Delhi High Court

29,724 judgments

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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

Master Medhansh Jhawar @ Madhav v. Rajesh Bhushan & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1159

The Delhi High Court directed immediate commencement of treatment and funding for children with rare diseases, emphasizing the State's obligation under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, and mandated Ministry of Health's active role in clinical trial facilitation.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trials

Ajay v. State of Uttar Pradesh

15 Feb 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Divkar Namthe

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions and life sentences of accused for multiple murders and attempt to murder, affirming the reliability of the injured eyewitness and dismissing appeals challenging the trial and sentence modifications.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder attempt to murder injured eyewitness credibility of witness

Bhim Raj v. South Asian University

15 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:697

The Delhi High Court quashed the expulsion orders against Ph.D. students of South Asian University for violation of natural justice and affirmed writ jurisdiction over educational institutions performing public functions.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant natural justice audi alteram partem right to education writ jurisdiction

Anil Kumar v. The GST Commissioner, CGST and Central Excise and Ors.

14 Feb 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1227-DB

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to investigate a fraudulent GST registration obtained in the petitioner's name and dismissed the writ petition while emphasizing the need for cooperation and proper legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed fraudulent GST registration identity theft Section 29(5) GST Act representation to authorities

Ankit Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1074-DB

The Delhi High Court directed an independent medical re-examination of the petitioner's height to resolve a dispute in recruitment eligibility and allowed participation in the selection process if the petitioner meets the prescribed height criteria.

administrative petition_allowed height measurement recruitment eligibility medical examination Border Security Forces

ORIENTAL INS CO LTD v. DALGANJAN SINGH & ANR

14 Feb 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1071

The Delhi High Court upheld the condonation of nearly 13 years’ delay in filing an employees’ compensation claim, emphasizing sufficient cause and liberal construction of labor welfare statutes.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 condonation of delay compensation claim beneficial legislation

Neeraj v. Arvind Singh

14 Feb 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1188

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to outstanding payments under a settlement deed including interest and costs, ordered release of deposited funds, and disposed of the contempt petition with costs.

family petition_allowed settlement deed maintenance order execution proceedings contempt petition

Jaya Saini v. Lt. Governor, GNCT of Delhi & Anr

14 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1142-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and cancellation of allotment of a commercial shop illegally transferred and constructed upon, affirming that freehold conversion rights under the JJR Scheme apply only to original residential allottees.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Jhuggi Jhopri Resettlement Scheme DUSIB Act leasehold to freehold conversion unauthorized construction

SRU Steels Limited v. Income Tax Officer Ward 24 1 Delhi

14 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1300-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment order under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act for failure to consider the taxpayer's reply and directed the Assessing Officer to furnish material and pass a speaking order after a fresh hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A reassessment proceedings bogus transactions

Relaxo Footwears Limited v. Nikhil Footwears & Anr.

14 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1064

The Delhi High Court decreed a commercial suit for design infringement in terms of a settlement where defendants acknowledged plaintiff's exclusive rights and undertook not to infringe, with payment of litigation costs.

civil appeal_allowed registered designs design infringement passing off unfair competition

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

14 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1112

Delhi High Court directed removal of unauthorized vendors from Kalkaji Mandir premises, allowing only registered street vendors designated spaces, to ensure orderly access and support urban beautification ahead of the G-20 Summit.

administrative other Kalkaji Mandir street vendors unauthorized hawkers movement plan

Sat Narain Gupta v. Sunil Mittal & Anr.

14 Feb 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1204

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause is separable and independent, allowing appointment of an arbitrator despite alleged incompleteness of the main contract.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 16 arbitration clause separability

Asad Mueed & Anr. v. Hammad Ahmed & Ors.

14 Feb 2023 · Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:1008

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim relief against non-parties under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the Arbitral Tribunal's Section 17 remedy is efficacious and the Court should not intervene post constitution of the Tribunal.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act Section 17 Arbitration Act interim relief non-party injunction

Mukesh Kumar v. M/s. Mother Dairy Fruit Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.

14 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1088

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of time to file a written statement beyond the mandatory 120-day period under the Commercial Courts Act, holding that medical illness alone without bona fide explanation does not justify condonation of delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 written statement time limit

Sahil Arora v. Commissioner of Excise Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

14 Feb 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:1412-DB

The Delhi High Court held that personal assets of an LLP partner cannot be attached or directed to be deposited for recovery of dues payable by the LLP under the Delhi Excise Act, setting aside such a direction in the impugned order.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 Delhi Excise Act, 2009 Section 29 Delhi Excise Act Partner liability