Delhi High Court

64,213 judgments

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Trusted Info Systems Private Limited v. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team & Anr.

20 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8336

The Delhi High Court upheld CERT-IN's empanelment process and rejected the petitioner's challenge to the Online Practical Skill Test results and denial of Master List disclosure, emphasizing deference to expert technical evaluation and confidentiality for cybersecurity.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant empanelment Online Practical Skill Test Master List CERT-IN

Rihan v. The State (GNCTD)

20 Nov 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8310

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder and dowry harassment case, emphasizing discrepancies in medical evidence and witness statements, and applying established principles for bail in serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail application Section 439 CrPC ante-mortem hanging strangulation

Rajesh Sharma v. Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School No. 2, D-Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi

20 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8333

The Delhi High Court held that disputes over title and possession of property between private parties are not maintainable under writ jurisdiction and must be resolved through civil suits.

civil petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction Article 226 property dispute title and possession

ATT SYS INDIA PVT LTD ESTEX TELE PRIVATE LIMITED CONSORTIUM v. THE COMMISSIONER GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DELHI

20 Nov 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8392-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of GST registration for lack of proper notice and hearing, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice and valid grounds for cancellation.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice natural justice Nil GST returns

Ajay Kumar Sharma and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

20 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8386

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to notify the Delhi Pharmacy Council election results expeditiously, rejecting administrative delay as a ground for postponement and emphasizing compliance with conduct rules for government servants contesting elections.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Delhi Pharmacy Council election notification of election results statutory appeal Lieutenant Governor

Santosh Singh Golia v. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research & Ors.

20 Nov 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9164-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's revival application of a dismissed writ petition, holding that incidental observations do not justify revival and that new grievances must be raised afresh.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition revival transfer order challenge Central Administrative Tribunal new cause of action

Kundan Tiwari v. State

17 Nov 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Shalinder Kaur · 2023:DHC:8294-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition for a missing minor directing the police to continue investigation and file monthly status reports without immediate production of the minor.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus missing minor Section 363 IPC Article 226 Constitution

Jaikaran v. State (NCT) of Delhi

17 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8270

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a criminal breach of trust case due to non-cooperation with investigation and forensic evidence confirming his liability.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC Section 482 CrPC criminal breach of trust

Raj Kumar v. The Principal District and Sessions Judge HQ

17 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8937
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the issuance of a show-cause notice initiating departmental inquiry for alleged corruption, holding that such premature challenge is not maintainable and does not violate principles of double jeopardy.

administrative petition_dismissed show-cause notice writ petition Article 226 departmental inquiry

Dilip Kumar Srivastava v. National Capital Region Transport Corporation

17 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8825

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of a deputationed officer, holding that transfers are administrative matters not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant transfer of employee administrative discretion mala fide writ jurisdiction

Sanjay Kumar Valmiki v. State of NCT of Delhi

17 Nov 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:8373
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The Delhi High Court held that a life convict without remission is entitled to furlough as an incentive for good conduct, and the petitioner’s rejection for furlough was set aside with directions for release under conditions.

criminal petition_allowed Significant furlough life imprisonment without remission good jail conduct rehabilitation

Sh. Premanand Prusty v. Smt Sita Devi

17 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8269

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order and criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against the petitioner, holding that technical dishonour of a cheque and bank merger do not invalidate liability if payment is not made after legal notice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Validity of cheque after bank merger Presumption under Section 139 NI Act

Sangeeta Sethi v. Union Bank of India

17 Nov 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8264-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a prior equitable mortgage and dismissed the petition seeking interim relief against possession, while granting limited protection to the bona fide purchaser pending final appeal.

civil petition_dismissed Significant equitable mortgage SARFAESI Act interim relief bona fide purchaser

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Delhi v. M/S Dart Infrabuild (P) Ltd.

17 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8236-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order invalidating reassessment proceedings due to improper service of Section 148 notice and failure to issue mandatory Section 143(2) notice before assessment.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 148 notice Section 143(2) notice Income-tax Act, 1961 service of notice

Ajay Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

17 Nov 2023 · Amit Bansal

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a director of the Amrapali Group accused of financial fraud, holding that mere directorship without specific allegations and prolonged pre-trial incarceration justify bail under the principle that bail is the rule and jail the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail cheating criminal breach of trust criminal conspiracy

Anita Poddar & Anr. v. Duru Malik & Ors.

17 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8303

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing additional documents to be brought on record at the replication stage in a civil suit, dismissing the defendants' petition challenging the same.

civil petition_dismissed Order VII Rule 14(3) CPC Article 227 Constitution of India bringing documents on record replication stage

Aman Hospitality Pvt. Ltd v. M/s Orient Lites

17 Nov 2023 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:8222
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the appellant's challenge that the arbitrator exceeded jurisdiction by including invoices prior to the written agreement, affirming limited judicial interference under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Section 37 appeal arbitral award

Bhupinder Singh & Ors. v. State & Others

17 Nov 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:8238

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Will despite overwriting and cuttings, holding that the testatrix's acknowledgment and attestation complied with Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act and that unsigned alterations under Section 71 must be ignored.

civil petition_allowed Significant Indian Succession Act Section 63 Section 71 Will execution

Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao

17 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8256-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting non-functional JAG pay scale benefits to an Engineering Officer despite non-classification as organized service, applying the continuing wrong doctrine and relevant Supreme Court precedents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Non-functional Junior Administrative Grade NFSG Organized service Continuing wrong

Deepak Kumar Arora v. Surendra Kumar Since Dead Through LRs & Ors.

17 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8305

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to accept a delayed written statement but condoned the delay subject to costs and strict conditions to ensure the suit proceeds on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant written statement delay condonation Order VIII Rule 1 CPC compensatory costs