Delhi High Court

92,628 judgments

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Delhi Transport Corporation v. The P.O., Industrial Tribunal No. II and Anr.

28 Apr 2014 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:2199

The Delhi High Court held that a domestic inquiry allowing inspection of documents satisfies natural justice and set aside the Industrial Tribunal’s orders invalidating the inquiry, granting approval for the employee’s removal under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33(2)(b) domestic inquiry principles of natural justice

O.P. Maurya v. The Secretary Ministry of Labour & Employment & Ors.

28 Apr 2014 · Gita Mittal; Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:2207-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a government order revising pay scales is prospective and cannot be given retrospective effect by judicial direction, dismissing the retired employee's claim for retrospective pay fixation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant pay scale revision retrospective effect administrative tribunal writ jurisdiction

Kishore Kumar & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2189

Delhi High Court upheld convictions for kidnapping and trafficking of a minor but set aside conviction of one appellant due to denial of legal aid and remanded for fresh trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant kidnapping child trafficking criminal conspiracy right to legal aid

Kishore Kumar & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2184

Delhi High Court upheld convictions for kidnapping and trafficking of a minor but set aside conviction of one accused due to denial of legal counsel, remanding for fresh trial on that count.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant kidnapping child trafficking criminal conspiracy right to legal counsel

Kishore Kumar & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2183

Delhi High Court upheld convictions for kidnapping and trafficking of a minor but set aside conviction of one appellant due to denial of legal representation, remanding for fresh trial on that count.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant kidnapping child trafficking wrongful confinement right to legal representation

Kishore Kumar & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2182

Delhi High Court upheld convictions for kidnapping and trafficking of a minor but set aside conviction of one accused due to denial of legal representation, remanding for fresh trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant kidnapping child trafficking wrongful confinement Section 120B IPC

Kishore Kumar & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2181

Delhi High Court upheld convictions for kidnapping and trafficking of a minor but set aside conviction of one appellant due to denial of legal representation, emphasizing the fundamental right to counsel for a fair trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant kidnapping child trafficking right to legal aid fair trial

Govind @ Bharat v. State NCT of Delhi

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2186

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery under Sections 392 and 397 IPC based on recovery and police identification despite the complainant's non-identification and minor procedural discrepancies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant robbery Section 392 IPC Section 397 IPC recovery of stolen property

Govind @ Bharat v. State NCT of Delhi

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2187

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for armed robbery under Sections 392 and 397 IPC based on recovery of stolen items and police testimony despite the complainant's non-identification, reducing sentences for two appellants.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant robbery Section 392 IPC Section 397 IPC recovery of stolen property

R.P. Khosla v. Connaught Plaza Restaurant Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.

28 Apr 2014 · R. V. Easwar · 2014:DHC:2188

The Delhi High Court held that only persons with a legal interest such as members or creditors have locus standi under Section 237(b) of the Companies Act, 1956, to seek investigation into company affairs, dismissing a petition filed by a stranger lacking such interest.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant locus standi Section 237(b) Companies Act Company Law Board investigation of company affairs

S.S. Thakur v. Securities and Exchange Board of India

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2194

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the Managing Director for operating an unregistered Collective Investment Scheme in violation of SEBI Act, while acquitting other directors for lack of evidence of responsibility.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Collective Investment Scheme SEBI Act 1992 Section 12(1B) Section 24 SEBI Act

S.S. Thakur v. Securities Exchange Board of India

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2190

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the Managing Director for operating an unregistered Collective Investment Scheme under SEBI Act, acquitted other directors for lack of evidence of responsibility, and emphasized strict compliance and deterrent sentencing.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant SEBI Act Collective Investment Scheme Section 12(1B) Section 24

S.S. Thakur v. Securities Exchange Board of India

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2193

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the Managing Director for operating an unregistered collective investment scheme under SEBI Act, acquitted other directors for lack of evidence of control, and emphasized strict compliance with SEBI regulations.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant SEBI Act 1992 Collective Investment Scheme Section 12(1B) Section 24 SEBI Act

S.S. Thakur v. Securities Exchange Board of India

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2192

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the Managing Director for operating an unregistered Collective Investment Scheme under SEBI Act, acquitted other directors for lack of evidence, and affirmed the applicability of vicarious liability and admissibility of admissions under Section 313 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant SEBI Act 1992 Collective Investment Scheme Section 12(1B) Section 24 SEBI Act

National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.

28 Apr 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.V. Easwar · 2014:DHC:2191-DB

The Delhi High Court enforced a purchaser's undertaking to redeposit earnest money in a confirmed auction sale despite claims of title defects due to surplus land status, dismissing belated objections and applications for relief.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant auction sale earnest money undertaking to court surplus land

Shakuntala Devi v. Central Bank of India

28 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:2206
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The court held that mere exercise of a lease renewal option does not create a fresh registered lease deed, allowing the landlord to terminate a month-to-month tenancy by legal notice and recover possession with mesne profits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant lease renewal registered lease deed month-to-month tenancy termination of tenancy

Govind @ Bharat v. State NCT of Delhi

28 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:2185

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for armed robbery under Sections 392 and 397 IPC based on credible police and complainant evidence despite minor procedural discrepancies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant robbery Section 392 IPC Section 397 IPC recovery of stolen property

Kartar Singh v. Ram Anuj Pandey

28 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:2204

The Delhi High Court held that civil courts have jurisdiction over possession suits for land in built-up colonies outside the Delhi Land Reforms Act, dismissed the appellant's challenge, and upheld possession decree with costs for dishonest litigation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 185 DLR Act Section 33 DLR Act civil court jurisdiction

State NCT of Delhi v. Satender & Anr

28 Apr 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; G.P. Mittal · 2014:DHC:2201-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of Satender and Manoj Kumar due to insufficient evidence and reasonable doubt, dismissing the State's delayed application for leave to appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant eyewitness testimony benefit of doubt Section 161 CrPC free fight

Tony @ Topesh v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi

28 Apr 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:2198

The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction for armed robbery but modified the default sentence for non-payment of fine considering his economic condition and jail conduct.

criminal appeal_dismissed robbery Section 394 IPC Section 397 IPC identification parade