Delhi High Court

36,211 judgments

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Manish Kumar Vikas v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2544-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's summary dismissal of a petition for use of unparliamentary language, allowing amendment and remanding for merits, while waiving imposed costs due to mitigating circumstances.

administrative appeal_allowed Central Administrative Tribunal unparliamentary language summary dismissal amendment of pleadings

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi & Anr.

18 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2532-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to grant a mandatory personal hearing and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 144B faceless assessment personal hearing

STCI Finance Limited v. Lt. Col. (Retd.) H.S. Bedi & Ors.

18 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2530

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 directing a bank official to testify and produce documents in ongoing arbitral proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Section 27 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 witness summons production of documents arbitral proceedings

PRAVIN ELECTRICALS PVT. LTD. v. SHAPOORJI PALLONJI AND COMPANY PVT. LTD.

18 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2528

The Delhi High Court dismissed the commercial petition as withdrawn on the petitioner’s request to pursue other remedies, disposing of related applications.

civil appeal_dismissed petition withdrawal dismissal as withdrawn alternative remedies commercial original petition

M/S. K. Construction Company v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

18 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2538

The Delhi High Court allowed a Section 11 petition and referred the parties' disputes to arbitration under DIAC without expressing any opinion on merits or arbitrability.

civil petition_allowed Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 reference to arbitration Delhi International Arbitration Centre arbitrability

Sh Arman Sindhu v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Aug 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:2522

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of the internship completion cut-off date for NEET-PG 2021, holding that judicial interference in such academic eligibility criteria fixed by competent authorities is impermissible absent manifest arbitrariness.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant NEET-PG internship completion cut-off date writ jurisdiction Article 226

Bela Mathur v. M/S Tantra Designs Pvt Ltd.

18 Aug 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru, J. · 2021:DHC:2547

The Delhi High Court held that it has jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 despite a jurisdiction clause favoring Goa courts, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from the expired management agreement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 42 Jurisdiction

Prithu Jha v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

18 Aug 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2519

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a fake currency case, emphasizing non-recovery from him and completion of investigation as key factors.

criminal appeal_allowed bail fake currency Section 439 CrPC Section 489B IPC

R Velumani v. Union of India; Devendra Kumar Jangir v. Union of India

18 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2531-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension and arrears with interest to petitioners similarly placed as in prior judgments, preserving rights of appeal and further remedies.

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

Hashmat Singh Khurana v. M/s Tantra Designs Pvt Ltd.

18 Aug 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru, J. · 2021:DHC:2546

Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 despite a clause conferring jurisdiction on Goa courts for non-arbitration matters, and directed appointment of a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) jurisdiction arbitration clause

Handeep Singh Kharbanda and Ors. v. M/S T.R.E. Institute of Hotel and Ors.

18 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:376

The Delhi High Court held that KSOU's distance education programs outside Karnataka were unauthorized, denied degree issuance, but directed refund of fees to students who enrolled in good faith.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant distance education territorial jurisdiction State Open University UGC recognition

CDR. Kalesh Mohanan v. State

17 Aug 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:2501

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to an Indian Navy officer accused of rape obtained by false promise of marriage, holding that consent under such false promise amounts to consent under misconception of fact and justifies denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail false promise of marriage consent under misconception of fact rape

Subhash Gandhi v. Shanti Devi

17 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2500
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The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant’s appeal against eviction for rent default, holding that tender by cheque is valid but tenant must deposit rent under Section 27 upon non-encashment, and granted protection under Section 14(2) after finding compliance with payment orders.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction petition default in rent payment tender of rent by cheque

Amit Meharia v. Commissioner of Police & Ors.

17 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2513

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of RTI requests seeking sensitive personal information related to matrimonial disputes and criminal complaints, emphasizing privacy protections and availability of alternate legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(j) privacy personal information

M/S DUGGAR FIBER PVT LTD v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

17 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2503

The Delhi High Court set aside a property tax assessment order passed without notice and hearing, directing fresh assessment after affording the petitioner an opportunity to be heard.

administrative petition_allowed property tax Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2003 Section 123(D) assessment order

M/S OK PLAY INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S A P DISTRIBUTORS & ANR

17 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2499

The Delhi High Court held that a Commercial Court cannot condone delay in filing a written statement beyond 120 days from service of summons and set aside the order allowing belated filing without a proper condonation application.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay written statement commercial suit Order VIII Rule 1 CPC

NK M. B. Bhanu Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2507-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary punishments imposed on an army personnel, holding that the proceedings were fair and in accordance with natural justice.

administrative petition_dismissed principles of natural justice disciplinary proceedings Army Act absence without leave

Sukhbir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2508-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to decide the petitioner's claim for pension and retiral benefits within eight weeks by passing a reasoned order after hearing him, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative other Pension Payment Order Voluntary retirement Railway Protection Force Pension eligibility

Kailash Kumari Sharma v. Kamla Devi through her Legal Heirs & Ors.

17 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2502

The Delhi High Court held that a trial court must frame an issue and allow evidence on disputed service of summons before dismissing an application to set aside an ex parte decree under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant service of summons Order 9 Rule 13 CPC ex parte decree presumption of service

Master Akash Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2511-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory minimum age of 17 years for NEET eligibility, dismissing a petition seeking relaxation for an underage candidate and affirming deference to expert regulatory bodies in academic matters.

constitutional petition_dismissed minimum age limit NEET-2021 Medical Council of India Regulations judicial review