Delhi High Court

92,849 judgments

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BRG IRON & STEEL CO. PVT. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS

01 Sep 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2014:DHC:4295

The Delhi High Court held that status holders under the Foreign Trade Policy are exempt from furnishing bank guarantees for Advance Authorization in excess of entitlement, setting aside the DGFT's demand for such guarantees.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Advance Authorization Foreign Trade Policy Bank Guarantee Status Holder

St. Columba's School v. Lt. Governor of Delhi

01 Sep 2014 · Manmohan · 2014:DHC:4293

The Delhi High Court held that the State cannot compel private unaided minority schools to admit 20% EWS students and provide free education, as it infringes their constitutional rights under Article 30(1).

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant minority educational institutions Article 30(1) Article 15(5) Right to education

M/S. Punjab Stainless Stell House & Anr. v. Smt. Sangeeta Kedia

01 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4288

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment to a leave to defend application to include subsequent events wholly satisfying the landlord's bonafide need, clarifying that such amendments are permissible despite the inflexible 15-day statutory period.

civil appeal_allowed Significant leave to defend application amendment statutory period bonafide necessity

Suresh Gupta v. SEBI & Anr

01 Sep 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2014:DHC:4289

SEBI correctly declined jurisdiction over off-market private share transfers involving an unregistered entity, and civil courts retain jurisdiction over such private contractual disputes.

administrative petition_dismissed SEBI jurisdiction off-market transactions broker registration civil court jurisdiction

Ramesh Chander v. Union of India

01 Sep 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4313-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the Disability Act does not mandate promotional reservations for persons with disabilities in Group A and B posts, upholding the government's policy restricting such reservations to Group C and D posts.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant persons with disabilities reservation promotional reservation Group A and B posts

Omveer Shehrawat v. Usha Rani

01 Sep 2014 · Reva Khetrapal; S. P. Garg · 2014:DHC:4317-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against a family court order directing him to pay maintenance to his wife and minor child, emphasizing the husband's duty to disclose income and the wife's right to reasonable maintenance.

family appeal_dismissed maintenance Hindu Marriage Act Section 24 income disclosure

Ramesh Chander v. Union of India

01 Sep 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4314-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the Disability Act does not mandate promotional reservations for persons with disabilities in Group A and B posts, upholding the government's policy restricting such reservations to Group C and D posts.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant reservation persons with disabilities promotional reservation Disability Act 1995

Malti @ Manti & Ors. v. Abdur Rehman & Anr.

01 Sep 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:4310

Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by adding 30% for future prospects and increasing loss of consortium to Rs.1 lakh for a deceased aged 40 years.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation enhancement loss of dependency future prospects loss of consortium

Sudesh Kohli & Ors. v. Ram Gopal & Ors.

01 Sep 2014 · Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:4312

The Delhi High Court held that under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, an insurer must pay full compensation to third party claimants despite policy limits and can recover excess amounts from the insured owner and driver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act 1939 third party liability insurance policy Avoidance Clause

M/S Andhra Cement Ltd. v. Dy. Commissioner Central Excise, Guntur

01 Sep 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:4311-DB

The Delhi High Court held that limitation for appeal against BIFR orders begins from receipt of certified copy, not mere knowledge, and upheld AAIFR's dismissal of delay condonation application, emphasizing natural justice and proper communication.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant limitation period certified copy BIFR order AAIFR appeal

State v. Patrick & Ors.

01 Sep 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:4296

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a heroin trafficking case due to serious doubts arising from inconsistent forensic reports and failure of the prosecution to prove possession beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant NDPS Act heroin forensic evidence benefit of doubt

Sh. Mohd. Shakir Hussain v. Smt. Aamna Begum

01 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4297

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order decreed due to the tenant's failure to file a leave to defend application within the statutory 15-day period, reaffirming that no condonation of delay is permissible under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 leave to defend application statutory period condonation of delay

Surya Kant Watharkar v. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

01 Sep 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4292

The Delhi High Court held that interim relief for issuance of a trade license cannot be granted in a suit where no final relief for such issuance is claimed, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court's order.

civil petition_dismissed interim relief trade license Article 227 Constitution of India mandatory injunction

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Dariyab Singh

01 Sep 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:4294
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's order granting a workman retrospective promotion and pay scale as Garden Choudhary from the year of his panel, dismissing the Municipal Corporation's challenge.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant retrospective promotion trade test Garden Choudhary Industrial Disputes Act Section 2(k)

M/S M P State Co-Op Oilseed Growers Fedration Ltd v. Union of India & Anr

01 Sep 2014 · Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:4319

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award due to unexplained 128-day delay in re-filing after Registry objections, holding that such delay cannot be condoned under the strict limitation regime of Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Condonation of delay

State of NCT of Delhi v. Farukh @ Koyal & Anr

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4307-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to inconsistencies and lack of reliable evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder benefit of doubt ocular testimony

State v. Ravi

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4304-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child sexual abuse case due to contradictory victim testimony and lack of corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed sexual offence victim testimony acquittal delay in FIR

Dharmender Kumar v. State

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4280-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Dharmender Kumar for murder based on credible eyewitness testimony, corroborated medical evidence, and lawful recovery of the weapon, dismissing his appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed murder eyewitness testimony Section 302 IPC Arms Act

Sandeep v. State N.C.T. of Delhi

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4285-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside murder convictions due to insufficient evidence proving homicidal death, holding that the deceased's death could have been suicide and acquitting the accused accordingly.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant homicide vs suicide Section 302 IPC dowry harassment Section 498A IPC

Sandeep v. State N.C.T. of Delhi

01 Sep 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:4279-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted accused of murder charges in a dowry death case, holding that circumstantial evidence did not exclude the possibility of suicide and benefit of doubt must be given to the accused.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant homicide vs suicide circumstantial evidence Section 302 IPC dowry harassment