Delhi High Court

93,877 judgments

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UOI and Anr v. Jetha Ram and Ors

04 Mar 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I.S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:2139-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CAT order setting aside a promotional panel for Ticket Examiners, affirming that reservation in promotion requires compliance with conditions laid down in M. Nagraj and that SC/ST candidates promoted on merit must be counted against unreserved vacancies.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant reservation in promotion SC/ST candidates Articles 16(4A) and 16(4B) M. Nagraj judgment

Rajesh Kumar v. Emporium Incharge Bharat Leather Corporation Ltd

04 Mar 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:2092-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the validity of a departmental inquiry and termination of a workman, finding no procedural irregularity or violation of natural justice.

labor appeal_dismissed departmental inquiry principles of natural justice delay in charge-sheet disciplinary authority

Alok Kumar v. Pawan Hans Ltd & Anr

04 Mar 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:2087-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the dismissal of the writ petition, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication permitting amendment to implead the Indian Air Force and clarify the nature of the appellant's appointment and termination.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant probation permanent absorption immediate absorption permanent separation from service

Haryana Packaids Pvt. Ltd. v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

04 Mar 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:2094

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator who fails to conclude proceedings within the stipulated time becomes functus officio and the court may appoint a substitute arbitrator to ensure expeditious arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14(1)(a) Section 11(6) functus officio

KALMART SYSTEMS (M) SDN BHD v. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING FEDERATION OF INDIA LTD.

04 Mar 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:2088

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to enforce a foreign arbitral award due to absence of a concluded contract and valid arbitration agreement between the parties.

civil petition_dismissed Significant foreign arbitral award enforcement arbitration agreement Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Vivek Rai v. Aakash Institute

04 Mar 2015 · S. Muralidhar · 2015:DHC:2095

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte arbitral award enforcing unconscionable and illegal employment contract clauses as opposed to public policy under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Indian Contract Act, 1872 public policy

Sambhavana v. Union of India

04 Mar 2015 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:2090-DB

The Delhi High Court held that minimum 3% reservation for persons with disabilities must be equally distributed among three categories, allowed discretionary distribution beyond 3%, and mandated 20 minutes compensatory time per hour for visually impaired candidates using scribes.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 Section 33 reservation Visually impaired candidates Compensatory time

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Raj Kumar & Anr.

04 Mar 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:2143-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave petition against acquittal in a murder case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on unreliable last seen evidence and incomplete circumstantial proof.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant last seen theory circumstantial evidence acquittal presumption of innocence

Shahzeb Raza v. The State NCT of Delhi

04 Mar 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:2128

The Delhi High Court held that requiring a landlord’s No Objection Certificate for de-sealing premises is unwarranted when occupation is established, and administrative authorities cannot adjudicate landlord-tenant disputes.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant de-sealing No Objection Certificate landlord-tenant dispute non-conforming activity

Holy Family Hospital v. Central Information Commission & Ors.

04 Mar 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:2127

The Delhi High Court set aside the CIC's order directing disclosure under the RTI Act and remanded the matter for fresh determination of the petitioner's status as a public authority and related issues.

administrative appeal_allowed Procedural Right to Information Act, 2005 public authority Central Information Commission medico-legal information

Rakesh Kumar Sharma v. Meena Bhatia & Ors.

04 Mar 2015 · V.K. Shali · 2015:DHC:2141

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's second appeal, affirming that tenancy rights inherited under the Delhi Rent Control Act are limited post statutory tenant's death, and eviction under ordinary civil law does not require notice under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act tenancy inheritance Section 106 Transfer of Property Act eviction notice

State v. Sumit @ Bachichi & Anr.

04 Mar 2015 · Vipin Sanghi · 2015:DHC:2099

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition challenging the acquittal of accused due to suspicious arrest and recovery evidence, upholding the presumption of innocence and requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed presumption of innocence recovery of stolen property secret informer identification of accused

Prem Chand v. Rakesh Garg

04 Mar 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:2123

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a commercial tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, holding the landlord's bona fide requirement and lack of alternative accommodation were proved.

civil appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) eviction petition bona fide requirement

Shriram v. Bimla Rani

04 Mar 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:2122

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord need only prove a better right than the tenant and bona fide requirement, relying on judicial admissions and documentary evidence.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction landlord-tenant relationship bona fide requirement

Zeeshan Mir & Ors. v. State & Anr.

04 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2107

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the summoning order under Section 482 CrPC, holding that inherent jurisdiction should not be exercised where factual disputes require trial and the complaint is supported by witness statements.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC inherent jurisdiction summoning order quashing of complaint

Sudarshan Singh Shekhawat v. State

04 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2105

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 427 IPC based on a mediated settlement and compensation, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in non-heinous offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR mediated settlement rash driving

Shiv Kumar Yadav v. State

04 Mar 2015 · Sunita Gupta · 2015:DHC:2085

The Delhi High Court allowed recall of certain prosecution witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to ensure fair trial while upholding the trial court's day-to-day trial conduct under Section 309 Cr.P.C. and rejecting claims of counsel incompetence without evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. Section 309 Cr.P.C. Right to speedy trial Fair trial

Ashok Vats & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr

04 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2104

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a fully complied mediated settlement, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

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

Royston Sequeira & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2102

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

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

Manoj Sehgal & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Mar 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:2101

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against petitioners under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying principles under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC compoundable offences amicable settlement