Delhi High Court

95,375 judgments

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Delhi Medical Council v. Parnay Kumar Biswash

24 Nov 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:5251

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a criminal complaint against an unqualified medical practitioner, restoring the complaint for trial to protect public health and uphold statutory regulation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997 practicing medicine without qualification dismissal in default setting aside dismissal

M/S S.S TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INDIA PVT LTD v. ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

24 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5176

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a clerical error in an arbitral award under Article 227 when the arbitrator was functus officio, holding no limitation barred such correction.

arbitration petition_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Clerical Error Correction of Award Functus Officio

Gaurav Bhardwaj and Ors. v. Union of India and Others

24 Nov 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5219

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regularization and set aside of eviction orders, holding that unauthorized occupation of government accommodation after cancellation and retirement justifies eviction and denial of regularization.

administrative petition_dismissed government accommodation regularization unauthorized occupation eviction order

Suraj Kumar Sirvaiya v. Prashant Paliwal

24 Nov 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:5233

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal granting conditional leave to defend in a suit under Order XXXVII CPC where the defendant raised plausible but disputed factual issues, remanding the matter for trial upon deposit of Rs. 15 lakhs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend security cheque plausible defence

Cambridge Primary School v. Directorate of Education

24 Nov 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5220

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging pay fixation of a primary school teacher, upholding the Directorate of Education's order fixing basic pay at Rs. 6,025 and emphasizing the inadmissibility of delay and non-compliance with lawful orders.

administrative petition_dismissed pay fixation Fifth Pay Commission increments bunching effect

Mebigo Labs Private Limited v. Pocket FM Private Limited & Anr.

24 Nov 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · CS(COMM) 809/2022

The Delhi High Court disposed of the interim injunction in a copyright infringement suit after the defendant removed the infringing audiobook and undertook not to republish it without authorization.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed copyright infringement interim injunction audio book exclusive rights

THE STATESMAN LIMITED v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

24 Nov 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner-management one final opportunity to lead evidence with conditions including a four-week timeline and costs, after the Trial Court had closed evidence.

civil appeal_allowed closure of evidence opportunity to lead evidence adjournment costs

Devender Shukla v. State of NCT

24 Nov 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:5100

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging assault on a police officer, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and the quashing power under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR cognizable offence mala fide prosecution

Mahavir Singh & Ors. v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:5083

Registration of sale agreement and power of attorney relating to land under pending consolidation proceedings cannot be permitted without sanction under Section 30 of the East Punjab Holdings Act, 1948.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Indian Registration Act, 1908 East Punjab Holdings Act, 1948 Section 30 EPH Act Sale Agreement registration

Bharat Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:5107

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of an administrative officer for unauthorized absence and dereliction of duty during a critical period, affirming the validity of the departmental inquiry and penalty under the Corporation's Staff Regulations.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant unauthorized absence departmental inquiry staff regulations removal from service

Jai Raj Solanki v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:5084

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a public servant following a fair disciplinary inquiry that proved serious misconduct, emphasizing limited judicial interference in such administrative decisions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings principles of natural justice removal from service public servant misconduct

New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Farzana Rahat & Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:5136
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, affirming insurer's liability despite alleged policy breach, applying correct income assessment, future prospects, multiplier, and non-conventional heads as per Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal negligence insurance liability assessment of income

Directorate of Enforcement v. Tahir Hussain

24 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:5093

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under the PMLA against Tahir Hussain based on prima facie evidence of money laundering linked to scheduled offenses and fraudulent financial transactions.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 3 PMLA Section 50 PMLA statements money laundering

Delhi Development Authority v. Dinesh Kumar

24 Nov 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:5097-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Single Judge's order quashing DDA's demand for interest on the balance 10% payment of a flat, holding such interest can only be charged if payment is delayed beyond five years and that mandatory interest irrespective of payment timing violates Article 14.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Development Authority Housing Scheme 2014 balance 10% payment interest levy

Kamlesh and Ors. v. Sudhir Sharma

24 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5175
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The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's COVID-19 related extension of limitation periods applies to filing written statements, setting aside the order rejecting the petitioners' written statement as barred by limitation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant limitation period written statement Order VIII Rule 1 CPC COVID-19 pandemic

Atul Punj v. IDBI Bank and Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · Yogesh Khanna · 2022:DHC:5101
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking suspension of the Look Out Circular against Atul Punj, holding that given ongoing investigations into alleged financial fraud and foreign asset concealment, the LOC should remain in force to prevent flight risk.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Look Out Circular Black Money Act SFIO investigation foreign assets

Seema Rani v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

24 Nov 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:5103

The Delhi High Court granted probation to a convicted offender under Sections 420/120B IPC, setting aside imprisonment in light of the Probation of Offenders Act, emphasizing reformation over punishment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 Section 420 IPC Section 120B IPC Probation

R. K. Tarun v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:5155-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking clarification on the classification of sexual harassment of a child under Section 12 of the POCSO Act as bailable or non-bailable, holding it to be a cognizable and non-bailable offence in line with the Supreme Court's ruling in Knit Pro International.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 12 POCSO Act bailable offence non-bailable offence cognizable offence

Gobindapur Academic Ptti v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.

24 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:258

The Delhi High Court stayed the NCTE's withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. institution, holding that withdrawal on grounds not communicated in show cause notices violates Section 17(1) of the NCTE Act and principles of natural justice.

administrative other Significant NCTE Act 1993 withdrawal of recognition natural justice show cause notice

Chander Prakesh Gupta v. Kamlesh Wadhwa & Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:276

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that potential prejudice in other pending suits is not a valid ground for review and that review cannot be used to re-argue decided issues.

civil petition_dismissed review petition grounds for review prejudice in pending suit re-argument