Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Prashant & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

15 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4757

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between husband and wife, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.

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

Mr.Rohit Kumar, Adv. v. PRADEEP GAHLOT .....

15 Mar 2023 · Rupees four Lacs Only; Rupees Two Lacs only · 2023:DHC:1897

The Delhi High Court quashed the criminal complaint under Section 138 NI Act based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of criminal complaint amicable settlement

Prem Raghu Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital v. Union of India and Others

15 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2106

The Delhi High Court regularised admissions of five students made under interim relief despite denial of full admission permission due to faculty deficiencies, emphasizing eligibility and rectification of deficiencies in subsequent years.

administrative petition_allowed Significant AYUSH UG BAMS admission Higher Faculty shortage interim relief

Milestone Systems A/S v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle Int Tax 2(2) (1) Delhi

14 Mar 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1926-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a withholding tax certificate denying NIL rate relief, directing reconsideration in light of binding Supreme Court precedent and agreement terms, emphasizing proper application of tax law under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 197 Income Tax Act withholding tax certificate royalty Distributor Agreement

Vimmi Sud v. Shalin Kumar Sud

14 Mar 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1895

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring a divorce petition dismissed in default, holding that a sufficient cause existed for non-appearance and the petition remained within limitation.

family appeal_allowed Significant divorce petition Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Order IX Rule 4 CPC restoration of petition

Aaftab Siddiqui & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2041

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage by talaq under Muslim law.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Rohit Kapur v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -7, New Delhi & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1970-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a delayed application for immunity under Section 270AA of the Income Tax Act for failure to afford an opportunity of hearing and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 270AA Income Tax Act immunity from penalty opportunity of hearing condonation of delay

Ranjan Kumar & Ors. v. University of Delhi & Ors.

14 Mar 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:2093
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of LLB students seeking to appear in arrear exams under a special University notification, holding that eligibility criteria set by the University cannot be challenged without a specific legal challenge and courts should not interfere in academic matters absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Centenary Chance examination University of Delhi eligibility criteria writ petition

S & P Infrastructure Developers (P) Ltd v. Usha Devi & Ors.

14 Mar 2023 · Navin Chawla · CS(COMM) 1083/2018

The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs. 4.36 crores with interest in favor of the plaintiff for breach of agreements to sell, after defendants remained ex parte and failed to perform the contract.

civil appeal_allowed Specific Performance Receipt cum Agreement to Sell Recovery of Amount Interest

Archana Sinha v. Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:2026

The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for a university Gold Medal is governed by the regulations in force at the time of award, and a candidate who did not pass the course in the first attempt was not entitled to the medal despite having the highest marks.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Gold Medal eligibility University Ordinance Vested rights Academic awards

Purobee Lata Biswas v. Union of India Ministry of Coal

14 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1871

The Delhi High Court directed release of monthly monetary compensation to the petitioner upon verification of her authentic birth certificate by the Colliery Medical Officer, emphasizing that procedural formalities cannot unjustly delay welfare benefits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant monthly monetary compensation birth certificate age proof National Coal Wages Agreement

Ashok Kumar Khattar v. Sudhir Bajaj

14 Mar 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:1877
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The Delhi High Court set aside the order quashing summons under Section 138 NI Act, holding that a revisional court cannot assume unpleaded facts and that mere denial of debt does not rebut the statutory presumption of liability.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 139 Cheque dishonor

Mohd Gayasuddin & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2042

Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute upon parties' genuine settlement and grant of talaq, emphasizing the futility of continuing criminal proceedings.

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

Pawan Tiwari v. The State of NCT of Delhi

14 Mar 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:1844
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a dowry death case after investigation completion and framing of charges, emphasizing the presumption under Section 113-A is rebuttable and bail is the rule, not the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail dowry death Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC

Prime Interglobe Private Limited v. Super Milk Products Private Limited

14 Mar 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:1798
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The Delhi High Court held that a party’s failure to prosecute counter-claims in ongoing arbitration does not bar it from initiating independent arbitration proceedings under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of arbitrator Counter-claims

Nitish Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1840-DB

Delhi High Court granted two years’ age relaxation as a one-time measure to candidates overaged due to Covid-19 related recruitment delays for the post of Sepoy Pharma in the Indian Army.

administrative petition_allowed Significant age relaxation recruitment delay Covid-19 pandemic one-time measure

Chadha Motor Transport Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Barinderjit Singh Sahni

14 Mar 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1818

The Delhi High Court held that participation in civil litigation without timely invoking Section 8 does not waive the right to arbitration when reliefs are not arbitrable and some parties are not bound by the arbitration agreement.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 8 Section 11 waiver of arbitration

Sunit Shah v. Trilok Foods Pvt Ltd

14 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1853

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit in terms of a settlement where the defendant acknowledged the plaintiff's rights, ceased infringing use, withdrew conflicting trademark applications, and paid damages.

civil settled trademark infringement passing off intellectual property settlement agreement

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S AE Tollway Ltd.

14 Mar 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:1793
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The Delhi High Court held that arbitral fees must be fixed in accordance with the parties' agreement embodied in the 2020 Circular, respecting party autonomy, and set aside the tribunal's unilateral fee fixation treating claims and counter-claims separately.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 Arbitral fees Party autonomy

M/S M.R. JUNEJA I & S(P) LTD v. M/S R.M. ISPAT PVT.LTD. & OTHERS

14 Mar 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1810

The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs. 1.03 crore with 6% interest against defendants who failed to specifically deny the plaintiff's claims and did not file written statements, applying the doctrine of non-traverse under CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 3 CPC Order VIII Rule 5 CPC Doctrine of non-traverse Recovery of money