Delhi High Court

76,521 judgments

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Uttam Chand Rakesh Kumar & Ors. v. Derco Foods & Anr.

27 Jul 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2200

The Delhi High Court permitted the plaintiffs to withdraw their defamation suit following an out-of-court settlement, allowing them liberty to seek refund of court fees.

civil appeal_allowed withdrawal of suit settlement agreement Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC Section 151 CPC

S. R. Duggal v. Vijay Pal Kaushik

27 Jul 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2206

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of a possession suit filed by an ex-Director of a company under liquidation, holding that only the Official Liquidator has locus standi to sue for possession of company property.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 6 Specific Relief Act possession suit locus standi company liquidation

Avanish Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2210-DB

The Delhi High Court held that transfer orders of armed forces personnel are conditions of service not subject to court interference on grounds of temporary medical unfitness, allowing medical examination at the current posting for leave purposes but dismissing the petition challenging the transfer.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant transfer order medical leave armed forces paramilitary personnel

Dr. J.A. Jayalal v. Rohit Jha

27 Jul 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2197
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Vacation Judge's order disposing of an interim injunction application, holding that no injunction was granted and the court's advisory observations did not warrant interference.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC prima facie case balance of convenience

Dr. Sabyasachi Saha v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2207-DB

The Delhi High Court directed restoration of the petitioner as Secretary of the Dental Council of India pending lawful enquiry, emphasizing strict compliance with tribunal directions and expeditious conduct of enquiry.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal appointment legality restoration to post Dental Council of India

Sanjay Singhal & Anr. v. Canara Bank

27 Jul 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:2208

The Delhi High Court upheld the procedural validity of the wilful defaulter notice issued by Canara Bank while mandating adequate disclosure and fair hearing rights consistent with natural justice and Supreme Court precedents.

administrative other Significant wilful defaulter RBI Master Circular show cause notice Identification Committee

Naresh Kumar Sharma v. Paralympic Committee of India

27 Jul 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:2202

The Delhi High Court upheld the PCI's selection of respondent no.4 for the Tokyo Paralympics based on pandemic-adjusted criteria but directed an investigation into alleged discriminatory conduct against the petitioner.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Paralympic Committee of India selection criteria Novi Sad Grand Prix Final Average Score

Diwakar Mishra v. State of NCT of Delhi

27 Jul 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2209

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of theft and criminal breach of trust involving Rs. 49 lakhs due to the need for custodial interrogation to investigate unaccounted financial transactions and property dealings.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Section 381 IPC custodial interrogation

Smt. Prem Ghai & Ors. v. District Magistrate North & Anr.

27 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2198

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of the petitioners' application for alternative plot allotment upon furnishing documents and payment of costs, emphasizing fairness where notices were allegedly not received.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant alternative plot allotment non-submission of documents non-receipt of notice natural justice

Sushma Mourya v. Kuldeep Mourya

27 Jul 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2213-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an ex-parte divorce decree, holding that the appellant failed to show sufficient cause to set aside the decree and that the appellant's conduct constituted cruelty justifying divorce.

family appeal_dismissed ex-parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC sufficient cause setting aside decree

Pune Solapur Expressways Private Limited v. National Highway Authority of India

27 Jul 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2203 O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 121/2021

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to enable completion of arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) extension of mandate Arbitral Tribunal

ALTRADE HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. VA TECH VENTURES PVT LTD

27 Jul 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2204

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator through DIAC under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing arbitration of disputes arising from the parties' service agreement after failed amicable resolution.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

Simran D/o Mahesh Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

27 Jul 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2211-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking construction of sanitation facilities by directing the government to treat the petition as a representation and decide the matter expeditiously in accordance with law.

administrative petition_dismissed public interest litigation dhalao construction garbage removal administrative discretion

Maya Rani Singhal v. Hardeep Singh

27 Jul 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2201

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute sole arbitrator and extended the time for making the arbitral award in a property dispute arbitration following the death of the original arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator substitute arbitrator extension of time

M/S BD RAIZADA PROJECTS LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

27 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2212
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The Delhi High Court held that limitation for arbitration starts from the date of short payment and allowed appointment of a sole arbitrator, rejecting the respondent's limitation objection.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Limitation Final bill

Karan Verma v. State of NCT of Delhi

27 Jul 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2195

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder after prolonged incarceration and considering trial progress and lack of material threat evidence, subject to stringent conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 302 IPC judicial custody interim bail

M/S TDI INFRATECH LTD. v. RAJESH ARORA

26 Jul 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2185
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The Delhi High Court held that the NCDRC cannot require full deposit of the decretal amount for interim relief under the 1986 Consumer Protection Act and allowed stay on deposit of 50% of the amount.

civil petition_allowed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Consumer Protection Act, 2019 NCDRC deposit condition

Raj Sujan & Anr. v. MS Gear Up Builders Pvt Ltd & Ors.

26 Jul 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2181

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a delayed construction project under a Development Agreement containing an arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Arbitrator Development Agreement

Ankur Mutreja v. State of Delhi

26 Jul 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:2187
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The Delhi High Court held that magistrates lack power under Section 190 CrPC to grant interim relief restraining public nuisance and dismissed the petition challenging orders refusing such relief.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 190 CrPC public nuisance ex parte interim relief Section 149 CrPC

Nirman Mazdoor Shakti Sangathan v. The State of NCT of Delhi

26 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2190-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking disclosure of fund distribution details and investigation into alleged irregularities by the Construction Workers Welfare Board, emphasizing exhaustion of RTI remedies and absence of sufficient grounds for CBI inquiry.

administrative petition_dismissed Right to Information Act Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board CBI investigation Anti-Corruption Bureau