Delhi High Court

36,560 judgments

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Delhi Development Authority v. Satya Prakash and Bros Pvt. Ltd.

25 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2627

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting payment at the agreed contract rate for embankment work, rejecting DDA's unilateral rate substitution and related challenges under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Contract variation Substituted item

Johnson and Johnson Pvt Ltd v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi

25 Aug 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:2608

The Delhi High Court set aside AIIMS's two-year debarment of Johnson & Johnson for alleged tender irregularities, holding that cancellation of contract was justified but debarment was disproportionate and lacked proper reasoning.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant corrupt and fraudulent practices fall clause contract cancellation debarment

Arpan Jain & Anr. v. State & Anr.

25 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2625
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed factual issues regarding material alteration and initial cheque encashment reversal must be decided at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 87 Negotiable Instruments Act material alteration quashing petition

Capt S L Sharma v. Narottam Singh Chopra

25 Aug 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2619

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to restore a suit dismissed for non-prosecution after a six-year delay, emphasizing the litigant's duty to diligently pursue the case and requiring bona fide explanation for delay.

civil appeal_dismissed restoration of suit condonation of delay non-prosecution Section 5 Limitation Act

Sanjana v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd

25 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2607

The Delhi High Court directed BSES Yamuna Power Ltd to grant electricity connection to the petitioner based on valid residence documents despite disputed property numbering, clarifying that such connection does not confer property title.

administrative petition_allowed electricity connection property number dispute government-issued documents residence proof

Appellant v. PK

25 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2626-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on cruelty grounds, affirming the rejection of certain evidence and the quantum of alimony awarded.

family appeal_dismissed Significant cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act Family Courts Act

Kehar Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:2604
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The Delhi High Court held BRPL liable under strict liability principles to compensate a permanently disabled electrician injured during contracted electrical work, awarding damages under the Employee’s Compensation Act through writ jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant strict liability Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 Article 226 Constitution compensation calculation

GP CAPT ATUL JAIN v. NCLAT & ORS.

25 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2623-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld NCLAT's directions requiring parties to file and exchange brief written submissions and judgments, affirming the tribunal's inherent procedural jurisdiction and adherence to principles of natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant NCLAT procedure written submissions exchange of documents

Prateek Kumar Singh and Ors. v. Food Corporation of India and Anr.

25 Aug 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2021:DHC:2605
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the FCI's 2021 amendment reducing direct recruitment quota for AGM posts, dismissed the petitioners' challenge to recruitment and promotion rules, and declined to grant Assured Career Progression Scheme benefits or merge recruitment quotas.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Food Corporation of India Assistant General Manager Direct Recruitment Quota Promotion Quota

Delhi Parshashan Vikas Vibhag Industrial Employees Union v. Department of Social Welfare & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2611

Delhi High Court upheld the GNCTD's procurement of DEO services via GeM portal mandating retention of existing contractual employees pending regularization claims under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Data Entry Operators Contractual employment Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 ID Act

Delhi Parshashan Vikas Vibhag Industrial Employees Union v. Department of Social Welfare & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2614

Delhi High Court upheld the Government's right to procure Data Entry Operator services through the GeM portal with conditions to retain existing contractual employees pending regularization claims.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Data Entry Operators contractual employment Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 ID Act

Delhi Parshashan Vikas Vibhag Industrial Employees Union v. Department of Social Welfare & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2616

Delhi High Court held that while government departments must procure DEO services through the GeM portal as mandated, existing contractual DEOs must be retained with unchanged service conditions pending regularization claims under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Data Entry Operators Contractual employment Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 ID Act

Nimit Builders Private Limited v. PR. Commissioner of Income Tax

25 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4480-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of multiple writ petitions as satisfied after the Income Tax authorities issued revised Form-3 in accordance with the petitioners' prayers, rendering the petitions infructuous.

tax petition_dismissed writ petition Form-3 Income Tax revised form

Vikrant v. Radhika & Ors.

24 Aug 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2590

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227 challenging the trial court's order dismissing applications for stay and rejection of plaint, holding no jurisdictional error or manifest injustice was made out.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Section 10 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005

Steel Authority of India Limited v. M/s. Tata Projects Ltd. & Anr.

24 Aug 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:2600

The Delhi High Court upheld an ICC arbitral award favoring a consortium in a contract dispute over final acceptance and payments, ruling the arbitration as international commercial arbitration and rejecting challenges based on res judicata and alleged contract alteration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant International Commercial Arbitration Final Acceptance Certificate Constructive Res Judicata Arbitral Award Challenge

Aarti Sharma & Anr. v. Ganga Saran

24 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2579

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding exclusive ownership of the Plaintiff over the suit property and held that the daughter-in-law's claim of 'shared household' under the DV Act is inapplicable absent domestic violence or matrimonial discord.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 12 Rule 6 CPC Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 shared household licensee

M/S VK BAJAJ AND CO v. NAYATI HEALTHCARE AND RESEARCH NCR PVT. LTD & ANR

24 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2603-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction restraining asset alienation, holding that asset disclosure and security furnishing are discretionary and unsecured debt cannot be converted into secured debt by interlocutory applications.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant interim injunction asset alienation Order XXXIX CPC asset disclosure

Shekhar Kumar v. State of Delhi

24 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2602

The Delhi High Court upheld charges against a police officer for accepting illegal gratification under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing that acceptance of bribe with belief of assisting official act constitutes an offense even if the accused lacks authority.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act Section 7 illegal gratification public servant

Shekhar Kumar @ Shekhar Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

24 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2602

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against a public servant and co-accused for accepting illegal gratification under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing that capability or intention to perform the official act is immaterial at the charge framing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act Section 7 PC Act illegal gratification framing of charges

A AND B FASHIONS PVT. LTD. v. RAMESH KUMAR & ORS.

24 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2598

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 36(4) of the Industrial Disputes Act, a Management is entitled to be represented by an Advocate before Labour Courts with the consent of the Workmen and leave of the Court, setting aside an order that denied such representation and cross-examination rights.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Section 36 Industrial Disputes Act legal representation before Labour Courts consent under Section 36(4) cross-examination rights