Delhi High Court

93,075 judgments

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Village Rajpurkhurd Welfare Association v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

09 Dec 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:6851

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s review petition restraining demolition on disputed land until proper demarcation and notice are completed.

property petition_allowed encroachment khasra number demolition order land demarcation

Rajpal S/o Jage Ram & Ors. v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

09 Dec 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:6852

The Delhi High Court upheld the Financial Commissioner's suo moto allotment of Gaon Sabha pasture land to respondents under Section 42 of the East Punjab Holdings Act, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the order.

property petition_dismissed Significant East Punjab Holdings Act Section 42 Financial Commissioner Gaon Sabha land

Indian Medical Association v. Ministry of Labour and Employment

09 Dec 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2014:DHC:6853

The Delhi High Court set aside the appointment of a member to ESIC for failure to conduct meaningful consultation and for disqualification due to directorship in companies contracting with ESIC under the ESI Act.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Employees State Insurance Corporation Section 4(h) ESI Act Section 13(c) ESI Act consultation requirement

Smt. Kailash Devi and Anr. v. Shri Brij Pal Manocha

09 Dec 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:6879

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants from both the tenanted premises and adjoining illegally occupied municipal land, dismissing objections lacking prima facie proof and emphasizing that tenancy rights do not extend to illegal encroachments on public land.

property petition_dismissed Significant eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 municipal land illegal encroachment

Dharamvir Walia & Anr. v. Dhani Ram

09 Dec 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:6881

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a rent deposit petition under Section 27 of the DRC Act in default without notice to the landlord does not constitute valid compliance with a demand notice under Section 14(1)(a), thereby justifying eviction on second default.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 27 deposit of rent

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Sungdhi Devi & Ors.

09 Dec 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:6892

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for death due to rash and negligent driving, affirming the application of future prospects enhancement and rejecting contributory negligence claims.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving contributory negligence future prospects

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SH SHIBU V PILLAI

09 Dec 2014 · JAYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:6891

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by disallowing unsubstantiated claims for vehicle purchase and driver’s salary, while enhancing compensation for loss of future earnings and attendant charges based on assessed functional disability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation permanent disability loss of future earnings attendant charges

M/S SIGMA GENERATORS PVT. LTD. & ANR v. ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE & ORS

09 Dec 2014 · HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW · 2014:DHC:6884-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging a Section 13(2) SARFAESI Act notice is not maintainable once action under Section 13(4) is taken, as the statutory remedy under Section 17 must be availed of.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 13(2) notice Section 13(4) action Section 13(3A) representation

Saisudhir Infrastructures Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Dec 2014 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:6880-DB

The Delhi High Court held that private contractual disputes involving subcontractors and statutory bodies are not maintainable by writ petition under Article 226 and must be resolved through appropriate civil proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition Article 226 contractual dispute subcontractor

The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Devender Singh & Ors.

09 Dec 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:6863-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of in-laws accused of dowry harassment and attempted poisoning due to lack of credible evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed dowry harassment attempt to murder Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Federation of Indian Mineral Industries v. Union of India

09 Dec 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J. · 2014:DHC:6846-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the amendment to Rule 24A(6) of the Mineral Concession Rules, holding that no cause of action or locus standi was shown and that courts do not decide abstract constitutional questions without a concrete lis.

administrative petition_dismissed mining lease renewal Rule 24A(6) Mineral Concession Rules Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 deemed extension

Mithlesh Sharma v. Ramakrishna Public School & Ors.

09 Dec 2014 · Hima Kohli · 2014:DHC:6869

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking pay fixation and service continuity, directing the Directorate of Education to consider the complaint and pass a speaking order within four weeks.

administrative petition_dismissed pay fixation pre-revised pay scale revised pay scale continuity in service

Mithlesh Sharma v. Ramakrishna Public School & Ors.

09 Dec 2014 · Hima Kohli · 2014:DHC:6870

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to consider the petitioner’s pay fixation and service continuity grievance, pass a reasoned order within four weeks, and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed pay fixation pre-revised pay scale revised pay scale continuity of service

Tummala Lakshmana Rao v. Union of India

09 Dec 2014 · Hima Kohli · 2014:DHC:6871

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Additional Judges' appointments for lack of personal interest, territorial jurisdiction, and proper party impleading, allowing withdrawal with liberty to file afresh.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ of quo warranto locus standi territorial jurisdiction Additional Judges

Aakash Deep Chakravarti v. Union of India & Anr.

09 Dec 2014 · Hima Kohli · 2014:DHC:6865

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking appointment on deputation after the offer was withdrawn due to the petitioner’s ineligibility under DOPT deputation tenure and cooling-off rules, allowing withdrawal with liberty to challenge the new orders.

administrative petition_dismissed deputation executive director (law) cooling-off period Department of Personnel and Training

Mohan Lal Gupta v. The President, DAV College Managing Committee and Ors.

09 Dec 2014 · Hima Kohli · 2014:DHC:6866

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to compute and pay the balance gratuity and leave encashment dues to the retired principal after administrative adjudication by the Director of Education.

civil petition_allowed gratuity leave encashment Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Delhi School Education Act, 1973

Commissioner of Income Tax-XII v. Subodh Gupta

09 Dec 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:6867-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the estimation of income at an 8% net profit rate in absence of reliable books, dismissing Revenue’s appeal against disallowance under Section 40A(3) for assessment year 2009-10.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 40A(3) Section 44AD Rule 6DD(g)

Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi v. S. Pritam Singh

09 Dec 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:6868-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the Revenue's appeal to add Rs.2,00,000/- as undisclosed profits from unaccounted sales despite prior surrenders, clarifying the limits of double taxation in block assessments.

tax appeal_allowed Significant block assessment undisclosed income profits from undisclosed sales search and seizure

Punnoose K. Elias & Anr. v. Sh. Ram Parshad & Ors.

09 Dec 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:6890

Delhi High Court held that the multiplier for loss of dependency must be based on the deceased's age, not dependants', and enhanced compensation accordingly in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of dependency multiplier age of deceased motor accident claim

Dayco Engine Systems Private Limited v. Dayco Power Transmission Private Limited

09 Dec 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:6885

The Delhi High Court allowed the application for amalgamation of two companies under the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors based on their written consents and no-objection certificates.

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