Delhi High Court

93,075 judgments

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Madan Mohan v. Union of India

07 Nov 2014 · Hima Kohli · 2014:DHC:5753

The Delhi High Court held that an appointment order attains finality only upon communication to the appointee, and the ACC lawfully superseded its earlier appointment recommendation before such communication, directing fresh consideration of the petitioner’s appointment.

administrative other Significant Appointments Committee of the Cabinet communication of order vesting of legal right vigilance clearance

Sh. Dina Nath Through His Legal Heirs v. Sh. Manohar Lal Kapoor

07 Nov 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5776

The Delhi High Court upheld a bonafide necessity eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, ruling that children living separately are family members and absence of alternative accommodation justifies eviction.

property appeal_dismissed Significant bonafide necessity eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 family definition alternative accommodation

Ganga Mahesh Katihar v. Sudarshan Khanna & Ors.

07 Nov 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5774

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order closing the petitioner's evidence after multiple adjournments and failure to produce evidence in a suit for possession.

civil petition_dismissed closure of evidence adjournments possession suit delay in proceedings

M/S TEXMACO LTD. v. CH.RAMSWAROOP WRESTLING CLUB

07 Nov 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5775

The Delhi High Court held that subsequent registration of a plaintiff society during the pendency of a suit cures the defect of filing the suit by an unregistered association, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court's order.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant subsequent registration unregistered association Societies Registration Act, 1860 Section 21 Limitation Act

Satyawan v. Dharam Pal

07 Nov 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5773

The High Court upheld the dismissal of a possession suit where the appellant failed to prove ownership, emphasizing that ownership is essential even if not specifically contested.

civil appeal_dismissed recovery of possession Partition Deed ownership property dispute

DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. v. M/S K.G. ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD.

07 Nov 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5744-DB

The Delhi High Court held that changes in shareholding or directorship of a lessee company do not amount to transfer of leased land and do not attract unearned increase charges under the lease or guidelines.

property appeal_dismissed Significant perpetual lease unearned increase charges transfer of shares change in directorship

Vinod Kumar v. Raj Watt

05 Nov 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:7508

The Delhi High Court disposed of the tenancy petition by consent, allowing the petitioner to occupy the premises until 31.10.2016 subject to payment of rent, arrears, and utility charges.

civil petition_dismissed tenancy possession consent order rent payment

Mukesh Meena v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

05 Nov 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:5712
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a Junior Engineer for accepting a bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, modifying the sentence but affirming that statutory presumption and corroborative evidence suffice to prove guilt despite partial hostility of the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 7 PC Act Section 13(1)(d) PC Act Section 20 PC Act presumption

Geeta Kumar v. Delhi Jal Board

05 Nov 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:5739-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a legal heir and occupier is entitled to an independent water connection without a no objection certificate from other heirs, directing the Delhi Jal Board to grant the connection in accordance with statutory provisions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant independent water connection Delhi Jal Board legal heir no objection certificate

Government of NCT Delhi v. Narender Singh

05 Nov 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:5734-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision that past service in a public sector undertaking must be counted for ACPS/MACPS benefits upon absorption by the Government, rejecting GNCTD's denial of such benefits.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme past service benefits redeployment

Islam v. State NCT of Delhi

05 Nov 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:5727

The Delhi High Court acquitted accused in a robbery case due to unreliable identification and doubtful recovery evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proper Test Identification Parade and independent witnesses during recovery.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Test Identification Parade Identification of accused Recovery of stolen property Robbery

Anil Verma v. CBI

05 Nov 2014 · Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:5728

The Delhi High Court suspended the sentences and granted bail to appellants convicted of corruption charges, emphasizing the binding nature of an arbitration award and lack of evidence of illegal gratification.

criminal sentence_modified Significant suspension of sentence bail arbitration award Prevention of Corruption Act

Anil K. Aggarwal v. Union of India & Anr.

05 Nov 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5711-DB

The Delhi High Court held that courts have judicial discretion to appoint any person as Commissioner for recording evidence and are not restricted to appoint only registered Notaries under the Notaries Act, dismissing the petition challenging such appointments.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Commissioner for recording evidence Notaries Act 1952 Code of Civil Procedure 1908 Judicial discretion

Dinkar Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Nov 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5708-DB
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The Delhi High Court admitted a PIL challenging statutory provisions that provide direct appeals to the Supreme Court from specialized tribunals, holding that such provisions effectively curtail the High Courts' constitutional power of judicial review under Articles 226 and 227, raising substantial constitutional questions.

constitutional other Significant judicial review Article 226 Article 227 basic structure doctrine

Mithilesh Kumar Pandey v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Nov 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5710-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking government assistance for preservation of Dr. Ambedkar's artifacts in a private museum, holding no legal obligation exists and the proper forum is the Bombay High Court at Nagpur.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 private museum financial assistance

M.K. Balakrishnan v. State of Delhi & Ors.

05 Nov 2014 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:5707-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking general release of life convicts after 14 years, holding that remission is discretionary and cannot be granted as a matter of right or by blanket court directions.

criminal petition_dismissed life imprisonment remission commutation Section 433(b) CrPC

ACTION COMMITTEE UNAIDED RECOGNIZED PRIVATE SCHOOLS v. LT. GOVERNOR OF DELHI & ORS.

05 Nov 2014 · Manmohan · 2014:DHC:5713

The Delhi High Court restrained respondents from issuing fresh Nursery admission notifications pending judgment to preserve the efficacy of ongoing writ petitions.

administrative other Procedural Nursery admissions private unaided schools interim relief status quo

Tarjeet Singh Walia v. Nirmala Devi

05 Nov 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5738

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the ground of bonafide necessity of the landlord's son, holding that the ground floor shop was genuinely required for business and the first floor was not suitable alternative accommodation.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 bonafide necessity eviction petition suitability of accommodation

Jahangir @ Ikka @ Ibrahim v. State

05 Nov 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5719-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dacoity based on credible eyewitness identification and corroborative evidence despite contradictions and absence of recovery of stolen property.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dacoity identification of accused contradictions in witness testimony recovery of stolen property

Jahangir @ Ikka @ Ibrahim v. State

05 Nov 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5720-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for dacoity under Sections 395/397 IPC based on credible in-court identification despite minor contradictions and absence of recovery of stolen articles.

criminal appeal_dismissed dacoity Section 395 IPC Section 397 IPC identification of accused