Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Subhash Solanki v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

17 Mar 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1935-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against eviction of a shop occupant for unauthorized possession and construction, affirming that failure to comply with mutation procedures and violation of allotment terms justify eviction under the DUSIB Act, 2010.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 eviction unauthorized occupation mutation

Keshaw Sanyasi Gawo Shewasharam v. Govt of NCT and Anr

17 Mar 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1934-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against eviction of premises not falling within a notified jhuggi cluster under the Delhi Slum and JJ Rehabilitation Policy, holding that eligibility requires prior notification and existence of the cluster before 2006.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Slum and JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2015 Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 jhuggi cluster rehabilitation

Manas Seth v. Muncipal Corporation of Delhi and Others

17 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1989

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to adjudicate the petitioner’s representation on illegal constructions within six months, emphasizing timely administrative action.

administrative appeal_dismissed illegal construction unauthorized encroachment representation Section 151 CPC

Ashish Rastogi v. High Court of Delhi

17 Mar 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1954-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a full-time Law Officer employed by a PSU who regularly pleads in courts qualifies as a continuously practicing advocate for DHJS eligibility, setting aside the rejection of the petitioner’s candidature.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Higher Judicial Services continuous practice as advocate Law Officer Bar Council of India Rules

Dinesh Kumar & Others v. C.P.W.D. & Others

17 Mar 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2010
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's award, holding that claims under Section 33(C)(2) of the ID Act require impleading contractors as necessary parties since they are the real employers liable for payment of minimum wages.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Section 33(C)(2) Industrial Disputes Act principal employer liability contractors as necessary parties minimum wages

Saurabh Shukla v. Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.

17 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2002

The Delhi High Court directed IRDAI and insurers to ensure inclusive health insurance coverage for persons with disabilities, mandating product design reforms and non-discriminatory terms in compliance with statutory and judicial mandates.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant persons with disabilities health insurance IRDAI insurance product design

Narendra Sharma v. State Through SHO and Ors.

16 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4870

The High Court upheld the Magistrate's discretion to refuse police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. where the complainant is capable of producing evidence, dismissing the petition challenging this refusal.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. police investigation discretion of Magistrate complaint

Anil @ Bahuwa @ Hakla v. State

16 Mar 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:1879-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the murder conviction due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and lack of corroborative evidence linking the appellant to the weapon and crime.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant eyewitness testimony murder Section 302 IPC weapon recovery

Kumar Shailender v. University Grants Commission

16 Mar 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:2232

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of UGC-NET eligibility criteria requiring AIU equivalence for postgraduate diplomas, dismissing petitions challenging the withholding of certificates for lack of such equivalence.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant UGC-NET eligibility equivalence certificate Association of Indian Universities All India Council for Technical Education

Kamruddin Saifi v. Gautam Chopra

16 Mar 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:2601-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the striking off of defence for non-compliance with a consent order directing deposit of rent arrears under Order XV-A CPC, affirming the binding nature of consent orders and limited discretion to permit delayed deposits.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XV-A CPC striking off defence consent order deposit of rent arrears

Firoj Khan & Anr v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors

16 Mar 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:1928

The Delhi Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal had jurisdiction to entertain the claim petition as the insurer carried on business there, and returning the petition after evidence was led was improper.

motor_vehicles appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 territorial jurisdiction Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal insurer's place of business

M/S Universal Offsets v. Union of India

16 Mar 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1971-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the National Faceless Assessment Centre to dispose of the petitioner’s pending income tax appeals within ten weeks, addressing undue delay in adjudication.

tax petition_allowed Income Tax Appeals Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) National Faceless Assessment Centre Delay in disposal

Innovision Ltd v. Nayati Healthcare and Research NCR Private Ltd

16 Mar 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1936

The Delhi High Court held that pre-arbitration negotiation clauses are directory and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes under a Security Service Agreement.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 pre-arbitration negotiation appointment of arbitrator

Jagvir Singh Rana v. SDM/RA (Model Town) Delhi & Ors.

16 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1914

The Delhi High Court directed the SDM/RA to expeditiously decide the pending mutation application under Section 23 of the Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1954, dismissing the writ petition after ensuring timely disposal.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1954 Section 23 mutation land consolidation

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Ranjana & Ors

16 Mar 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:1901
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, affirming contributory negligence and insurer's liability to pay compensation despite allegations of a fake cover note due to lack of credible evidence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 contributory negligence insurance cover note compensation

Imran Khan & Anr. v. Tribhubhan Mandal & Ors.

16 Mar 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:1900

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award, holding that the deceased's own rash and negligent driving caused the accident, and claimants failed to prove negligence of the offending vehicle.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Motor Accident Claim Compensation Negligence

Rahul Nath v. Ansal Villa Residents Association

16 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2115

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to urgently dispose of the petitioner's pending interim injunction application without adjournments, ensuring expeditious justice.

civil other interim injunction Order XXXIX CPC interlocutory application expeditious disposal

Harish K. Saxena v. Youth Hostels Association of India

16 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2114

The Delhi High Court held that a Trial Court must not make premature factual observations on affidavit paragraphs beyond pleadings and expunged such observations to uphold fair trial rights.

civil petition_dismissed Significant affidavit pleadings cross-examination trial court observations

Lotus Law Partners LLP v. Income Tax Officer Ward 54 (4) Delhi

16 Mar 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1969-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that tax proceedings cannot continue against a dissolved LLP but allowed fresh notices to be issued to the legal heir of the deceased managing partner to proceed with assessment.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A(b) Section 148 dissolved LLP

Gopesh Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1930-DB

The Delhi High Court directed constitution of an independent Medical Board to reassess the petitioner's medical fitness for BSF recruitment, holding its report final and binding.

administrative other Detailed Medical Examination Review Medical Examination medical fitness recruitment