Delhi High Court

61,224 judgments

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N v. The Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department & Ors.

23 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:564
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The Delhi High Court permitted a minor girl to undergo medical termination of pregnancy and held that RMPs need not disclose the minor's identity in mandatory POCSO reports upon request, harmonizing privacy rights with reporting obligations.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant medical termination of pregnancy minor girl consensual sexual activity POCSO Act

Surya Dev Rana & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

23 Jan 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma, C.J.; Hon'ble Mr. Justice Subramonium... · 2023:DHC:545

The Delhi High Court upheld that the pay fixation multiplier under the 2008 Rules applies to the existing basic pay in the pre-revised scale, with upgraded grade pay added thereafter, rejecting the petitioners' claim for applying the multiplier to the upgraded pay scale.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant Central Civil Services (Revised) Pay Rules, 2008 Rule 7(1)(A) 6th Central Pay Commission pay fixation

M/S Ratan Kumar Singh v. Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited

23 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:539

The Delhi High Court held that blacklisting without prior show cause notice violates natural justice and directed lifting of blacklisting upon deposit of security, emphasizing proportionality and fair hearing in tender-related blacklisting.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant blacklisting show cause notice natural justice proportionality

Samir Saran v. National Faceless Assessment Centre & Anr.

23 Jan 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:999-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to grant mandatory personal hearing under Section 144B(6)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, directing a fresh assessment after affording such hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(3) Section 144B personal hearing

Capt. D.B. Mathur v. Punjab National Bank

23 Jan 2023 · The Chief Justice; Mr. Justice Subramonium Prasad; Satish Ch... · 2023:DHC:550-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the 1991 Circular on pay fixation for re-employed commissioned officers did not override the fundamental pay linkage rule and was withdrawn by the 1996 Circular, thus denying pay re-fixation to a permanently commissioned officer.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant pay fixation pre-commission training 1991 Circular 1996 Circular

Royal Digital Cable and Communication Pvt. Ltd. v. Star India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

23 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:540

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging TDSAT's interim orders permitting disconnection of signals based on prima facie audit findings of non-compliance under TRAI Regulations, holding that such matters are within TDSAT's jurisdiction and not amenable to interference under Article 227.

administrative petition_dismissed Telecommunication Interconnection Regulations 2017 TDSAT audit report signal disconnection

Dharanidhar Karimojji v. Union of India & Anr.

23 Jan 2023 · The Chief Justice; Mr. Justice Subramonium Prasad; Satish Ch... · 2023:DHC:548-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking regulation of digital lending platforms, holding that the RBI has enacted an adequate regulatory framework to protect borrowers and that further government action is underway.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant digital lending platforms Reserve Bank of India Non-Banking Financial Companies interest rate cap

National Highway Authority of India v. M/S SSANGYONG ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD.

23 Jan 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:903
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on grounds of public policy and patent illegality, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Public Policy of India Patent Illegality

Pawan & Anr v. State (CBI)

23 Jan 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:497
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The Delhi High Court granted regular suspension of sentence to appellant Pawan pending appeal, relying on parity with co-accused and the fact that he had served over 50% of his sentence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular suspension of sentence pending appeal parity more than 50% sentence served

Radha Charan Sharma v. Union of India

23 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:522-DB

The Delhi High Court directed fresh consideration of the petitioner's representation for Compassionate Allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, setting aside the impugned order that merely reiterated dismissal justification.

administrative other Compassionate Allowance CCS (Pension) Rules Rule 41 dismissal from service

Sadruddin & Anr. v. Qutabidin & Ors.

23 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:547

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expedite hearing and disposal of an interim injunction application and maintain status quo to prevent prejudice from ongoing illegal construction.

civil appeal_allowed Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC interim injunction status quo adjournment

ALTF SPACES PRIVATE LIMITED v. HOMESTORE18

23 Jan 2023 · Sachin Datta · 2023:DHC:569

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under a valid arbitration clause incorporated in electronically agreed Terms of Use, affirming the enforceability of such clauses and the court's jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause electronically agreed terms appointment of arbitrator Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Ranjit Singh Sethi v. Ranbir Singh Sethi & Ors.

23 Jan 2023 · Sachin Datta · CS (OS) 277/2019

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the impleadment of the deceased's second wife as a necessary party in a partition suit due to her claimed interest under a Will.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant necessary party proper party impleadment Order I Rule 10 CPC

Accurate Freight Logistics and Ors. v. Avon Logistics and Shipping

23 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:584

The Delhi High Court upheld the strict 120-day time limit under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, refusing to condone delay in filing a written statement despite non-supply of plaint with summons served via WhatsApp.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 time limits written statement forfeiture of right

Akhilesh Arya v. State

23 Jan 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:516-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act but reduced his life sentence to the period already served, emphasizing the credibility of child testimony and medical evidence despite minor inconsistencies.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act aggravated penetrative sexual assault child sexual abuse child witness testimony

M/S Neelkanth Travels v. Mohan Lal & Anr.

23 Jan 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:471

The Delhi High Court held that a stationary vehicle parked for its intended use is considered 'in use' under the Employees’ Compensation Act, making the insurer liable to pay compensation, while the employer alone is liable for penalty on default.

labor appeal_partly_allowed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 use of motor vehicle insurance liability compensation

Sachin Kumar Gupta v. Union of India

23 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:521-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation for increment and financial benefits within four weeks and communicate a reasoned decision.

administrative petition_allowed representation increment financial benefits reasonable time

Sarthak Sachdeva v. Karishma Chadha

23 Jan 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:536-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of a divorce petition to a joint petition under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act following amicable settlement, directing the Family Court to waive the six-month waiting period and proceed with mutual consent divorce.

family appeal_allowed Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1) Section 13B mutual consent divorce

Tapan Choudhury v. The Central Public Information Officer and Ors.

23 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:541

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CIC order, holding that the information under the RTI Act was adequately provided and disputes over similar company names are to be resolved through civil litigation.

administrative petition_dismissed Right to Information Act, 2005 company name search Ministry of Corporate Affairs World Book India Private Limited

Mohan Prasad (Since Deceased) through his LRs Yogesh & Ors. v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Anr.

23 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court directed administrative and infrastructural reforms to address delays in consumer dispute redressal forums while deferring appointments pending Supreme Court orders.

administrative other consumer dispute redressal District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum infrastructure staff vacancies