Delhi High Court

36,663 judgments

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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

Suvaleen v. The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

03 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2725

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an 18-year-old accused in the 2020 Delhi riots murder case, emphasizing careful application of Section 149 IPC and balancing personal liberty with public order at the bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC murder

Shadab Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi

03 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2723

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of murder during the 2020 Delhi riots, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion in bail matters involving unlawful assemblies and the importance of balancing personal liberty with public order.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC Section 302 IPC

Mohd Arif v. State

03 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2722

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of murder during the 2020 Delhi riots, holding that mere membership of an unlawful assembly and inconclusive identification evidence do not justify denial of bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC murder

Sanskar Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2730-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking admission to OTA training after the stipulated joining period expired, holding that vacancies arising from resignation must be filled within prescribed timelines and no indefeasible right to late admission exists.

administrative petition_dismissed joining letter pre-commission training Officers Training Academy JAG Entry Scheme

Furkan v. The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

03 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2724

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in Delhi riots murder case, emphasizing careful application of Section 149 IPC and protection of personal liberty under Article 21 despite grave charges.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly murder

Anita Kaushik v. Union of India & Anr.

03 Sep 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2732-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal’s dismissal of the petitioner’s stale claim for re-designation and higher pay but allowed her to make a fresh representation regarding differential treatment vis-à-vis her junior.

administrative appeal_dismissed re-designation stale claim acceptance of appointment terms Central Administrative Tribunal

Shambhu Singh Khetasar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

03 Sep 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2737
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The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking summoning order issued without judicial application of mind against a petitioner named in column 12 of the charge sheet, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders when Magistrates disagree with investigating agencies.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant summoning order application of mind Section 204 Cr.P.C. prima facie case

BVG India Ltd. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

03 Sep 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2736-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking extension for financial bid submission due to alleged technical glitches, holding that bidders must ensure timely electronic bid submission and cannot claim relief without credible evidence of portal malfunction.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant electronic tender financial bid technical glitch e-tender portal

Devendra Singh v. Union of India

03 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2735-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical unfitness for RPF recruitment, holding that procedural non-compliance and delay justified rejection of the medical appeal.

administrative petition_dismissed medical examination Railway Protection Force medical appeal procedural compliance

Union of India v. Vascon Engineers Ltd.

03 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2739
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, upholding compensation for suspension of work, excise duty claims, interest, and costs, affirming the broad discretion of arbitrators in evidence appreciation and award computation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Compensation for suspension of work Clause 11 GCC

Bhavana Sood v. State (Government of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

03 Sep 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2731

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioner to administer the intestate estate of her deceased parents, as she proved her entitlement and no objections were raised.

civil petition_allowed Letters of Administration Indian Succession Act, 1925 Intestate succession Estate administration

Tejinder Pal Singh v. State (National Capital Territory of Delhi)

03 Sep 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2727

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a petitioner accused of passport fraud involving forged documents, emphasizing procedural propriety and the need for investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail passport fraud forgery Section 420 IPC

Tejinder Pal Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

03 Sep 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2727

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a petitioner accused of obtaining passports through forged documents, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary and the applicability of the Passport Act versus IPC offences is to be decided at trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail forgery passport fraud Section 438 Cr.P.C.