Delhi High Court

72,805 judgments

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M/S TEXMACO LTD (NOW KNOWN AS M/S TEXMACO INFRASTRUCTURE & HOLDING LTD) v. CH RAM SWAROOP WRESTLING CLUB

17 Mar 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:2465

The Delhi High Court held that disputed ownership and unclear property identity require trial, dismissing summary dismissal under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a suit over public land claimed by a wrestling club and corporate defendants.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC Section 145 CrPC summary disposal possession vs title

Krishan Pal v. National Insurance Co Ltd

17 Mar 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:2283

The Delhi High Court held that possession of a valid driving license by the driver precludes insurer's denial of liability based on a fake license, setting aside recovery against the vehicle owner.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim driving license validity insurance policy breach fake driving license

Manish Tahim v. State & Anr.

17 Mar 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:2244

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of forgery and cheating in the transfer of a market stall, given the serious nature of offences and prima facie evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. forgery cheating

Rahul Kashyap v. The State & Anr

17 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2247

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences under IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power 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 compromise non-compoundable offences

Prakash Atlanta JV v. National Highways Authority of India

17 Mar 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:2249-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting price adjustment for viaduct variation beyond contract quantities but set aside the award for additional payment for polymeric reinforcing elements based on contract addendum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contract variation Bill of Quantities Reinforced Earth Structures addendum

Ravinder Kumar v. State

17 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2254

The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s conviction under Sections 279 and 304A IPC but reduced the sentence from one and a half years to one year considering his personal circumstances and time already served.

criminal appeal_dismissed rash and negligent driving Section 279 IPC Section 304A IPC sentence reduction

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Hasan Khan & Ors.

17 Mar 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:2269

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal, holding that conflicting evidence on the prosecutrix's age and consent justified the Trial Court's decision not to convict the accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant appeal against acquittal minority and consent age determination ossification test

V.K. Bahuguna v. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

17 Mar 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:2296-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of appointing an Inquiry Officer from outside the service under Rule 8(2) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, dismissing the petition challenging such appointment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Inquiry Officer All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969 Rule 8(2) Rule 8(3)

Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr.

17 Mar 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:2293

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 necessary, setting aside dismissal orders and restoring the complaints for disposal on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act summary trial Section 256 CrPC dismissal in default

Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr.

17 Mar 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:2294

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

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act summary trial dismissal in default complainant absence

Entertainment Network (India) Ltd v. HT Media Limited

17 Mar 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:2248

The Delhi High Court refused interim injunction against defendant's use of 'Radio Nasha', holding that plaintiff cannot claim exclusive ownership of 'Nasha' due to prior use by others.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement interim injunction prior user rights exclusive ownership

Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr.

17 Mar 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:2292

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

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:2291

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

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act summary trial dismissal in default Section 256 CrPC

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

17 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2271

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' applications for suspension of sentence and interim bail in multiple convictions under Section 138/141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, while 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:2270

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application for suspension of sentence and interim bail in multiple convictions under 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

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

17 Mar 2016 · P.S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2268

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' applications for suspension of sentence and interim bail in multiple convictions under Section 138/141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, directing final hearing of revision petitions while ensuring proper medical treatment in jail.

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:2267

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application for suspension of sentence and interim bail in multiple convictions under the Negotiable Instruments Act, allowing separate revision petitions and condoning delay, while directing expeditious 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:2262

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, while allowing separate revision petitions and directing expeditious final hearing.

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:2266

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application for suspension of sentence and interim bail in multiple convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, allowed separate revision petitions, condoned delay, and directed expeditious 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:2258

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' applications for suspension of sentence and interim bail in multiple NI Act cases, allowed condonation of delay and permission for separate revision petitions, and directed expeditious final hearing.

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