Delhi High Court

95,375 judgments

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Sarti Devi v. Gurdwara Management Committee, Gurudwara Nanak Sar Thaat

25 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:5114

The Delhi High Court directed re-hearing on substantial questions regarding ownership and binding effect of DDA's perpetual lease deed over disputed land involving acquired and unacquired portions.

property other Significant land ownership possession perpetual lease deed Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954

Kataria Carriers Registered Partnership firm v. National Insurance Company Limited

25 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5122
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit by a transporter challenging repudiation of an insurance claim under a policy taken by a third party, holding that the plaintiff lacked privity and cause of action, and the suit was barred by limitation and arbitration award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC privity of contract insurance repudiation declaratory relief

Michelle Camilleri & Anr. v. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) & Anr.

25 Nov 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:5111

The Delhi High Court held that CARA’s direction to withdraw an adoption petition without valid reasons was impermissible, upheld the petitioners’ right to proceed with adopting a special needs child, and emphasized the paramountcy of the child’s welfare and regulatory compliance.

family appeal_allowed Significant adoption special needs child Juvenile Justice Act 2015 CARA

Anita Moudgil v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

25 Nov 2022 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta
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The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of forgery and cheating in property and Will disputes, emphasizing cooperation in investigation and imposing conditions to safeguard interests.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail forgery cheating criminal breach of trust

Amit Kumar v. State

25 Nov 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5247
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376/313 IPC and POCSO Act on the ground of marriage and settlement between parties, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing non-compoundable offences in appropriate matrimonial dispute cases to prevent injustice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences rape

MUFG Bank Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax 2 & Anr.

25 Nov 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:5159-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020, an assessee may settle any one or more appeals independently without settling all pending appeals for the same assessment year.

tax petition_allowed Significant Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020 dispute settlement assessment year appeal

MS Punchip Associates Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Bibi Alape Kaur & Ors.

25 Nov 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:5261

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree declaring landlords entitled to rent deposited by sub-tenant after termination of tenancy, holding the suit not barred by limitation or Order II Rule 2 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant lease expiry month-to-month tenancy arrears of rent Order II Rule 2 CPC

Dr. H. R. Singh v. Union of India and Anr.

24 Nov 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5181-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to join the new place of posting as per Tribunal’s order and ordered immediate payment of salary and benefits for the period he continued reporting at the original posting due to administrative delays.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order deemed relieved salary payment service extension

Suraj Kumar Sirvaiya v. Arpana Paliwal

24 Nov 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:5234

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant conditional leave to defend a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC upon deposit of Rs. 5 lakhs, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal of leave to defend and remanding the matter for trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend summary suit post-dated cheque

Gammon India Limited & Anr. v. National Highways Authority of India

24 Nov 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5332-DB

The Delhi High Court held that inconsistency between arbitral awards is not a ground to set aside an award under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and upheld practice directions aimed at avoiding conflicting awards.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Inconsistency between arbitral awards Setting aside arbitral award

Chander Prakesh Gupta v. Kamlesh Wadhwa & Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5206

The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing the tenant to deposit rent arrears and future mesne profits pending trial, rejecting the tenant’s claim of full payment under an agreement to sell due to lack of clear proof.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XV-A CPC mesne profits agreement to sell lease agreement

Shally v. Ram Mohan Gautam

24 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5104

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of the defendant's application to summon additional witnesses under Order XVI Rule 1(3) CPC, clarifying that such an application is not maintainable without a prior witness list under Rule 1(1), and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XVI CPC list of witnesses summoning witnesses Article 227 Constitution of India

Dr. O M Parmar v. Harsh Vardhan Nayyar

24 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5238

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and held that arrears of rent under the Delhi Rent Control Act must be computed from the date of service of notice of demand, not the eviction petition, denying relief to a defaulting tenant.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 14(2) Section 15(1)

Kay Ess Electronics and Electricals v. Commissioner of Trade and Taxes

24 Nov 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:5416-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed VAT refunds is payable from the date the refund becomes due, notwithstanding clerical errors in refund orders, and directed payment of interest accordingly.

tax petition_allowed Significant refund interest Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Special Objections Hearing Authority

Sabila Begum & Ors. v. Union of India

24 Nov 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:5085
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The Delhi High Court held that liability for compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act is strict and no-fault, allowing the appeal and remanding the matter for awarding compensation for a passenger who died falling from a moving train.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 strict liability untoward incident compensation

Rajender Singh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

24 Nov 2022 · Rekha Palli · Citation No.2022/DHC/005128

The Delhi High Court directed release of retiral benefits to a retired employee whose terminal dues were withheld without any disciplinary action initiated even after three years post-retirement.

service_law petition_allowed Significant terminal benefits retiral benefits pension gratuity

Aditi Gaur v. General Manager UCO Bank & Anr.

24 Nov 2022 · Rekha Palli · Citation No.2022/DHC/005130

The Delhi High Court directed UCO Bank to grant pension benefits to a voluntary retiree whose pending pension application was not timely considered in light of a subsequent circular extending pension eligibility.

civil petition_allowed Significant pension scheme voluntary retirement pending application circular dated 01.01.2013

NSL Nagapatnam Infrastructure Private Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5263-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that encashment of bank guarantees under Regulation 12(5) of the Connectivity Regulations is discretionary and not mandatory, setting aside CERC's order mandating automatic encashment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Bank Guarantee Long Term Access Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Central Transmission Utility

M/S Kurian EnergieKanri India Pvt Ltd v. State of NCT of Delhi

24 Nov 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:5106

The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that change of counsel or alleged inadequate cross-examination is not sufficient ground for recall.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witness cross-examination change of counsel

Ismile v. The State of NCT Delhi

24 Nov 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5246
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ismile for kidnapping and rape of a minor, affirming that consent of a girl below 16 years is immaterial and reduced the sentence for rape from 10 to 7 years considering time served.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape minor consent immaterial school leaving certificate