Delhi High Court

71,423 judgments

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Ramani Tangri & Ors. v. M/S NUTECH PACKAGING

04 Oct 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:6872

The Delhi High Court upheld the summons against company directors under Section 138 and 141 NI Act, holding that specific averments of being in charge and responsible for the company’s business at the time of the offence are necessary and were sufficiently made.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 141 vicarious liability

Vicky @ Sunny v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

04 Oct 2016 · Gita Mittal; P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6885-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the convictions of appellants for murder and related offences due to unreliable evidence, non-compliance with procedural safeguards, and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant voluntariness of disclosure statement hostile witness Section 157 CrPC compliance recovery of weapon

Pradeep Agarwal v. State Bank of India and Ors.

04 Oct 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:6873

The Delhi High Court dismissed as premature a writ petition challenging a show cause notice for wilful default, allowing the petitioner to first respond and the bank to decide before judicial intervention.

civil petition_dismissed wilful defaulter show cause notice RBI guidelines prematurity

SHRI SUBHASH CHANDER SACHDEVA AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

04 Oct 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6892-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid or tendered to landowners, notwithstanding prior stay orders.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) compensation payment

Rahul Kumar Singh v. University of Delhi

04 Oct 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. · 2016:DHC:6869

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking admission in LLB course for failure to produce the original degree certificate or proof of non-issuance at counselling as mandated by the university notification.

administrative petition_dismissed Admission Counselling Original Degree Certificate Provisional Certificate

Suraj Pratap Singh v. University of Delhi

04 Oct 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:6870

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate whose qualifying degree result was declared after the first counselling is entitled to be considered for admission in subsequent lists as per the university’s information bulletin, and denied admission on earlier grounds was unsustainable.

administrative petition_allowed Significant university admission information bulletin qualifying degree result entrance test

Sangeeta v. Anita Arora

04 Oct 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6868

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal holding that an inadvertent clerical error in the municipal number of the suit property does not vitiate the decree and can be corrected under Section 152 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Regular Second Appeal possession suit mesne profits clerical mistake

Brigh. Krishna Nandan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Oct 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:6867

The High Court held that a petitioner cannot reopen evidence or recall witnesses belatedly after close of evidence to delay trial under Section 138 NI Act, dismissing the petition seeking forensic verification and recall of complainant.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 311 CrPC recall of witnesses forensic examination

Nirulas Corner House Pvt Ltd v. Jitender Kumar Pant

04 Oct 2016 · Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:6884

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award of compensation for unjustifiable termination based on a solitary absence, dismissing the employer’s challenge.

labor petition_dismissed Significant termination of service absence from duty proportionate punishment labor court award

PEPSICO INC & ANR v. PARASAPAR DEVELOPERS PVT LTD & ORS

04 Oct 2016 · G. S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:6889

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the defendants’ use of an infringing label similar to the plaintiff’s registered trademark AQUAFINA, recording an amicable settlement including destruction of infringing materials and payment of damages.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction AQUAFINA

DRA-DPJ Tollways Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highway Authority of India

04 Oct 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:6883

The Delhi High Court held that a valid and performed settlement agreement extinguishes prior arbitration agreements, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator due to lack of credible evidence of coercion or fraud.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Settlement Agreement Coercion

Urmila Gupta v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

04 Oct 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:6879

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of two accused directors in a large-scale cheating case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation to uncover the conspiracy and money trail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail custodial interrogation cheating criminal conspiracy

Urmila Gupta v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

04 Oct 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:6880

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of two former directors in a large-scale real estate cheating case, holding custodial interrogation necessary to uncover the conspiracy and money trail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail cheating criminal conspiracy custodial interrogation

Mukesh Jain v. Union of India and Ors.

04 Oct 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6882-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-payment of compensation within five years of an award under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 results in lapse of acquisition under section 24(2) of the 2013 Act and granted the petitioner a declaration accordingly.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation

Udai Pal Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

04 Oct 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:6881-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings pending without possession or compensation as on 01.01.2014 are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, even if awards were made earlier.

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

Ranju Paswan & Ors. v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors.

04 Oct 2016 · J. R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6886

The Delhi High Court modified the disbursement schedule of compensation awarded to the deceased's legal representatives, allowing financial flexibility subject to court supervision and safeguards for minor beneficiaries.

civil petition_allowed compensation award Claims Tribunal fixed deposit receipt premature discharge

Shoba Devi & Anr. v. HDFC ERGO GEN INS CO LTD & Ors.

04 Oct 2016 · J. R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6878

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation and interest in a motor accident claim, including medical expenses and loss of love and affection, while condoning delay in filing the appeal.

civil appeal_allowed motor accident claim compensation enhancement medical expenses loss of love and affection

Rekha & Ors. v. Abbas Khan & Ors.

04 Oct 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6876

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including 30% future prospects in loss of dependency for a deceased aged 42 years.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of dependency future prospects motor accident claim compensation enhancement

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shiv Sharan Tiwari & Ors.

04 Oct 2016 · J. R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6877

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident claim compensation awarded by the Claims Tribunal, dismissing the insurer's appeal and leaving open the question of future prospects under Section 163A for future cases.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act Section 163A compensation future prospects

Mohd Rizwan v. UCO Bank

04 Oct 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:6875

The Delhi High Court directed phased release of compensation awarded by the Claims Tribunal, setting aside the order locking the entire amount in fixed deposits for 10 years, to ensure claimants’ financial needs are met.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Claims Tribunal Compensation award Fixed deposit receipts Phased release