Delhi High Court

96,834 judgments

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited v. Channel Vas Services India Pvt. Ltd.

07 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2755

The Delhi High Court held that BSNL is entitled to disintegrate the ECP software post expiry of contracts despite ongoing arbitration, clarifying that such relief is not barred by the Arbitrator’s interim order.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 interim relief contract expiry disintegration of software

Sushil Dutt v. Estate Officer/ AOC & Anr.

07 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2758

A dismissed government employee without stay of dismissal is not entitled to retain government accommodation or interim protection against eviction under the Public Premises Act.

administrative petition_dismissed dismissal from service government accommodation Public Premises Act eviction

Santosh Mishra & Anr. v. University of Delhi & Ors.

07 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2763-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to treat the PIL as a representation and decide the grievances regarding Daulat Ram College administration and finances in accordance with law after hearing all parties.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation University of Delhi Daulat Ram College writ of mandamus

Abhishek Gupta v. Shashi Kumar Shukla

07 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2754

The Delhi High Court upheld a landlord's possession decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, rejecting the tenant's oral denial of an admitted rent agreement and emphasizing estoppel and evidentiary rules against contradicting written contracts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant rent agreement Order XII Rule 6 CPC Section 91 Indian Evidence Act Section 92 Indian Evidence Act

Tata Capital Limited v. Aryan Pharma & Anr.

07 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6608
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the Court's role is limited to verifying the arbitration agreement and timeliness, without adjudicating on the merits.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration agreement

SR. MANISH KUMAR v. THE STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR

06 Sep 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:4491

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled the matter and the complainant withdrew her complaint.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement mutual divorce

S. Sachdeva v. Ashok Kumar

06 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2751

The Delhi High Court held that correction of clerical errors in a decree sheet may be made without notice if innocuous, but where vested rights may be affected after a long delay, the judgment debtor must be heard.

civil other Significant decree amendment clerical error mandatory injunction notice to judgment debtor

Afcons Sener LNG Construction Projects Private Limited v. Western Concessions Pvt. Ltd.

06 Sep 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2742

The Delhi High Court appointed a substituted Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the demise of an appointed Arbitrator, allowing the petition and directing compliance with procedural safeguards.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 substituted Arbitrator Section 15(2) Section 11(6)

Sonu v. The State (Govt. of NCT), Delhi

06 Sep 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2740

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of robbery charges due to material contradictions in prosecution evidence and failure to produce independent witnesses, emphasizing equal credibility to defence testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant robbery Section 392 IPC Section 397 IPC contradictions in prosecution evidence

MS KAMLA BHEL CO PVT LTD v. SMT SUNITA MEHTA & ORS.

06 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2745

The Delhi High Court directed mandatory uploading of Employees Compensation Commissioners' orders within days to ensure litigants' access and remedy, emphasizing transparency and timely communication.

administrative other Significant Employees Compensation Act, 1923 service of orders uploading of orders right to information

Pooja Singla Builders and Engineers Private Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre & Ors.

06 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2744-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to comply with mandatory procedural requirements under Section 144B, mandating issuance of show cause notice and draft assessment order before finalization.

tax appeal_allowed Significant faceless assessment Income Tax Act 1961 Section 144B show cause notice

M/S. RITIKA PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.

06 Sep 2021 · C. HARI SHANKAR · 2021:DHC:2750

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve a dispute over the quantum payable under an insurance policy where liability was admitted.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator insurance policy dispute

M/S INDIABULLS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LIMITED v. M/S PRATEEK REALTORS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

06 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2749

The Delhi High Court disposed of an arbitration petition after the parties settled their dispute and recorded the settlement under Section 151 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration Petition Settlement Agreement Section 151 CPC Disposal of Petition

Rashmi Sinha v. Union of India General Manager & Anr.

06 Sep 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2748-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking compassionate appointment on the ground that the deceased employee husband was removed from service prior to death and the removal order was not challenged.

administrative petition_dismissed compassionate appointment removal from service disciplinary inquiry writ petition

ITMA HOTELS INDIA PVT LTD v. M/s. AMMTYS INTERIOR (INDIA) PROJECTS PVT LTD

06 Sep 2021 · Vibhu Bahru · 2021:DHC:2741

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting payment for extra items executed beyond lump sum Work Orders, holding such claims arbitrable and approved by conduct despite absence of express written consent.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge lump sum contract extra items

Swami Chakrapani v. Election Commission of India

06 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2752-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission cannot recognize leadership of an unrecognized political party amidst internal disputes, directing the appellant to seek civil remedies instead.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Election Commission of India unrecognized political party internal party disputes recognition of office bearers

Gagan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

06 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2746

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a dowry death case, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary at the investigation stage and emphasizing the discretionary nature of bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C dowry harassment Section 498A IPC

Shiv and Sons & Anr. v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd

06 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2743

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking parity in license fee relaxation across different IRCTC tender zones, holding that bidders cannot challenge distinct tender conditions known at the time of bidding.

administrative petition_dismissed tender conditions license fee discrimination contractual terms

Gagan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

06 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2747

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a dowry harassment and suicide case, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary at the investigation stage and imposing conditions to prevent tampering with evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. dowry harassment Section 498A IPC

Tabassum v. State (NCT of Delhi)

03 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2726

Delhi High Court granted bail to a petitioner accused of involvement in 2020 Delhi riots murder case, emphasizing the need for clear evidence of individual role under Section 149 IPC and balancing personal liberty with public order.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC murder