Delhi High Court

92,849 judgments

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VLS Finance Ltd. v. State & Ors.

29 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:4270

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously decide the long-pending application under Sections 102, 451, and 457 Cr.P.C. to ensure speedy trial and proper management of case property.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 CrPC Section 451 CrPC Section 457 CrPC Section 102 CrPC

Shachi Mahajan v. Santosh Mahajan

29 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4272

The High Court upheld the trial court's order holding that a subsequent suit concerning a different portion of property with a distinct cause of action is maintainable and not barred by provisions against multiplicity of suits.

civil petition_dismissed cause of action Section 10 CPC Section 12 CPC Order II Rule 2 CPC

Bharti Papnai Pandey & Ors. v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & Ors.

29 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4264-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporations and DSSSB to consider age relaxation for female candidates in ongoing Special Educator recruitment, emphasizing adherence to government policy and public interest in filling vacancies.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant age relaxation female candidates Special Educator recruitment Persons with Disabilities Act

Girja Devi v. Madan Kumar & Ors.

29 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4256

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to strike off a defendant's written statement despite a clerical error, emphasizing merit-based adjudication over technicalities.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India written statement clerical mistake thumb impression

Surinder Kalra v. Sardar Satbir Singh

29 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4269

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an eviction petition on subletting grounds, holding that use of tenanted premises by the tenant's wife does not constitute subletting absent divestment of possession.

property petition_dismissed Significant subletting Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(b) Article 227 Constitution of India

Dr. Gurcharan Singh v. MCD

29 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat · 2014:DHC:4261

The Delhi High Court clarified that a candidate's voluntary acceptance of a later appointment date cannot affect other successful candidates' rights to appointments and seniority relating back to the original panel date as per a final judgment.

administrative petition_allowed Significant writ petition recruitment seniority notional pay fixation

Union of India v. Shri Dharambir & Ors.

29 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4275-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order entitling Gatemen classified as 'essentially intermittent' employees to overtime allowance for duty hours exceeding prescribed limits under the Railway Servants Rules, dismissing the Union of India's writ petition.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Railway Servants Rules 2005 essentially intermittent employment overtime allowance Gatemen

Saroj Malik v. O.P. Gupta

29 Aug 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:4255
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The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that the landlord need not specify the business nature and that no triable issue was raised by the tenant regarding alternate accommodation.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act bona fide requirement eviction alternate accommodation

M.M. Kohli v. Ramesh Kohli

29 Aug 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:4273

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to interim arbitral awards must follow statutory procedures under the Arbitration Act and dismissed applications filed after suit disposal by consent referring disputes to arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 objection Section 37 appeal Section 89 CPC

Manoj Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

29 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4254-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s order dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to his non-promotion to Additional Director General, affirming the validity of eligibility criteria and permissible relaxation under the 2003 Rules and DOPT guidelines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Central Engineering Service Rules 2003 Promotion eligibility Additional Director General Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum

Sh. Joginder Kapoor v. Sh. Raiviendra Mahan Banik B+

28 Aug 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:7483

The Delhi High Court recalled and set aside its earlier decree and dismissed the suit as withdrawn on the plaintiff's instructions.

civil appeal_dismissed decree recall decree set aside suit withdrawn plaintiff instructions

Harpal Singh v. Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.

28 Aug 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2014:DHC:4241

The Delhi High Court set aside cancellation of a housing allotment and forfeiture of payment, holding no misrepresentation occurred where the applicant accurately disclosed status and the schemes were separate or independent.

property appeal_allowed Significant misrepresentation housing allotment DSIIDC industrial plot allottee

Bagrrys Overseas Pvt Ltd v. Oasis Securities Pvt Ltd

28 Aug 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:4239

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation under the Companies Act, holding that RBI approval is required only for petitions filed after the RBI circular and accepted undertakings addressing RBI compliance concerns.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 and 394 Reserve Bank of India approval

M/S KALI CHARAN & SONS (JEWELLERS) v. RAKESH JINDAL

28 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4244

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on bonafide necessity grounds, emphasizing strict compliance with the 15-day leave to defend period and rejecting ownership disputes raised by the tenant.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25-B(8) leave to defend application bonafide necessity

Raj Rani Jain v. Raveesh Chand Jain

28 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4245
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The Delhi High Court held that a prior final judgment on ownership bars re-litigation under res judicata, allowing recovery of possession and damages against unauthorized occupation despite trial court's dismissal of summary judgment application.

civil appeal_allowed Significant res judicata Order XII Rule 6 CPC possession recovery Hindu Undivided Family property

Union of India v. Virender Kumar Dahiya

28 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:4249-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order allowing a candidate promoted to a lower post to compete for a higher post through departmental examination, holding eligibility is determined as on the date of advertisement.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination eligibility for promotion Recruitment Rules Postmaster Grade-I

Ramesh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4250

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Vallari C. Robinson v. The President Baptist Union of North India

28 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:4233

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to condone an 11-year delay in filing an appeal, holding that contesting execution proceedings does not justify such delay.

civil petition_dismissed condonation of delay limitation Article 227 Constitution of India execution proceedings

Mukesh Kumar & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.

28 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4247

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement and mutual divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Dr. Vasdev Narang v. State

28 Aug 2014 · Sudershan Kumar Misra · 2014:DHC:4248

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a family dispute under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR family dispute amicable settlement