Delhi High Court

28,224 judgments

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

23 Jan 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:903

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

Devi Lal Chahar v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:645-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Movement Order directing psychiatric evaluation of a service member is a legitimate administrative measure, not a punitive transfer, and vacated the interim stay against it.

administrative appeal_dismissed Movement Order Psychiatric Examination Armed Forces Service Conditions Mala fide Transfer

Rajeev Chhabra v. Surender Khurana & Ors.

23 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · CM(M) 370/2017

The Delhi High Court directed release of original sale deeds to the petitioner in accordance with a valid Memorandum of Settlement resolving the property dispute.

civil petition_allowed Memorandum of Settlement release of sale deeds property dispute compromise

Ex Recruit Shubham Kumar v. Union of India

23 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:544-DB

The Delhi High Court held that discharge orders under Army Rule 13(3)(IV) are subject to the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal and directed transfer of writ petitions challenging such discharges accordingly.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Army Rule 13(3)(IV) discharge from Army Armed Forces Tribunal jurisdiction service law

Niket Ranjan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

23 Jan 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:498

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a POCSO case due to inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony and prolonged custody, subject to stringent conditions including relocation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act Section 506 IPC sexual assault

Pankaj Kumar Bhola v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

23 Jan 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:502

The Delhi High Court suspended the appellant's sentence under the POCSO Act pending appeal, applying Supreme Court guidelines on interim relief after substantial sentence served and satisfactory conduct.

criminal sentence_modified Significant POCSO Act suspension of sentence interim relief fiduciary relationship

Shri Ramesh Chander Goel v. Master Chirag Goel

23 Jan 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:491

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to set aside an ex-parte decree due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate sufficient cause for non-appearance, emphasizing the need for credible evidence and proper procedural challenge.

civil petition_dismissed ex-parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC sufficient cause setting aside ex-parte decree

Subhash Chander & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:646-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' claims for financial upgradation and pay fixation under ACP and MACP schemes as a representation within eight weeks, without granting immediate relief.

administrative other ACP Scheme MACP Scheme financial upgradation pay fixation