Delhi High Court

72,805 judgments

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Harsh Newar v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Feb 2022 · Mukta Gupta · 2022:DHC:599

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to mother and son accused of forgery in a business dissolution dispute, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and documentary evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail forgery Memorandum of Understanding Dissolution Deed

Galav Foods v. Union of India and Ors

14 Feb 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:567

The Delhi High Court set aside forfeiture of security deposit and license fee on termination of a catering stall license due to COVID-19 related delays and allowed the petitioner to participate in the fresh tender.

administrative petition_allowed Significant license agreement forfeiture of security deposit COVID-19 impact transfer of license

Dalmia Cement (East) Limited v. Jaiprakash Associates Limited

14 Feb 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:571

The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitral tribunal and time to render the award till 30.06.2022 under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, following the Supreme Court's extension of limitation periods.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension of mandate arbitral tribunal

United Telecoms Ltd. v. Bharat Broadband Network Ltd.

14 Feb 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:570
Cites 0 · Cited by 11

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute sole arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and granted one year to conclude pending arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 15(2) Section 12 Substitute arbitrator

Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative v. Union of India

14 Feb 2022 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2022:DHC:568

The Delhi High Court upheld the suspension of CHRI's FCRA registration under Section 13(1) of the FCRA, 2010, holding that prior inquiry or hearing is not mandatory before suspension and that the suspension order was validly reasoned and not arbitrary.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 Section 13 suspension Section 14 cancellation natural justice

Harsh Newar v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Feb 2022 · Mukta Gupta · 2022:DHC:598

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of forgery in a family business dispute, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and documentary nature of evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail forgery Memorandum of Understanding postal receipt

RK Rastogi v. Union of India and Others

14 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:647-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's summary dismissal of a pay fixation claim and remanded the matter for a fresh hearing, emphasizing the need to consider substantive contentions and not penalize repeated litigation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation Central Administrative Tribunal service law reinstatement

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan v. Komendra Prakash Gautam

14 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:575-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to expeditiously decide the interlocutory application in a transfer dispute, while maintaining the status quo, and dismissed the writ petition seeking further relief.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal interim order status quo interlocutory application

Amit @ Sonu Jaat v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Feb 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:557

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentences of multiple accused for gang rape, holding that despite minor contradictions, the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt through credible testimony, medical and DNA evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant gang rape prosecutrix testimony contradictions in evidence medical examination

Praveen Kumar v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

14 Feb 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:574-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing DMRC to dispose of APAR representations promptly and permitted the petitioner to provisionally appear in the DGM promotion exam pending final disposal.

administrative appeal_allowed Annual Performance Assessment Report APAR promotion eligibility provisional participation

M v. State

13 Feb 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1561

The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition challenging an FIR registered under IPC and POCSO provisions after the petitioner chose not to pursue it, directing police to ensure the petitioner’s safety.

criminal petition_dismissed FIR registration Section 323 IPC Section 506 IPC Section 195A IPC

Niranjan Singh v. State

13 Feb 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1562

The Delhi High Court confirmed interim protection and granted regular bail to the petitioner with conditions after charge-sheet filing and framing of charges.

criminal appeal_allowed bail interim protection charge-sheet framing of charges

Mohammad Saddan Ansari v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi)

13 Feb 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1560

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of a petitioner who absconded and failed to comply with bail conditions, including payment via cheque which was dishonoured.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail interim protection absconding dishonoured cheque

AMAN YADAV v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

11 Feb 2022 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:603-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging rejection from ICG recruitment due to discrepancies in application documents, affirming strict adherence to recruitment rules and no relief for bona fide mistakes after selection completion.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant document verification recruitment process candidature cancellation discrepancy in application

Devshi Earthmovers Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-8, Delhi & Anr.

11 Feb 2022 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:561-DB

The Delhi High Court issued notice and permitted reopening of assessment under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act based on valid reasons to believe income escaped assessment due to non-disclosure of material facts for AY 2014-15.

tax other Section 148 Income Tax Act Section 147 Income Tax Act reopening of assessment limitation period

Kuldeep Sharma v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

11 Feb 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:566
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail under Section 37 NDPS Act for possession of commercial quantity of Charas, holding that procedural lapses cannot be grounds for bail and stringent conditions must be met.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS bail commercial quantity

V Guard Industries Ltd v. Ramesh Kumar & Anr.

11 Feb 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:536

The Delhi High Court decreed a suit in terms of an out-of-court settlement and ordered refund of entire court fees to the plaintiff, applying the Supreme Court's liberal interpretation of court fees refund provisions to incentivize amicable dispute resolution.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 23 Rule 3 CPC court fees refund amicable settlement Section 16 Court Fees Act

SAP Electro Contracts (Pvt) Ltd v. The Reiyukai

11 Feb 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:534

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes following the respondent's consent and non-opposition.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 appointment of arbitrator

Surinder Pal Singh v. Prime Property Realty & Ors.

11 Feb 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:533

The Delhi High Court appointed an Arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 where parties failed to mutually appoint one as per the arbitration agreement in a construction dispute.

civil petition_allowed Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of Arbitrator arbitration clause collaboration agreement

Sarvesh Security Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital

11 Feb 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:535

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes in a security services contract, following the Supreme Court's directive against unilateral arbitrator appointment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6)(c) appointment of arbitrator Perkins Eastman Architects case