Delhi High Court

72,805 judgments

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Rohtash Yadav v. Punjab and Sind Bank

18 Mar 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:2310-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a third party purchaser who deposits money with a secured creditor for a mortgaged property sale is entitled to refund if the sale fails, and the creditor cannot appropriate such funds towards the borrower's dues.

civil appeal_allowed Significant third party purchaser mortgaged property secured creditor refund

Padma Verma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

18 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:2306

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking compensation for injuries from a bull attack, holding that compensation claims involving disputed facts and negligence must be pursued through civil suits, not writ jurisdiction.

civil petition_dismissed Significant writ petition compensation municipal corporation stray cattle

Milan Gupta v. State Election Commission & Anr.

18 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:2305

The Delhi High Court held that only political parties recognized by the Election Commission of India are entitled to reserved election symbols for MCD elections, and independent candidates have no statutory right to retain symbols or pre-allotment, dismissing the petitioner's claims.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant election symbol independent candidate State Election Commission Election Commission of India

Chambal Energy (Orissa) Limited v. Chambal Energy (Chattisgarh) Limited

18 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2016:DHC:2301

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation between Chambal Energy transferor companies and Chambal Infrastructures Ventures Limited under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, allowing dissolution of transferor companies without winding up.

corporate petition_allowed scheme of amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Section 391 Section 394

Felix Software Solutions Private Limited v. Empower Research Knowledge Services Private Limited

18 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2016:DHC:2304

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after requisite approvals and no objections from statutory authorities.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Section 391 Section 394

R.C. Sood & Co. Private Limited v. J.R. Sood & Co. Private Limited

18 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2016:DHC:2300

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a demerger and merger scheme under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after approval by shareholders and creditors and absence of objections from statutory authorities.

corporate petition_allowed scheme of arrangement demerger merger Companies Act 1956

Ashish Yadav & Anr v. State & Ors

18 Mar 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:3001-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a private property dispute after the parties amicably settled the matter through a memorandum of understanding.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Article 226 Constitution private dispute

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Veena Devi & Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2295
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The Delhi High Court held that insurance companies cannot deny liability when a learner license holder drives accompanied by a valid license holder, and corrected the compensation calculation by increasing deductions and disallowing future prospects.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency learner's license insurance liability

Gopal Krishan Sharma v. The Commissioner (EDMC) & Ors

17 Mar 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:9058

The Delhi High Court held that under the RTI Act, 2005, applicants are entitled to certified copies of documents in the form of photocopies bearing the official RTI stamp, subject to payment of prescribed fees.

administrative petition_allowed Right to Information Act, 2005 certified copies inspection of records photocopies

M/S SIDHA NEELKANTH PAPER INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. ANDHRA BANK & ANR.

17 Mar 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:9002-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed two writ petitions with liberty to file fresh petitions due to irrelevant pleadings, extending interim stay to enable refiling.

constitutional appeal_dismissed writ petition pleadings amendment withdrawal

Mam Chand Goel v. Canara Bank & Anr.

17 Mar 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:8997-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an administratively accepted One Time Settlement by Canara Bank is binding despite delayed formal communication, rendering related writ petitions infructuous upon compliance.

civil petition_dismissed One Time Settlement Canara Bank Uttar Development Pvt. Ltd. administrative acceptance

Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr

17 Mar 2016 · Pratibha Rani, JA · 2016:DHC:8901

The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act cannot be dismissed in default at the stage of final arguments if the complainant's presence is not required, and restored the dismissed complaints for merits-based disposal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act summary trial dismissal in default Section 256(1) CrPC

Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr

17 Mar 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:8899

The Delhi High Court held that complaint cases under Section 138 NI Act cannot be dismissed in default at final arguments stage without adjudicating on merits and restored the complaints for expeditious disposal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act summary trial dismissal in default final arguments

Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr

17 Mar 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:8898

The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act cannot be dismissed in default at final arguments without adjudicating on merits, setting aside dismissal orders and restoring the cases for expeditious trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act summary trial dismissal in default complainant non-appearance

Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr

17 Mar 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:8896

The Delhi High Court held that complaint cases under Section 138 NI Act cannot be dismissed in default at final arguments if the complainant's presence is not required, and restored the dismissed complaints for disposal on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act summary trial dismissal in default

UP State Road Transport Corp. v. Shakuntla Gautam

17 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:8804
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The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident claim award against UPSRTC, enhanced non-pecuniary damages, and clarified principles for assessing future prospects and contributory negligence in compensation claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects contributory negligence

M/S TEXMACO INFRASTRUCTURE & HOLDING LTD v. CH RAM SWAROOP WRESTLING CLUB

17 Mar 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:8595

The Delhi High Court held that disputed questions of fact regarding property identity and title preclude summary dismissal under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, requiring trial to resolve ownership and possession issues.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC Section 145 CrPC exchange deed possession

Eliamma Sebastian v. Ministry of Home Affairs and Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:2238-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Cooperative Societies are not public authorities under the RTI Act and information must be accessed by members through Section 139 of the Delhi Cooperative Societies Act and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies.

administrative petition_partly_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 Cooperative Societies Public Authority

Binu Chaudhary v. Lt. Governor of Delhi and Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:2237-DB

The Delhi High Court held that possession of a B.Ed degree is an essential qualification for Vice-Principal posts in recognized private aided schools and that relaxation without prior Director approval is invalid, dismissing the appellant's appeal against refusal of appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Vice-Principal appointment B.Ed qualification Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Recruitment rules

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Power Limited v. Rosy Jain and Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:2236-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that successor electricity distribution companies are liable to pay terminal benefits on voluntary retirement under Rule 48A, not the Pension Trust, overruling earlier judgments to the contrary.

labor appeal_allowed Significant voluntary retirement Rule 48A CCS Pension Rules terminal benefits pension liability