Delhi High Court

74,644 judgments

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Mukesh Kumar Singhal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

10 Dec 2021 · Rekha Palli

The Delhi High Court directed the Pollution Control Committee to pass reasoned orders on environmental compensation claims within four weeks and restrained coercive action against petitioners pending disposal of writ petitions.

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Ajay @ Nathu@ Sunny v. State of NCT of Delhi

10 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4119

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a petitioner charged with serious offences including attempt to murder a police officer, citing prolonged custody and trial progress despite the gravity of charges.

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Ajay @ Monu v. State of NCT of Delhi

10 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4124

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail applications in serious communal riot murder cases due to risk of witness intimidation and pending crucial eyewitness examination.

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Swastik Pipe Ltd v. Jagpal Sharma

10 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4107

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after deeming Whatsapp service valid and noting the respondent's non-appearance.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator valid service

Ashok Kumar Puri & Anr. v. S. Suncon Realtors Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

10 Dec 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:4110

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the condonation of delay in refiling a Section 34 arbitration petition, holding that interlocutory orders of Commercial Courts are largely immune from Article 227 challenge under Section 8 of the Commercial Courts Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 8 Commercial Courts Act condonation of delay

Vibha Kapoor & Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

10 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4125

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to direct police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that judicial discretion was properly exercised in absence of credible evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. FIR registration judicial discretion

Mita Saha v. Dr Kabita Mazumdar

10 Dec 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:4115

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer petition under Section 24 CPC, holding that the suit was pending before the District Court despite an order to return the plaint, and transferred the suit back to itself in the interest of justice to avoid delay.

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Ravi Kumar & Anr. v. HDFC Ergo General Ins Co Ltd & Ors.

10 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4105

The Delhi High Court set aside recovery rights granted to the insurer based solely on non-production of a valid driving license, holding that substantive proof of license validity prevails over procedural lapses.

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Suraj v. State

10 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4118

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a prolonged sexual exploitation case under POCSO, emphasizing victim's examination and gravity of offences before granting bail.

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Hind Industries Ltd & Ors. v. Indian Bank & Ors.

10 Dec 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:4127-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging possession under the SARFAESI Act, holding that no vested right exists to compel acceptance of a One Time Settlement and successive applications on the same cause of action are not maintainable.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act One Time Settlement Debt Recovery Tribunal interim relief

Rajesh Bhatia v. Income Tax Officer Ward 35(1) New Delhi

10 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4111-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to decide the petitioner's representation against attachment of property, holding that attachment without outstanding demand after appellate orders is illegal.

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Ritu Sethi v. Vivek Sethi

10 Dec 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4102

The Delhi High Court enhanced the wife's maintenance from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month considering the husband's financial capacity and vacated the stay on arrears payment.

family appeal_allowed Significant maintenance Section 125 CrPC Hindu Marriage Act enhancement of maintenance

Pooran Singh v. State of Delhi

10 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4116

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a dowry harassment case, holding that mere recovery of Istridhan is insufficient to deny bail and custodial interrogation is not mandatory.

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Madalasa Sood v. Maunicka Makkar & Anr.

10 Dec 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:4104

The Delhi High Court granted possession to the plaintiff against her daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, holding that ownership and possession rights prevail over DV Act residence protections when defenses are untenable and admissions clear.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 shared household

National Insurance Company Ltd v. Smt. Munjarin

10 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4109

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Tribunal's award holding the owner and driver liable for rash and negligent driving and the insurer liable to pay compensation based on credible eyewitness testimony and preponderance of probabilities.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act Section 166 motor accident claim eyewitness testimony

Ritu Sethi v. Vivek Sethi

10 Dec 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4103

The Delhi High Court enhanced the wife's maintenance from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.35,000/- per month considering the husband's financial capacity and the wife's needs, while dismissing the husband's challenge to the maintenance order.

family appeal_allowed Significant maintenance Section 125 CrPC Hindu Marriage Act maintenance arrears

Ajay @ Monu v. State of NCT of Delhi

10 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4123

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail applications in serious communal riot murder cases, citing risk of witness tampering and strong prima facie evidence, but allowed liberty to reapply after witness examination.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail communal riots eyewitness statement Section 302 IPC

Ajay @ Monu v. State of NCT of Delhi

10 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4122

Bail was denied to the accused in serious communal riot murder cases due to the risk of influencing the sole public witness, with liberty to apply after witness examination.

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Alcatel Lucent International v. Income Tax Officer TDS Ward - 1(1)(1), International Taxation

10 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4112-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Officer to dispose of the petitioner’s Section 197 application within two weeks, emphasizing adherence to prescribed timelines under CBDT instructions.

tax petition_allowed Section 197 Income Tax Act CBDT Instruction No. 01/2014 CBDT Citizen’s Charter time limit for disposal

Sarika Prasad v. Delhi Public School-Dwarka & Ors.

10 Dec 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2021:DHC:4106

Suspension of a private school employee without prior approval from the Directorate of Education within 15 days lapses automatically, entitling the employee to revocation of suspension and back wages.

labor petition_allowed Significant suspension Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 8(4) prior approval