Delhi High Court

92,849 judgments

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Smt. Jai Shree Lalla v. Shri Harbans Singh

25 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5011

The court held that a party cannot withdraw from a lawful and court-recorded settlement merely on the ground of a vague misunderstanding, affirming the binding nature of compromises recorded in judicial proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Memorandum of Understanding Settlement Withdrawal of statement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC

Bhopal Singh and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr.

25 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5009

The Delhi High Court held that objections to a land demarcation report must be judicially decided by the Deputy Commissioner under Section 28 of the Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1954, and directed expeditious disposal of such disputes.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1954 demarcation report boundary disputes Deputy Commissioner

Ravi Shankar @ Chintu v. State

25 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5010-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and robbery charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and lack of evidence of proper TIP proceedings, emphasizing the necessity of credible proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant eyewitness identification test identification parade reasonable doubt recovery of stolen property

SRI RAM GENERAL INS CO LTD v. RAKHI GUPTA

24 Sep 2014 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2014:DHC:4998

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for death in a motor accident, affirming 50% future prospects addition and validity of the driver's license, while enhancing non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act Section 166 compensation future prospects

Surender v. The State

24 Sep 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4969

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Himalyan Technologies Limited v. Srishty Medical Private Limited

24 Sep 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:4959

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Himalyan Technologies Limited and Srishty Medical Private Limited under the Companies Act, upholding the appointed date and addressing statutory compliance concerns.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 appointed date related party transactions

Anil Kumar Jain v. Union of India

24 Sep 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:4972-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition lapses under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within the prescribed period, declaring the acquisition of the petitioners' land as lapsed.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 compensation non-payment

Diwan Chand v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

24 Sep 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:4973-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition lapses under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, even if possession has been taken.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) compensation

Irmeet Singh and Ors. v. State & Ors.

24 Sep 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:4980

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging trespass in a commercial property dispute due to lack of evidence and settled company petition, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR criminal trespass Official Liquidator

Vakeel Dass v. Surender Singh & Ors.

24 Sep 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:4999

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects, awarding additional amounts for artificial limb repairs and disfigurement, while upholding the original income assessment due to insufficient evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation enhancement loss of future earning capacity artificial limb compensation disfigurement damages

Special Art School v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

24 Sep 2014 · Manmohan · 2014:DHC:4948

The Delhi High Court declined to entertain writ petitions challenging the University’s withdrawal of a special counselling Notification before the Supreme Court, directing petitioners to first seek leave from the Supreme Court.

administrative petition_dismissed Admission Notification Special round counselling Supreme Court stay Withdrawal of Notification

D.K. Vatsa v. Indian Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

24 Sep 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4993-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of placing an employee’s promotion case in sealed covers during pending disciplinary proceedings, dismissing the petition challenging the withholding of promotion.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant sealed cover procedure departmental promotion committee disciplinary proceedings minor penalty censure

Kishan Pal Singh v. G.L. Dhara

24 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4966

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's objections in execution proceedings, holding that insufficient evidence and invalid documents failed to establish ownership, and upheld reliance on expert handwriting analysis without cross-examination.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant execution proceedings ownership dispute possession power of attorney

Sh. Ranbir Singh v. Sh. Satya Narain Sharma and Ors.

24 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4965

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order setting aside a compromise agreement induced by misrepresentation regarding unauthorized construction, directing the suit to be tried on merits.

civil petition_dismissed Significant compromise misrepresentation free consent unauthorized construction

Rakesh v. State

24 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4970-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction of Rakesh for murder and causing simple injury based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed murder Section 302 IPC stab wound ocular evidence

Rakesh Khandelwal v. Krishan Kumar Khandelwal

24 Sep 2014 · Najmi Waziri, J. · 2014:DHC:4954

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's finding that the petitioner wilfully violated a restraint order by disposing of property after the order was passed, dismissing his petition for lack of merit.

civil petition_dismissed Significant restraint order wilful violation sale deed Order 39 Rule 2A CPC

Ram Wati Devi & Ors. v. Mohan Babu Sharma & Ors.

24 Sep 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:4955

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming landlords' bona fide need and ownership despite tenants' challenges, and dismissed the revision petition.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) eviction bona fide requirement

Mohd. Usman v. Mohan Babu Sharma & Anr.

24 Sep 2014 · Najmi Waziri, J. · 2014:DHC:4956

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on landlords' bona fide need and co-ownership under the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting tenant's challenges to ownership and alternate accommodation.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction petition bona fide need co-owner

Prabhu Dayal v. Mohan Babu Sharma & Anr.

24 Sep 2014 · Najmi Waziri, J. · 2014:DHC:4957
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The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming landlords' bona fide need and ownership despite tenant's challenges.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) eviction bona fide requirement

HDFC Bank Limited v. Vardhman Precision Profiles & Tubes Pvt. Ltd.

24 Sep 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:4958

The Delhi High Court dismissed HDFC Bank's petition and upheld that complaints under Section 138 NI Act must be tried only in courts within whose jurisdiction the drawee bank is located, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Dashrath Rupsingh Rathod.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act territorial jurisdiction drawee bank Dashrath Rupsingh Rathod