary process is illegal.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi School Education Act, 1973 contractual employment statutory employment regularization

Yash Kumari & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

08 Nov 2016 · Siddharth Mridul, J · 2016:DHC:7386-DB

The Delhi High Court recalled anticipatory bail granted on the basis of an amicable compromise due to breach of terms and restored the bail application for consideration on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail amicable compromise breach of compromise recall of bail order

Dr Jai Singh v. V S Oberoi

08 Nov 2016 · Manmohan J · 2016:DHC:7381

The Delhi High Court held that the respondent did not wilfully disobey the Division Bench order by applying FR 35 to restrict pay under FR 49(i), dismissing the contempt petition and allowing the petitioner to challenge the pay fixation order through appropriate proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Fundamental Rule 49(i) Fundamental Rule 35 pay fixation officiating pay

Rotomac Electricals Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

08 Nov 2016 · G. Rohini; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:7379-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the penalty imposed on the appellant for failure to produce authenticated documents proving fulfillment of export obligation under an advance licence as required by the FTDR Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 advance licence export obligation Duty Entitlement Exemption Certificate (DEEC)

Jitender @ Bantu v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

08 Nov 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7383

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case due to the gravity of the offence and specific eyewitness identification.

criminal bail_denied bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. murder Section 302 IPC

COL (RETD) Ajay Ahlawat v. State

08 Nov 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7387

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s anticipatory bail application in a human trafficking case, emphasizing the gravity of allegations and the necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. human trafficking wrongful confinement

Mohd. Anas v. State

08 Nov 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7388

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail on medical grounds to a murder accused suffering from progressive ailments, subject to furnishing bond and surety.

criminal bail_granted interim bail medical grounds Section 302 IPC murder trial

M/S. JANTA STORE v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

08 Nov 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:7380

The Delhi High Court directed supply of seized records to the petitioner and Competent Authority to ensure fair adjudication of a suspension order under the Delhi Specified Articles Order, emphasizing the three-month adjudication period and automatic revival of licence if not complied with.

administrative other Significant fair price shop licence suspension order show cause notice Delhi Specified Articles Order 1981

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Gyanprakash

07 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:8674-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions concerning deputation service conditions by recording parties' agreement on lien retention, probation period, and vacating staff quarters.

administrative appeal_allowed deputation lien technical resignation probation period

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Gyanprakash

07 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:8673-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions permitting employees' deputation to ITPO with lien retention for one year and directed vacation of staff quarters as agreed.

administrative appeal_dismissed deputation lien retention staff quarter probation period

M/S APPOLO EQUIPMENTS PVT. LTD. v. SMT RASHMI JUNEJA & ORS.

07 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:8432

The Delhi High Court referred multiple civil suits to arbitration under Section 89 CPC, appointed a sole Arbitrator, and ordered refund of court fees, disposing of the suits accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Section 89 CPC arbitration referral to arbitration court fee refund

Burger King Corporation v. Gurpreet Singh Sekhon & Ors.

07 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:7377

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages to Burger King Corporation against defendants for passing off and trademark infringement, passing decree on defendants' default under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant passing off trademark infringement Order VIII Rule 10 CPC permanent injunction

Ms. Biji Rajesh and Mr. G. Kanth, Advocates. v. GEETA AND ANR .....

07 Nov 2016 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAJMI WAZIRI NAJMI WAZIRI, J. (oral); CM... · 2016:DHC:7372

The Delhi High Court held that recovery proceedings under a Labour Court Award must be based on specific computations and allowed the petitioner time to submit such computations, keeping recovery in abeyance.

labor other Labour Court Award Recovery proceedings Computation of amounts payable Industrial Dispute

Ms. Biji Rajesh and Mr. G. Kanth, Advocates. v. GEETA AND ANR .....

07 Nov 2016 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAJMI WAZIRI NAJMI WAZIRI, J. (oral); CM... · 2016:DHC:7373

The Delhi High Court stayed recovery proceedings under a Labour Court Award pending submission and examination of detailed computations of amounts payable by the petitioner.

labor appeal_allowed Procedural Labour Court Award Recovery proceedings Computation of dues Industrial Dispute

Prakash Kishore & Others v. M/S Adiva Healthcare (P) Ltd

07 Nov 2016 · G.S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:7374

The Delhi High Court dismissed two civil suits and an execution petition as withdrawn following an amicable settlement involving payment by post-dated cheques, with conditions to ensure compliance.

civil appeal_dismissed amicable settlement withdrawal of suit execution petition post-dated cheques

Neeraj Jain v. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies

07 Nov 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:7370-DB

The Delhi High Court held that expulsion of cooperative society members without Registrar's approval is invalid, restored their membership and possession rights, and directed eviction of later inducted members occupying flats without valid allotment.

property appeal_allowed Significant Cooperative Society Expulsion of Members Registrar Approval Seniority List