Delhi High Court

93,563 judgments

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Arvind Kumar Arora v. The Management Mother Dairy

06 Feb 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:1203

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition setting aside the domestic enquiry and granted back wages and continuity of service to the employee acquitted in a criminal trial on identical charges.

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Mother Dairy v. Arvind Kumar Arora

06 Feb 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:1204

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the respondent was a workman and dismissed the petition challenging reinstatement, recognizing the relevance of the respondent's criminal acquittal on identical facts.

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Shreyans Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi

06 Feb 2015 · Siddharth Mridul · 2015:DHC:1226-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR under Section 409 IPC, holding that a prima facie case was made out and investigation must continue.

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K.S. Bhatnagar v. State & Anr.

06 Feb 2015 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2015:DHC:1230

The Delhi High Court quashed a second complaint and summoning order against an Investigating Officer for alleged misappropriation of property documents, holding that the second complaint was barred in law and prosecution without sanction was invalid.

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M/S OBSURGE BIOTECH LTD v. M/S GOODMAN GILMANS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD & ANR.

06 Feb 2015 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2015:DHC:1225

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's review petition seeking rendition of accounts and damages due to absence of evidence and upheld the original judgment declining such relief.

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Anil Pathak & Anr. v. Arvind Goyal

06 Feb 2015 · V. K. Shali · 2015:DHC:1224

The Delhi High Court dismissed the regular second appeal upholding eviction of tenants paying rent above Rs.3,500, confirming they are not protected under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

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Krishan Kumar Vats v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd

06 Feb 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1222

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a 2003 voluntary retirement order due to inordinate delay, acceptance of benefits, and prior withdrawal of a similar petition, emphasizing that delay and abuse of process bar belated challenges even on questions of law.

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GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Feb 2015 · V. K. Shali · 2015:DHC:1221

The Delhi High Court held that the Ministry of Railways was estopped from retracting its unconditional clearance permitting coal import from Vizag port, quashing the arbitrary denial violating Article 14.

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Sh. Ajay Kumar Shamra & Ors. v. Dilshad Public School & Ors.

06 Feb 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1219

Delhi High Court held that private school employees are entitled to 6th Central Pay Commission benefits as per the Director of Education’s notification, and financial inability of the school is not a valid ground to deny such benefits.

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Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner v. M/S. Shalom Restaurant

06 Feb 2015 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2015:DHC:1220

The Delhi High Court held that imposition of damages under Section 14-B of the EPF Act is discretionary and must be based on a reasoned order after considering all relevant facts and providing an opportunity of hearing, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.

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Babloo v. State (NCT of Delhi)

06 Feb 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:1223

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a rickshaw puller for rape of a minor based on credible prosecutrix testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence despite delay in FIR.

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M/S AVINASH EM PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED

06 Feb 2015 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2015:DHC:1205

The Delhi High Court held that while blacklisting a contractor for submitting forged documents is justified, an indefinite ban is disproportionate and must be limited to a reasonable period not exceeding three years.

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Krishna v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi

06 Feb 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:1206

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for sexual assault and robbery of a 13-year-old girl based on credible child witness testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, dismissing the appeal.

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Himanshu @ Chinu v. State

06 Feb 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:1207

The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction for rape under Section 376 IPC due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, holding that consent was not disproved beyond reasonable doubt.

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IDHA IRON AND STEEL COMPANY LTD AND ANR v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

06 Feb 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:1210

The Delhi High Court set aside the Central Government's rejection of a Reconnaissance Permit application for failure to provide the petitioner an opportunity of hearing, directing reconsideration in light of the State Government's recommendation.

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Castrol Limited & Anr. v. Mr. Harshal Mahajan & Ors.

06 Feb 2015 · Indermeet Kaur · 2015:DHC:1212

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Castrol against defendants for infringing its registered trademarks and copyright-protected packaging, affirming relief for trademark infringement and passing off.

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

06 Feb 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:1214

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

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Arun Kumar Jain & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

06 Feb 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:1215

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a fully complied mediated settlement, applying the principles laid down by the Supreme Court for quashing in matrimonial cases.

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Jitender Gupta & Ors. v. State of Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors.

06 Feb 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:1216

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

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Abhipra Capital Ltd & Ors. v. State & Anr

06 Feb 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:1217

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under various IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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