Delhi High Court

36,653 judgments

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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

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

Bail applications of accused charged with robbery by impersonation under Section 395 IPC were dismissed due to the serious nature of offences and strong prosecution evidence including recovery of stolen property.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail robbery impersonation Section 395 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

Rupa Singh v. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare & Ors.

26 Aug 2021 · The Chief Justice; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2641-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL concerning misleading ORS products by directing the competent authority to treat the petition as a representation and decide it expeditiously after hearing all stakeholders.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Act ORS products Labeling and advertising regulations

Kamlesh Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2638-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a timely application for release of seized jewellery under Section 132B of the Income Tax Act must be acted upon within 120 days, and failure of officers to act cannot prejudice the petitioner’s right to release upon furnishing security and undertaking.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 132B Income Tax Act release of seized assets application to Assessing Officer income tax search and seizure

Sujit Kumar v. State

26 Aug 2021 · Rajneesh Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2633

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a dowry death case, holding that prima facie evidence of cruelty and dowry demand justified denial of bail at the investigation stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 IPC dowry death Section 304B IPC

Sujeet Kumar v. State Through Delhi Administration

26 Aug 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2633

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the husband accused under Sections 304B and 498A IPC in a dowry death case, holding that no ground for bail was made out at the investigation stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 304B IPC dowry death Section 498A IPC

CJ DARCL LOGISTICS LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

26 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2640

The Delhi High Court held that creditors cannot bypass the insolvency liquidation process to recover dues from a PSU in liquidation and that revival of a PSU is a government policy matter beyond the writ court's scope.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Public Sector Undertaking Liquidation Security Deposit

Kela Devi v. Umed Singh & Ors.

26 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2634

The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit based on a settlement agreement, allowing modification of deadlines for compliance due to COVID-19 related difficulties.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement decree Relinquishment Deed mutation application

Rajesh Rai v. Ajay Kumar & Ors

26 Aug 2021 · Najmiwaziri · 2021:DHC:4433

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions as withdrawn after the petitioners complied with the court's orders, rendering the petitions infructuous.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition compliance withdrawal infructuous

GD Shiv Lal v. Union of India

26 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2635-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider government employees' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in line with Supreme Court precedents, pending final adjudication by the Apex Court.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation government employees writ petition