Delhi High Court

80,351 judgments

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Neeraj Agrawal v. Union of India & Anr

01 Jul 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:11162-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as not pressed, allowing the petitioner to file a review petition before the Central Administrative Tribunal without limitation objections from the respondents.

administrative appeal_dismissed Procedural Ministry of Defence noting procedural lapses Central Administrative Tribunal review petition

University of Delhi v. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College

01 Jul 2015 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:11106

The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn the petitions by University of Delhi challenging the minority status of certain colleges after the petitioner aligned with the Union of India and UGC supporting the minority status.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural Minority Educational Institutions National Commission of Minority Educational Institutions University of Delhi University Grants Commission

Rahul v. State (NCT Delhi); Naveen v. State (NCT Delhi)

01 Jul 2015 · Indermeet Kaur · 2015:DHC:10682

The Delhi High Court rejected anticipatory bail applications of accused in a serious gang rape case, emphasizing the gravity of allegations and directing them to join the investigation immediately.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail gang rape Sections 323, 328, 366, 354, 376D, 506 IPC serious offenses

Harminder Singh Suri v. Amrik Singh Suri

01 Jul 2015 · S. Muralidhar · 2015:DHC:5148

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral Award on grounds of vagueness, exceeding scope of reference, and patent illegality, emphasizing that Awards must be certain, complete, and within limitation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Vagueness in Award Scope of Reference

Vinay Kumar Mehra v. Ajay Mehra & Ors.

01 Jul 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:5161

The Delhi High Court decreed a partition suit on the basis of a bona fide compromise between the plaintiff and legal heirs of the deceased defendant, recording the settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed partition suit compromise Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC tenancy surrender

Brahmos Aerospace Pvt Ltd v. FIIT JEE Limited & Anr

01 Jul 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:5162

The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt proceedings against respondents for alleged trademark infringement after they undertook to cease use of the disputed mark and allowed them liberty to seek modification of the injunction order.

civil other injunction trademark infringement contempt of court Order XXXIX Rules 1 & 2 CPC

The Foundry Visionmongers Ltd v. Gitanjali Sehgal & Anr

01 Jul 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:5163

The Delhi High Court accepted a joint compromise application, decreed the suit on settlement terms, and directed a 50% refund of court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.

civil settled joint compromise application settlement court fees refund Section 16-A Court Fees Act

Hemant Malviya v. Central Board of Secondary Education

01 Jul 2015 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:5151

The Delhi High Court held that CBSE must consider and decide requests for change of name in examination certificates within ten years of issuance if forwarded by the school with prescribed documents under amended bye-law 69.[1].

administrative other Significant change of name CBSE examination certificate mandamus

Babu Lal v. State Govt of NCT Delhi

01 Jul 2015 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2015:DHC:5150

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner on the ground of parity with co-accused and the nature of injuries being simple, emphasizing cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 308 IPC Section 341 IPC Section 34 IPC

Beena Aggarwal & Ors. v. Deepak Aswani & Ors.

01 Jul 2015 · V.K. Shali · 2015:DHC:5165

The Delhi High Court set aside the MACT's order allowing reopening of evidence without hearing the petitioners, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and directing fresh consideration with opportunity to reply and cross-examine.

civil petition_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act reopening of evidence principles of natural justice cross-examination

Dharambir v. The State (G.N.C.T) of Delhi

01 Jul 2015 · Ashutosh Kumar, J. · 2015:DHC:5159

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rash and negligent driving causing death under Sections 279 and 304A IPC, modifying the sentence to the period already served and ordering compensation to the victim’s family.

criminal appeal_dismissed rash and negligent driving Section 279 IPC Section 304A IPC eyewitness testimony

Tushant v. University of Delhi & Anr.

01 Jul 2015 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:5158

The Delhi High Court held that mere loss of a single test booklet without evidence of widespread cheating is insufficient to annul a competitive examination and refused to interfere with the examining authority's decision.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant annulment of examination competitive examination cheating examination irregularity

Power Grid Corpn. of (I) Ltd. v. RPG Transmission Ltd.

01 Jul 2015 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2015:DHC:5117

Delhi High Court held that a valid arbitration agreement exists by operation of law and directed appointment of arbitrators to adjudicate excise duty refund disputes between Power Grid Corporation and RPG Transmission.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Arbitration agreement Privity of contract

Videocon Industries Limited v. GAIL (India) Limited & Anr.

01 Jul 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:5164

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the arbitration and exclusive jurisdiction clauses cannot confer jurisdiction where the cause of action arose outside Delhi.

civil petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction arbitration Section 9 Arbitration & Conciliation Act contract execution

Anup Kumar Gupta v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

01 Jul 2015 · P.S. Teji · 2015:DHC:5155

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging conviction for electricity theft under Sections 39/44 of the Indian Electricity Act, upholding the modified sentence and refusing probation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Indian Electricity Act electricity theft revisional jurisdiction Section 39

Rajesh Bajaj v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

01 Jul 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:5156

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement forgery

Tapash Kar v. State of Delhi

01 Jul 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:5160

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 420 IPC Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR compromise

Ashok Kumar v. State (G.N.C.T. of Delhi)

01 Jul 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:5157

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence for attempted rape of a 7-year-old child, affirming that overt acts with intent constitute an attempt under Section 511 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant attempted rape Section 376(2)(f) IPC Section 511 IPC child witness

Harminder Singh Suri v. Amrik Singh Suri

01 Jul 2015 · S. Muralidhar · 2015:DHC:5147

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitration award for vagueness and exceeding jurisdiction, holding that an award must be clear, certain, and within the scope of reference to be enforceable.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 vagueness in arbitration award partnership dissolution

Vishesh & Anr v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

01 Jul 2015 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2015:DHC:5153

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 307 IPC on the basis of compromise between parties, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing non-compoundable offences when continuation of proceedings would be futile and contrary to justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 307 IPC non-compoundable offence Section 482 CrPC