Delhi High Court

93,075 judgments

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Ehtiram Hussain Ansari & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

15 Dec 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:7048

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Mount Echo Buildwell Private Limited v. Paramount Propbuild Private Limited

15 Dec 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:7036

The Delhi High Court approved the Scheme of Amalgamation between two companies and dispensed with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors based on their unanimous written consent under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate appeal_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394 dispensation of meetings

Delhi Development Authority v. H L Sharma

15 Dec 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; VIPIN SANGHI · 2014:DHC:7053-DB

The High Court upheld the validity of disciplinary dismissal by the DDA, ruling that concurrence with inquiry findings obviates the need for separate reasons and rejecting CAT's interference on procedural and parity grounds.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings inquiry officer findings validation act discretionary penalty

Sunil v. State; Jai Kishore @ Sheru v. State

15 Dec 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; R. K. Gauba · 2014:DHC:7031-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC based on medical evidence and intention, sentencing them to seven years' imprisonment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant culpable homicide not amounting to murder common intention Section 302 IPC Section 304 IPC

COMPETENT SECURITY SERVICES v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

15 Dec 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:7022

The Delhi High Court set aside the Labour Court's reinstatement award holding that the workman abandoned his job by failing to report at the assigned place as per terms of employment.

labor appeal_allowed Significant abandonment of job industrial dispute reinstatement back wages

Anil Kumar Sheel v. Asst. Labour Commissioner & Anr.

15 Dec 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:7021

The Delhi High Court held that regularization of employment pursuant to an Industrial Tribunal award is subject to fulfillment of mandatory Recruitment Rules and constitutional provisions, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for automatic regularization.

labor petition_dismissed Significant regularization industrial dispute Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Recruitment Rules

APEX TRADERS v. SATNAM SALES CORPORATION

15 Dec 2014 · Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:7023

The High Court held that a revisional court cannot set aside a summoning order based on disputed documents and restored the criminal proceedings against the accused for offences under Sections 420 and 406 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant summoning order Section 202 CrPC Section 204 CrPC disputed documents

Eldeco Midc Sez Limited v. Eldeco Infrastructure and Properties Limited

15 Dec 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:7045

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement for amalgamation and capital reduction between Eldeco Midc Sez Limited and Eldeco Infrastructure and Properties Limited under the Companies Act, 1956, despite pending compounding applications and investigations.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Arrangement Amalgamation Reduction of Capital Companies Act 1956

Shalu Gill v. Joginder Pal Babbar

15 Dec 2014 · A. K. Pathak · 2014:DHC:7024

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree of possession granted on admissions under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC in a landlord-tenant dispute where tenancy was validly terminated and rent was unpaid.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 12 Rule 6 CPC landlord-tenant relationship rent arrears termination of tenancy

Ravi Seikhar v. State

15 Dec 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:7025

Delhi High Court upheld convictions of accused in a daylight robbery case based on reliable witness identification and recovery of stolen jewellery, dismissing challenges to identification and recovery procedures.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant identification parade test identification parade recovery of stolen property Section 27 Evidence Act

Mukesh & Ors. v. State of Delhi

15 Dec 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:7032

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellants in a dowry harassment case due to unreliable prosecution evidence, investigative lapses, and lack of corroboration, emphasizing the need for clear and specific proof of cruelty under Section 498A IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC dowry harassment cruelty forensic evidence

Union of India & Ors. v. Rumal Singh

15 Dec 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:7051

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal for condonation of delay in filing departmental appeal against an acquitted police officer, upholding the trial court's judgment and directing release of withheld benefits.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay limitation departmental proceedings acquittal

Anubhav Kathuria v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

15 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; I. S. Mehta · 2014:DHC:7029-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the old Land Acquisition Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession or compensation is not completed within five years, regardless of court stay orders.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 land acquisition legal fiction deeming provision

Dinesh Kumar Himatsingka v. Government of NCT of Delhi

15 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; I. S. Mehta · 2014:DHC:7028-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings non-payment of compensation

Fazruddin v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors

15 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; I. S. Mehta · 2014:DHC:7027-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years, and mere deposit of compensation in court without offering it to the landowner does not constitute payment.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 compensation payment deposit in court

Kewal Kishore v. Dy. Labour Commissioner, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

15 Dec 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:7039

The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to comply with a final Industrial Tribunal award by regularizing the petitioner despite changed policies, and ordered the Labour Commissioner to decide the pending complaint.

labor petition_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act regularization daily wage workers Industrial Tribunal award

Sadhana Gupta v. Vijay Pal Kathuria

15 Dec 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:7030

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act on the ground of bonafide necessity for the landlord's son to start an independent business in the tenanted shop.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bonafide necessity eviction

NARENDRA KUMAR JAIN AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

15 Dec 2014 · BADAR DURREZ AHMED; I. S. MEHTA · 2014:DHC:7033-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of possession claims.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings non-payment of compensation

Sunil v. State; Jai Kishore @ Sheru v. State

15 Dec 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; R. K. Gauba · 2014:DHC:7034-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, sentencing the appellants to seven years imprisonment based on the evidence of injuries and pre-existing conditions contributing to the victim's death.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant culpable homicide not amounting to murder common intention Section 304 Part-II IPC Section 302 IPC

Charan Singh & Anr v. Union of India and Anr

15 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Inder Singh Mehta · 2014:DHC:7063-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years before the 2013 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse physical possession