Delhi High Court

29,724 judgments

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National Building Construction Corpn. Ltd & Anr v. G R G Construction Company

03 Mar 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1615

The Delhi High Court recorded a valid settlement between parties under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, decreed the suit accordingly, and ordered refund of court fees to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Settlement Agreement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC Court Fees Act 1870

National Building Construction Corpn. Ltd & Anr v. G R G Construction Company

03 Mar 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · CS(COMM) 623/2019

The Delhi High Court recorded a valid settlement between parties under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, decreed the suit accordingly, and ordered refund of court fees paid by the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Settlement Agreement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC Court Fees Act 1870

Roshan Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

03 Mar 2023 · Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1597
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a POCSO case after considering contradictions in evidence, the stage of trial, and absence of risk of tampering or flight, applying the presumption under Section 29 POCSO with appropriate safeguards.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act Section 29 POCSO contradictory statements

Dilip Singh & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

03 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1725

The Delhi High Court quashed demolition orders based on demarcation without hearing, directing personal hearing and opportunity to challenge encroachment findings before final orders.

property appeal_allowed Significant demolition order encroachment demarcation natural justice

Satish Kumar Jain v. Brahm Prakash & Anr.

03 Mar 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1687

The Delhi High Court held that under Order XV-A CPC, courts have discretion to direct unauthorized occupants to deposit reasonable mesne profits during suit pendency even without admission of amount, and allowed the appellant's appeal directing such deposit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XV-A CPC mesne profits use and occupation charges unauthorized occupant

Demas Developers Private Limited v. ICICI Bank Limited & Ors.

03 Mar 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1587-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously hear the mortgagor's case before confirmation of auction sale to prevent irreparable prejudice, without granting interim stay.

civil other auction sale mortgaged property Debt Recovery Tribunal loan recovery

Alvita Realtors Private Limited v. ICICI Bank and Ors.

03 Mar 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1586-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously hear the petitioner's challenge to the auction of mortgaged property to prevent irreparable prejudice, without staying the auction sale.

civil other auction sale mortgaged property interim relief Debt Recovery Tribunal

Nuray Realtech Private Limited v. ICICI Bank and Ors.

03 Mar 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1590-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously hear the mortgagor's challenge to an auction sale to prevent irreparable prejudice, without confirming the sale at this stage.

civil other auction sale mortgaged property Debt Recovery Tribunal interim relief

Chandani & Ors. v. Union of India

03 Mar 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1585
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that the deceased was a bonafide passenger and the incident qualified as an 'untoward incident' under the Railways Act, entitling the claimants to compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 untoward incident bonafide passenger

Syed Shahbaz Hussain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

03 Mar 2023 · Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1594

The Delhi High Court set aside the order directing FIR registration for lack of hearing to the accused in revision proceedings and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after hearing the petitioners.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 156(3) CrPC FIR registration Right to be heard Revision petition

Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. Siti Networks Limited & Ors.

03 Mar 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:1557
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The Delhi High Court held that non-signatories to an arbitration agreement cannot be compelled to arbitrate absent clear consent or enforceable guarantees, allowing arbitration only against the principal borrower under the loan facility.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition Group of companies doctrine Letter of Guarantee

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. Brij Pal & Others

03 Mar 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:1646

The Delhi High Court set aside an Industrial Tribunal award granting reinstatement and back wages to a workman, holding that payments under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act constitute adequate compensation where employer-employee relationship is unproven.

labor petition_allowed Significant employer-employee relationship Industrial Disputes Act Section 17B reinstatement

M/S Mahipal Gupta & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

03 Mar 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad
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The Delhi High Court upheld DSCSCL's decision permitting BSIV diesel vehicles and Delhi-registered vehicles in tenders for food grain transportation, rejecting claims of arbitrariness and legitimate expectation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant BSIV vehicles CNG vehicles National Food Security Act tender eligibility

Anjali Dhawan v. Anil Kumar Lumba & Anr

03 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1712

The Delhi High Court condoned delay and recorded a lawful mediation settlement for equal distribution of disputed property proceeds, modifying the impugned order and disposing of the appeal by consent.

civil appeal_allowed condonation of delay mediation settlement consent decree property dispute

Awadhesh Kumar Prajapati v. The Secretary Department of Education GNCTD & Anr.

03 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1733

The Delhi High Court directed the Department of Education to decide and communicate the petitioner's appeal against major penalty inquiry proceedings in accordance with natural justice principles.

administrative other natural justice major penalty disciplinary inquiry appeal

Rushali Khera v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

03 Mar 2023 · Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1599

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition is not maintainable to cancel a registered conveyance deed on alleged fraud when a civil suit on the same issue is pending, directing the authority to decide the petitioner's representation expeditiously.

civil petition_dismissed Significant writ petition Article 226 conveyance deed fraud

Tarun Ahuja v. State of Govt of NCT of Delhi

03 Mar 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:2201

Anticipatory bail granted to a DSA accused of loan fraud where his role was limited to introducing borrowers and no custodial interrogation was deemed necessary.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheating fraud

Praveen Chopra v. Raj Rani (Deceased) Thr LRs

03 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1696

The Delhi High Court upheld a consent decree of partition, dismissing the petitioner's claim to withdraw consent based on alleged misrepresentation and mental incapacity absent any fraud by other parties.

civil petition_dismissed consent decree partition suit withdrawal of consent mental incapacity

Kolisetty Shiva Kumar v. Animal Welfare Board of India and Anr.

03 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1641

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the withdrawal of 'Cow Hug Day' notification, holding that such policy decisions by the Animal Welfare Board and Government are not subject to judicial interference.

constitutional petition_dismissed Animal Welfare Board of India Cow Hug Day policy decision judicial interference

U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Ram Kishore

03 Mar 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:1648

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of the transport corporation, upholding the Tribunal’s finding of driver negligence and confirming compensation with interest awarded to the injured claimant.

motor_accidents_claims appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act negligence compensation permanent disability