Delhi High Court

76,521 judgments

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M/S FOODWORLD v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD.

01 Sep 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:2696

The Delhi High Court held that under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as amended, the court’s role at the arbitrator appointment stage is limited to existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator despite limitation objections, which are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

other appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6-A) Section 16 kompetenz-kompetenz

M/S Future Uday Communications Pvt Ltd v. Amit Srivastava

01 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2698

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.

civil petition_allowed Arbitral Tribunal Extension of mandate Section 29A(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

SH AMRENDRA KUMAR v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

01 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2690-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging compulsory retirement of a CRPF constable who circulated defamatory WhatsApp messages without verification, holding the punishment proportionate and justified.

administrative appeal_dismissed compulsory retirement defamatory message WhatsApp group intent to defame

Victoria Foods Private Limited v. Rajdhani Masala Co. & Anr.

01 Sep 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:2683

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favor of Victoria Foods Pvt. Ltd. restraining Rajdhani Masala Co. from using the trademark 'Rajdhani', holding the plaintiff's prior user and ownership rights under a family settlement and trademark registrations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Rajdhani Interim injunction Prior user rights

Kanika Gupta Mittal v. Ashwin Mittal

01 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2704

The Delhi High Court upheld and modified interim visitation orders prioritizing the child's welfare, directed passport renewal with conditions, and emphasized parental cooperation.

family petition_dismissed child visitation interim arrangement child welfare parental consent

M/S India Off Set Printers Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Intech Capital Ltd

01 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2694

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging attachment orders in execution of an unchallenged arbitral award, affirming limited scope of review and upholding asset attachment for loan default.

civil appeal_dismissed arbitral award execution proceedings attachment of property decree enforcement

CT/Peon Vijay Kumar Sharma v. Union of India

01 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2691-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking pension benefits for past casual service, holding that such service is not entitled to be counted under the Old Pension Scheme absent explicit directions.

administrative petition_dismissed Old Pension Scheme past service benefit casual service age relaxation

Ramkanwar v. Union of India

01 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2693-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions seeking re-examination of medical fitness for Air Force recruitment after respondents undertook to conduct fresh ECG tests and complete evaluations within four weeks.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness Appeal Medical Board ECG abnormalities re-examination

M/S VARAHA INFRA LTD. v. M/S JIANGXI CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING (GROUP) CO. LTD.

01 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2707
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The Delhi High Court held that an Arbitral Tribunal cannot grant final relief or release disputed funds at the interim stage under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act without adjudication, setting aside such interim orders directing payment to the Respondent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 17 Arbitration Act interim measures money decree joint venture agreement

Atir v. State of NCT Delhi

01 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2685

The Delhi High Court quashed four out of five FIRs registered for arson within the same compound, holding that multiple FIRs for the same incident constitute an abuse of investigation powers under settled Supreme Court precedents.

criminal petition_allowed Significant multiple FIRs quashing of FIR same incident cognizable offence

Garima Gupta v. State

01 Sep 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:2684

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of economic offences, considering settlements with investors, compliance with bail conditions, and the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, emphasizing bail as the rule and jail the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offences criminal breach of trust mediation

Delhi Development Authority v. Arra Raju Narsimha

01 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2703-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging an interim status quo order in pending writ petitions, emphasizing restraint in interfering with interlocutory orders and directing expeditious hearing of the main matters.

administrative appeal_dismissed Letters Patent Appeal interim order status quo writ petition

Bijender @ Binder v. The State

01 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2692
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The High Court remanded the bail rejection order back to the trial court for reconsideration, emphasizing the necessity of a reasoned order addressing all points raised by the accused at the bail hearing.

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Pawan Kumar Chhabra v. M/S OM Enterprises & Ors.

01 Sep 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2689

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from loan agreements containing a valid arbitration clause after the respondents failed to respond to the arbitration notice.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator loan agreement

HSPS Textiles Pvt. Ltd. v. Sanjeev Kumar Goel & Anr.

01 Sep 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2695-DB

The High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a Section 34 petition as barred by limitation, holding that courts cannot examine the merits of an arbitral award if the challenge is time-barred.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition limitation arbitral award

ATIR v. State of NCT Delhi

01 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2688

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs registered for the same incident of arson within a single compound, holding that only one FIR can be registered for the same transaction to prevent abuse of investigation powers.

criminal petition_allowed Significant multiple FIRs quashing FIR same transaction Section 482 CrPC

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited v. Mohanjit Singh Legal Heirs

01 Sep 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2021:DHC:4271

The Delhi High Court dismissed an application opposing release of security after final dismissal of HPCL's appeal, holding that pending title disputes do not affect execution of decree or release of security.

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Vandana Dua v. State

31 Aug 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2663
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The Delhi High Court discharged the petitioner at the charge framing stage under Section 227 Cr.P.C, holding that the material was insufficient to show grave suspicion against her for abetment of rape.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 227 Cr.P.C charge framing discharge application prima facie case

Dharam Pal Singh v. Union of India

31 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2676-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-reasoned order denying MACP benefit and directed reconsideration with reasons, affirming the mandatory requirement of reasoned quasi-judicial decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial up-gradation quasi-judicial order reasoned order

Rajesh Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

31 Aug 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:4490-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as not pressed after the petitioner’s wife expressed her wish to reside with her maternal grandmother and the petitioner chose not to pursue the petition.

other other writ petition not pressed personal liberty residence