Delhi High Court

76,521 judgments

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DS Confectionery Products Limited v. Mahadev Confectionery & Ors.

31 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3774

The Delhi High Court decreed a suit based on a valid settlement agreement between parties and ordered refund of the entire court fee following amicable resolution.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement permanent injunction trade mark infringement court fee refund

Sonia v. High Court of Delhi

31 Aug 2021 · Chandra Dhari Singh, J · 2023:DHC:5643
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The Delhi High Court dismissed applications under Section 151 CPC seeking directions for amendment approval and leave, holding that such applications cannot reopen or review a disposed writ petition and must be exercised with judicial restraint.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 151 CPC finality of judgment miscellaneous application review petition

Narangs International Hotels Private Limited v. Delhi International Airport Limited

27 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2652
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The Delhi High Court dismissed NIHPL's petition for interim relief to restrain eviction post lease expiry, holding that lease extension requires mutual agreement and is not enforceable as a vested right.

civil petition_dismissed Significant lease extension interim relief Section 9 Arbitration Act Specific Relief Act

Beiersdorf AG v. Hindustan Unilever Limited

27 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2657

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint and add documents post-filing, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to ensure complete adjudication without causing undue prejudice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint Order XI Rule 1 CPC Commercial Courts Act 2015

SPML Infra Ltd v. Hitachi India (P) Ltd. and Anr

27 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2648-DB

The Delhi High Court held that courts should not grant injunctions restraining encashment of Bank Guarantees during their validity unless there is fraud or special equities, reaffirming the sanctity of Bank Guarantees in commercial transactions.

civil other Significant Bank Guarantee Encashment Injunction Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

DELHI STATE ELECTRICITY WORKERS UNION v. BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD

27 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2654

The Delhi High Court held that voluntary contribution schemes must allow employees to opt out without compulsory salary deductions and directed respondents to inform employees accordingly.

labor petition_dismissed voluntary contribution salary deduction employee benefits opt out

Manglam Express Cargo Pvt Ltd v. Union of India

27 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2655

The Delhi High Court directed the refund of security deposits held by respondents after successful contract completion, allowing interest on delayed payment.

civil petition_allowed Significant security deposit contract completion refund interest on delayed payment

National Public School v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

27 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2653

The Delhi High Court set aside invalid property tax show cause notices and demand letter lacking details and directed issuance of a proper notice under Section 123D with an opportunity to be heard.

tax appeal_allowed property tax show cause notice assessment order Delhi Municipal Corporation Act

IFCI Ltd v. M/S OPG Power Generation Pvt. Ltd

27 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2661-DB

The Delhi High Court held that when dismissing a writ petition on alternate remedy grounds, the court must not express opinions on merits, and the Debt Recovery Tribunal must decide the matter independently without being influenced by prior judicial observations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant alternate remedy writ petition SARFAESI Act Debt Recovery Tribunal

Asian Hotels (North) Ltd. v. Swatika Jain & Madonna’s

27 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2645

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from revocation of license agreements for shops in Hotel Grand Hyatt under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12 License Agreement

Tushar Mittal v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

27 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2660

The High Court upheld the Sessions Court order directing framing of charges for sexual harassment, emphasizing the limited scope of inquiry at the charge framing stage and sparing use of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. framing of charges sexual harassment Section 354 IPC

Muddasir Nazir Bhat v. The State

27 Aug 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2647

Bail applications of accused involved in dacoity by impersonating police officers were dismissed due to seriousness of offence and risk of evidence tampering.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail dacoity impersonation recovered stolen property

Ursapharm India Private Limited v. Employees State Insurance Corporation

27 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2658-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a subsidiary company's tender bid for failing to meet turnover criteria on its own, refusing to consider the parent company's turnover in absence of a joint venture or binding arrangement.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender eligibility turnover criteria subsidiary company corporate veil

Tushar Mittal v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

27 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2659

The High Court upheld the Sessions Court order setting aside the discharge of the accused and directed framing of charges for sexual harassment offences, affirming the limited scope of judicial scrutiny at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charge Section 482 Cr.P.C. sexual harassment discharge order

State of West Bengal v. Reena Joshi & Anr.

27 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2656-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing the State of West Bengal to reconsider an IAS officer's inter-cadre transfer request, holding that refusal on vague grounds without relevant material is impermissible.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant inter-cadre transfer Indian Administrative Service IAS Cadre Rules 1954 shortage of officers

ASIAN HOTELS (NORTH) LTD. v. KUMAR GALLERY PVT. LTD.

27 Aug 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:2646

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act as the parties resolved their dispute with the respondent agreeing to vacate the premises.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) License Agreement Appointment of Arbitrator

Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) Delhi v. National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation

27 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2649-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's order granting income tax exemption under Section 10(26B) to a government-owned corporation working exclusively for the benefit of Scheduled Caste communities.

tax appeal_dismissed Section 10(26B) Income Tax Act exemption Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes

EX HC GD SANTRAJ NO.930120101 v. Union of India

27 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2650-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the ITBP authorities to dispose of the petitioner's pending revision petition against his removal from service within six weeks, emphasizing timely administrative action without deciding on the merits.

administrative other Indo-Tibetan Border Police Act, 1992 Section 25 ITBP Act removal from service revision petition

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

27 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2651-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to dispose of the petitioners' representation challenging the merger of Constable (Kahar) post with Constable (Kitchen Services) by a reasoned order within eight weeks, leaving the merits open for future adjudication.

administrative other Constable Kahar Constable Kitchen Services Office Memorandum merger of posts

Dr Kaushal Kant Mishra v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

26 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2643-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of exclusive COVID-19 treatment facilities for government officers during the pandemic, rejecting claims of constitutional violations and lack of authority.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 14 Article 21 Disaster Management Act 2005 COVID-19 treatment