Delhi High Court

69,037 judgments

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Fox Star Studios India Limited v. John Ceege & Ors.

26 Aug 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:6032

The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with leave, dismissing it as withdrawn while reserving the right to challenge the impugned order in future.

civil petition_dismissed withdrawal of petition leave to withdraw reservation of rights civil suit

Amit v. State (NCT of Delhi)

26 Aug 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:6033-DB

Delhi High Court modified the sentence of appellant convicted under Sections 307/34 IPC and Arms Act to the period already undergone following an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 307 IPC Section 27 Arms Act amicable settlement sentence modification

Pradeep Kumar v. Rajender Prasad & Ors.

26 Aug 2016 · Jayant Nath, J. · 2016:DHC:6034

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order against the tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement was established and the tenancy was in the petitioner's individual capacity.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) eviction bonafide requirement

Dharmvir Singh v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

26 Aug 2016 · G.S. Sistani; I.S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6028-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside tribunal orders dismissing the petitioners' application as premature and directed the respondents to decide their pending representations within a stipulated time.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant prematurity of application pending representations tribunal orders administrative directions

Siddharth International Public School v. Motor Accident Claim Tribunal and Anr

26 Aug 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:6006

The Delhi High Court directed a private school to admit a disabled accident victim child under the EWS/DG quota with age relaxation, affirming statutory rights under the RTE and Disabilities Acts despite jurisdictional issues with the MACT.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 EWS/DG category admission Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 Age proof and admission

W v. H & Anr

26 Aug 2016 · Gita Mittal; I. S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:6008-DB

The Delhi High Court held that DNA testing to disprove paternity in a child born during marriage can only be ordered if a strong prima facie case of non-access is established, upholding the conclusive presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act.

family appeal_allowed Significant DNA test paternity Section 112 Indian Evidence Act presumption of legitimacy

Benara Bearings & Pistons Ltd v. Mahle Engine Components India Pvt. Ltd.

26 Aug 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2016:DHC:6019

The Delhi High Court held that no binding distribution contract existed between Benara and Mahle due to lack of consensus on essential commercial terms, dismissing Benara's petition seeking injunction and specific performance.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Distribution Agreement Meeting of minds Contract formation Specific performance

Suresh Gupta v. State

26 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6018

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of the main accused in a grievous injury case, holding that bail is not warranted given the seriousness of allegations and absconding status.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC grievous injury main accused

Vinay Sharma v. State & Anr.

26 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6017

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498-A and 308 IPC upon amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Rakesh Kumar & Ors. v. The State & Ors.

26 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6009

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Kiran Dev & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

26 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6010

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Yogender Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

26 Aug 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:6012

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Joginder Kaur (Gogi) v. Prit Pal Singh

24 Aug 2016 · Gita Mittal; I. S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:5964-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a divorce decree granted on grounds of desertion and cruelty due to failure to prove statutory desertion period and cruelty, and enhanced maintenance awarded to the wife and child.

family appeal_allowed Significant desertion cruelty divorce maintenance

DEV VRAT SINGH BAGHEL v. D.A.V. PUBLIC SCHOOL & ORS

24 Aug 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:5959

The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor in a school under the EWS category after verifying a fresh income certificate, directing a penalty deposit and protecting the child's educational rights despite alleged parental misdeeds.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Economically Weaker Section income certificate admission cancellation minor child

USAE Equipment Private Limited v. Krishna Shanker Tripathi

24 Aug 2016 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2016:DHC:5975

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of an arbitration clause granting one party exclusive right to appoint an arbitrator and directed the Court-appointed arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration clause mutuality of contract unilateral appointment Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Rohtash Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Aug 2016 · Manmohan · 2016 (154) DRJ 103 (DB)

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for alternative land allotment after a 23-year unexplained delay, holding that laches disentitles relief and prejudice to third parties must be considered.

property petition_dismissed Significant laches delay alternative land allotment land acquisition

Nisha Jain v. Amit Jain

24 Aug 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:5984-DB

A spouse who voluntarily resigns from employment without justification and has independent means is not entitled to interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act interim maintenance pendente lite alimony voluntary resignation

Shashi Sharma v. Somlata Misra & Ors.

24 Aug 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:5993

The court passed a final decree of partition after sale of immovable property and directed division of movable assets, disposing of the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed partition decree preliminary decree final decree immovable property sale

Dinesh Kumar v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

24 Aug 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:5976

The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted in a murder case based on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion and prima facie satisfaction at bail stage without detailed evidence examination.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail murder circumstantial evidence dowry harassment

Havells India Limited v. Rajadhani Knitwear & Ors.

24 Aug 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:5999

The Delhi High Court decreed a suit by Havells India Limited restraining defendants from infringing its trademark following their affidavit undertaking not to use the mark.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement permanent injunction affidavit undertaking registered trademark