Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Mohit Dhawan & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

23 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1881

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Central Bureau of Investigation v. K K Gupta & Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:2196

The Delhi High Court condoned a 119-day delay in filing a petition by the CBI, emphasizing a liberal and pragmatic approach to condonation of delay when sufficient cause is shown.

criminal petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay Limitation Act 1908 Section 5 Limitation Act Section 482 CrPC

Anshul Garg and Others v. The State and Another

23 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1882

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a neighborly dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC private dispute

Amit Sharma and Others v. The State and Another

23 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1892

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce decree, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

National Highways Authority of India v. Patel-KNR(JV)

23 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1434
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation, holding the initial defective filing to be non-est and the subsequent re-filing beyond the condonable delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act non-est filing limitation period condonation of delay

BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd v. Dwarka Parshad

23 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1477

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing written statement due to non-supply of vital documents, imposing compensatory costs and directing the trial court to accept the defence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant written statement condonation of delay procedure and justice compensatory costs

Devendra Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1358
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The Delhi High Court allowed removal of encroachments by a Mandir and Masjid on public land for pedestrian pathway widening, balancing public interest with religious reverence and directing replacement facilities without penalties.

administrative petition_allowed Significant encroachment public pedestrian pathway place of worship road widening

Shri Shaik Ziaul Hakim v. Delhi Development Authority

23 Feb 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1324

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction against demolition of government land held under forged documents, affirming that no title passes through forged conveyance and that notices to vendees suffice as legal notice under the DDA Act.

property appeal_dismissed Significant forgery government property Delhi Development Authority Conveyance Deed

Astral Ltd v. Ashirvad Pipes Pvt Ltd

23 Feb 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:1281

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish exclusive rights over the laudatory term 'PRO' and no likelihood of confusion arose from the defendant's use of 'CPVC FLOWPRO' alongside its distinctive house mark.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant interim injunction trademark infringement passing off generic mark

Anil Dutt Sharma v. Government of N.C.T. of Delhi

23 Feb 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:1380-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging orders dismissing a writ and review petition concerning unauthorized constructions, affirming the narrow scope of review and the need for compliance with procedural directions.

administrative appeal_dismissed review petition unauthorized construction demolition order Delhi Municipal Corporation Act

Ram Prakash v. Union of India and Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1322-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioner's pro rata pension claim under the latest policy and pass a reasoned order, disposing of the petition with liberty to approach appropriate forums if aggrieved.

administrative petition_dismissed pro rata pension pension claim administrative policy reasoned order

M/S Well Protect Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

23 Feb 2023 · Sachin Datta, J. · 2023:DHC:1286

The Delhi High Court quashed a three-year debarment order against a security services contractor for failure to provide PSARA training certificates due to violation of natural justice, allowing fresh proceedings with proper notice.

administrative petition_allowed Significant debarment blacklisting PSARA Act training certificates

V.P.S. Tomar v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma, C.J.; Subramonium Prasad, J. · 2023:DHC:1515-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutionality and validity of the modified merit-based Flexible Complementing Scheme for promotion of scientific officers, dismissing the petitioner's challenge of arbitrariness and discrimination.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Flexible Complementing Scheme promotion policy scientific officers arbitrariness

Shailesh & Ors. v. The State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

23 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma Verma · 2023:DHC:1449

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a property dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement property dispute

HMT L Thamotharan v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1333-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to provide compliance details and allowed the petitioner to represent grievances on pay discrepancies following a military rank reduction order, emphasizing procedural fairness without deciding on the merits.

administrative other military rank reduction Army Headquarters Policy procedural fairness pay and allowances

Rohan Desai & Ors. v. Union of India

23 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1337

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition declaring Mr. Dipesh Desai as the adoptive father of Mr. Rohan Desai based on biological father's consent and the child's best interests despite formal adoption procedures not being completed before majority.

family petition_allowed Significant adoption biological father consent Guidelines Governing the Adoption of Children, 2011 majority

Vikash Shukla v. Ministry of Science and Technology

23 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1338

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to the third installment of the INSPIRE Scholarship as he met the aggregate CGPA requirement, directing its release with interest and awarding costs for wrongful withholding.

administrative petition_allowed Significant INSPIRE Scholarship Post Offer Implementation Guidelines minimum CGPA requirement scholarship continuation

Ravinder Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

23 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1429

The Delhi High Court directed official demarcation of the petitioner's land using the Total Station Method with costs borne by the petitioner, allowing the writ petition challenging refusal to demarcate.

property appeal_allowed land demarcation Total Station Method built-up area cost of demarcation

Commissioner Transport Department v. Gaurav Enterprises

23 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1357

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting 12% per annum interest as compensatory, dismissing the government department's challenge that the rate was penal and excessive.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Interest Rate Compensatory Interest Penal Interest

Chandra Prakash Khandelwal v. Directorate of Enforcement

23 Feb 2023 · Yogesh Khanna · 2023:DHC:1346

Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioner accused under PMLA after applying the principle of broad probabilities, noting his limited role, cooperation, and absence of tampering or influencing witnesses.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 45 PMLA money laundering