Delhi High Court

36,663 judgments

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Siddhant Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

07 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2761

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a dowry death and cruelty case under Sections 304B and 498A IPC, applying established bail principles with conditions to safeguard the trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC dowry death Section 304B IPC

Anita Garg & Ors. v. State Bank of India

07 Sep 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2759-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT's order striking off the petitioners' delayed written statement and counter-claim under Section 19(5)(i) of the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993, emphasizing strict mandatory timelines and valid service.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 Section 19(5)(i) Debt Recovery Tribunal Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal

Gaurav Vij & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Sep 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2762

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 306, and 201 IPC for lack of evidence of abetment of suicide and in light of a compromise prioritizing the welfare of the minor child.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 306 IPC Section 107 IPC Section 482 CrPC abetment of suicide

Rajesh Kumar Yadav v. Seema Yadav

07 Sep 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2764-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order awarding maintenance pendente lite to the wife and children, emphasizing the husband's substantial assets and true financial capacity despite his claims of lower income.

family appeal_dismissed Significant maintenance pendente lite Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 income disclosure matrimonial disputes

Frost International Limited v. Bank of Baroda

07 Sep 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:2760

The Delhi High Court set aside the wilful defaulter declaration against Frost International Ltd. for failure to comply with natural justice and procedural requirements under the RBI Master Circular and directed fresh proceedings in accordance with the Supreme Court's guidelines.

administrative petition_allowed Significant wilful defaulter natural justice Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters show cause notice

Ashish Kumar v. Union of India

07 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2757-DB

Delhi High Court directs verification and grant of pro rata pension with arrears and interest to petitioner similarly placed as in prior judgments, preserving right to appeal.

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

Anurag Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

07 Sep 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2756-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the Central Administrative Tribunal’s proceedings regarding non-evaluation of the petitioner’s Tier-III SSC exam answer sheet due to absence of signature, directing the tribunal to decide the matter and suggesting interim evaluation without prejudice.

administrative petition_dismissed Common Graduate Level examination Staff Selection Commission Tier-III examination evaluation signature requirement

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