Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Yassh Deep Builders LLP v. Sushil Kumar Singh & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1809

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking specific performance and interim relief over a terminated collaboration agreement, holding that determinable contracts are not specifically enforceable and interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot restore terminated contracts.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Specific Performance Collaboration Agreement Determinable Contract Section 9 Arbitration Act

Sunil Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1801-DB

The Delhi High Court held that engineers in BRO who have completed four years at Level 8 Grade Pay Rs.4,800 are entitled to Non Functional Upgradation to Level 9 Grade Pay Rs.5,400, directing uniform application of Seventh Pay Commission recommendations.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant Non Functional Upgradation Seventh Pay Commission Grade Pay Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme

Manjit Kaur v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Mar 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:2824

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner who was found with a single live cartridge in her bag but lacked conscious possession or knowledge of it.

criminal petition_allowed Significant conscious possession Section 25 Arms Act live cartridge quashing of FIR

Soumya Ghosh & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4748

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, emphasizing the court's power to encourage voluntary resolution.

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

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Ravinder Kaur & Ors.

14 Mar 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1999
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Commissioner’s award of compensation for death during employment, holding that appeals under Section 30 of the Employees’ Compensation Act are limited to substantial questions of law and do not permit reappraisal of factual findings.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 Section 30 EC Act employer-employee relationship compensation claim

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Babita & Ors.

14 Mar 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:2635

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal under Section 30 of the Employees’ Compensation Act, holding that the insurer is liable to pay compensation as the deceased held a valid driving licence and factual findings cannot be reappraised on appeal.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 Section 30 driving licence validity insurance liability

D. C. Murmu v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2067
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The Delhi High Court held that recovery of excess pension payments from a retired Class III/IV employee is impermissible under settled Supreme Court law and directed refund of the recovered amount with interest.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pension recovery 7th Central Pay Commission excess payment retired employees

Bhargava Commercial Pvt. Ltd. v. Kunal Advertising Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2065

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a complaint dismissed in default under Section 138 NI Act, holding that non-appearance due to pandemic-related confusion was accidental and not wilful.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act dismissal in default restoration of complaint non-appearance

Mohd Airaf alias Mohd. Airaf Sabri alias Shanu and Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2043

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage by Talaq.

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

Tarun Sharma v. Ali Zulfikar Ahmed & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1943

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order allowing amendment of the plaint after trial commencement due to procedural deficiencies and granted liberty to file a proper amendment application.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint due diligence trial commencement

M/S BAL PHARMA LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER AND ADDITIONAL SECRETARY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

14 Mar 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2119-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that procedural lapses like non-submission of ARE-2 do not automatically bar rebate claims under Rule 18 of the Central Excise Rules if substantive conditions are met, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Excise Rules 2002 Cenvat Credit Rules 2004 Rebate under Rule 18 Refund under Rule 5

Amit Sharma v. Delhi Development Authority

14 Mar 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1910

The Delhi High Court upheld the DDA's discretionary rejection of the highest bid in an e-auction, holding no contract arose without formal acceptance and refusing judicial interference in commercial evaluation absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant e-auction highest bidder Delhi Development Authority rejection of bid

Harveer Giri v. State

14 Mar 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:1843
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The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that procedural discrepancies and delayed FSL reports do not entitle default bail absent satisfaction of statutory conditions.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant NDPS Act bail commercial quantity default bail

Dolby International AB v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

14 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1854

The Delhi High Court quashed a poorly reasoned patent rejection order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with a proper hearing.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent application patent rejection reasoned order Patents Act 1970

Sanjay Malik @ Sant Sevak Das v. The State & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:1817

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a sexual assault case, emphasizing nuanced assessment of consent and the risk of witness interference.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail sexual assault consent emotional exploitation

Mohit @ Mohit Attri and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2063

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

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

Shiv and Sons v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd

14 Mar 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1931-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld IRCTC's decision to enforce distinct tender conditions without relaxation of licence fees for post-COVID contracts, ruling that bidders cannot challenge tender terms after participating with full knowledge and that such differentiation does not violate Article 14.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant tender conditions Article 14 license fee COVID-19 pandemic

Vijaykant Jagannath Kulkarni v. Disciplinary Committee The ICAI and Ors

14 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1920

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the ICAI disciplinary order, directing the petitioner to pursue statutory remedies under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.

professional_regulatory petition_dismissed Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 Disciplinary Committee Professional Misconduct RBI Inspection Report

Manju Rani & Ors. v. Boxing Federation of India and Others

14 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1868

The Delhi High Court upheld the selection process for the Women’s World Boxing Championship 2023, refusing interim relief to petitioners challenging their non-selection, holding that the process was fair, reasonable, and non-arbitrary.

sports_administrative appeal_dismissed Significant sports selection boxing Women’s World Boxing Championship fairness in selection

Ankur Kohli v. Vinita Kohli

14 Mar 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1896-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to restore and amend a dismissed divorce petition to one under Section 13B for mutual consent divorce based on a settlement, directing the Family Court to waive the statutory waiting period.

family appeal_allowed Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce by mutual consent Section 13B cruelty