Delhi High Court

74,644 judgments

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Ajit Singh v. Padma Bhandari & Ors.

17 Dec 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:4241

The Delhi High Court upheld the executing court's order allowing eviction from illegal constructions beyond the decree area, affirming the executing court's ancillary powers to ensure full enforcement of possession decrees.

civil petition_dismissed Significant execution of decree illegal construction pendente lite possession decree Article 227 Constitution

Akshay Suri v. Central Reserve Police Force & Ors.

17 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4250-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh, final medical examination by an authorized board to resolve conflicting fitness reports for CAPFs appointment, emphasizing the binding nature of such medical opinions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant medical fitness CAPFs appointment Helix Vulgus Review Medical Examination

Times Internet Limited v. ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd.

17 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4247

The Delhi High Court disposed of a suit for specific performance on the basis of a mutual settlement and directed refund of the entire court fee to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed specific performance settlement agreement court fee refund amicable settlement

Ashwani Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4258-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension and arrears to petitioners similarly placed as in earlier judgments, with interest on delayed payments.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension pension arrears verification No Objection Certificate

Dalbir Singh & Ors. v. State GNCT of Delhi & Anr

17 Dec 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:4262

The Delhi High Court held that offences under Section 304B IPC involving dowry death cannot be quashed on the basis of compromise due to their grave nature and public interest in deterrence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 304B IPC dowry death Section 498A IPC

Sunil Kumar & Ors. v. Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.

16 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3415

The Delhi High Court allowed modification of a prior judgment to correct a typographical error, granting Petitioner No.15 the appropriate tenure extension and license fee waiver as originally intended.

administrative appeal_allowed typographical error modification of judgment license fee waiver tenure extension

Naresh Kumar v. Scholastic India Pvt Ltd

16 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4228
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The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of an intra-NCR transfer by an employer in private employment, holding that management discretion to transfer employees is broad and not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or violation of service conditions.

labor petition_dismissed Significant transfer of employee private employment management discretion suspension allowance

A Class Marbles India Private Limited v. Sh. Bhikho Ram @ Biku Ram

16 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:4229-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the direction for interim payment to the injured worker while granting the employer a fresh opportunity to defend the compensation claim delayed due to the pandemic.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 compensation due opportunity pandemic

Ratika Datta v. Vandana Yogesh Bakshi

16 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4226

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application for rejection of plaint in a possession suit, holding that the grounds raised require trial and the suit is not barred by the Delhi Rent Control Act or limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 cause of action continuous limitation

Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. Conquerent Control System Pvt Ltd

16 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4230-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award and dismissed the appeal, holding that absence of cross-examination opportunity and bald allegations of inflated invoices do not vitiate an award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Cross-examination Documentary Evidence

Yashwant Singh v. Ashutosh Verma

16 Dec 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:4211

The Delhi High Court held the defendant in wilful contempt for obstructing the plaintiff's access to property in violation of an injunction and issued directions restoring access while suspending punitive action subject to compliance.

civil petition_allowed Significant Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC Contempt of court Injunction Wilful disobedience

Well Protect Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital

16 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4214

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual payment disputes after the respondent failed to appoint one.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator security services contract

Association of Wellness Ayurveda and Spa v. Government of NCT of Delhi

16 Dec 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:4219

Delhi High Court stayed the prohibition on cross-gender massage in Spa guidelines, holding it arbitrary and violative of fundamental rights, and directed enforcement against illegal activities through inspections.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Cross Gender Massage Spa Licensing Fundamental Rights Right to Livelihood

Ankur Dalmia v. M/S. S.P.P. Food Products Pvt. Ltd.

16 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4227

The Court held that a decree against a sole proprietorship firm can be executed against the sole proprietor personally when he has participated in the suit, dismissing objections to execution on non-impleadment grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant sole proprietorship execution of decree Order XXI Rule 58 CPC personal liability

Harphool v. State

16 Dec 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:4231

The Delhi High Court held that the period of interim bail is excluded from the 180-day custody period for filing the charge sheet under Section 167(2) CrPC and NDPS Act, and dismissed the petition seeking default bail.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant default bail Section 167(2) CrPC Section 36A NDPS Act interim bail

Shri Arvind Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission & Anr.

16 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:4233-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the requirement of a separate LMV motorcycle license for appointment as Delhi Police Sub-Inspector, dismissing the petition challenging denial of appointment for lack of such license.

administrative petition_dismissed Light Motor Vehicle license Motor Vehicles Act 1988 Sub-Inspector recruitment Delhi Police

Association of Wellness Ayurveda and Spa v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Dec 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:4218

The Delhi High Court stayed the prohibition on cross-gender massage in Spa licensing guidelines, holding it arbitrary and violative of fundamental rights, and directed authorities to regulate Spas through proper licensing and inspections.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Cross Gender Massage Spa Licensing Fundamental Rights Article 14

Yashwant Singh v. Ashutosh Verma

16 Dec 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:4212

The Delhi High Court held the defendant in wilful contempt for obstructing the plaintiff's access to property in violation of a 2012 injunction, directing restoration of access and restraining further interference.

civil petition_allowed Significant Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC Contempt of court Wilful disobedience Injunction

Devender Kumar Mishra v. State

16 Dec 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:4216

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a forgery and impersonation case where no direct victim had come forward and the evidence was documentary and seized, emphasizing that continued detention served no useful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed bail forgery impersonation cheating

Sanjay Dhingra v. Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited & Anr.

16 Dec 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:4224

The Delhi High Court held that the Bank must follow the RBI Master Circular's procedural safeguards, including issuing a show cause notice and providing personal hearing, before declaring a borrower a wilful defaulter.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Wilful Defaulter Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters Reserve Bank of India show cause notice