Delhi High Court

74,231 judgments

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Jayabrata Bose v. Union of India & Anr.

19 Jan 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:248-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the recovery of excess HRA from a government officer whose spouse was allotted government accommodation by IGNOU, holding such accommodation qualifies as government accommodation under HRA Rules, disallowing HRA claims despite separate residence.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant House Rent Allowance Government accommodation Autonomous body IGNOU

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. Vasavi Power Services Pvt Ltd

19 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:718
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Delhi High Court partly upheld and partly set aside arbitral awards awarding damages to contractor for employer-caused delay and breach, emphasizing limited judicial interference and evidentiary support for claims.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Breach of contract Price Variation Compensation

Anil Syal v. Union Bank of India & Ors.

19 Jan 2022 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:241-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously decide the petitioner's insolvency application, recognizing the overriding effect of the IBC moratorium over recovery proceedings but declined to stay the proceedings itself.

civil other Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 94 IBC Section 96 IBC interim moratorium

GITA RATTAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

19 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:227

The Delhi High Court set aside a rectification order for failure to issue prior show cause notice and directed a fresh hearing with a speaking order before coercive action.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant suo motu assessment order show cause notice rectification order principles of natural justice

M/S CITY X-RAY AND SCAN CLINIC (P) LTD v. MEDEOR HOSPITAL LTD.

19 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:225
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes where parties failed to mutually appoint one.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 sole arbitrator appointment mutual consent

Ganga Singh v. Union of India

19 Jan 2022 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:240-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioner’s claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench judgments within twelve weeks.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation service benefits

Om Prakash Meena v. Union of India and Ors.

19 Jan 2022 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:239-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the petitioner’s removal from CISF service for refusal to accept transfer and unauthorized absence, holding that the disciplinary action was justified despite the petitioner’s medical condition.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order removal from service disciplinary proceedings medical condition

Shri Fajalur Rahaman v. I.P.G.C.L.

19 Jan 2022 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2022:DHC:226
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The Delhi High Court held that the Director (Technical) is competent to issue charge sheets initiating major penalty disciplinary proceedings against Group 'A' technical employees under CCS (CCA) Rules, dismissing challenges to such authority.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Disciplinary Authority Charge Sheet Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 Delegation of Powers

Capital Land Builders Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Shiv Kumar Jindad & Ors.

19 Jan 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:233

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that sufficiency of evidence and disputed facts require trial and cannot be decided summarily.

civil petition_dismissed Order VII Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint possession title documents

Swarna Sarada & Ors. v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Ors.

19 Jan 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:268-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging a 2018 Tribunal order related to a 2012 examination due to unexplained delay in filing.

administrative petition_dismissed delay laches writ petition Central Administrative Tribunal

Manish Kumar & Ors. v. Union Public Service Commission & Ors.

19 Jan 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:269-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to file a review petition before the Tribunal based on a newly discovered document affecting eligibility criteria for LDCE 2015, emphasizing the right to reconsider orders when material evidence was previously unavailable.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE 2015 Central Administrative Tribunal review petition

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-3 v. M/s Agson Global Pvt. Ltd.

19 Jan 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:234-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's deletion of additions under Section 68 for share capital and bogus purchases, holding that no incriminating material justified reopening assessments and that the assessee satisfactorily proved the genuineness of transactions.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act share capital share premium bogus purchases

Amanatullah Khan v. Commissioner of Police Delhi & Others

19 Jan 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:409
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Delhi High Court quashed police surveillance and 'Bad Character' entry against MLA Amanatullah Khan for mala fide and arbitrary exercise of power violating procedural safeguards under Punjab Police Rules, 1934.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Judicial review Punjab Police Rules 1934 History Sheet Surveillance Register

Mohd. Tahir v. State

18 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:210
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of murder during riots, emphasizing the need for specific evidence under Section 149 IPC and balancing prolonged pre-trial detention against personal liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly murder

Rashid @ Raja v. State

18 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:215
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused in a communal riot murder case, emphasizing the need for clear evidence of common unlawful object under Section 149 IPC and balancing prolonged pre-trial custody against the right to personal liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly personal liberty

Abhigyan Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Jan 2022 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:287-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces medical boards' decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit due to scoliosis and complete RBBB, dismissing the petition for a fresh independent medical examination.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical fitness Right Bundle Branch Block scoliosis Initial Medical Board

Mohd. Faisal v. State

18 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:212
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Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in 2020 Delhi riots murder case, emphasizing the need for clear evidence under Section 149 IPC and balancing personal liberty against the gravity of offences amid trial delays.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly personal liberty

CXL Titon Electronics Pvt Ltd v. The Joint Secretary Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying & Anr.

18 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:205

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from a pre-terminated RO plant contract, holding that a restrictive arbitration clause was void following Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator Arbitration clause validity Pre-termination of contract

Shahrukh v. State

18 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:211
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of murder in a riot case, holding that mere presence in an unlawful assembly without clear evidence of common object or overt acts does not justify prolonged pre-trial incarceration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC prolonged incarceration

A (Minor) v. State through Standing Counsel & Anr.

18 Jan 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:544

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of interim compensation to a child sexual offence victim, directing the Trial Court to reconsider the application in light of medical evidence and relevant legal provisions under the POCSO Act and Rules.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim compensation POCSO Act child victim sexual offence