Delhi High Court

74,644 judgments

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Transasia Private Capital Limited v. Gaurav Dhawan

09 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4083

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging interim directions in execution of a foreign decree, holding that the Court validly dispensed with show-cause notice under Order XXI Rule 22(2) CPC and that electronic service was proper under Court orders.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXI Rule 22 CPC execution of foreign decree Section 44A CPC review petition

Ashutosh Vasant v. The Chairman and Managing Director RailTel Corporation of India Limited & Ors.

09 Dec 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2021:DHC:4087

Delhi High Court held that retention of RailTel accommodation on Railway land is governed by Railway Rules, not IRCON Rules, and unauthorized retention beyond permissible periods attracts damage rent recoverable at Railway rates.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant RailTel Corporation of India Limited Railway accommodation retention IRCON Rules Railway Rules

Prof. R. K. Sharma v. University of Delhi

09 Dec 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao, J. · 2021:DHC:4086

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi’s discretionary appointment of a Head of Department, ruling that a warning for misconduct can validly disqualify a senior professor from such temporary post despite seniority.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Head of Department appointment seniority Vice-Chancellor discretion warning under Conduct Rules

Masterpriyanshu Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

09 Dec 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:4454

The Delhi High Court dismissed two writ petitions in default due to non-appearance and lack of representation by the petitioners despite prior notice.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition dismissal in default non-appearance representation

Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. v. Rakesh Kumar & Ors.

09 Dec 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:4082

The Delhi High Court held that the CMM cannot impose time limits for possession under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act and that civil suit injunctions do not bind secured creditors not party to the suit, allowing the petition and directing fresh possession orders without time limits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 14 court receiver time limit

Amit Nagpal v. BSES Yamuna Power Limited

09 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4093

The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order for violation of natural justice due to lack of proper show cause notice and directed issuance of fresh notice with opportunity for hearing.

administrative petition_allowed natural justice show cause notice assessment order personal hearing

Puneet Sharma v. Archana Sharma & Anr.

09 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4094

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction, holding that registered relinquishment deeds are valid and the petitioner failed to prima facie prove forgery of the family settlement memorandum.

civil appeal_dismissed relinquishment deed family settlement interim injunction registered document

EY Global Services Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

09 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4096-DB

The Delhi High Court held that payments for non-exclusive licenses to use computer software without transfer of copyright do not constitute royalty taxable in India under the Income Tax Act and India-UK DTAA, overruling the AAR's contrary ruling.

tax petition_allowed Significant royalty computer software copyright Income Tax Act, 1961

Luxmikant v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

08 Dec 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4056

Bail was denied to the accused in a rape and kidnapping case supported by prima facie evidence including obscene videos and threats, despite discrepancies in statements and co-accused being on bail.

criminal bail_denied bail rape kidnapping POCSO Act

Pawan Kumar Gupta and Gurcharan Gupta v. Veena Dhingra and Another

08 Dec 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2021:DHC:4055

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree for recovery of possession and rent arrears against tenants who admitted the landlord-tenant relationship and payment of rent, applying Order XII Rule 6 CPC and Section 116 of the Indian Evidence Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC landlord-tenant relationship Section 116 Indian Evidence Act recovery of possession

Amrendra Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4062-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an unauthorized order rejecting petitioners' representation and directed the competent authority to decide the matter within six weeks.

administrative appeal_allowed writ petition representation jurisdiction Border Security Force

Sh. Anil Dutt Sharma v. The State of NCT of Delhi

08 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4077

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to reopen investigation into an alleged forged Will after the FSL report confirmed the genuineness of signatures, upholding the cancellation of the FIR.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. Forgery Will Forensic Science Laboratory

M/S TATA PROJECTS LTD. v. M/S NTPC LIMITED

08 Dec 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:4060

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting prolongation cost claims but allowing compensation for statutory wage increases and GST reimbursement, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 prolongation costs extension of time liquidated damages

Gurbinder Singh Dhillon v. Gagan Dass

08 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4071

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC granting possession and rent arrears to the landlord, holding that a tenant cannot challenge landlord's title once tenancy is terminated.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions landlord-tenant relationship Section 116 Indian Evidence Act

Agatha Christie Limited v. Registrar of Trade Marks

08 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:4076

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed registration of the trademark "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE" held distinctive and registrable under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 distinctiveness trademark registration literary work title

Manish Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Anr

08 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4063-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that re-employed Armed Forces personnel are entitled to have their pay fixed at par with their last drawn basic pay under paragraph 8 of the CCS Order, 1986, directing pay fixation accordingly.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant CCS (Fixation of Pay of re-employed Pensioners) Order 1986 pay fixation re-employed Armed Forces personnel last drawn pay

M/S TATA PROJECTS LTD. v. M/S NTPC LIMITED

08 Dec 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:4059

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award denying prolongation costs and liquidated damages but allowing reimbursement for increased labor wages and GST, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Extension of time Prolongation costs Force majeure

Manjunath Gouli v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4066-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of the Police Medal for Gallantry, holding that the petitioner had no legal right to the award and the court would not interfere with the competent authority’s discretionary decision.

administrative petition_dismissed Police Medal for Gallantry gallantry awards writ petition administrative decision

ASI GD Balbir Singh v. Union of India

08 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4064-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme to petitioners in accordance with binding Supreme Court judgments, disposing of the writ petition with a time-bound direction.

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

SI/EXE Siyad M. v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4061-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking regular weekly off for a CISF personnel after respondents assured compliance with the relevant service circular.

administrative petition_dismissed weekly off CISF Circular No.30/2009/OPS service leave writ petition