Delhi High Court

82,305 judgments

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Sanjay Kumar Jain v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

01 May 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:3986

The Delhi High Court held that allegations of forgery in a sale deed require a civil suit for trial and dismissed the writ petition seeking cancellation of the deed.

civil petition_dismissed writ petition sale deed forged General Power of Attorney civil suit

Deepak Mitra v. Govt. of NCT

01 May 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3987

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal summons against an ex-director under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where the company was under liquidation at the time of cheque dishonour, holding that neither the company nor its ex-directors could be held liable.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act company liquidation director liability quashing of criminal proceedings

VIJESH KUMAR ..... Petitioner Through Mr. Arun Bhardwaj, Adv. v. CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.....

01 May 2015 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KAILASH GAMBHIR; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE I.S... · 2015:DHC:4000-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging termination of Fire Operator appointees whose driving licenses were declared forged by the Transport Authority, emphasizing the mandatory nature of valid licenses and the petitioners' failure to challenge the authority's decision.

administrative petition_dismissed forged driving license Fire Operator appointment Central Civil Services Temporary Service Rules Motor Vehicles Act 1988

Masih Ul Mulk Hakim Ajmal Khan v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

01 May 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:4001-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed BYPL's review petition to supply electricity from a 33 kV sub-station at Tibbia College to adjoining localities, ensuring the college's priority and preventing commercial misuse.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant 33 kV grid sub-station electricity supply Tibbia College public utility

Surinder Narang & Anr. v. Madhu Rani

01 May 2015 · V.K. Shali · 2015:DHC:3999

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the respondent's ownership of the property based on registered conveyance deed and rejecting appellants' claim of ownership despite alleged contributions.

civil appeal_dismissed registered conveyance deed ownership of property licensee concurrent findings

Bishnu Das v. Bishwatosh Das and Ors.

01 May 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:4002

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree based on a bona fide family settlement, dismissing a delayed application by a defendant to set aside the decree and emphasizing the sanctity of family arrangements in civil disputes.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant family arrangement memorandum of family settlement partition suit execution proceedings

Dinesh Kumar Mittal v. State

01 May 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3981

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a murder accused at the final trial stage but directed the trial court to expedite final arguments and limit oral submissions to ensure speedy disposal.

criminal petition_dismissed bail murder trial prolonged custody final arguments

Mahendra Sinsinwar v. Union of India; Girdhari Lal v. Union of India

01 May 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:3966-DB

The Delhi High Court held that deputation to Intelligence Bureau does not confer a legal right to permanent absorption, affirming the parent department's discretion to deny absorption and repatriate personnel after the maximum deputation period.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant deputation permanent absorption Central Armed Police Force Intelligence Bureau

RAM KARAN PATHAK v. STATE

01 May 2015 · VIPIN SANGHI, J. · 2015:DHC:3972

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a government official for accepting bribe, validating the sanction for prosecution and affirming that demand and acceptance of illegal gratification can be inferred from conduct and corroborated evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 sanction for prosecution demand and acceptance of bribe Section 7 PC Act

Aspire Investments Pvt Ltd v. Nexgen Edusolutions Pvt Ltd

01 May 2015 · S. Muralidhar · 2015:DHC:3967

The Delhi High Court set aside an interim arbitral award dismissing possession on an unregistered lease, holding that such lease is month-to-month and terminable by notice, and restored the petitioner’s application for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Order XII Rule 6 CPC Unregistered lease deed Registration Act, 1908

Rajender Prasad v. Punjab National Bank

01 May 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:3998-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition, holding that a registered relinquishment deed extinguishes rights in property and an unregistered Will cannot override it, thereby denying the petitioner title based on unregistered documents executed after relinquishment.

civil petition_dismissed Relinquishment Deed Registered Will Unregistered Will Bona fide purchaser

M/S. GOLDSPIN INDUSTRIES LTD. v. AUTHORIZED OFFICER, CANARA BANK & ORS.

01 May 2015 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; R.K. GAUBA · 2015:DHC:3997-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of the petitioner's appeal under SARFAESI Act for failure to pay the balance amount under a Tripartite Agreement, affirming the bank's lawful possession and sale of the secured property.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 13(4) Section 17 Tripartite Agreement

GAIL India Limited v. M/S Avinash EM Projects Pvt. Ltd.

01 May 2015 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J · 2015:DHC:3971-DB

The Delhi High Court held that blacklisting for submitting forged financial documents must be proportionate and remanded the matter to the authority to reconsider the blacklisting period without being bound by the integrity pact's maximum limit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant blacklisting proportionality forgery financial statement manipulation

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University v. Dr. Smit Rajput

01 May 2015 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:3970-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Single Judge's order allowing DU students partial admission to GGSIPU's PG medical seats, holding that without proper pleadings and cause of action, courts should not decide academic questions on institutional preference in admissions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Post Graduate Medical Courses State quota seats Institutional quota Merit-based admission

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University v. Dr. Smit Rajput

01 May 2015 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:3969-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Single Judge's order allowing DU students partial admission to GGSIPU PG medical seats, dismissing the appeal as infructuous due to loss of cause of action and lack of pleadings on reciprocal admission rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Post Graduate Medical Courses State quota seats Institutional quota Merit-based admission

Mohan Nair v. Rajiv Gupta & Ors.

01 May 2015 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:3968-DB

The Delhi High Court held that failure to comply with final rent control orders directing restoration and reconstruction constitutes contempt, allowing the tenant to reconstruct premises without NDMC permission and setting aside dismissal of contempt proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant contempt of court rent control reconstruction of premises willful disobedience

Vandana Chauhan v. University of Delhi

01 May 2015 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:11735-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's higher eligibility criterion of 50% marks for LLB admission, ruling it valid despite the Bar Council of India's minimum requirement of 45%.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant eligibility criteria Bar Council of India minimum qualifying marks law degree admission

Nehavarshney v. Kamal Kant Varshney

30 Apr 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I.S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:11716-DB

The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance awarded to the appellant and directed payment of school fees, rejecting attempts at amicable settlement due to changed circumstances and fresh demands.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Hindu Marriage Act enhancement of maintenance minor child custody

Praveen Mahto v. Rita Mahto

30 Apr 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:11701-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the appeal with liberty to file a fresh petition on desertion, directing compliance with procedural requirements including appearance in Family Court and furnishing correct addresses.

family appeal_dismissed Hindu Marriage Act Section 9 restitution of conjugal rights appeal withdrawal

Vikas v. Union of India & Ors.

30 Apr 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:10958-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging a letter declaring licenses fake, granting liberty to the petitioners to pursue separate legal remedies against the letter.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition withdrawal of petition liberty to challenge Regional Transport Authority