Delhi High Court

72,805 judgments

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North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Santosh Devi

23 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:760-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the NDMC’s writ petition challenging the Tribunal’s order directing payment of interest on delayed retiral benefits to the widow of a deceased employee.

administrative petition_dismissed retiral benefits interest on delayed payment Central Administrative Tribunal General Provident Fund

HUGO BOSS TRADE MARK MANAGEMENT GMBH AND CO. KG v. ASHOK KUMAR

23 Feb 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:703

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to grant ex-parte injunction against unknown defendants named 'Ashok Kumar' in a trademark infringement suit, emphasizing that such injunctions cannot be effectively served or enforced and that criminal remedies under the Trademark Act are the proper recourse.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ex-parte injunction John Doe litigation unknown defendants trademark infringement

Indus Towers Ltd v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

23 Feb 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:707

The Delhi High Court quashed a work stop notice against installation of a telecommunication tower, holding that absent scientific evidence of health hazards, lawful permission cannot be arbitrarily revoked.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant work stop notice telecommunication tower health hazard scientific evidence

Union of India & Anr. v. Abhay Kumar

23 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:761-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting pay protection to an employee appointed through open competitive examination, rejecting the administrative distinction between interview and exam recruits as arbitrary.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant pay protection open competitive examination interview recruitment Office Memorandum 10.07.1998

Raunak Chikara v. University of Delhi

23 Feb 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:691

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi’s decision not to recompute a student’s 4th semester results based on improved 3rd semester marks obtained later, affirming limited judicial interference in academic assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

academic/administrative appeal_dismissed Significant alternative assessment scheme COVID-19 pandemic improvement examination semester grading

North End Foods Marketing Private Limited v. M/S Jai Hanuman Rice and General Mills & Anr.

23 Feb 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:702

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Trade Facilitation Agreement where parties failed to agree on arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) appointment of arbitrator Trade Facilitation Agreement

Dr. Mohammad Ajazur Rahman v. Union of India & Anr.

23 Feb 2022 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:829-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking a writ directing the government to notify and implement the Whistle Blower Protection Act, 2014, holding that enforcement of laws is a sovereign function beyond judicial compulsion.

constitutional petition_dismissed Whistle Blower Protection Act, 2014 writ of mandamus notification to bring law into force sovereign function

Mohd Irfan v. Danish & Ors.

23 Feb 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:705

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking action against alleged unauthorized construction, directing compliance with the pending appeal and stay order before the Appellate Tribunal MCD.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized construction demolition order stay order Appellate Tribunal MCD

Sandeep Kumar Jha v. M/S FIITJEE LTD

23 Feb 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:700

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate employment-related disputes arising under a valid arbitration clause.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12 arbitration clause

Anuj Gupta v. Central Bureau of Investigation

23 Feb 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:689

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a Chartered Accountant accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that appropriate conditions can mitigate risks of flight and tampering despite the seriousness of the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Prevention of Corruption Act economic offences Section 439 Cr.P.C.

Nasimuddin v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

23 Feb 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:708

The Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to ensure a licensed meat shop complies with licence terms and hygiene standards, restraining illegal sale and public encroachment, while dismissing the petition.

administrative petition_dismissed veterinary trade licence meat shop licence conditions public land encroachment

CBI v. Devendra Jain

23 Feb 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:710
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the CBI's petition to cancel bail granted to Devendra Jain in a corruption case, holding that the bail order was not perverse and procedural requirements were substantially complied with.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail Section 41A Cr.P.C. Prevention of Corruption Act economic offences

Rajnish Gupta & Anr. v. Mukesh Garg

23 Feb 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:736

The Court held that where the defendant admits material facts but pleads additional facts, the Court can direct the defendant to lead evidence first under Order XVIII Rule 1 CPC, dismissing the defendant's application to compel the plaintiff to begin evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XVIII Rule 1 CPC burden of proof right to begin evidence admission of facts

Sameer Malhotra and Another v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation and Other

23 Feb 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:706

Delhi High Court accepted an unconditional apology for unauthorized construction, imposed costs, ordered remedial filling of basement, and restrained further construction pending appeal before the Appellate Tribunal-MCD.

administrative petition_allowed unauthorized construction sanctioned plan municipal corporation show cause notice

Shyam College v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.

22 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:714-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a private university recognized by the State is not required to obtain a No Objection Certificate under NCTE Regulations and directed the NCTE to reconsider its recognition application afresh.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant No Objection Certificate NCTE Recognition Private University Regulation 5(3)

Rakesh Bhardwaj v. Mahant Surender Nath

22 Feb 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:756

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the status of the Mahant of Kalkaji Mandir and held that mere tenants have no rights to perform religious rites or seek injunctions against unauthorized constructions on temple property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Kalkaji Mandir Mahant tenancy rights injunction

Rakesh Bhardwaj v. Mahant Surender Nath

22 Feb 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:753

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Mahant's status and injunctions sought by tenants, affirming that mere occupants lack rights to restrain lawful temple authorities and emphasizing court supervision over temple administration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Kalkaji Mandir Mahant injunction tenancy rights

Khatu Shyam College v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr.

22 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:712-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a private university recognized by the State is not required to obtain an NOC under NCTE Regulations and directed the NCTE to re-examine its recognition application afresh.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant No Objection Certificate NCTE Recognition Private University Regulation 5(3)

Gauri Sharma v. Directorate of Education Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

22 Feb 2022 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2022:DHC:680
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The Delhi High Court held that a librarian in an aided school is entitled to age relaxation and salary as a teaching post under the Delhi School Education Act and Rules, directing payment of salary with interest to the petitioner.

labor petition_allowed Significant age relaxation librarian post teaching post Delhi School Education Act, 1973

M/S SOWIL LIMITED v. INDIAN HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED

22 Feb 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:675

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award denying idling loss claims in a determinable contract for traffic surveys, affirming limited grounds for interference under the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Contract Determinability Traffic Survey Contract Idling Charges