Delhi High Court

61,796 judgments

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Master Sushrut Singh v. Sainik School Society

15 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:1237

The Delhi High Court allowed admission to a petitioner in Sainik School despite a domicile discrepancy in the application, emphasizing that procedural errors should not deny substantive educational rights.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Sainik School admission domicile discrepancy procedural requirements correction window

Central Bank of India v. M/S Cosco Blossoms Private Limited & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1177

The Delhi High Court allowed limited recall of a witness for cross-examination strictly confined to an admitted document, balancing procedural fairness and witness convenience.

civil appeal_allowed Section 58 Indian Evidence Act admission of documents cross-examination recall of witness

Central Electronics Ltd v. General Secretary, Central Electronics Limited Retired Employees Welfare Association

15 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of 6% interest on delayed payment of revised wages to retired employees of Central Electronics Limited from 2012 till actual payment, dismissing the employer's appeal.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant pay revision delayed payment interest on arrears Memorandum of Understanding

M/S Continental Construction Ltd v. NHPC Limited & Anr

15 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · FAO(OS) (COMM) 343/2019
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The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing an appeal under the Arbitration Act, holding that sufficient cause must be liberally construed where the appellant acted with bona fides and without negligence.

civil petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37 appeal sufficient cause

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S Sweka Powertech Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

15 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1058-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's appeal challenging an arbitral award, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act and upholding the award in favor of the contractor.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Patent illegality Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Naresh Poddar v. Kusum Lata Aggarwal

15 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1180

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a delayed written statement in a civil suit, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural technicalities, subject to payment of costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant delay in filing written statement condonation of delay civil procedure trial on merits

Prem Kumar Premi v. Mohd Adil & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1179

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to remove debris obstructing a common passage but allowed the petitioner to seek permission to remove it at his own cost.

civil appeal_dismissed removal of debris common passage obstruction Article 227 Constitution of India civil suit

Sh. Nand Lal & Ors. v. Sh. Allauddin & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1176

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to promptly dispose of the pending application under Order XXII Rule 4 CPC after a delay of over two years, exercising its inherent powers under Section 151 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural Section 151 CPC Order XXII Rule 4 CPC leave to defend delay in disposal

Union of India v. R K Batra & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1174

The Delhi High Court held that a priced publication by a private body not commissioned by the Government does not constitute 'information' under the RTI Act, setting aside CIC’s order directing disclosure and penalty.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 2(f) RTI Act Indian Banks Association Report 2004 priced publication

M/S Continental Construction Ltd v. NHPC Limited & Anr

15 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1055-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing an appeal under the Arbitration Act, holding that bona fides and procedural developments justified the delay beyond the statutory limitation period.

civil petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay Section 37 Arbitration Act sufficient cause bona fides

Amarjeet Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

15 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1548

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Amarjeet Singh in a case involving serious allegations of causing death by blunt force trauma and abetment to suicide, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and established principles governing bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail application Section 439 CrPC abetment to suicide culpable homicide

Yogendra Kumar Yadav v. Union of India

15 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1059-DB

The Delhi High Court held that possession of a valid Transport Vehicle driving license on the application closing date satisfies recruitment eligibility requiring 'Heavy Motor Vehicle or Transport Vehicle' license, and quashed cancellation of the petitioner's selection on hyper-technical grounds.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Driving License Heavy Motor Vehicle Transport Vehicle Recruitment

M/S UFLIX INDUSTRIES v. THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL, DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE & ORS.

15 Feb 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1307-DB

The Delhi High Court ordered refund of ₹79 lakhs recovered without formal demand pending adjudication, while preserving revenue authorities’ rights for lawful recovery thereafter.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Demand Draft recovery voluntariness of payment show cause notice refund pending adjudication

FANS A.S. v. MEJA URJA NIGAM PRIVATE LIMITED

15 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1115

The Delhi High Court directed appointment of an adjudicator under contractual dispute resolution clause after mutual consultation failed, ensuring expeditious resolution of commercial disputes.

civil petition_allowed Significant General Conditions of Contract dispute resolution mutual consultation adjudicator appointment

M/S J KUMAR INFRAPROJECTS LIMITED v. NATIONAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORPORATION (NHSRCL)

15 Feb 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:1266-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging bid rejection in a foreign-funded mega project as premature, upholding confidentiality and debriefing clauses that restrict judicial scrutiny until after contract award.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant foreign funded mega project tender process bid rejection confidentiality clause

Satish Chandra Yadav v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

15 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1258

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of M.Phil/Ph.D course and waiver of lockdown period, holding that automatic registration cancellation and Ordinance conditions preclude relief.

constitutional petition_dismissed Academic Ordinance Clause 9(b) Ph.D registration cancellation extension of course

Deepak v. A D M LA South West & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · W.P.(C) 3103/2021

The Delhi High Court directed grant of permission for sale of agricultural land subject to pending consolidation proceedings, clarifying that such proceedings do not bar issuance of No Objection Certificate under the Delhi Land (Restrictions on Transfer) Act, 1972.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Land (Restrictions on Transfer) Act, 1972 No Objection Certificate Agricultural land sale Consolidation proceedings

Sh. Vinod and Ors. v. The Lt. Governor of Delhi and Anr.

15 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1236

The Delhi High Court set aside the Lieutenant Governor's order confirming excess land possession for violating natural justice by considering additional revenue records without hearing the petitioners and remanded the matter for fresh hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice opportunity of hearing Delhi Land Holding (Ceiling) Act, 1960 revenue records

AFFLE INDIA LIMITED v. TALENT UNLIMITED ONLINE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANOTHER

15 Feb 2023 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH, J · 2023:DHC:1375

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under a monetization agreement and granted status quo restraining termination of the agreement pending arbitration proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 Interim injunction

Jamaluddin v. Nawabuddin

15 Feb 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1211-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the 90-day time limit for filing a written statement under Order 8 Rule 1 CPC is directory and allowed the appellant to file the written statement after the expiry of the period subject to payment of compensatory costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 8 Rule 1 CPC written statement extension of time compensatory costs