Delhi High Court

92,628 judgments

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Baaj Singh & Anr. v. State

28 May 2014 · Veena Birbal · 2014:DHC:2873

The Delhi High Court rejected bail to accused involved in a violent property dispute conspiracy, holding that prima facie evidence and the serious nature of offences warranted continued custody.

criminal bail_denied bail under Section 439 CrPC criminal conspiracy call detail records forcible dispossession

Hardayal Singh v. State

28 May 2014 · Veena Birbal · 2014:DHC:2879

The Delhi High Court rejected bail to the petitioner accused of serious offences including criminal conspiracy and attempt to murder, holding that prima facie evidence and the gravity of allegations warranted denial of bail at the threshold.

criminal bail_denied bail Section 439 CrPC criminal conspiracy attempt to murder

M/S WESTON TUBES (PVT.) LTD. v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.

28 May 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:2871-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an insurance policy endorsement without specified time is effective from midnight of the date mentioned, thus the enhanced cover was operative at the time of fire, and that the insured did not accept prior payment in full settlement, entitling it to the balance claim amount with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant insurance contract enhancement of sum insured effective date of policy acceptance of proposal

Narender Kumar @ Naresh v. The State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)

28 May 2014 · S. P. Garg · 2014:DHC:2877

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery and obstructing police, affirming that reliable police testimony and recovery of stolen property suffice to prove guilt despite procedural lapses like absence of Test Identification Parade.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant robbery identification Test Identification Parade recovery of stolen property

Mukesh v. State

28 May 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:2894

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 IPC, reducing the sentence based on the nature of injuries and corroborated evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 325 IPC Attempt to murder Grievous hurt

Narender Kumar @ Naresh v. The State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)

28 May 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:2878

The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 394/2012 by referring to a detailed common judgment in a connected appeal, without additional findings.

criminal other Procedural criminal appeal Delhi High Court disposal of appeal common judgment

Union of India & Anr. v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes & Anr.

28 May 2014 · Manmohan · 2014:DHC:2886

The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate service matters or issue binding orders, and its recommendations are only recommendatory in nature.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant National Commission for Scheduled Castes Article 338 Constitution of India jurisdiction service matters

Deepesh Mamodiya v. Chief Commissioner of Customs & Anr.

28 May 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:2882-DB
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Delhi High Court allowed compounding of customs offence where petitioner made subsequent clear admissions and paid all dues despite initial contradictory statements.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 137 compounding of offences voluntary disclosure

Zafar Khan v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi)

28 May 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:2888

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for voluntarily causing grievous hurt based on reliable victim identification and medical evidence but reduced the sentence considering the circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant voluntarily causing grievous hurt identification of accused supplementary statement Section 325 IPC

M/S Jindal Frozen Foods Ltd v. Union of India and Anr

28 May 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:2881

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual one-year limitation clause for arbitration claims is void under Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, and the statutory three-year limitation period applies, dismissing the appeal against setting aside the arbitral award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Limitation Act, 1963 Section 28 Indian Contract Act Contractual limitation clause

Sunil Kumar v. Union of India

28 May 2014 · Gita Mittal; Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:2893-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recruitment irregularities, holding that procedural errors by an outsourced firm did not prejudice the petitioner or invalidate the merit-based selection.

administrative petition_dismissed recruitment examination duplicate roll numbers outsourcing errors merit list

Asif @ Shabbu v. State

28 May 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; G.P. Mittal · 2014:DHC:2880-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder and robbery convictions based on credible eyewitness court identification despite absence of test identification parade and procedural irregularities in arrest.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant eyewitness identification test identification parade Section 302 IPC procedural irregularity in arrest

Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. University of Delhi

28 May 2014 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:2884-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's decision to conduct the LL.B entrance examination solely in English, emphasizing the necessity of English proficiency for legal education and practice.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant LL.B entrance examination medium of instruction English language proficiency Hindi language

Through Mr. K.K. Manan, Mr. Ankush Narang, Mr. Nipun Bhardwaj & Ms. Anjali Rajput, Advocates v. THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI)

28 May 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.P.... · 2014:DHC:2885-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the life convictions of three appellants for murder based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative medical evidence, dismissing their appeals.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant eyewitness identification murder stab wound life imprisonment

Dr. Rajeev Kumar v. The Union of India & Ors.

28 May 2014 · Chief Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:2874-DB

The Delhi High Court directed that objections to JEE Advanced 2014 answer keys be considered by the original committee within a fixed short timeline without extending the examination schedule.

administrative petition_dismissed JEE Advanced 2014 answer key objections examination schedule ORS evaluation

Sankalp Charitable Trust v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

28 May 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:2883-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking recognition and regulation of unqualified informal health providers, holding that only registered medical practitioners are entitled to practice medicine and courts cannot direct authorities to contravene statutory provisions or interfere in policy matters.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant informal health service providers quacks Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997

Mool Chand Kucheria v. Union of India & Anr

28 May 2014 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:2887-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions for implementing a uniform civil code, reaffirming that courts cannot compel the legislature or executive to enact laws.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Uniform Civil Code Separation of Powers Judicial Restraint Legislative Competence

Tinkoo v. State

28 May 2014 · Indermeet Kaur, J. · 2014:DHC:2889

The High Court modified the conviction from Section 326 IPC to Section 324 IPC and reduced the sentence from 4 years to 1 year RI, holding that the injuries did not endanger life as required for grievous hurt under Section 326.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 326 IPC Section 324 IPC grievous hurt Medical Legal Case

Shiv Narain Mittal v. Chander Bhan Mittal

28 May 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:2890

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application for a preliminary decree of partition after dismissing the defendant's benami-based counterclaim and appeal, defining equal shares in the suit property.

civil appeal_dismissed partition suit preliminary decree benami transaction Specific Relief Act

Raj Khanna v. Mira Chawla & Ors.

28 May 2014 · A.K. Pathak · 2014:DHC:2895

The Delhi High Court held that under the Delhi Rent Control Act, statutory tenancy rights in residential premises devolve only on the spouse living with the tenant at death, and heirs not residing with the tenant have no tenancy rights, allowing the plaintiff's suit for possession and damages against unauthorized occupants.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act statutory tenant tenancy termination inheritance of tenancy rights