Delhi High Court

59,941 judgments

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Vishv Mohan v. Department of Personnel and Training and Ors.

22 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3161-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an inconclusive medical board report and directed appointment of a visually impaired candidate to IAS based on consistent medical evidence certifying 60% disability under the PWD Act.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant visual impairment disability certification Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 medical board report

Laukush Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT) & Anr.

22 Aug 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:3232

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 387 and 506 IPC in exercise of its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. despite non-compoundability, based on settlement and futility of continuing proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Section 387 IPC

Subhan Khan & Ors. v. Mohd Faizal & Ors.

22 Aug 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:3174
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The Delhi High Court upheld a 2002 eviction decree against joint tenants, dismissing prolonged objections and delays by the petitioners, and ordered prompt execution of possession in favor of the landlord.

civil petition_dismissed Significant eviction decree Section 14(1)(e) Delhi Rent Control Act joint tenants execution of decree

Jay Jain v. C AND S ELECTRIC LTD & ANR.

22 Aug 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Vikas Mahajan · 2022:DHC:3373-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the application to reject the plaint, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action against the appellant under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action rejection of plaint fraud

FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)

22 Aug 2022 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AN... · 2022:DHC:3151-DB

Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and granted benefit of doubt to appellants.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant sole eyewitness testimony common intention Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt

Overnite Express Limited v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

22 Aug 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:3145

The Delhi High Court invalidated the respondent's restricted panel of arbitrators and appointed an independent sole arbitrator to ensure impartiality and fairness in arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator impartiality and independence of arbitrator restricted panel of arbitrators

M/S Thermal Engineers and Insulators Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd.

22 Aug 2022 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2022:DHC:3340
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the dispute resolution mechanism was exhausted and the issue of accord and satisfaction was debatable and to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator accord and satisfaction

MMTC Ltd. v. M/S Novelty Jewellers

22 Aug 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3199

The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of a related arbitration case under Section 24 CPC to consolidate proceedings and avoid conflicting judgments.

civil appeal_allowed Section 24 CPC transfer of case arbitration proceedings consolidation of cases

FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)

22 Aug 2022 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AN... · 2022:DHC:3147-DB

Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and granted benefit of doubt to appellants in a fatal assault case.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant sole eyewitness testimony common intention Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt

Arun Jain Prop. M/s Vishesh Builders v. New Delhi Municipal Council

22 Aug 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:3281-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award allowing the respondent to retain the performance guarantee due to non-issuance of completion certificate and incomplete contract performance.

civil appeal_dismissed performance guarantee fixed deposit receipt completion certificate arbitration award

Preet Singh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

22 Aug 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:3153
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual offences, holding that quashing is premature when investigation is ongoing and charge-sheet not filed, absent manifest mala fide or absurdity.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Section 376 IPC Section 377 IPC

Rajinder Singh Bhatia v. Manju Bhatia

22 Aug 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:3139

The Delhi High Court held that once a suit is valued for jurisdiction, the plaintiff must pay court fees on the same amount and cannot adopt different valuations for court fee payment, directing the plaintiff to pay deficient court fees accordingly.

civil other Significant court fee suit valuation mandatory injunction permanent injunction

Gujarat Gas Limited v. Vedanta Limited & Ors.

22 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3261-DB

Delhi High Court allowed appeal to constitute a common arbitral tribunal for consolidated arbitration proceedings under contracts with overlapping disputes, setting aside the order denying interim relief at the pre-notice stage.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief Section 17 application Arbitral tribunal constitution

M/S. CANDEX FILAMENT PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (PREVENTIVE) & ANR.

22 Aug 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:3250-DB

The Delhi High Court held that bank guarantees cannot be encashed during the pendency of an appeal if the mandatory pre-deposit is made, and directed refund of amounts encashed in violation of this principle.

administrative petition_allowed Significant bank guarantee pre-deposit Customs Act, 1962 Central Excise Act, 1944

Maharaja Jagat Singh v. Lt. Col. Sawai Bhawani Singh

22 Aug 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:3141

The court allowed deletion of a deceased plaintiff's name and recognized his legal heir, already a defendant, as sole legal representative due to conflict of interest among parties.

civil other substitution of parties impleadment deletion of parties conflict of interest

FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)

22 Aug 2022 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AN... · 2022:DHC:3148-DB

The Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to the sole eyewitness's unreliable testimony and insufficient proof of common intention, granting benefit of doubt to appellants.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant sole eyewitness testimony common intention Section 302 IPC Section 304 IPC

Sgt. Navneet Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Aug 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:3159-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of an IAF sportsman to general trade duty, holding that service transfer orders are not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Indian Air Force Sportsman posting Transfer order Section 26 Air Force Act

Babita v. Munna Lal

22 Aug 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:3778

An ex-parte decree for restitution of conjugal rights does not bar a wife from claiming maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., and the Trial Court must independently assess evidence before denying maintenance.

family remanded Significant Section 125 Cr.P.C. Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act restitution of conjugal rights maintenance

FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)

22 Aug 2022 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AN... · 2022:DHC:3150-DB

Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and insufficient proof of common intention, granting appellants benefit of doubt and acquitting them.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant sole eyewitness testimony common intention Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt

FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)

22 Aug 2022 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AN... · 2022:DHC:3149-DB

Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and granted benefit of doubt to appellants.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant sole eyewitness testimony common intention Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt