Delhi High Court

35,876 judgments

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M/S Mittal Plastic v. Commissioner of Delhi Value Added Tax and Anr

22 Nov 2021 · D.N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3760-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to decide the petitioner's refund claim under the DVAT Act with interest, emphasizing adherence to statutory provisions and timely disposal.

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Urvashi Kumar v. Sanjeev Rai

22 Nov 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3749

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a partition suit following amicable settlement between related parties and ordered return of documents filed in sealed cover.

civil appeal_dismissed withdrawal of suit settlement partition suit return of documents

Ram Kishan v. Kanwar Inderjit Singh

22 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3744
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The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant for unauthorized commercial use of residential leasehold premises despite payment of misuse charges and subsequent zoning notifications, emphasizing strict adherence to lease deed conditions.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(k) misuse of premises lease deed conditions

GBK Project Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

22 Nov 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3748

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, rejecting unilateral appointment under contract terms, to ensure impartial dispute resolution.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment Independent arbitrator Unilateral appointment

Manoj Kumar Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3758-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking transfer on medical grounds after respondents undertook to sympathetically consider the request, without issuing a binding precedent.

administrative petition_allowed transfer request medical condition soft location service personnel

Bijender Kumar v. State

22 Nov 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:3743

Anticipatory bail was denied to a Junior Administrative Assistant implicated in a Rs.14 crore embezzlement and forgery case involving forged supply orders and criminal breach of trust under Section 409 IPC, given the prima facie evidence and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail embezzlement forgery Section 409 IPC

SIGMA SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS PVT LTD & ORS. v. M/S EXTRA MILE CARGO MOVERS & ANR.

22 Nov 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3762-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal in a summary suit by setting aside the decree, permitting the defendants to file a written statement, ordering partial release of the decretal amount, and directing expeditious trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary suit written statement condonation of delay partial release of decretal amount

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD v. M/S KONE ELEVATORS INDIA PVT. LTD

22 Nov 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:3745

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for failing to decide entitlement to Input Tax Credit on excise duty, affirming GST applicability and remanding for fresh adjudication on reimbursement claims under the contract.

civil other Significant GST reimbursement Input Tax Credit Excise duty Arbitral award

Shri Vipin Kumar v. M/S Harish Enterprises Pvt. Ltd

22 Nov 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:3768

The High Court granted the accused one final opportunity to lead defence evidence but upheld the closure of his right to recall the complainant witness, emphasizing the need for fair yet expeditious trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 311 CrPC Section 482 CrPC Article 227 Constitution of India

Rajwinder Kaur & Anr v. Central Adoption Resource Authority

22 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3754

The Delhi High Court directed CARA to implement the 2021 Adoption Regulations fully and ensure transparent, timely issuance of NOCs for inter-country adoptions under HAMA, enhancing procedural efficiency and stakeholder coordination.

family other Significant inter-country adoption No Objection Certificate Central Adoption Resource Authority Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956

Manoj Kumar Hota v. State NCT of Delhi

22 Nov 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3752

Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of running a fake job portal call center, emphasizing charge sheet filing, parity with co-accused, and maximum punishment under seven years.

criminal appeal_allowed bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. cheating fake call center mastermind

Rajwinder Kaur & Anr v. Central Adoption Resource Authority

22 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3755

The Delhi High Court directed CARA to implement procedural safeguards under the 2021 Adoption Regulations to ensure timely issuance of NOCs for inter-country adoptions under HAMA with transparency and coordination among all stakeholders.

family other Significant inter-country adoption Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 Adoption (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 No Objection Certificate

M/S SHRI DHAN LAXMI TRADE HOUSE PVT. LTD. v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX & ANR.

22 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3757-DB

The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment of a bank account under the CGST Act ceases after one year, directing defreezing of the petitioner's account upon expiry of that period without issuance of a show cause notice.

administrative appeal_allowed provisional attachment CGST Act 2017 Section 83(1) Section 83(2)

Suraksha v. Central Reserve Police Force

22 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3759-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical unfitness on overweight grounds, holding BMI applies only in doubtful overweight cases and not when overweight exceeds five kilograms.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness overweight Body Mass Index SI-CPO Examination

Ashwani Ahluwalia v. State (GNCT) of Delhi

22 Nov 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3753

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a senior citizen accused of cheating and forgery, considering his medical condition and time spent in custody, subject to stringent conditions to prevent interference with the trial.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. cheating forgery

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. PARUL RATHEE

22 Nov 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3765-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision holding that a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is equivalent to the prescribed five years Diploma qualification for Drawing Teacher recruitment, and that post-selection corrigendum withdrawing equivalence has no legal effect.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Recruitment Rules Bachelor of Fine Arts Five years Diploma Equivalence of qualifications

Edwin Ndubusi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

22 Nov 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3764

The Delhi High Court suspended the sentence of a convicted NDPS offender and granted bail during the pendency of his appeal, considering the long custody period already served and delay in hearing the appeal.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 389 Cr.P.C. suspension of sentence bail during appeal NDPS Act Section 21

Dr. Hamidullah Bhat v. Central Bureau of Investigation

22 Nov 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3751
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The Delhi High Court held that partial exoneration in departmental inquiry does not bar criminal prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act and refused to stay the trial proceedings against Dr. Hamidullah Bhat.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry criminal prosecution disproportionate assets stay of proceedings

Rajwinder Kaur & Anr v. Central Adoption Resource Authority

22 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3756

The Delhi High Court directed CARA to implement the Adoption (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 effectively to ensure timely issuance of NOCs for inter-country adoptions under HAMA with transparency and proper coordination among all stakeholders.

family other Significant inter-country adoption No Objection Certificate Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 Adoption (Amendment) Regulations, 2021

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD v. M/S KONE ELEVATORS INDIA PVT. LTD

22 Nov 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:3746

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for failing to adjudicate the entitlement to Input Tax Credit on excise duty under GST, affirming GST applicability and DMRC's liability to reimburse GST paid by Kone.

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