Delhi High Court

63,002 judgments

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Ayan Jorwal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2607

The Delhi High Court held that a private unaided school cannot arbitrarily deny sibling admission points to a general category applicant whose sibling studies under a reserved category, and must accept reasonable proof beyond a tuition fee receipt.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant admission criteria sibling points private unaided school autonomy Article 19(1)(g)

Pradeep Malik v. Chander Dhingra

17 Apr 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:2585

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order, holding that the tenant's failure to file leave to defend within the mandatory 15-day period under the Delhi Rent Control Act cannot be condoned, and ownership disputes cannot be raised in summary eviction proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25B(4) leave to defend eviction petition

Gaurav Dhanuka and Anr v. Surya Maintenance Agency Pvt Ltd and Ors

17 Apr 2023 · Sachin Datta · 2023:DHC:2582

Delhi High Court held that the developer, though a non-signatory, is prima facie bound by the arbitration agreement due to its control and benefit from the maintenance agency, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement non-signatory party Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator

M. G. Ramachandran v. Ratna Kapur & Anr.

17 Apr 2023 · Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:2552

The Delhi High Court held that nomination under the Indian Succession Act does not confer exclusive ownership rights, and securities must be distributed per the Will and succession laws.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Indian Succession Act nomination beneficial ownership testamentary disposition

Kamal Singh Bisht v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2644-DB

The Delhi High Court directed constitution of an independent medical board to re-examine the petitioner’s fitness for CRPF appointment, making the board’s report final and binding, and allowed further selection if found fit.

administrative petition_allowed medical fitness independent medical board writ petition Articles 226 and 227

Shyama Devi & Ors. v. M/S New India Assurance Co Ltd & Anr.

17 Apr 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:3132

The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction under the Employees Compensation Act must be liberally construed to facilitate claims and set aside dismissal of a claim petition on jurisdictional grounds, remanding it for merits consideration.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employees Compensation Act, 1923 territorial jurisdiction compensation claim welfare legislation

Rajnish Jha alias Rajnish Kumar Jha v. State GNCT of Delhi

17 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3007

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from a petty quarrel between neighbors under section 482 Cr.P.C. based on their voluntary amicable settlement.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement petty quarrel

Arun Chowdery & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3050

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement agreement

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7 v. Veolia India Pvt. Ltd.

17 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3162-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's factual finding that operation and maintenance expenditure, being post-construction, should not be included in contract costs for revenue recognition under the percentage completion method.

tax appeal_dismissed percentage completion method operation and maintenance expenditure revenue recognition Accounting Standard 7

Manoj & Anr. v. The State (G.N.C.T of Delhi) and Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3084

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under various IPC sections arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

KLE Society's College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education

17 Apr 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:3169

The Delhi High Court upheld the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed college by NCTE for non-compliance with mandatory infrastructure and faculty qualification norms, emphasizing deference to expert academic authorities.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant NCTE Regulations 2014 B.Ed course recognition Faculty qualifications NET Ph.D. Infrastructure norms

Union of India v. MPB Construction Pvt. Ltd.

17 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2987

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation, holding that delay beyond three months plus thirty days under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act cannot be condoned without sufficient cause.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation period Condonation of delay

CHIEF SECRETARY GNCTD v. INDER KUMAR GROUP C POST

17 Apr 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3040-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Recruitment Rules excluding Mathematics as an essential qualification for Pharmacist posts are ultra vires Pharmacy Council regulations, affirming respondents' entitlement to reinstatement and benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Recruitment Rules Pharmacist qualification Pharmacy Council of India 10+2 science stream

Fleur Hotels Private Limited v. M/S Hind Inns and Hotels Ltd & Ors

17 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2812

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a hotel lease agreement, confirming the arbitrability of the dispute and procedural compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(1) Lease Deed

M/S ENERGY EFFICIENT SERVICES LIMITED v. M/S MERRY GOLD ENTERPRISES

17 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2811

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes after the respondent failed to appear despite proper service.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator ex-parte proceedings

Sona Mandhira Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:2572-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining use of the mark 'SONA' despite a disclaimer and suppression of facts, emphasizing judicial discretion and protection of dominant trademark features.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Trade Mark Interim Injunction Disclaimer Passing Off

Kirti College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education

17 Apr 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:2828

The Delhi High Court quashed the premature invocation of Section 17 of the NCTE Act without prior notice and directed reconsideration of the petitioner's application for shifting its institution in accordance with earlier court directions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 Section 17 NCTE Act Show Cause Notice shifting of institution

Shafiqur Rahman Kidwai Association v. Union of India

17 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2567

The Delhi High Court held that employees appointed as casual labourers before 01.01.2004 are entitled to pension under the Old Pension Scheme with 50% of their casual service counted, and are not governed by the National Pension System introduced for new recruits from 01.01.2004.

administrative other Significant Old Pension Scheme National Pension System temporary status casual labourers

Lokesh Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2642-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of simultaneous punishments imposed on the petitioner in light of Supreme Court precedent, disposing of the writ petition with directions for a reasoned decision.

administrative other Significant writ petition multiple punishments certiorari mandamus

Kailash Kaur v. Harvinder Singh & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2868

The Delhi High Court stayed the order transferring a residential property suit from the civil court to the Commercial Court, pending further hearing on jurisdictional and procedural issues under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil other Procedural Commercial Courts Act, 2015 jurisdiction transfer of suit civil court