Delhi High Court

93,075 judgments

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Khem Chand Ramesh Kumar v. Radhey Shyam Goel; Pradeep Transport Company

30 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5592

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of illegal sub-tenants on landlords' bonafide residential and commercial necessity under the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing leave to defend applications.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 bonafide necessity eviction illegal sub-tenancy leave to defend

Sanjay Singh Raghuvanshi v. Union of India & Ors.

30 Oct 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:5590-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the repatriation of an NSG commando on medical grounds, holding that standing orders mandating repatriation after two medical boards' LMC findings are binding and lawful.

administrative petition_dismissed Low Medical Category Medical Review Board National Security Guard Repatriation

Capt Vijender Singh Chauhan v. M/S Parsvnath Developers Ltd

30 Oct 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:5599

The Delhi High Court held that vague denials do not amount to admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC and dismissed the plaintiff's application for a partial decree for three months' salary in lieu of notice, as no clear admission by the defendant was established.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC admission resignation salary in lieu of notice

TR KURIAKOSE v. BIJI KURIAKOSE

30 Oct 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:5584

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a petition dismissed in default upon proof of non-appearance and directed the trial court to dispose of the matter within three months.

civil appeal_allowed restoration of petition dismissal in default cause-list time-bound direction

Achey Lal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

30 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5574-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and rape charges due to insufficient proof of homicidal death and forcible sexual intercourse beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 376 IPC circumstantial evidence sexual assault

Tobir Ahmed v. State

30 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5572-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for kidnapping a child for ransom under Section 364A IPC, affirming that ransom demand with threat and recovery of the child proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed kidnapping for ransom Section 364A IPC common intention ransom demand

Ram Murat v. M/S. Dynatech Controls (P) Ltd

30 Oct 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2014:DHC:5576

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award of compensation for unjustified termination, holding that reinstatement with back wages is not automatic and depends on the circumstances and proof of voluntary resignation.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant illegal termination voluntary resignation compensation in lieu of reinstatement Labour Court award

Tobir Ahmed v. State

30 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5573-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for kidnapping a child for ransom under Section 364A IPC, affirming that ransom demand coupled with threat and recovery of the child from accused premises suffices for conviction despite minor evidentiary discrepancies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant kidnapping for ransom Section 364A IPC common intention ransom demand

Amitava Acharjee v. Kulwant Singh & Ors.

30 Oct 2014 · JYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:5588

The Delhi High Court upheld and enhanced compensation awards in multiple motor accident claims, emphasizing proper assessment of disability, loss of earnings, and dependency while dismissing insurance company appeals.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation functional disability loss of earnings

Moni Arora & Ors. v. Yashpal Sehgal & Ors.

30 Oct 2014 · JAYANT NATH · 2014:DHC:5589

The Delhi High Court set aside the motor accident claim tribunal's award for failure to consider criminal conviction evidence and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity for additional evidence.

civil remanded Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving criminal conviction accidental death

SHRI HANS RAJ & ANR v. SHRI AJIT SINGH & ORS

30 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5578

The High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing amendment of plaint to claim enhanced damages, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments under Order VI Rule 17 CPC and refusing to interfere under Article 227.

civil appeal_dismissed amendment of plaint Order VI Rule 17 CPC enhanced damages limitation

Rajrani Garg & Another v. Naveen Garg and Others

30 Oct 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:5598

The Delhi High Court granted possession to the landlord under Order XII Rule 6 CPC based on admitted non-payment of rent and valid termination of tenancy, emphasizing that vague denials amount to admissions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions landlord-tenant dispute doctrine of non-traverse

Through: Mr. Inder Singh, Advocate v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

30 Oct 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:5583

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for land acquired in Village Kotla Mahigram from Rs. 13,547 to Rs. 28,000 per bigha based on Supreme Court precedent ensuring just compensation under the Land Acquisition Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation market value Land Acquisition Act 1894

Ravindra Krishna v. Delhi Development Authority

30 Oct 2014 · V.K. Shali · 2014:DHC:5601

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking allotment of an LIG flat due to petitioner’s failure to respond to demand letters, lack of valid change of address communication, and inordinate delay.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi Development Authority LIG flat allotment change of address demand-cum-allotment letter

The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Kumari and Others

30 Oct 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:5587

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer can raise defenses under Section 149 of the Motor Vehicles Act before the executing court and set aside the order directing the insurer to deposit the award amount without adjudicating those defenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 149 Insurance liability Execution proceedings

Through: Mr. Inder Singh, Advocate v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

30 Oct 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:5585

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for land acquired in Village Kotla Mahigram from ₹13,547 to ₹28,000 per bigha based on the Supreme Court's precedent, allowing the appeals.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation market value Land Acquisition Act 1894

Through: Mr. Inder Singh, Advocate v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

30 Oct 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:5586

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation for land acquired in Village Kotla Mahigram from ₹13,547 to ₹28,000 per bigha, following the Supreme Court's precedent in Shri Mangla Ram.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation market value Land Acquisition Act 1894

Rajbala v. Giri Lal @ Girwar Singh

30 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5579

The High Court held that the 30-day limitation under Order XXI Rule 106 CPC applies only if the execution petition was set down for hearing, and upheld the executing court's order allowing restoration beyond that period under inherent powers.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXI Rule 106 CPC Section 5 Limitation Act Article 227 Constitution Restoration of execution petition

Krishna Chaudhary v. Sharad Sharma

29 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5564

The court held that the petitioner, as the owner, is the landlord entitled to evict the respondent tenant despite fraudulent sale documents, allowing eviction under Section 14D of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14D landlord-tenant relationship general power of attorney

Vivek Mehta v. Vijay Sah & Ors.

29 Oct 2014 · A. K. Pathak · 2014:DHC:5561

The High Court held that a plaint disclosing cause of action on its face cannot be rejected under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC and remanded the matter for trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC cause of action rejection of plaint coercion