Delhi High Court

72,805 judgments

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Raj & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:2246

The Delhi High Court directed forensic verification of biometric discrepancies before finalizing appointment of candidates as CRPF Constables, disposing of the petition without immediate relief.

administrative other recruitment Constable (GD) CRPF Staff Selection Commission

Lokesh Kumar v. Vijay Jindal & Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · Oriental 2016:DHC:2289

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the motor accident claim appeal by enhancing loss of income compensation for an extended disability period but declined further enhancement due to lack of proof of permanent disability.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 Section 140 loss of income

Future Generali India Insurance Co Ltd v. Bala & Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2290

The insurer was held liable to pay compensation despite allegations of a fake driving license, as the driver held a valid license at the time of the accident and the vehicle owner had no knowledge of any fraud.

motor_accident_claims / civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability driving license validity breach of insurance policy

L.N. Tikku v. UOI & Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:2288-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging departmental punishment imposed on a supervisory officer for failure to ensure proper accounting of temple offerings, holding that blind reliance on subordinates does not absolve supervisory responsibility.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental inquiry supervisory responsibility CCS Conduct Rules 1964 accounting irregularity

Radha Kishan Meena v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:2277-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a government servant following criminal conviction is discretionary and requires reasoned consideration, especially when the conviction is stayed, and remitted the matter for fresh decision in accordance with law.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CCS(CCA) Rules Rule 19(1) criminal conviction disciplinary authority

Pinnacle Textiles Private Limited v. Indus Garments Private Limited

17 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2016:DHC:2280

The Delhi High Court approved a scheme of amalgamation under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and unsecured creditors due to their unanimous consent.

corporate other scheme of amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394 shareholders consent

Shree Sainath Wires Pvt. Ltd. v. PEC Limited

17 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2273

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' applications for suspension of sentence and interim bail in multiple convictions under the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing that default in fine payment mandates imprisonment and concurrent findings of guilt cannot be re-examined at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 141 suspension of sentence

Shree Sainath Wires (I) Pvt Ltd. & Anr. v. PEC Limited & Anr.

17 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2274

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' applications for suspension of sentence and interim bail in multiple convictions under the Negotiable Instruments Act, allowing separate revision petitions and directing expedited final hearing.

criminal appeal_allowed Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 141 suspension of sentence

Shree Sainath Wires (I) Pvt Ltd. & Anr. v. PEC Limited & Anr.

17 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2275

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application for suspension of sentence and interim bail in multiple convictions under Section 138/141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, allowing separate revision petitions and condoning delay, while directing expedited final hearing.

criminal appeal_allowed Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 141 suspension of sentence

Sameer Hussain v. State

17 Mar 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:2278-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Parole/Furlough Guidelines are not mandatory and allowed a convict's first furlough despite prior punishment, emphasizing discretion and individual circumstances.

criminal petition_allowed Significant furlough parole Parole/Furlough Guidelines 2010 good conduct remission

Tej Pal v. State

17 Mar 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:2281-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a life convict with satisfactory conduct, holding that parole denial based on unsupported adverse police reports is unsustainable.

criminal petition_allowed Significant parole life imprisonment Article 226 Section 482 CrPC

State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Anuj Chhikara

17 Mar 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:2279-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal, upholding the acquittal of a police officer due to failure to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 7 Section 13 Section 20

Airport Authority Karamchari Union v. Union of India and Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:2299

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the 2013 AAI trade union election, holding no proof of compromised ballot secrecy and affirming that only the recognised union represents all employees, while directing improved procedures for future elections.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant trade union election secret ballot Returning Officer Chief Labour Commissioner

Wasim v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

17 Mar 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:2298-DB
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Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 307 IPC for attempt to murder but reduced the sentence to seven years considering mitigating circumstances and accidental nature of firing.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Attempt to murder Intention to kill Sentence modification

HOUSE OF DIAGNOSTICS LLP & ANR v. ESAOTE ASIA PACIFIC DIAGNOSTIC PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS

17 Mar 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:2245

The Delhi High Court refused to grant an interim injunction restraining encashment of an unconditional Letter of Credit in a commercial dispute absent prima facie evidence of fraud.

civil petition_dismissed Letter of Credit interim injunction fraud Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Muninder Panjeta v. State (NCT of Delhi)

17 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2240

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused charged with murder under Section 302 IPC, holding that serious allegations supported by prima facie evidence and weapon recovery preclude bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 302 IPC murder weapon recovery

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Babita

17 Mar 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2285
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The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's compensation award based on notional income for a self-employed deceased, disallowed future prospects, added non-pecuniary damages, and remanded insurer's breach of policy plea for further adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency notional income self-employed deceased

Shriram General Insurance Company Ltd v. Archana Devi

17 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2286
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including special allowance in income, applying 50% future prospects, and increasing non-pecuniary damages, directing the insurer to pay the enhanced amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation loss of dependency future prospects

Shakuntla Gautam v. Ravinder Kumar & Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2287
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The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident claim award with enhanced non-pecuniary damages and confirmed the liability of UPSRTC without apportioning fault to the motorcycle rider.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 loss of dependency future prospects composite negligence

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Dinesh Kumar & Anr.

17 Mar 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2284

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, holding that minor discrepancies in vehicle registration in the FIR do not absolve insurer liability when the vehicle is insured and claimant evidence is unchallenged.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 Section 140 insurance liability