Delhi High Court

63,002 judgments

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Sudhir Yadav and Ors. v. State & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4869

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving minor assault and related offences after the parties amicably settled the dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement simple injury

Salman v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

24 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4756

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary compromise between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and serve the ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence compromise

Rajendra Kumar Gupta v. Soobash Garg & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2958
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The Delhi High Court modified the partition decree to grant the appellant 60% share in the Mayur Vihar property based on valid relinquishment deeds, disposing of the appeal accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed partition decree relinquishment deed property share registered deed

Punjab National Bank v. West Haryana Highways Projects Private Limited & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:4170-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed Punjab National Bank's appeal and stayed the release of interim payments from the escrow account to the concessionaire pending verification and arbitration, emphasizing contractual compliance and lender rights in a highway project dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant escrow account concession agreement repair and maintenance work non-performing asset

Think Gas Ludhiana Private Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board

24 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2934

The Delhi High Court held that PNGRB must first arrive at a satisfaction of violation and provide an opportunity of hearing before imposing penalties under Section 28 of the PNGRB Act, and directed the Board to decide the matter expeditiously after considering the petitioner's reply.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Section 28 PNGRB Act CGD Authorization Regulations show cause notice

Bharat Chugh v. M C Agrawal HUF

24 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2938

The Delhi High Court allowed limited recall of a witness for further cross-examination in arbitration proceedings, emphasizing restricted judicial interference under arbitration law.

civil petition_allowed Arbitral Tribunal Recall of witness Cross-examination Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC

Anuj Kumar v. M/S Franchise India Brands Limited

24 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:3041

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of a sole arbitrator appointed unilaterally, holding that the petitioner waived objections by express agreement and participation, and the arbitrator was not disqualified under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 termination of arbitrator Section 12(5) disqualification unilateral appointment of arbitrator

Ankit Keyal v. State & Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3051

The Delhi High Court quashed a fire-related FIR under Sections 285/34/337/304A/338 IPC following a voluntary, amicable settlement with full compensation paid to the injured and legal heirs.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement compensation

MAHARISHI PUBLIC SR. SEC. SCHOOL v. M/S D. S. DIGITAL PRIVATE LIMITED

24 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3068

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order rejecting the Defendant's application to dismiss the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint prima facie disclosed cause of action, was within limitation, and the Court had territorial jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint cause of action territorial jurisdiction

Seema Sahni v. The Punjab National Bank

24 Apr 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:3128

The Delhi High Court held that a successful auction bidder aggrieved by cancellation of the auction must seek remedy under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act before the DRT, and the writ petition under Article 226 is not maintainable in absence of exceptional circumstances.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act, 2002 Section 17(1) auction cancellation One-Time Settlement

M/S. RAG TRADE INDIA PVT. LTD v. NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE, DELHI & ANR.

24 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3649-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned tax assessment order and notices for breach of natural justice and allowed the petitioner liberty for a fresh assessment.

tax appeal_allowed Significant principles of natural justice show-cause notice assessment order extension of time

UNO MINDA LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER REVENUE DEPARTMENT

24 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3094

The Delhi High Court directed the Collector of Stamps to adjudicate and communicate stamp duty payable within 30 days, ensuring time-bound delivery of services under the Indian Stamp Act and Delhi law.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Section 31 adjudication stamp duty Delhi Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Services Act, 2011

Conference for Human Rights (India) v. Union of India and Ors.

24 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:5883-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the respondents are performing their statutory duties of sterilizing and immunizing stray dogs under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, and dismissed the petitions seeking further directions.

administrative petition_dismissed Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001 sterilization of stray dogs immunization of stray dogs

Union of India v. JWO Dusyant Kumar Sharma

24 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2453-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s order granting disability pension for hypertension detected during military service, affirming the presumption of service attribution and placing the burden on the establishment to disprove it.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disability pension military service primary hypertension Release Medical Board

Niharika v. Vikas Rajora

22 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1295
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to transfer a family court case from Patiala House to Karkardooma Family Court following no objection from the respondent.

family appeal_allowed transfer petition family court case transfer judicial administration

JMD Heritage Lawns Private Limited v. Mr. Ankit Chawla Proprietor Sadda Pind Restaurant

21 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2726

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a clerical error in its earlier judgment to accurately reflect the defendant's undertaking regarding withdrawal of a trademark application.

civil other clerical error correction of judgment trademark application undertaking

Faraz Khan @ Babloo v. State GNCT of Delhi

21 Apr 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:3276

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for interim bail on medical grounds, holding that the petitioner was receiving adequate medical treatment in jail and no urgent necessity for release was established.

criminal petition_dismissed interim bail medical grounds Section 439 Cr.P.C. NDPS Act

Naveen @ Pelu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

21 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2755

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a Section 304 IPC case, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and the need for prima facie satisfaction before denying bail in serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 304 IPC presumption of innocence witness tampering

Manish Choudhary v. Chairman Indian Red Cross Society & Anr.

21 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2736-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT's order and directed the petitioner to challenge the subsequent order before the Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal writ petition order modification alternative remedy

Bell Finvest (India) Limited & Ors. v. Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd

21 Apr 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2781-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award enforcing full loan repayment, holding that the arbitrator's interpretation was plausible and no procedural prejudice or bias was established.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 12 disclosure Loan default