Delhi High Court

69,037 judgments

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Mahinder Singh v. M/S. Indian Airlines Ltd.

05 Sep 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:6273-DB

Termination of an employee during probation in accordance with contract terms does not constitute retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, and protections under Section 25-F do not apply.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant probation period retrenchment Industrial Disputes Act Section 2(oo)

Rupali Gupta v. Rajat Gupta

05 Sep 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6272-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a qualified spouse with earning capacity is not entitled to interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act if she chooses not to work, while upholding maintenance awarded for the children.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act earning capacity maintenance pendente lite

The Indian Hotels Company Ltd v. New Delhi Municipal Council

05 Sep 2016 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2016:DHC:6269

The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff hotel operator has no right to renewal of licence beyond the fixed term and upheld NDMC's decision to conduct public auction for the hotel licence under statutory provisions.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Licence Deed Collaboration Agreement Joint Venture New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994

Parminder Singh Bawa v. State

05 Sep 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6294

The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's bail application in a dowry death case under Sections 498-A and 304-B IPC, emphasizing the seriousness of allegations and risk of evidence tampering.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC Section 498-A IPC Section 304-B IPC

Ved Prakash @ Mistri v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

05 Sep 2016 · P.S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6291

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application under Section 439 CrPC in a commercial quantity NDPS case, upholding the statutory bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail NDPS Act commercial quantity Section 37 NDPS Act

Pradeep Dabas v. State

05 Sep 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6292

Bail was refused to the petitioner charged with abduction and attempt to murder, as he was clearly identified in CCTV footage and the trial was at an advanced stage, distinguishing his case from co-accused granted bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 364-A IPC Section 307 IPC parity in bail

Murshidul Haque v. State (NCT of Delhi)

05 Sep 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6293

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a criminal conspiracy and cheating case involving forged export documents and large financial fraud, emphasizing the gravity of offences and risk of absconding.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail economic offences bill discounting letter of credit

Golden Gate Industries Ltd v. JVG Finance Ltd & Anr

05 Sep 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Ran · 2016:DHC:9242-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a tentative order directing winding up petitions based on an SFIO report does not violate natural justice if the company is subsequently served and given full opportunity to contest the proceedings.

corporate appeal_dismissed winding up petition principles of natural justice tentative judicial view Serious Fraud Investigation Office report

Sunita Devi v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

02 Sep 2016 · Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:8944

The Delhi High Court directed the government to consider the petitioners' claims for benefits on compassionate grounds after affording them a hearing and producing relevant documents, ensuring due administrative process.

administrative other compensation retirement benefits compassionate appointment government service

Harpreet Singh v. State

02 Sep 2016 · A. K. Pathak · 2016:DHC:8308

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of gold loan fraud, balancing the seriousness of allegations with their cooperation and interim bail status.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail gold loan fraud fake gold jewellery appraiser certificate

Devender Kumar v. Surender Mittal

02 Sep 2016 · Jayant Nath, J. · 2016:DHC:6268

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant for failure to comply with rent payment orders under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the discretionary power of the Rent Controller to strike out defence after two opportunities to pay arrears.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(a) Section 15(1) Section 15(7)

Raj Kumar Gupta v. MS Bimla Aggarwal & Ors.

02 Sep 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:6257

The Delhi High Court decreed a partition suit based on a voluntary settlement agreement reached through court-referred mediation, binding the parties to its terms.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement mediation partition suit Section 151 CPC

Pranay Dubey & Anr v. Meena Kumari & Others

02 Sep 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:6259

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for non-prosecution due to the plaintiffs' failure to comply with the Division Bench order on payment of costs and leading evidence within the stipulated timeline.

civil appeal_dismissed non-prosecution payment of costs court order compliance extension of time

M/S CONCORDE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS KERALA PVT LTD v. M/S ICICI BANK LIMITED & ORS

02 Sep 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:6258

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to withdraw the suit at the admission stage and directed a 50% refund of the court fee, dismissing the suit as withdrawn.

civil appeal_dismissed withdrawal of suit court fee refund territorial jurisdiction security for shares

Ram Gopal @ Rahul @ Theka v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

02 Sep 2016 · P.S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6267

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner on the ground of parity with co-accused already released on bail in a murder case, emphasizing equal treatment in bail matters absent distinguishing factors.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail parity Section 439 CrPC Section 302 IPC

Spice Innovative Technologies Private Limited v. Smart Global Corporate Holding Private Limited

02 Sep 2016 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2016:DHC:6246

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Spice Innovative Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Smart Global Corporate Holding Pvt. Ltd. under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, allowing the transferor company's dissolution without winding up.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394 transferor company

Davinder Singh Dawer v. The State & Anr.

02 Sep 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:6256

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail, holding that mere allegations of harassment and lawful complaints do not constitute sufficient grounds to revoke bail once granted.

criminal petition_dismissed cancellation of bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. interference with administration of justice abuse of process

Hawa Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Sep 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6255

The Delhi High Court held that appellate courts must decide appeals on merits when trial court records are complete and remand only when preliminary issues or additional evidence justify it, setting aside an improper remand order.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 41 Rule 24 CPC remand of appeal appellate court powers Lisamma Antony v. Karthiyayani

Supertech Precast Technologies Private Limited v. Supertech Township Project Limited

02 Sep 2016 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2016:DHC:6245

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between a wholly owned subsidiary and its holding company under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with shareholder and creditor meetings and addressing compliance with Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Companies Act 2013 Section 203

Vivek Rathore @ Sonu v. Sanjeet & Ors.

02 Sep 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:6244

The Delhi High Court dismissed the victim's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused due to lack of credible and corroborated evidence proving the assault beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed benefit of doubt victim testimony superficial injuries delay in FIR