Delhi High Court

35,362 judgments

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Maj. Gen. Manjit Singh Sandhu & Anr. v. Splendor Buildwell Pvt Ltd. & Anr.

21 Oct 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3296

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from real estate sale agreements where parties failed to agree on arbitrator appointment.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Space Buyers Agreement

Overeas Drilling Limitd v. Directorate General of Hydrocarbons of India

21 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3315-DB

The Delhi High Court held that post-award interest under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration Act applies only in absence of explicit direction in the Award, and interest on costs requires specific grant by the Arbitral Tribunal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award post-award interest Section 31(7)(b) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Vikash Sharma v. Union of India

21 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3310-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension arrears with interest to the petitioner if similarly placed as in prior judgments, or communicate reasons for denial.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension pension arrears verification of entitlement No Objection Certificate

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

21 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3308-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF to decide the petitioners' challenge to recruitment rules and creation of posts as a representation within twelve weeks, without adjudicating the merits.

administrative other Procedural Central Reserve Police Force Assistant Commandant recruitment Group A posts Recruitment Rules 2018

Shri Sikander Raja v. The State

21 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3299

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a matrimonial dispute case, emphasizing his non-involvement in rape and cooperation with investigation, subject to strict conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC matrimonial dispute rape allegation

Abul Kalam @ Sultan v. State (NCT of Delhi)

21 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3303
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a drug trafficking accused under the NDPS Act, holding that sufficient material existed to deny bail under Section 37 due to his involvement in a commercial quantity drug syndicate and risk of reoffending.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act bail under NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act interception of telephone calls

BSR v. PSR

21 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3314

The Delhi High Court set aside an appellate order dismissing domestic violence appeals for lack of reasons and remanded the matter for a reasoned de novo hearing.

family appeal_allowed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 29 DV Act reasoned order natural justice

Navdeep Singh Rawat v. Union of India

21 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3312-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking compassionate appointment, holding that eligibility is governed by the policy prevailing at the time of application consideration, and delay or earlier unmarried status does not entitle age relaxation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant compassionate appointment age relaxation marital status eligibility criteria

Nidhu @ Sheela v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

21 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3297

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and risk of absconding despite advanced trial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 302 IPC murder circumstantial evidence

BSR v. PSR

21 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3313

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellate court’s dismissal of domestic violence appeals for lack of reasons and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned judicial orders.

family appeal_allowed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 29 DV Act Requirement of reasons Appellate court duties

Ahshan Ali v. State

21 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3300

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for a father-in-law accused of raping his daughter-in-law, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and risk of victim intimidation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. rape heinous offence

Jagbir Singh Kaushik v. Union of India

21 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3306-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings against a BSF officer, holding that the inquiry complied with court directions and the disciplinary action was justified and non-vindictive.

administrative petition_dismissed BSF Act 1968 disciplinary proceedings COVID-19 quarantine inquiry compliance

DELHI BUILDTECH PVT. LTD v. M/S. SATYA DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD

21 Oct 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:3305

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator appointed unilaterally by an ineligible Managing Director is void ab initio, mandating termination of the arbitrator's mandate and appointment of a new arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) ineligibility of arbitrator waiver of objection

Mithun Bhatnagar v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)

21 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3302

Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a large-scale industrial plot allotment fraud case after investigation completion and charge-sheet filing, imposing conditions to safeguard trial integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offences cheating criminal conspiracy

Sarvdeep Garg v. Almond Infrabuild Pvt Ltd

21 Oct 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3304

The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial petition following a court-facilitated settlement agreement, binding the parties and rendering further adjudication unnecessary.

civil settled Settlement Agreement Mediation Conciliation Commercial dispute

Mithun Bhatnagar v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)

21 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3301

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of economic offences involving fraudulent allotment of industrial plots, emphasizing completed investigation, documentary evidence, and imposing conditions to safeguard trial integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offences cheating forgery

Nidhu @ Sheela v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

21 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3298

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and risk of absconding despite advanced trial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 302 IPC murder heinous offence

Aniruddha Malpani v. Whitehat Education Technology Private Limited

21 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3307-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity and enforceability of an interim injunction restraining defamatory content, emphasizing compliance despite jurisdictional objections and balancing freedom of speech with protection against defamation.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction defamation freedom of speech and expression Article 19(1)(a)

Kashif Fahim & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

21 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3309-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF Director General to decide a pending representation regarding the creation of Ministerial cadre posts without adjudicating on the legality of the posts or recruitment rules.

administrative other Procedural Central Reserve Police Force Assistant Commandant Deputy Commandant Ministerial Cadre

Mahatma Gandhi Energy Planning & Dev. v. Ravinder Kumar & Anr.

21 Oct 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3311

The Delhi High Court upheld a Labour Court Award holding the termination of a disabled workman illegal and unjustified, directing reinstatement with full back wages and interest.

labor appeal_dismissed illegal termination unjustified termination reinstatement back wages