Delhi High Court

93,075 judgments

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SHISH PAL & ORS ..... Through Mr.R.S.Mishra, Advocate. v. SURESH CHAND & ORS .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (Oral) · 2014:DHC:6291

The High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the claimants failed to prove that the deceased's death was caused by the motor accident due to lack of medical evidence establishing causation.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim cause of death burden of proof medical evidence

Mr. Subhiksh Vasudev with Mr. Ishaan Madaan, Advocates. v. VINITI AGGARWAL .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VED PRAKASH VAISH VED PRAKASH VAISH, J.... · 2014:DHC:6281

The High Court set aside an ex-parte order in domestic violence proceedings, emphasizing the necessity of hearing both parties before deciding interim relief applications under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

family appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte order Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 12 interim relief

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. ..... Through Mr. A.K. Soni, Adv. v. SNEH LATA & ANR. .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JUSTICE JAYANT NATH, J. (Ora... · 2014:DHC:6293

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award, affirming that the multiplier for loss of dependency is based on the deceased's age and a 50% addition for future prospects is justified for young victims earning minimum wages.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident compensation loss of dependency multiplier future prospects

Mr. Rajender Kumar, Advocate with Sh. Tulsi Dass on behalf of the legal heirs. v. SH. JAGMOHAN GOLA .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6286

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of tenants on bona fide necessity grounds, holding that a registered partition deed establishes landlordship and that Section 14(6) does not bar eviction petitions arising from partition ownership.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 14(6) bona fide necessity eviction

Mr.Sankar N.Sinha, Adv. v. MEENAKSHI & ORS. .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J.(Oral) · 2014:DHC:6294

The Delhi High Court held that Section 53 of the ESI Act bars claims under other laws only for employment injuries, and since the deceased did not suffer an employment injury, the Motor Vehicles Act claim for compensation was upheld.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Employees’ State Insurance Act Section 53 ESI Act employment injury Motor Vehicles Act

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21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA O R D E R; 21.11.2014 S... · 2014:DHC:6277

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Parteek Finance and Investment Company Limited and PI Industries Limited under sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after finding statutory compliance and no objections.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Section 391 Section 394

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21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA O R D E R; 21.11.2014 S... · 2014:DHC:6278

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation under sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after ensuring statutory compliance and absence of objections.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 sections 391 and 394 Official Liquidator

Mr.Ranjan Roy, Adv. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VED PRAKASH VAISH VED PRAKASH VAISH, J.... · 2014:DHC:6282

The High Court dismissed the petition seeking to quash criminal proceedings for running a guest house without licence, holding that the trial court rightly refused to stop proceedings under Section 258 Cr.P.C. once prosecution evidence had commenced.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 258 Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. Delhi Police Act Kalandra

AND ANR v. INTERTOLL ICS INDIA (P) LTD

21 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SHAKDHER; RAJIV SHAKDHER, J. · 2014:DHC:6267
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The Delhi High Court held that in absence of an arbitration agreement covering the dispute, interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act is not maintainable and vacated the interim order protecting petitioner's claimed stake in settlement sums.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act interim relief arbitration agreement settlement agreement

DES RAJ v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

21 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON’BLE MR JUSTICE JA... · 2014:DHC:6279-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside forfeiture of bid security and debarment of petitioners due to a bona fide mistake in bid quotation interpretation in a tender process.

administrative petition_allowed Significant bid security forfeiture bona fide mistake tender process Letters of Acceptance

DES RAJ v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

21 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON’BLE MR JUSTICE JA... · 2014:DHC:6280-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside forfeiture of bid security and debarment of petitioners due to a bona fide mistake in tender bid interpretation, directing return of security and quashing debarment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant tender process bid security forfeiture bona fide mistake debarment

Mr. R.V. Sinha, Mr. R.N. Singh and Mr. A.S. Singh, Advocates v. SATPAL .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT · 2014:DHC:6288-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's order quashing transfer orders, holding that administrative discretion in transfers cannot be overridden by guidelines absent malafides or illegality.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant transfer orders judicial review administrative discretion transfer guidelines

NARENDER PAL SINGH v. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & ORS

21 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU; VIBHU BAKHRU, J · 2014:DHC:6270

The Delhi High Court held that re-employment of superannuated teachers in aided schools is discretionary, not automatic, and upheld the Management Committee’s decision rejecting the petitioner’s re-employment request.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant re-employment superannuation management committee automatic re-employment

Mr. Sarvam Ritam Khare, Advocate v. MONIKA GAUTAM .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6272

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging interim maintenance awarded under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that the trial court rightly relied on available financial evidence despite the petitioner not filing an affidavit.

family petition_dismissed interim maintenance Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 affidavit of financial status Punit Kaur vs. Inderjeet Singh Sawney

Mr. Samrat Nigam, Ms. Ayshwarya Chandar & Ms. Ankita Mahajan, Advocates. v. SUNITA DEVI

21 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE V.K. SHALI; V.K. SHALI, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6292

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for alleged breach of settlement terms, holding that substantial compliance and pending execution proceedings preclude contempt liability.

civil petition_dismissed Significant contempt petition compromise decree wilful disobedience execution petition

Mr. Yogesh Saroop and Mr. B.K. Roy, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. PATHAK A.K.PATHAK, J.(ORAL); CM App... · 2014:DHC:6290

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellants failed to prove the deceased was a bonafide passenger who died due to an "untoward incident" on the train, thus no compensation under the Railways Act was payable.

civil appeal_dismissed Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 Section 123(1)(c) Section 124-A

Mr. B.P. Singh, Advocate v. SHRI ISMAIL BEG .....

21 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6274

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal against an ex parte decree, holding that negligence of counsel does not excuse the appellant's failure to contest the suit without reasonable explanation.

civil appeal_dismissed ex parte decree negligence of counsel written statement delay condonation

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD ..... Through Mr.A.K.Soni, Advocate. v. SHWETA KHAN & ORS .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6254

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by considering future prospects and upheld insurance company's recovery rights due to the offending vehicle's invalid permit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation loss of dependency future prospects income tax return

Mr. Rajiv Bansal, Advocate with Ms. D. Ray Chaudhary, Advocate. v. METRO PAINT INDUSTRIES .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6252

The High Court upheld that an industry which started conforming use before 1.3.2001 is not liable to surrender land under Supreme Court directions relating to hazardous industries in Delhi.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant hazardous industries land surrender conforming use Master Plan of Delhi

Through: Mr.P.K.Rawal, Advocate v. M/S FEDERAL MOTORS PVT. LTD

20 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6245

The Delhi High Court held that non-deposit of interim user charges does not warrant dismissal of a statutory first appeal under the Delhi Rent Control Act, and failure to deposit only results in vacation of stay, dismissing the petition under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India interim user charges statutory first appeal Delhi Rent Control Act 1958