Delhi High Court

81,413 judgments

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Munish Sharma & Ors. v. Lalit Sharma & Ors.

03 Jul 2015 · Jayant Nath · 2015:DHC:5228

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining transfer of property pending trial on the validity of a Will challenged for undue influence, while dismissing the challenge to a relinquishment deed due to absence of HUF status.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant relinquishment deed Hindu Undivided Family Will undue influence

Punjab National Bank & Anr. v. H N Wadhwa

03 Jul 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:5223-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of an employee to suspension allowance from the date of dismissal set aside by the court until final penalty determination under Bank Regulations.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant suspension allowance dismissal set aside departmental inquiry Regulation 12(4)

Kartar Singh v. D.D.A.

03 Jul 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:5217-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the final dismissal of a writ petition challenging termination bars reopening the issue before the CAT or High Court, and the CAT rightly dismissed the petitioner's claim for reinstatement and discrimination.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant termination of service temporary appointment reinstatement after acquittal Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction

Narayan Kumar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

03 Jul 2015 · Ashutosh Kumar, J. · 2015:DHC:5216

The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC in a property dispute, emphasizing the plenary power of police investigation and granting interim protection from arrest to the petitioner.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC property dispute police investigation

Narayan Kumar v. State & Anrs.

03 Jul 2015 · Ashutosh Kumar · 2015:DHC:5218

The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 145 CrPC notice for lack of Magistrate's recorded satisfaction about breach of peace, emphasizing the necessity of such satisfaction for valid initiation of proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 145 CrPC Magistrate's satisfaction Breach of peace Possession dispute

Vikas Dagar v. State Through Public Prosecutor; Rao Satvir Singh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

03 Jul 2015 · Ashutosh Kumar · 2015:DHC:5215

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners named in a mob violence FIR involving death, holding that absence of specific allegations and non-arrest at the spot justify bail subject to conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 302 IPC incitement mob violence

Vinay & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors.

03 Jul 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:5214

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 324, 341, 506, and 34 IPC based on amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC compromise in criminal cases amicable settlement

Himanshu Malhotra & Ors. v. State & Anr.

03 Jul 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:5213

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 427, 452, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles governing compromise and inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR mediated settlement compromise in criminal cases

Vicky Arya v. State

03 Jul 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:5212

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable mediated settlement, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Ravinder Bansal & Ors. v. State (Through NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

03 Jul 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:5211

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on a genuine mediated settlement, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of court process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Brij Pal Sharma & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

03 Jul 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:5210

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute upon amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Hira Lal & Ors. v. State & Anr.

03 Jul 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:5219

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the ground of amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Gaurav Singh & Ors. v. State of (NCT) Delhi & Anr.

03 Jul 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:5208

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Saroj Arora & Ors. v. Mohinder Pal & Ors.

03 Jul 2015 · Manmohan · 2015:DHC:5227

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for non-payment under a court order, holding that alternate civil remedies under the CPC must be exhausted before invoking contempt proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court non-compliance order enforcement Order 39 Rule 2A CPC

Naveen Gupta & Ors. v. State & Anr.

03 Jul 2015 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2015:DHC:5204

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal proceeding under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes Section 498A IPC

Union of India v. Sunita Devi & Ors.

03 Jul 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:5207

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the Railway Claims Tribunal's award of compensation for death due to accidental fall from train to a bonafide passenger traveling on a valid railway warrant.

civil appeal_dismissed Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 compensation bonafide passenger

INDOSOLAR LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

03 Jul 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:5201

The Delhi High Court held that investments made in the base financial year are excluded from discounting in calculating Net Present Value for subsidy eligibility under the Special Incentive Package Scheme, directing recalculation and grant of subsidy to the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Net Present Value Special Incentive Package Scheme capital subsidy base year

S.C. Ahuja v. N.D.M.C.

03 Jul 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:5196-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that NDMC was justified in denying promotion to the appellant lacking a B.Ed degree as per existing Recruitment Rules, affirming employer discretion in qualification equivalence and validity of appointment of a qualified candidate.

service_law appeal_dismissed Significant Recruitment Rules Promotion Equivalence of qualifications B.Ed degree

BPTP Limited v. CPI India I Limited

03 Jul 2015 · S. Muralidhar · 2015:DHC:5197

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's interim order directing BPTP to deposit Rs.251.20 crores from sale of real estate projects into escrow, affirming the Tribunal's jurisdiction and rejecting the claim that the order amounted to impermissible specific performance.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Section 17 Arbitration Act Interim relief Escrow account

BPTP Limited v. CPI India I Limited

03 Jul 2015 · S. Muralidhar · 2015:DHC:5198

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's interim order directing BPTP to deposit disputed sale proceeds into escrow, affirming the tribunal's jurisdiction to grant such interim measures consistent with prior court orders and contractual obligations.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Section 17 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Interim relief Escrow account