Delhi High Court

29,724 judgments

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M/S Parity Infotech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

07 Mar 2023 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1731-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that blocking Input Tax Credit without tangible reasons and issuing show cause notices mechanically under Section 74 CGST Act violates statutory provisions and quashed the impugned orders and instructions.

tax petition_allowed Significant Input Tax Credit Rule 86A CGST Rules Section 74 CGST Act reason to believe

Shivedesh Sharma & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1718

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking enforcement of EWS reservation in recruitment as not maintainable, directing petitioners to approach the appropriate forum.

constitutional petition_dismissed EWS reservation Writ petition Article 226 Maintainability

HDFC Bank Ltd v. Tour N Travel India

07 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1807

The Delhi High Court held that a Trial Court cannot close a party's right to lead evidence without reasons and granted a final opportunity to the petitioner to examine one witness subject to costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant right to lead evidence fair trial closure of evidence trial court discretion

Brijesh Kumar Agarwal and Ors. v. IFCI Factors Limited and Anr.

07 Mar 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1795-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a suo moto summary judgment in a commercial summary suit, holding that summary judgment under Order XIII-A CPC does not apply to suits originally filed under Order XXXVII and emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary judgment Order XIII-A CPC Order XXXVII CPC Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Babita & Ors. v. Sh Krishan Pal & Ors.

07 Mar 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:1754

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the motor accident claim for fresh adjudication, holding that a disputed settlement signed under mistaken belief does not bar compensation claims by the widow and minor children.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act compensation Panchayati Settlement compromise agreement

CT.(GD) Sudhir Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1747-DB

The Delhi High Court directed examination of a key witness before considering leave during a departmental inquiry and disposed of the writ petition challenging suspension and leave denial.

administrative other departmental inquiry suspension order leave during inquiry speaking order

Ajit Kumar Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

07 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · W.P.(C) 9761/2017

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking pension and retirement benefits after respondents stated all dues were paid, granting liberty to the petitioner's legal heirs to approach respondents if any dues remain.

administrative other pension fixation 3rd MACP gratuity Provident Fund

Malavika Siddhartha Hegde & Ors. v. Naresh Nagpal & Ors.

07 Mar 2023 · Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:1667

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's interim order restraining heirs from alienating assets, holding that the disputed MOU constituted a valid spot delivery contract and not an illegal forward contract under the Securities Contracts Regulation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Securities Contracts Regulation Act, 1956 spot delivery contract forward contract

Sohan Lal Sharma v. Shiv Mandir & Ors.

07 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1808

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously dispose of the interim injunction application to prevent dispossession and ensure the suit's remedy is not rendered futile.

civil other Significant interim injunction Order XXXIX Rule 1 & 2 CPC dispossession permanent injunction

Ruksana Bano & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1739

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte vesting order under the DLR Act as without jurisdiction after the land was urbanized by DDA notification, holding such orders violate natural justice and are nullities.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Delhi Development Authority Master Plan for Delhi 2021 urbanization notification

Public Work Department v. Mukesh Sharma

07 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5451

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award as barred by the non-extendable 120-day limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 limitation period arbitral award

Delhi Police v. Mahesh Singh

07 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9661-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld that the 2% ex-Servicemen reservation under Tripura Recruitment Rules applies to total vacancies as a horizontal reservation, entitling the sole ex-Serviceman candidate to appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant reservation ex-Servicemen horizontal reservation vertical reservation

Kapil & Ors. v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.

06 Mar 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:3282

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Vipin Sharma

06 Mar 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1668
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The Delhi High Court held that sexual intercourse with a minor under 18 years constitutes rape irrespective of consent, ordered framing of charges under IPC Section 376 and POCSO Act Section 4, but quashed kidnapping charges due to lack of inducement.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant statutory rape minor consent POCSO Act Section 376 IPC

Joginder Chadha v. Vishnu Kumar & Ors.

06 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1708

Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a final opportunity to lead evidence post-pandemic with conditions, emphasizing leniency during COVID-19 but upholding procedural discipline thereafter.

civil appeal_allowed Significant closure of evidence COVID-19 pandemic extension of limitation compensatory costs

Sunil Kumar v. Som Nath & Anr.

06 Mar 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1794

The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer’s appeal under Section 30 of the Employees’ Compensation Act, upholding the award of death compensation to the deceased worker’s claimant, emphasizing the limited scope of appeal to substantial questions of law.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 Section 30 appeal death compensation

Rahul Dayaram Bhashakar v. Union of India and Ors.

06 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1710-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF authority to decide the petitioner's pending representation on seniority correction within eight weeks and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative other seniority correction representation timely decision administrative direction

Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Rikon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

06 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1693

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by recording a binding settlement wherein the defendant ceased use of infringing marks and acknowledged the plaintiff's exclusive rights.

civil settled trademark infringement settlement agreement permanent injunction passing off

Bhoop Singh v. Union of India and Anr.

06 Mar 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:1636-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that the 3rd MACP under the MACP scheme is payable only after 30 years of service, dismissing the petitioner's claim for earlier benefit based on withdrawn departmental clarifications.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme 3rd MACP selection grade financial upgradation

Sanjeev Kakar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 Mar 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1674

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR under Section 406 IPC, holding that a prima facie case of criminal breach of trust was made out against the petitioner for retaining company property after resignation.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 406 IPC criminal breach of trust Section 482 CrPC