Delhi High Court

92,849 judgments

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Santosh Kumar Jha v. Central Bureau of Investigation

20 Aug 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:3975

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a BSF Medical Officer for possessing disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming the validity of separate prosecution and the admissibility of evidence collected by BSF and CBI.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act disproportionate assets BSF Act sanction for prosecution

Sangeeta Ashok v. Union of India

20 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3978-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a KVS employee for embezzlement, affirming that departmental inquiries require proof on preponderance of probabilities and that penalties will not be interfered with unless grossly disproportionate.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry embezzlement preponderance of probabilities disciplinary proceedings

GATX INDIA PVT LD v. ARSHIYA RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

20 Aug 2014 · VIPIN SANGHI, J. · 2014:DHC:3974

The Delhi High Court held that the lessee was prima facie liable to pay lease rentals until return of the rake, granted partial interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, and balanced equities considering respondents' financial restructuring.

civil other Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief Master Wagon Lease Agreement lease rentals

Pooran Chand Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Aug 2014 · Reva Khetrapal; S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:3977-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed the COFEPOSA detention order against Pooran Chand Sharma due to non-supply of vital documents relied upon, violating his right to make an effective representation under Article 22(5) of the Constitution.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant preventive detention COFEPOSA Article 22(5) right to effective representation

BIRLA SUNLIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. SUNIL YADAV

20 Aug 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2014:DHC:3976

The Delhi High Court upheld the Insurance Ombudsman's award allowing a life insurance claim, holding that repudiation based on disputed and insufficient evidence of misrepresentation was unjustified.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant life insurance misrepresentation uberima fides insurance repudiation

Bikash Ranjan Rout v. State

20 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:3997

The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate has jurisdiction to direct further investigation under Section 173(8) Cr.P.C. but cannot order re-investigation, and upheld the Trial Court's order directing further investigation in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 173 Cr.P.C. further investigation re-investigation Magistrate jurisdiction

United Distributors Incorporation v. Union of India & Anr.

20 Aug 2014 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2014:DHC:3972

The Delhi High Court held that labelling defects on imported chocolates are curable by affixing stickers and that vegetable fats in the filling of filled chocolates do not violate food additive regulations, directing clearance of the consignments.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 Packaging and Labelling Regulations, 2011 Food and Additives Regulations, 2011 manufacturing date labelling

Asif Sayed Khan v. M/S AJS Builders (Pvt) Ltd.

20 Aug 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:4011

The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of the amount paid with interest and damages against a builder who failed to develop the booked flat and deliver possession as assured.

civil appeal_allowed Significant real estate development refund damages breach of contract

Rajender Singh v. Harpreet Kaur & Ors.

20 Aug 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:3989

The Delhi High Court held that a counter-claim filed along with the written statement is to be treated as a plaint and may be restored and proceeded with despite non-registration and withdrawal of the original suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant counter-claim Order VIII Rule 6A CPC restoration of counter-claim withdrawal of suit

Munni Devi v. Lokesh Kumar @ Lucky & Ors.

20 Aug 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:3987-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to lack of direct evidence and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed acquittal last seen evidence motive aluminium phosphide poisoning

Aarti Sharma v. Billu

20 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3998

The court held that a non-executant party seeking declaration that a deed is void must pay fixed court fee, not ad-valorem fee, and dismissed the petition challenging suit valuation under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC court fee valuation declaration suit cancellation of deed

Bhagwant Singh Decd. Thr. Lrs. v. Gurcharan Kaur & Anr.

20 Aug 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3996

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a local commissioner at the final stage of eviction proceedings to ascertain unauthorized alterations, holding that such appointment is permissible under the court's discretionary powers and procedural provisions.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Delhi Rent Control Act 1958 Section 14(1)(j) local commissioner appointment

Union of India and Anr. v. Dr. S.D. Pradhan

20 Aug 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3991-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing pension revision to a government employee absorbed after voluntary retirement, holding that his employment was fresh and not re-employment, thus entitling him to pension benefits under the Pension Rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant pension revision re-employment vs absorption Central Civil Services Pension Rules 1972 Rule 7(2) pension

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Om Prakash

20 Aug 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:3970

The Delhi High Court dismissed DTC's petition, upholding the Labour Court's finding that the termination of a workman was illegal due to violation of natural justice in enquiry and insufficient admissible evidence of misconduct.

labor petition_dismissed Significant domestic enquiry principles of natural justice disciplinary action admission of misconduct

M.K. Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority

20 Aug 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:3971

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking demolition of alleged unauthorized construction, holding that demolition cannot proceed without due process including joint demarcation, notice, and compliance with acquisition laws.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant demolition unauthorized construction due process of law land demarcation

Pradeep Suri v. Simmi Suri & Ors.

20 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:3994

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to decide the revision petition on merits after the petitioner deposited the interim maintenance amount, affirming the liability to pay maintenance during pendency of revision petitions under Section 125 Cr.P.C.

criminal other Significant Section 125 Cr.P.C. interim maintenance revision petition non-deposit of maintenance

Ramesh Chand v. State & Anr.

20 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:3995

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to file an application under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC, subject to payment of costs.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 CrPC Section 145(2) Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act inherent powers

M/S. SNAM ELECTRICAL PVT. LTD. & ORS v. M/S. MAHAVIR ELECTRICALS & POWER SYSTEMS CONTROLS

20 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:3993

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to grant the accused one opportunity to examine a defence witness in cheque dishonour cases, emphasizing fair trial rights and proper service of summons.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. defence evidence summoning witnesses

Nanak G. Sheth v. CBI

20 Aug 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:3992

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner on bail to travel abroad for business meetings during the pendency of a long-pending trial, subject to strict conditions including financial security and submission of passport.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 CrPC permission to travel abroad bail conditions Official Secrets Act

Rajokri New Green Farms Association v. M/S Leaflet Plantations Pvt Ltd & Others

20 Aug 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:3999

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit in terms of the parties' amicable settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, declaring the sale deeds null and void upon repayment.

civil appeal_allowed Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC amicable settlement Memorandum of Understanding sale deed nullification