Delhi High Court

75,670 judgments

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S.D. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

29 Oct 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3463

The Delhi High Court appointed an interim guardian to manage the affairs of a mentally ill MP with dementia, recognizing the lawful wife’s rights while balancing complex family disputes under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.

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Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd v. Trinity Sales and Services

29 Oct 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3473

The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial petition after the parties amicably settled their dispute through mediation and recorded the settlement agreement as part of the court order.

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NATURES ESSENCE PRIVATE LIMITED v. PROTOGREEN RETAIL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.

29 Oct 2021 · C. HARI SHANKAR · 2021:DHC:3474

The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial suit by decreeing it in terms of the parties' amicable Settlement Agreement, without proceeding to trial.

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M/S TANEJA VIDYUT CONTROL PVT. LTD. v. M/S ANANT RAJ INDUSTRIES LTD.

29 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3477-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on grounds of fraud and interest, affirming the limited scope of judicial interference under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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Adarshvir Singh v. Union of India and Others

29 Oct 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3476-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary punishment for unauthorized study leave but granted liberty to seek review and regularisation of leave.

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Sunaina Singh v. Anand Kohli & Anr.

29 Oct 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3475-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking further time to vacate premises and pay rent arrears, upholding the binding nature of court undertakings and related orders.

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Vijay Pal Singh Dalal v. Government of NCT of Delhi Directorate of Education Caretaking Branch

28 Oct 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3451-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of a contractual ministerial staff appointment, holding that termination was justified as all posts were filled by regular employees in accordance with applicable rules.

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Savita Devi Mahavidyalaya & Anr v. Sh Santosh Kumar Sarangi Chairperson National Council for Teacher Education & Anr

28 Oct 2021 · Najmi Waziri · 2021:DHC:4439

The Delhi High Court accepted withdrawal of petitions after compliance, imposed costs on respondents for delayed compliance, and directed those costs be used for tree plantation with monitoring.

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Rajesh Kumar & Ors. v. Director General Central Industrial Security Force & Anr.

28 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3442-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' pending appeals dated June 2018 expeditiously within eight weeks, addressing undue delay in administrative decision-making.

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WE ARE SAATH THROUGH ITS HEAD COORDINATOR ADVOCATE PRERNA ROBIN v. Union of India & Anr.

28 Oct 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3456-DB W.P.(C) No.12338/2021

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking release and deportation of convicted foreign nationals, holding that writ jurisdiction cannot substitute appellate remedies in ongoing criminal cases.

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Telecommunication Consultants India Limited v. B. R. Sukale Construction

28 Oct 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:3447

The Delhi High Court upheld the sole arbitrator’s discretion to refuse oral evidence and proceed on documents, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge under Article 227 for lack of exceptional circumstances.

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Novartis AG & Ors. v. Natco Pharma Limited

28 Oct 2021 · Jayant Nath, J. · 2021:DHC:3438

The Delhi High Court held that a pharmaceutical composition comprising Valsartan and Sacubitril in any form, including a supra molecular complex with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, falls within the scope of the granted patent claim and granted injunction against defendants for infringement.

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Mohd. Iqbal Khan v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

28 Oct 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3454-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's pending representations within 12 weeks, emphasizing timely administrative action in accordance with law.

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Nortel Networks India International Inc. v. Assistant Director of Income Tax CPC & Ors.

28 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3441-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner's pending rectification application within six weeks, enforcing compliance with the statutory limitation under Section 154(8) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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Shantanu Apartment CGHS Ltd v. Registrar Cooperative Societies & Anr.

28 Oct 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3453-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar Cooperative Societies to decide the petitioner's pending representations within 12 weeks, allowing submission of additional material, and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.

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Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-09 v. The Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd.

28 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3439-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's request to withdraw a tax appeal while leaving the questions of law open for future adjudication.

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Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi I v. Oswal Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.

28 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla

The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals to enable settlement under the Vivaad Se Vishwaas Act, granting liberty to revive appeals if settlement fails.

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M/S Ankush Auto Deals v. Commissioner of DGST & Anr.

28 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3443-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GST authorities to dispose of the petitioner’s refund application within the statutory period, emphasizing the obligation to pay interest on delayed refunds under the CGST Act.

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Golak Giri v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

28 Oct 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:3435

The Delhi High Court directed grant of electricity connection to the recorded owner upon clearance of outstanding theft bills despite a pending title dispute.

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M/S Sharat Dass and Associates v. Rameshwar Singh and Anr

28 Oct 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3444

The Delhi High Court held that a witness cannot withdraw an affidavit of evidence during ongoing cross-examination and must produce additional documents through proper procedure, setting aside the Authority's order permitting such withdrawal.

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