Delhi High Court

63,002 judgments

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Union of India v. M/S. Multi Tech Construction Co.

02 May 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:3072
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on calculation of claims, applicability of contractual clauses for damages, and arbitration costs, affirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 73 Indian Contract Act Clause 10CC GCC

Suresh Choudhary & Anr v. Union of India

02 May 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:2977

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for compensation, holding that death due to falling from a moving train caused by a jerk qualifies as an 'untoward incident' under the Railway Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 untoward incident compensation bona fide passenger

Nasreen Bano Siddiqui v. Union of India & Anr.

02 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2956

The Delhi High Court held that a deputationist does not have a vested right to absorption once repatriated and the executive may terminate the absorption process and fill posts by deputation without judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant deputation absorption Departmental Promotion Committee National Company Law Tribunal

M/S Athaang Dichpally Tollway Private Limited v. The National Highways Authority of India & Anr.

01 May 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:3053

The Delhi High Court referred contractual disputes involving unilateral imposition of damages under a concession agreement to arbitration, appointing a sole arbitrator and maintaining interim relief.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Interim injunction Concession Agreement Damages

Vinayak Polytechnic College v. All India Council for Teacher Education

01 May 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:2991-DB

The Delhi High Court directed AICTE to process and decide the petitioner’s application for approval of a new technical institution course by June 30, 2023, disposing of the writ petition challenging the moratorium on fresh approvals.

administrative petition_allowed AICTE Regulations 2020 Grant of Approval moratorium technical institutions

Amar Chand Sharma v. Anshul Jain

01 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3029

The Delhi High Court granted a final opportunity to the petitioner to lead evidence and summon official witnesses while imposing costs for delay, directing the trial court to proceed expeditiously.

civil appeal_allowed closure of evidence right to lead evidence compensatory costs trial court discretion

MBL Infrastructure Ltd v. Rites Limited & Anr.

01 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:2912-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral order rejecting amendment of claims that finally disposes of those claims constitutes an interim award and is challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 interim award amendment of statement of claim Section 34 challenge

Khilender Gupta Trading as M/s Bobby Enterprises v. Rakesh Kumar Trading as M/s Sai Birbal Das Foods

01 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2975

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's amendment application to change the date of first use of the trademark "BOOM BOOM" and incorporate additional facts, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments before trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of pleadings trademark infringement date of first use

Nitin Khasana @ Kasana v. The State of NCT of Delhi

01 May 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:2957

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing absence of risk of tampering with evidence and considering prolonged custody despite serious charges.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC Section 482 CrPC Section 307 IPC

NTPC LTD v. NAVJOT SINGH

01 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3030

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to deposit the balance amount as per the Mediator's report and ordered disbursement of funds including release of invested amounts to the rightful claimants, while allowing impleadment of legal representatives of the deceased respondent.

civil petition_allowed Mediator's report Settlement Execution proceedings Legal representatives

Dhiraj Kumar Singh v. Union of India

01 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2924-DB

Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary penalty imposed on CRPF officer due to procedural irregularities, witness coercion, and double punishment, emphasizing adherence to natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed Significant departmental inquiry natural justice double punishment proxy witness

Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd v. Cian Healthcare Ltd & Anr.

01 May 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:3079

The Delhi High Court cancelled the respondent's trademark "MGalin" for being deceptively similar to the petitioner's well-known mark "Maxgalin" and for registration obtained by false user claim under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 57 false user claim deceptive similarity

Mujeeb Ur Rehman & Anr. v. Shamsul Islam & Ors.

01 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2948-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the order directing disclosure of occupants and documents during contempt proceedings related to a sealed property, upholding the scope of judicial authority in such matters.

civil appeal_dismissed Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 property sealing disclosure of occupants court order compliance

Nina Lath Gupta v. Union of India

01 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2944

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a tenure-based contractual MD of NFDC founded on allegations without inquiry is punitive and stigmatic, quashing the termination order and directing reinstatement.

administrative petition_allowed Significant termination of service stigmatic order punitive order natural justice

Yogender & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4666

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a bona fide amicable settlement between the parties and mutual divorce.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Asha Gupta v. Shri Sandeep Gupta and Others

01 May 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:3054

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application seeking enforcement of an interim injunction order, holding that the alleged contemnor did not wilfully disobey the court's order as required for relief under Order XXXIX Rule 2A and Section 151 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant wilful disobedience interim injunction Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC Section 151 CPC

Amit Kumar Gupta v. M/S Delhi Safe Deposit Ltd.

01 May 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:2961
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The Delhi High Court upheld summons against company directors under Section 138 and 141 NI Act, holding that their liability and defenses are to be tested at trial, not at the quashing stage under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC quashing of summons

Deepak Singh Bhadauria v. Delhi Metro Rail Corp Ltd & Anr.

01 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3033-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's rejection of retrospective promotion due to failure to meet benchmark criteria and barred limitation.

administrative appeal_dismissed promotion benchmark criteria ACR APAR

Sanjay Yadav v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

01 May 2023 · The Chief Justice; Mr. Justice Subramonium Prasad; Satish Ch... · 2023:DHC:2950-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the retendering of a parking site by NDMC, holding that the retendering was a bona fide correction of a mistake of fact and that writ jurisdiction is not the appropriate remedy for contractual disputes.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant judicial review tender process contractual dispute provisional allotment

Madhu Bansal v. Life Insurance Corporation of India & Anr.

01 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3326

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking enhanced gratuity from LIC due to delay and laches and held that gratuity entitlement crystallized on agency termination in 1994, with subsequent enhancements being prospective only.

civil appeal_dismissed gratuity LIC Agents Regulations 1972 delay and laches terminal benefits