Delhi High Court

71,673 judgments

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Shyam Lal v. Chittar Khan and Ors.

31 May 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:4582

The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal seeking enhanced compensation due to continuing disability and remitted the matter to the tribunal for fresh inquiry on quantum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation motor accident claim quantum of compensation

Athar Parvez v. Narcotics Control Bureau

31 May 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:4566

Bail was denied to the accused in a narcotics case involving commercial quantity due to prima facie evidence and the embargo under Section 37 NDPS Act despite conflicting forensic reports.

criminal bail_denied bail under NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act commercial quantity conflicting forensic reports

Vardhman Properties Ltd v. M/s Vardhman Realtech Pvt Ltd & Ors

31 May 2016 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2016:DHC:4567

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark "VARDHMAN" in their trade or corporate names, holding that the plaintiff established a prima facie case of trademark infringement despite defendants' prior use and plea of acquiescence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off interim injunction Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 CPC

Sanjana Sinha v. University of Delhi & Anr

31 May 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; V. Kameswar Rao · 2016:DHC:4554-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that MCI regulations limiting reservation to candidates with 50%-70% locomotor disability are valid but directed that admission should not be denied if functional disability with prosthetics falls within prescribed limits.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 Medical Council of India Regulations Locomotor disability Reservation in medical education

Sangeeta Chaturvedi v. Manoj Chaturvedi

31 May 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:4555

The Delhi High Court modified a decree for recovery of possession in a matrimonial property dispute into a decree for partition by sale and equal distribution of proceeds, emphasizing justice over technicalities in matrimonial property cases.

civil appeal_allowed Significant matrimonial home recovery of possession mesne profits partition by sale

PK DASH, ADVOCATE & ORS. ..... Petitioners v. BAR COUNCIL OF DELHI & ORS. .....

31 May 2016 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SI... · 2016:DHC:4556-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that court-annexed Bar Associations perform public functions and mandated the principles of 'one advocate, one vote' and 'one advocate, one chamber' to ensure democratic representation and effective administration of justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant one advocate one vote one advocate one chamber Bar Associations Article 226

Sunil Bihari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

31 May 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:4557

Delhi High Court upheld convictions of four appellants for unlawful assembly and violence in Tis Hazari lockup but acquitted others due to lack of specific evidence and unreliable identification.

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Sunil Bihari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

31 May 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:4558

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of four appellants for unlawful assembly and assault in a lockup riot, while acquitting others due to lack of specific evidence and unreliable witness identification.

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Sunil Bihari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

31 May 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:4559

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of four appellants for unlawful assembly and assault based on specific evidence, while acquitting others due to lack of specific overt acts and unreliable identifications.

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Sunil Bihari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

31 May 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:4560

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of four appellants for unlawful assembly and assault in a lockup incident while acquitting others due to insufficient and unreliable evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC constructive liability identification evidence

Sunil Bihari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

31 May 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:4561

Delhi High Court upheld convictions of four appellants for violent lockup assault under Section 149 IPC but acquitted others due to lack of specific evidence and unreliable identification.

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Union of India v. Anjala Devi and Ors.

31 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:4583

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the Tribunal's finding of negligence by the Army truck driver and confirming compensation to the deceased's dependents under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_dismissed motor vehicular accident negligence compensation Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

INSTITUTE OF DEFENCE SERVICES & ANALYSIS v. JOGI YADAV AND ANR.

31 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:4584

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a motor accident claim tribunal’s award, upholding liability of the vehicle owner and driver for death caused by negligent driving.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 Section 140 motor accident claim

Rahul Yadav v. Bharat Electronics Limited & Anr.

31 May 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:4564

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging recruitment results against BEL Bangalore for lack of territorial jurisdiction, allowing withdrawal with liberty to approach the competent court.

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Ritika Awasty v. Hassad Netherlands BV & Ors.

31 May 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6270-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the arbitral award holding the appellant liable for misrepresentations in a share purchase agreement and affirmed the tribunal's jurisdiction and power to extend time under LCIA Rules.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant share purchase agreement misrepresentation arbitral award LCIA Rules

Rosary Senior Secondary School v. Directorate of Education & Ors

31 May 2016 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2022:DHC:2405

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside the termination of a school teacher due to procedural irregularities and violation of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings Delhi School Education Rules 1973 principles of natural justice inquiry officer bias

Dr. Jyoti Golani v. Union of India & Ors.

31 May 2016 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1347-DB
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The Delhi High Court restored the Tribunal’s order granting a dental doctor the benefit of enhanced superannuation age of 65 years with retrospective effect, holding that review jurisdiction was misused and parity among government doctors mandates equal treatment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant age of superannuation Central Health Services Delhi Administration parity

Rakesh Kumar v. Narender Singh

30 May 2016 · Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:9191

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding ex parte possession and rent decree against the tenant, affirming procedural rules on recall and review petitions.

civil appeal_dismissed ex parte decree landlord-tenant dispute Order 9 Rule 13 CPC review petition

Esha Mehta v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

30 May 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:9110-DB

The Delhi High Court accepted an unqualified apology from the Special Executive Magistrate and disposed of the contempt writ petition against him.

criminal petition_dismissed contempt of court unqualified apology Special Executive Magistrate writ petition

Mahendra Singh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors

30 May 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:9082-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition seeking production of a woman who was found to have married of her own free will and whose age was medically assessed to be near majority.

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