Delhi High Court

74,231 judgments

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GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. DR AMIRA NISAR

07 Jan 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:77-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision directing the petitioners to count the respondent's past service at BSF Polytechnic for CAS benefits in DTTE, dismissing the writ petition.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Career Advancement Scheme AICTE notifications past service counting senior scale benefits

MODI-MUNDIPHARMA BEAUTY PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. S.M ENTERPRISES

07 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:86

The Delhi High Court appointed a new sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the dissolution of the previous tribunal to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated MoU between cosmetic product sellers.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) appointment of arbitrator Memorandum of Understanding

Shree Durga Industry & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Jan 2022 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:517-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging technical disqualification in a government tender due to the petitioner’s failure to timely renew registration, affirming strict adherence to tender eligibility criteria.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender process technical disqualification registration renewal public procurement

Poonam Sethi v. Sanjay Sethi

07 Jan 2022 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:96-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a father is legally obligated to maintain his major unmarried daughters, including reasonable marriage expenses, and directed the respondent to pay substantial lump sum amounts for their weddings while upholding the denial of maintenance to the appellant wife given her sufficient income.

family appeal_allowed Significant maintenance permanent alimony Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956

Sh. Manish Bhalla and Anr v. Sh. Mridul Gupta

07 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:94

The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award for lack of opportunity of hearing and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed opportunity of hearing natural justice Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award set aside

Rajeev Sharma v. Directorate of Enforcement

07 Jan 2022 · Mukta Gupta · 2022:DHC:82 (UNI)

Delhi High Court granted bail to a journalist accused under PMLA, holding that Official Secrets Act offences are not scheduled offences under PMLA and the twin conditions for bail under Section 45 PMLA do not apply when proceeds of crime are below ₹1 crore.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act Official Secrets Act bail scheduled offences

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. v. VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO. LTD & ORS.

07 Jan 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:85

The Delhi High Court partially allowed discovery by interrogatories and directed production of third-party license agreements to aid determination of patent infringement and FRAND issues in a telecommunications patent suit.

civil other Significant discovery by interrogatories Order XI Rules 2 and 14 CPC Section 151 CPC patent infringement

VST Industries Limited v. Rudra Ventures Private Limited & Ors.

07 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:67

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining defendants from using trade dress deceptively similar to plaintiff's TOTAL brand, finding a prima facie case of trademark and copyright infringement despite defendants' prior use claims.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant interim injunction trademark infringement trade dress passing off

Union of India v. Hemant Kumar

07 Jan 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:88

The Delhi High Court held that appeals under the Payment of Gratuity Act filed during the COVID-19 pandemic are not barred by limitation due to the Supreme Court's extension orders and must be heard on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 limitation period COVID-19 pandemic extension of limitation

Mohd. Afsar v. State

07 Jan 2022 · Mukta Gupta · 2022:DHC:83

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual offences under the POCSO Act and IPC, holding that the prosecutrix was a minor as per reliable school records and that consent and Nikaah under threat do not absolve criminal liability.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 376 IPC juvenile age determination Rule 12(3) Juvenile Justice Rules

Deepak Kumar Shami v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Jan 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:81

Anticipatory bail was denied to a director accused of cheating multiple complainants through a fraudulent car advertisement scheme due to serious allegations and absconding status.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C cheating Section 420 IPC

Pulate Rajesh Sopan v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Jan 2022 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:105-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disciplinary proceedings against an ITBP constable, holding that natural justice was not violated as the petitioner refused to cross-examine witnesses and the inquiry was validly conducted.

administrative petition_dismissed disciplinary inquiry natural justice cross-examination medical examination

Umed Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

07 Jan 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:126-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's order on overtime allowance due to unexplained delay, non-compliance with directions, and raising new issues not previously presented.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition Central Administrative Tribunal overtime allowance delay in filing

ICICI Bank Ltd v. Sh Vinod Gupta & Ors.

07 Jan 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:125

The Delhi High Court held that a suit seeking declaration and mandatory injunction with a prayer for restoration of functions is maintainable and rejected the bank's application to dismiss the plaint at an advanced stage on maintainability grounds under Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 34 Specific Relief Act declaration suit mandatory injunction

Yogesh Kumar Saxena v. Union of India

07 Jan 2022 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:101-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to extend the same relief granted to a similarly situated individual to the petitioners by treating their writ petition as a representation.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition representation identically situated relief extension

Sangeeta Thapa v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Jan 2022 · Rekha Palli · 2022:DHC:87

Delhi High Court allowed medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks due to substantial foetal abnormalities and grave risk to the woman's mental health under the amended MTP Act.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 Edward Syndrome Trisomy 18 medical termination beyond 20 weeks

Radharani Panda v. Union of India & Anr.

07 Jan 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:97-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded the matter to the Central Administrative Tribunal to examine the petitioner's claim for age relaxation under Recruitment Rules, 2015 on merits, setting aside the dismissal for non-examination of the case.

administrative remanded Significant age relaxation Recruitment Rules 2015 NORCET 2021 Central Administrative Tribunal

Insituform Pipeline Rehabilitation Private Limited v. New Delhi Municipal Council

07 Jan 2022 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:98-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed NDMC's arbitrary and mala fide cancellation of a tender, emphasizing the necessity of valid reasons and fairness in public procurement decisions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant tender cancellation arbitrariness mala fide Article 14

BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

07 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:95

The Delhi High Court quashed certain demand and show cause notices issued without personal hearing, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing including virtual hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice personal hearing show cause notice demand notice

Kidar Nath Babbar & Anr. v. M/S. Baba Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

07 Jan 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:84

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for interim injunction in a property possession suit, holding that no prima facie case or balance of convenience was established.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction possession suit property dispute demarcation