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USHA GOYAL & ORS. v. DEVI DAYAL GARG & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1558-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an injunction restraining alienation of property is not maintainable in a suit for recovery of money alone but allowed security of the earnest money by directing its deposit in court before any property transaction.

civil appeal_allowed

CTA Apparels Pvt Ltd v. Govt of NCT of Delhi Collector of Stamps

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1557

The Delhi High Court set aside the stamp duty assessment based solely on circle rates, holding that the Collector must conduct a fair enquiry with disclosure of material evidence and consider all relevant valuation evidence before determining market value under Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act.

property appeal_allowed

Chandraveer Giri & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1575

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on a mediation settlement that was not fully complied with and failed to protect the minor child's legal rights.

criminal petition_dismissed

Anita Jain & Ors. v. High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1571-DB

The Delhi High Court held that in a lateral merger of cadres, seniority must be fixed based on the grade held including ACP benefits, not merely substantive posts, and quashed a seniority list that ignored this principle.

service_law appeal_allowed

Unique Infoways Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. M/s MPS Telecom Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1661

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning of accused directors and company for dishonour of multiple cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that a single complaint is maintainable and directors are liable without specific averments of responsibility.

criminal appeal_dismissed

BIPN v. State

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1526

Anticipatory bail granted to petitioner accused of assaulting doctors and ransacking a veterinary hospital, considering simple injuries and completed investigation.

criminal petition_allowed

Runway Logistics Private Ltd. v. Paras Imports Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1527

The Delhi High Court rejected a recusal request based on a prior restraining order against the advocate in a different suit, holding that professional conduct in one case does not mandate recusal in another.

civil other

Manoj Kumar Gupta v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1528-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appointment through LDCE restricted to internal candidates is equivalent to promotion, entitling petitioners to pay fixation benefits under Fundamental Rule 22.

service_law petition_allowed

The Delhi Transport Corporation and Ors. v. Jagdish Chander

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1525-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's reduction of an employee's removal from service to compulsory retirement, emphasizing proportionality and pension rights in disciplinary proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Himachal Sorang Power Private Limited & Anr. v. NCC Infrastructure Holdings Limited

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1615

The Delhi High Court held that NCCL's claim for incentive payments in a second arbitration is not barred by res judicata or waiver and refused to restrain the arbitration, emphasizing the arbitration agreement's continued operation for new claims.

civil petition_dismissed

Dr Satya Bhushan Jain & Anr v. Prof Tarun Kumar Das & Ors

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:8002

The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to promptly pay retiral benefits to petitioners and imposed litigation costs for delayed compliance.

administrative petition_allowed

Wellprotect Manpower Services (P) Ltd. v. Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:7946

The Delhi High Court closed the execution petition with liberty to reopen it following a Division Bench stay on the Single Judge's judgment in the Section 34 petition challenging the arbitral award.

civil other

Vinay Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:7879

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to restore a complaint dismissed for non-prosecution under Section 138 NI Act due to the complainant's medical incapacity, subject to costs.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gurukul Private III v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:7869

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging de-affiliation orders as the matter was under administrative reconsideration with interim relief granted to petitioners.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kapil v. State

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1524

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the husband accused under Sections 498A and 304B IPC, observing that the essential ingredients of the offences were not fully made out and considering the prolonged custody and trial delay.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chandan @ Gaurav Jha v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1551

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354(A) IPC on the ground of settlement between parties, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of the criminal process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sonu & Ors. v. State and Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1552

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 406/34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Irshad & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1553

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohd Javed & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1547

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354B, 323, 34, and 509 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Steel Authority of India Limited v. G K Lata & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1546

The Delhi High Court held that common evidence can be recorded in multiple connected complaints under Section 138 NI Act if no prejudice is caused, quashing the Revisional Court's order mandating separate evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed