Delhi High Court

28,224 judgments

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Mahabir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:360-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to pass a reasoned order on the petitioner's request for alternative post accommodation within two weeks, emphasizing the need for administrative fairness.

administrative other writ petition alternative post accommodation reasoned order representation

Akshat Baldwa & Ors. v. Yash Raj Films & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:345

The Delhi High Court directed the producer of 'Pathaan' to provide audio description, Hindi subtitles, and closed captions for its OTT release, affirming the statutory and constitutional right of persons with disabilities to accessible film content.

constitutional other Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 accessibility audio description subtitling

O. P. Gaud v. Delhi Jal Board

16 Jan 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:329-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an internal noting exonerating an employee without formal communication does not create enforceable rights and upheld continuation of disciplinary proceedings under CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings internal noting exoneration CCS(CCA) Rules 1965

Aurobindo Chaudhuri Memorial Great Indian Dream Foundation v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:331

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension and waiver of penalties for delayed filing of statutory company documents beyond the MCA’s prescribed relief schemes and timelines.

corporate petition_dismissed Companies Act, 2013 Form AOC-4 Company Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 MCA circulars

Amit Sharma v. Rama Goyal

16 Jan 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:425

The Delhi High Court held that sentences in multiple Section 138 NI Act complaints arising from a single transaction must run concurrently and allowed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. directing concurrent sentences.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Concurrent sentence Section 482 Cr.P.C. Dishonour of cheque

UBTECH PVT. LTD. v. PASHCHIMANCHAL VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LIMITED

16 Jan 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:427
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, rejecting limitation objections under Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, and held the dispute arising from rural electrification contracts to be arbitrable.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 28 Indian Contract Act Limitation

Manjeet Singh v. Guru Harkrishan Public School and Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:296

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to decide the petitioner's pending representation on pay scale fixation by passing a reasoned order within four weeks, allowing the writ petition.

administrative petition_allowed Delhi School Education Act, 1973 pay scale fixation Grade Pay 5th Central Pay Commission

State NCT of Delhi v. Sunil Kumar

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · CRL.M.C. 6494/2022

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to reconsider the release of seized articles after TIP proceedings, allowing parties claiming unidentified goods an opportunity for identification, and declined to interfere with ongoing investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Test Identification Parade superdari release of seized articles identification of goods

Vayoo Nandan Finance Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 26 (1), Delhi

16 Jan 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:676-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the order and notice under Sections 148A(d) and 148 of the Income Tax Act for failure to grant statutory reply time and furnish material, directing a de novo hearing with compliance to procedural safeguards.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 148A(b) Section 148A(d) Section 148

Raju Riyazuddin and Ors. v. The State and Anr.

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:731

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, emphasizing judicial encouragement of amicable resolutions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Gurcharan Singh Anand and Ors. v. The Govt. of N.C.T. Delhi and Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1042

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings arising from a neighborly dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew the complaint.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC criminal proceedings

Mansi Sharma & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:829

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 66(D) IT Act arising from matrimonial disputes following a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed Significant amicable settlement matrimonial dispute quashing of FIR Section 66(D) IT Act

SH HARI GOPAL v. SH SUSHIL KUMAR & ANR.

16 Jan 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:459
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The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, holding that the landlord's bona fide need was established and the tenant failed to raise a triable issue to defend.

property appeal_dismissed Significant eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide need

Sh. Naresh @ Ranjan and Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:625

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for electricity theft after the parties amicably settled the civil liability, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 135 Electricity Act 2003 theft of electricity civil liability settlement

Dharampal Gupta v. Laxmi Devi

16 Jan 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:607

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging possession suit decree, holding that an unregistered Agreement to Sell without enforceable rights under Section 53A cannot defeat co-owner's possession claim, and refused to reopen defence evidence closed voluntarily.

civil appeal_dismissed Agreement to Sell Doctrine of Part Performance Section 53A Transfer of Property Act possession suit

Dinesh Chahal & Ors. v. State by Dabri Police Station & Anr.

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:675

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between estranged spouses in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement

MS Bridge Building Construction Co Pvt Ltd v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd

16 Jan 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:404

The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards on the ground that the arbitrator was unilaterally appointed and failed to make mandatory disclosures, holding that such awards are without jurisdiction and cannot be validated by implied waiver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) unilateral appointment arbitrator ineligibility

Kapil S/O Harprashad v. State (NCT of Delhi)

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:386

The Delhi High Court held that an accused granted bail cannot be kept in custody solely for inability to furnish sureties and directed release on personal bond without sureties, emphasizing the constitutional ethos against property-based denial of bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail personal bond surety poverty

Captain G. Raghavendra Reddy v. Air India Limited

16 Jan 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:585

The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to Air India Limited post-disinvestment, dismissing the petition as not maintainable and granting liberty to approach appropriate forums.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition Article 226 disinvestment Air India Limited

Nirdosh Kumar v. Sonu & Ors

16 Jan 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:335

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by recognizing higher functional disability, adjusting future prospects, increasing amounts for pain and suffering, and allowing for future artificial limb replacements.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 loss of future earning capacity functional disability pain and suffering