Delhi High Court

61,796 judgments

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v. Meenu Raisurana and Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:1495

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the DRT's interim order imposing status quo on possession under SARFAESI Act and directed the DRT to expeditiously dispose of the petitioner's application for vacation of stay.

civil petition_dismissed SARFAESI Act Section 14 Debt Recovery Tribunal possession

IARI v. Om Prakash & Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:1122

The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act is maintainable only if the pending industrial dispute is connected to the workman, and set aside the Labour Court award reinstating a probationary employee terminated during an unrelated industrial dispute.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 Section 33A termination of service

Ram Niwas v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:1282

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of the petitioner's claim for alternative plot allotment after complete acquisition of his land, emphasizing procedural fairness and opportunity of hearing.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition alternative plot allotment Scheme of Large Scale Acquisition Recommendation Committee

Saurabh Singal v. Central Goods and Services Tax, Delhi through Commissioner

16 Feb 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1308-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the revenue to process a GST refund claim in favor of the petitioner as per the appellate order, holding that a review order directing filing of an appeal does not stay the refund.

tax petition_allowed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 refund claim inverted duty structure Section 54(3)(ii)

Sachin Joshi v. Adjudicating Authority, Prevention of Money Laundering

16 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh
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The Delhi High Court quashed the provisional attachment order under PMLA and ordered release of properties after discharging the accused in the predicate offence, affirming that money laundering proceedings cannot continue without a subsisting scheduled offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act Provisional Attachment Order Discharge Scheduled Offence

Simi Dua v. Bank of Baroda

16 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1242

The Delhi High Court set aside the bank’s order including an advocate in the IBA caution list for lack of a reasoned order and directed reconsideration in accordance with natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant IBA caution list natural justice reasoned order show cause notice

Suresh Kumar Lahiri v. Rakesh Kumar Sharma

16 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1251

The Delhi High Court held that a party proceeded ex parte but present in court must be given an opportunity to cross-examine witnesses before evidence is closed, and directed the Trial Court accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order IX Rule 7 CPC ex parte proceedings cross-examination setting aside ex parte order

Rajesh Kumar v. Sindhi Academy & Anr.

16 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1265-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the reversion of the appellant to a lower post due to non-fulfillment of essential qualifications and non-compliance with recruitment rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Recruitment Rules Essential qualifications Employment Exchange Judicial review

PRPL Enterprises Pvt Ltd v. Directorate of Enforcement

16 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1247
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The Delhi High Court quashed the provisional attachment of properties under PMLA against a lender after the predicate scheduled offence was closed and the accused discharged, affirming that PMLA proceedings cannot continue without a subsisting scheduled offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act Provisional Attachment Order Scheduled Offence Discharge

Bell Finvest (India) Limited & Ors. v. Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd.

16 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1238

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing guarantors to pay outstanding loan dues, affirming the arbitrator's contract interpretation and limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Term Loan Agreement interpretation Outstanding dues

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Rahiman Bewa & Anr

16 Feb 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1463
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Employees’ Compensation Commissioner’s order awarding death compensation, affirming jurisdiction and employer-employee relationship despite nominal discrepancies.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 territorial jurisdiction employer-employee relationship death compensation

Vinayak Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1149-DB

The Delhi High Court directed issuance of formal clearance including NOC and lien to a CRPF officer joining UP Government service as Block Development Officer, following the Supreme Court’s precedent in Alakh Shukla.

administrative petition_allowed Significant No Objection Certificate Cadre Clearance Technical Resignation Service Book

Sree Metaliks Limited v. Additional Director General and Ors

16 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1118-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a show-cause notice issued by customs authorities against a corporate debtor, holding that statutory claims not included in an approved insolvency resolution plan stand extinguished under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Resolution Plan Statutory dues Customs Act

National Highway Authority of India v. Rohtak Panipat Tollway Pvt. Ltd.

16 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:1137

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award on additional transportation cost claims under change in law but set aside the award on loss of revenue due to premature issuance of Provisional Completion Certificate, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Change in law Limitation

Ram Bharose v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board & Anr.

16 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1267-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the eligibility criteria of the Slum Rehabilitation Policy as an abuse of process, upholding the requirement of appearing in the joint survey and emphasizing promptness in rehabilitation claims.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Slum & JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2015 joint survey rehabilitation abuse of process

Jai A. Dehadrai and Anr v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr

16 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1170-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutionality of limiting prisoner visits to twice a week, ruling that such policy decisions are within the State's discretion and not violative of fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Prison Rules 2018 Rule 585 prisoner visitation right to legal representation

KEC International Limited v. Western Railways & Anr.

16 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1171-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the reopening of financial bids to rectify a bona fide error in technical evaluation, dismissing the petition challenging the award of a public works contract to the lowest technically qualified bidder.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender process financial bid reopening technical qualification judicial review

Dr. M Alam v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1250

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking removal of a wall obstructing light, air, and access, holding that disputed factual issues cannot be decided in summary writ proceedings under Article 226.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition mandamus Article 226 Article 21

Bakshish Singh v. Sunil Kumar Verma

16 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1252

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint at the final hearing stage to insert clarifying words regarding court fee, holding that such amendment does not cause prejudice and must be permitted under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint valuation of suit court fee

Shazia Kalim v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1109-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a fresh SSB interview opportunity after she was denied for non-production of original degree due to clerical errors, emphasizing substantive justice over rigid technicalities.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Combined Defence Services Examination SSB interview graduation degree document verification