Delhi High Court

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Dhanvinder Singh v. State

28 Jul 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:3515-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Dhanvinder Singh for murder and cruelty, affirming the admissibility and reliability of the dying declaration corroborated by independent evidence despite procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dying declaration Section 302 IPC Section 498-A IPC corroboration

Manoj Kumar Mudgal v. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; Rajeev Tokas v. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

28 Jul 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:3531

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking regularization and reinstatement of temporary contractual Swimming Coaches at IIT Delhi, holding that no right to regularization arises from temporary contracts without sanctioned posts.

labor petition_dismissed Significant temporary contract regularization termination stigmatic dismissal

Omaxe Limited v. Vikas Malhotra & Anr.

28 Jul 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:3514-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Omaxe's appeal upholding the arbitration award that possession offered without municipal certificate of occupation was invalid and no valid lease existed, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitral findings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration possession certificate of occupation specific performance

Meera Jain & Anr v. Sundari Devi Garg & Ors

28 Jul 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:3513-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an order permitting completion of disputed third-floor construction under a family settlement and power of attorney, balancing property preservation with interim protection of co-heirs' rights.

property appeal_dismissed Significant family settlement general power of attorney property dispute joint ownership

Santosh Arora & Anr v. Mohan Lal Arora

28 Jul 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:3518

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' appeal permitting restoration of a damaged boundary wall and repair of a toilet to maintain status quo and protect the suit property, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal of their interim application.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 151 CPC interim relief status quo mandatory injunction

STAR INDIA PVT LTD & ANR v. HANEETH UJWAL & ORS

28 Jul 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:3528

The Delhi High Court granted ex-parte interim injunction restraining unauthorized online streaming and broadcasting of the 2014 India-England cricket series by rogue websites, directing ISPs to block access and domain registrars to disclose owners, upholding plaintiffs' exclusive broadcasting and copyright rights.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant exclusive broadcasting rights internet piracy broadcast reproduction rights Section 37 Copyright Act

Prof. Ram Prakash v. D N Srivastava & Anr.

28 Jul 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:3517

The Delhi High Court overturned the acquittal in a defamation case, holding that the publication was malicious and not protected by exceptions to Section 499 IPC, convicting the respondents under Section 500 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant defamation Section 500 IPC Section 499 IPC exceptions good faith

Jain Shwetamber Kalyanak Tirth Nyas v. Union of India and Ors.

28 Jul 2014 · Manmohan J · 2014:DHC:3516

The Delhi High Court upheld the withdrawal of 'in principle approval' for diversion of forest land for temple construction, holding such diversion impermissible under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 guidelines and rejecting promissory estoppel and natural justice claims.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 diversion of forest land in principle approval promissory estoppel

Umesh v. State

28 Jul 2014 · Pratibha Rani · 2014:DHC:3545

Anticipatory bail is barred under Section 18 of the SC/ST Act for accused specifically named in caste atrocity offences, especially when absconding, as held by Delhi High Court dismissing bail application of Umesh.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail SC/ST Act Section 18 SC/ST Act Section 438 CrPC

Sh. Sohan Lal Gupta v. Sh. Nand Kishore

28 Jul 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3540

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement for possession was genuine and that the tenant failed to establish suitable alternative premises or comply with procedural timelines.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction bona fide requirement alternative premises

Devki Nandan & Anr. v. Ravi Kant

28 Jul 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3537

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on bona fide necessity grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting tenants' defenses including alternative accommodation and procedural objections, and imposed costs for unlawful occupation.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act bona fide necessity eviction landlord-tenant relationship

Vinay Sharma v. Indraprastha Gas Ltd. and Anr.

28 Jul 2014 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:3525

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's finding that contract labourers were not employees of Indraprastha Gas Ltd. and dismissed their claim for regularization, emphasizing the necessity to prove sham contracts and direct employment.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant contract labour sham contract employer-employee relationship regularization

Ashok Kumar Chhabra v. Indian Bank & Ors.

28 Jul 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:3541
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a bank officer for unauthorized absence and abandonment of service, rejecting his claim for reinstatement and retiral benefits under Article 226.

labor petition_dismissed Significant unauthorized absence dismissal from service disciplinary proceedings principles of natural justice

Narender Kumar Shah v. Malti Narang & Anr.

28 Jul 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3535

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on bona fide necessity grounds, ruling that only suitable alternative premises within Delhi are relevant and sale of other properties for financial needs does not negate bona fide necessity.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 bona fide necessity eviction leave to defend

M/S. INDIAN DELCO PVT LTD & ORS. v. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR & ORS.

28 Jul 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:3536-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the jurisdiction of a link Debt Recovery Tribunal Presiding Officer to dispose of an urgent matter based on the petitioner’s concession on the outstanding amount and interest, dismissing the writ petition challenging the order.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Debt Recovery Tribunal jurisdiction pendente lite interest SARFAESI Act

Trilochan Singh v. Union of India

28 Jul 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3548-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that promotee officers' long officiating service must count for seniority, but inter se seniority must respect quota-based rotation between direct recruits and promotees as per service rules and government instructions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant DANIPS seniority officiating appointment promotion

Union of India v. Sh. Brij Kishore Singh and Ors.

28 Jul 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3549-DB

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Bhoop Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

28 Jul 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:3522-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful adjustment of adhoc payments against the petitioner's terminal benefits following final pay fixation under the IDA scale after absorption in BSNL.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant adhoc payment pay fixation terminal benefits absorption

Indra Prakash v. K.R. Rastogi

28 Jul 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3529

The Delhi High Court condoned a 138-day delay in filing a first appeal concerning possession, emphasizing that delay should not be dismissed without good faith or gross negligence as per Supreme Court precedent.

civil petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay first appeal Order 12 Rule 6 CPC adjournment

M/S DEVIDAYAL STAINLESS STEEL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. v. SMT. PRAKASH DEVI ANAND

28 Jul 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:3530

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretionary order allowing recall of a witness for cross-examination under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC, dismissing the petition under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Order 18 Rule 17 CPC recall of witness cross-examination