Delhi High Court

69,037 judgments

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Yogendra v. The State of (NCT) of Delhi

15 Sep 2016 · Mukta Gupta, J. · 2016:DHC:6477

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Sections 354 and 451 IPC based on the credible testimony of the prosecutrix despite absence of corroboration and medical examination.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 354 IPC Section 451 IPC sexual molestation prosecutrix testimony

ICICI BANK LTD v. IQBAL

15 Sep 2016 · JAYANT NATH · 2016:DHC:6503

The Delhi High Court held that a trial court cannot conduct a premature inquiry into the merits before issuing summons and set aside the order directing affidavits, while appointing a receiver over the hypothecated vehicle.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Code of Civil Procedure Order 7 Rule 11 issuance of summons trial court jurisdiction

ICICI BANK LTD v. ASTHA KUMAR & ANR

15 Sep 2016 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2016:DHC:6502

The High Court held that a trial court cannot refuse to issue summons and conduct a preliminary inquiry into the merits of a civil suit beyond the scope of the Civil Procedure Code, and set aside such an order in a loan recovery case.

civil petition_allowed Significant Civil Procedure Code Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Summons Preliminary inquiry

ICICI BANK LTD v. K.P.MURUGESAN

15 Sep 2016 · JAYANT NATH · 2016:DHC:6507

The High Court set aside the trial court's order for non-compliance with procedural requirements and directed the trial court to issue summons and proceed with the suit as per the Civil Procedure Code.

civil appeal_allowed Civil Procedure Code trial court order summons quashing order

ICICI BANK LTD v. RATHI SYNTEX LTD

15 Sep 2016 · JAYANT NATH · 2016:DHC:6508

The High Court set aside the trial court's order for non-compliance with procedural norms and directed fresh summons and adjudication in accordance with the Civil Procedure Code.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Civil Procedure Code trial court order summons adjudication

ICICI BANK LTD v. RAJ KUMAR

15 Sep 2016 · JAYANT NATH · 2016:DHC:6509

The High Court set aside the trial court's procedural order and directed it to issue summons and proceed with the suit in accordance with the Civil Procedure Code.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Civil Procedure Code trial court order summons quashing order

Ajay Gupta v. State thr. C.B.I

15 Sep 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:6468

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's application to recall prosecution witnesses for further cross-examination based on their prior departmental inquiry statements, emphasizing the court's wide discretion under Section 311 CrPC to ensure a just decision.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC recall of witnesses departmental inquiry statements additional evidence

Indusind Bank v. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd.

15 Sep 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:6465

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking enforcement of an export credit guarantee claim, holding that such monetary claims involving disputed facts are not maintainable under writ jurisdiction and must be pursued through suit or arbitration.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Packing Credit Export Credit Guarantee Insurance Act 1938

Amit Goel and Ors. v. State Bank of India

15 Sep 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:6470

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus to compel SBI to consider OTS applications submitted at the wrong branch and after scheme deadlines, emphasizing judicial restraint and adherence to scheme terms.

civil petition_dismissed Significant One Time Settlement Scheme Non-Performing Assets mandamus writ petition

INVENTA CLEANTEC PVT. LTD. v. AMIT MUDGAL

15 Sep 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:6469

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of balance due on invoices and ledger accounts without a written contract is not maintainable under Order 37 CPC, allowing the appeal and remanding the suit as an ordinary suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 37 CPC summary suit leave to defend maintainability

COL DEVINDER SHERAWAT v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER SDMC

15 Sep 2016 · HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SANGITA DHING... · 2016:DHC:6466-DB

The Delhi High Court directed strict enforcement of safety measures and periodic inspections in all Delhi schools following fatal incidents caused by negligence, emphasizing state responsibility to protect children's right to life.

administrative petition_allowed Significant school safety negligence public interest litigation child death

Shri Dinesh Kalra and Anr. v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.

15 Sep 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6467

The Delhi High Court held that possession and lease deed execution must be simultaneous as per auction terms, and quashed the respondent's attempt to cancel allotment for failure to take possession prior to lease deed execution.

civil appeal_allowed Significant lease deed possession auction terms contract interpretation

OMTECH BUILDERS P LTD. v. P.M. MISRA

15 Sep 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:6485

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of the arbitrator's mandate due to lack of material evidence of bias or interest under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 termination of arbitrator Sections 14 and 15 arbitrator bias

L.M. Walter Through LRS v. Sh. Onkar Giri Through LRS & Ors.

15 Sep 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6486

The Delhi High Court restored the trial court's decree holding that an unregistered 1975 Agreement to Sell and possession conferred equitable ownership rights under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, overruling the first appellate court's erroneous reversal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Agreement to Sell Section 53A Transfer of Property Act Property tax receipts Possession

Surender v. State

15 Sep 2016 · Gita Mittal; R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:6487-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder, ruling that minor contradictions in witness testimony do not undermine the core prosecution case and that the offence was committed with premeditation, excluding Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 323 IPC Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC witness credibility

Bharat Bhushan Yadav v. M/S. Reliant Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

15 Sep 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:6479

The High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-appearance of the complainant, holding that presence in person is not mandatory when represented by counsel and no prejudice is caused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act complaint dismissal presence of complainant proxy counsel

Anil Kumar @ Mithu v. State

15 Sep 2016 · Gita Mittal; R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:6483-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentences of three appellants for murder and voluntarily causing hurt, affirming the reliability of ocular and medical evidence despite a hostile witness and minor contradictions.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder Section 302 IPC common intention ocular evidence

DLF LIMITED v. G WEBBOOK AND ANR

15 Sep 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:6482

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit based on a voluntary out-of-court settlement acknowledging plaintiff's prior rights and restraining defendants from using similar marks.

civil appeal_allowed trademark dispute out-of-court settlement prior adoption registered proprietor

ATC Telecom Tower Corporation Pvt. Ltd. v. Videocon Telecommunications Limited

15 Sep 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:6489

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act due to the respondent's failure to nominate an arbitrator, enabling arbitration to proceed despite jurisdictional objections.

arbitration petition_allowed Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator arbitral tribunal passive infrastructure sharing agreement

Delhi Development Authority v. SK Enterprises

15 Sep 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:6490

The Delhi High Court set aside the executing court's orders for improper calculation of decretal amount and remanded the matter for fresh computation and consideration of objections regarding interest.

civil appeal_allowed execution of decree calculation of decretal amount interest on interest attachment of bank account