Delhi High Court

74,644 judgments

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M/S Shivalaya Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority

13 Dec 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:4141

Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award, upholding limited claims and affirming principles limiting judicial interference in arbitration awards and evidentiary requirements for contractual claims.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Extension of time Bonus for early completion

Nisha Ara v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

13 Dec 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:4159-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of alleged illegal construction, holding that such factual disputes cannot be adjudicated in writ jurisdiction and directing authorities to consider grievances with due process.

administrative petition_dismissed writ jurisdiction unauthorized construction mandamus sanction plans

Namita Verma & Ors. v. Momman Khan & Ors.

13 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4144

The Delhi High Court held that under Order XIII Rule 1 CPC and the Delhi High Court Rules, production of original documents for inspection suffices and filing originals is not mandatory, dismissing the petition challenging the Trial Court's order.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XIII Rule 1 CPC production of original documents filing of copies Delhi High Court Original Side Rules 2018

Rahul Sanwariya and Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

13 Dec 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:4158-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the complete ban on firecrackers during Diwali 2021 as infructuous after the festival passed, allowing petitioners liberty to seek remedies if fresh cause arises.

administrative petition_dismissed firecrackers ban pollution control infructuous petition public interest litigation

Anjana Gosain v. Government of NCT and Anr.

13 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4145

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to clear the petitioner's outstanding legal fees promptly and endorsed the development of an Online Single Window System to ensure timely payments.

administrative other outstanding fee bills panel counsel payment Government of NCT of Delhi Single Window System

Sarvesh Security Services Pvt Ltd v. Guru Govind Singh Govt Hospital

13 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4140

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from a security services contract, directing arbitration under DIAC rules.

arbitration petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6)(c) appointment of arbitrator security services contract

Sidharth Chauhan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) Through SHO

13 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4131
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The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the Managing Director of a real estate company accused of large-scale fund diversion and threats, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation in serious economic offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail economic offences misappropriation of funds custodial interrogation

Jagran Prakashan Limited v. 3Y3 Digital Labs Private Limited

13 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4139 (AXT)

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve a payment dispute where parties failed to mutually agree on the arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment arbitration agreement

EZEN AVIATION PTY LIMITED & ANR. v. BIG CHARTER PRIVATE LIMITED

13 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4152-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside interim orders restraining the appellants from dealing with aircraft parts due to the respondent's failure to commence arbitration within the statutory period under Section 9(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief Section 9(2) statutory period commencement of arbitration

Sidharth Chauhan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

13 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4130
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Anticipatory bail was denied to the Managing Director accused of large-scale real estate fraud involving misappropriation of funds and threats to witnesses, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation in serious economic offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail economic offences misappropriation of funds real estate fraud

Radhika Ashar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Dec 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:4146

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of the internship completion cut-off date for AYUSH postgraduate admissions, holding that administrative eligibility criteria fixed by the Ministry are binding and not arbitrarily extendable.

administrative petition_dismissed AYUSH postgraduate admission AIAPGET-2021 compulsory rotating internship eligibility criteria

Veterans Forum for Transparency in Public Life v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Dec 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:4160-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to expeditiously consider the petitioner's grievances regarding the Bureau of Indian Standards' statutory functions without granting substantive relief, disposing of the PIL with liberty for further remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016 standardisation conformity assessment quality assurance

Anand Ballabh v. Union of India

13 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Naving Chawla · 2021:DHC:4149-DB

The Court held that disability pension claims require case-specific medical evaluation to establish service attribution and directed the petitioner to file a representation for reconsideration.

administrative other Significant disability pension military service Right Hemiparesis compulsory retirement

M/S SHAURYA IMPEX v. M/S SOUTH INDIA TRADING COMPANY

13 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4157

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to grant one opportunity to examine a crucial bank official under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to ensure a fair trial, emphasizing the wide discretionary power of courts to summon witnesses essential for just decision.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. summoning witness fair trial discretion of court

GD K Jayavelu v. Union of India

13 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Naving Chawla · 2021:DHC:4147-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Director General, BSF to decide the petitioner's pending revocation of voluntary discharge petition within four weeks, emphasizing the obligation to consider revocation requests before final acceptance.

administrative other Procedural voluntary discharge revocation of discharge Border Security Force CCS Pension Rules 1972

Pushpanjali Rana v. Union of India

13 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Naving Chawla · 2021:DHC:4148-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions directing retrospective promotion of petitioners to Assistant Commandants and Deputy Commandants with consequential benefits, following seniority principles and Supreme Court precedent.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant promotion retrospective promotion seniority Assistant Commandants

M/S SHAURYA IMPEX v. M/S SOUTH INDIA TRADING COMPANY

13 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4156

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to grant one opportunity to summon and examine a bank official under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to ensure a fair trial, subject to payment of costs.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. summoning witnesses fair trial discretionary power

M/S SHAURYA IMPEX v. M/S SOUTH INDIA TRADING COMPANY

13 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4153

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to grant one opportunity to summon and examine a bank official under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the accused's right to a fair trial and the essentiality of such evidence for just decision.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. summoning witness fair trial bank official evidence

M/S SHAURYA IMPEX v. M/S SOUTH INDIA TRADING COMPANY

13 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4154

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to grant the petitioner one opportunity to summon and examine a crucial bank official under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the right to a fair trial and judicious exercise of discretion.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC summoning witness fair trial discretionary power

Arjun Sethi v. All About Outdoor Pvt. Ltd.

13 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:4150

The Delhi High Court held that it has jurisdiction to appoint a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act despite the arbitration venue being Gurugram, upholding party autonomy in designating the appointing court.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment Jurisdiction Party autonomy