Delhi High Court

71,423 judgments

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Dr. Khundongbam Chetan v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Jun 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:2234

The Delhi High Court held that a medical seat cannot be considered vacant or reallotted after the second counselling round if the candidate does not resign within the stipulated time, dismissing the petition seeking admission on that basis.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant NEET-PG counselling DrNB course admission seat vacancy resignation after counselling

Shanti Devi v. BSES Yamuna Power Limited

02 Jun 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:2247

The Delhi High Court directed BSES Yamuna Power Limited to grant a fresh electricity connection to the petitioner without requiring landlord's NOC despite a pending possession dispute, subject to payment of dues and compliance with formalities.

administrative petition_allowed Significant electricity connection Article 226 adverse possession No Objection Certificate

Shreya Yadav v. National Testing Agency

02 Jun 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:2233

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking directions to secure NEET OMR sheets, holding that unsubstantiated apprehensions without evidence do not warrant judicial intervention.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant NEET examination OMR answer sheet tampering allegations National Testing Agency

Vishal Balguer v. State of NCT of Delhi

02 Jun 2022 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2022:DHC:2232

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a brutal murder case, holding that long custody and minor discrepancies do not justify bail where the offence is serious and evidence prima facie establishes guilt.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC murder Section 302 IPC

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. v. M/S Deepak and Co.

02 Jun 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:2226-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award ruling that the respondent was not obliged to provide a welcome drink before accepting a policy change and that IRCTC must reimburse GST paid on production charges upon proof of payment.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 temporary license welcome drink Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Karida Real Estates Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

02 Jun 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2217-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment proceedings initiated against a non-existent company and directed fresh consideration after due compliance with natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(d) reassessment proceedings

Ramesh Chandra Sharma & Anr. v. Registrar of Companies, NCT of Delhi and Haryana

02 Jun 2022 · Asha Menon

The Delhi High Court set aside trial court summons under Section 211(7) of the Companies Act, 1956 for failure to consider limitation and condonation of delay applications, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Companies Act 1956 Section 211(7) limitation condonation of delay

Sheikh Ishrafil v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Ors.

02 Jun 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:2179

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ petition seeking to restrain police investigation into the Jahangir Puri riots, holding that lawful police investigations cannot be obstructed under the guise of protecting fundamental rights.

criminal petition_dismissed Article 226 Constitution of India Section 482 Cr.P.C. Jahangir Puri riots Police investigation

Nimit Kumar v. Central Industrial Security Force

02 Jun 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:2286-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary penalty of pay reduction imposed on a CISF officer for proven misconduct, finding no procedural irregularity or disproportionate punishment.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental enquiry disciplinary proceedings CISF Rules 2001 natural justice

Murari Mirchandani v. State & Ors.

02 Jun 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:2177

The Delhi High Court quashed the SDM’s notice under Section 145 Cr.P.C. for desealing property, holding that such proceedings cannot be revived while civil suits on title and possession are pending without emergent grounds.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 145 Cr.P.C. civil proceedings possession dispute Executive Magistrate jurisdiction

Pankaj Saini v. Income Tax Officer & Ors.

02 Jun 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2218-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an invalid Section 148 notice and assessment order due to lack of prior recording of reasons to believe but allowed the tax authorities to proceed with a subsequent valid notice.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act reasons to believe notice validity assessment order

Jai Bhagwan Sharma v. Munni Devi

02 Jun 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:2185
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The Delhi High Court held that wilful disobedience of a consent decree and breach of undertaking to vacate premises constitute contempt of court, ordering the respondent's eviction and sentencing proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Significant Contempt of Court Consent Decree Wilful Disobedience Undertaking to Court

CGMP Projects Pvt Ltd v. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and Another

02 Jun 2022 · VIPIN SANGHI, ACJ; SACHIN DATTA, J · 2022:DHC:2300-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of the petitioner's technical bid in a government tender, holding that expert technical evaluation is not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender evaluation technical bid judicial review Technical Evaluation Committee

The Chief Executive Officer J and K Era Srinagar Kashmir v. Abhiram Infra Projects Pvt Ltd

02 Jun 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5667
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by the 120-day limitation period under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, rejecting the petitioner's contention to apply the Jammu & Kashmir Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Jammu & Kashmir Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1997 arbitral award

Sumit Aneja v. Gursimran Kaur

01 Jun 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:2367

The Delhi High Court directed the Family Court to decide the petitioner's application for early hearing in a child custody matter promptly, emphasizing the need for expeditious disposal while respecting the trial court's discretion.

family petition_dismissed child custody early hearing adjournment Family Court

M/S WEARWELL (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED v. MR FALAM AHMED

01 Jun 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:2368

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and set aside the impugned appellate order under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, applying the principle of parity with earlier similar petitions.

labor petition_allowed Payment of Wages Act, 1936 Section 17 writ petition principle of parity

HEETICH MARKETING-UND VERTRIEBS GMBH & CO. KG. & Anr. v. GUPTA STORE

01 Jun 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:2362

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, permanently restraining the defendant from selling counterfeit 'HETTICH' products, confirming that summary judgment is appropriate where no real prospect of defense exists in trademark infringement suits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary judgment trademark infringement passing off counterfeit goods

Avneet Kaur v. Sadhu Singh

01 Jun 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · AIR 1961 SC 1285
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The Delhi High Court held that Family Courts have jurisdiction over suits arising out of a marital relationship even if the parties are not spouses, and ordered transfer of a suit between parents-in-law and daughter-in-law to the Family Court.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Family Courts Act, 1984 Section 7(1) explanation (d) jurisdiction of Family Courts marital relationship

Jaswant Singh v. Komal Bansal

01 Jun 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2477

The Delhi High Court upheld the executing court's jurisdiction to adjudicate disputed ownership and fraud allegations during execution proceedings under Order XXI CPC, dismissing the petition challenging the framing of issues and evidence recording.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXI CPC execution proceedings right, title and interest fraud on court

M/S KANISHKA IMPEX PVT LTD v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ANR.

01 Jun 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:2276

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against coercive recovery of property tax dues pending the functioning of the Municipal Taxation Tribunal, directing the petitioner to continue paying tax as per the base year and pursue the appeal thereafter.

administrative appeal_allowed property tax Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Suo-Moto Assessment Order Municipal Taxation Tribunal