Delhi High Court

61,224 judgments

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Vinod Kumar v. UOI and Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:234-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking continuity of service after a 13-year delay, holding that no substantive relief survives due to inordinate delay and lack of action by the respondents.

administrative petition_dismissed writ of mandamus continuity of service extension of posting status quo

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Anjali & Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:221

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's finding of rash and negligent driving and the compensation awarded to the claimants, dismissing the insurer's appeal for reduction.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act rash and negligent driving motor accident claim preponderance of probabilities

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. M/S Spraytec India Ltd

11 Jan 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:367-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAAR's ruling that an ongoing investigation without formal notice does not preclude advance ruling and dismissed DRI's appeal alleging fraud and misrepresentation.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Advance Ruling Section 28-I Fraud and Misrepresentation

Harish Chandra Singh Negi v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:215-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation on seniority within six weeks, disposing of the writ petition without adjudicating the merits.

administrative other Procedural seniority gradation list Articles 14, 15, 16 representation

JC 492095W NB SUB GOPI RAM v. Union of India

11 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:330-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner's pending revision petition against a summary trial punishment order within a stipulated time, disposing of the writ petition without granting interim relief.

administrative other summary trial punishment order service extension discharge order revision petition

K. Dhanalakshmi v. Central Bureau of Investigation

11 Jan 2023 · Jasmeet Singh, J · 2023:DHC:188
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition quashing the dismissal of discharge application in a disproportionate assets case, emphasizing the limited scope of charge framing and the need to consider family income and assets.

criminal petition_allowed Significant disproportionate assets Prevention of Corruption Act Section 13(1)(e) charge framing

Kapil Taneja v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)

11 Jan 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:184
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a cyber scam case involving foreign victims, holding that completed investigation and lack of concrete risk of tampering justify bail despite ongoing foreign inquiry.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 41A CrPC cyber scam call centre fraud

Gurnam Singh & Ors. v. Rama

11 Jan 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:226

The Delhi High Court disposed of a revision petition by recording a settlement whereby the respondent agreed to vacate the suit property within six months, and the petitioners waived claims for mesne profits and damages.

civil other Order 12 Rule 6 CPC settlement vacate suit property mesne profits

Afshan Haider v. Union of India

11 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:214-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's representation for pension enhancement as per the 7th Pay Commission within a specified time frame, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition mandamus pension enhancement 7th Pay Commission

Sandeep v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:202

The Delhi High Court held that employed law graduates cannot be denied provisional enrolment or barred from appearing in the All India Bar Examination, directing the Bar Council of Delhi to grant enrolment and permit the petitioner to appear in AIBE-XVII in line with Supreme Court precedents.

administrative petition_allowed Significant All India Bar Examination provisional enrolment Bar Council of India employment and enrolment

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Dr Shambhuji

11 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:248

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to file delayed written statements subject to payment of costs, emphasizing discretion to decide lis on merits despite procedural delay.

civil appeal_allowed delay in filing written statement Order VII Rule 11 CPC condonation of delay costs imposed

Neelam Arora v. Manju Arora

11 Jan 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:242
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging dispossession via removal from a WhatsApp group, holding no wilful disobedience of court orders under the DV Act.

family petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court domestic violence Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 right of residence

Interglobe Enterprises Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. DCIT Circle 10(1) & Anr.

11 Jan 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:319-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to communicate tax demand computations and consider software modifications to allow TDS credit in cases of amalgamation or demerger, while noting rectification applications had been disposed of.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 154 Section 199 TDS credit

Naresh Kumar Aggarwal v. Shano & Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:317

The Delhi High Court upheld employer liability for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act despite a lease agreement, emphasizing control over the deceased as the key factor.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 employer liability contractor vs employee lease agreement

Parveen Kumar Ajay Kumar & Sons v. Manoj Kumar

11 Jan 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:229

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the trial court’s order and rejecting claims of natural justice violation and alternate accommodation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement eviction petition

Real Anchors Projects LLP & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:200

Delhi High Court held that electricity supply authorities cannot refuse fresh electricity connections to tenants by insisting on landlord's No Objection Certificate, affirming electricity as an essential service.

administrative petition_allowed Significant electricity connection No Objection Certificate tenant rights essential services

Group Capt Mukesh Paul v. Delhi Development Authority

11 Jan 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:395-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal partially, disallowing unjustified restoration and premium location charges, directing payment of lawful dues and possession of an alternate flat by the DDA.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority Self Financing Scheme flat allotment interest rate

Neelam Chandra & Anr. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

11 Jan 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:250

The Delhi High Court extended a stay order on a disputed property pending before the Appellate Tribunal, directing no adjournments and disposing of the modification petition without prejudice.

civil petition_dismissed stay order modification of order Appellate Tribunal Municipal Corporation of Delhi adjournment

Jagjit Pal Singh Virk v. Union of India & Anr.

11 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:278
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The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of RTI disclosure of confidential promotion board records and ACRs of an Indian Navy officer, affirming the exemption of Armed Forces information from RTI on grounds of security and prior judicial scrutiny.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Annual Confidential Report Armed Forces Tribunal Promotion Board

J.S. Malik v. M/S Energy Infrastructure (India) Ltd.

11 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:203

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that a law graduate employed in managerial and legal capacities is not a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and dismissed the petition challenging his termination.

labor petition_dismissed Significant workman definition Industrial Disputes Act 1947 managerial capacity professional exclusion