Delhi High Court

76,521 judgments

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Krishna Kishore Singh v. Sarla A. Saraogi & Ors.

26 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2186-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal concerning the disputed release and content of a film on an OTT platform, remitting the matter to the trial court for fresh examination in light of the current version available online.

civil appeal_dismissed OTT platform film release advertisements insertion duration discrepancy

Rahul Kumar v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

26 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2183

The Delhi High Court held that the EDMC had no authority under Sections 321 and 322 of the MCD Act to seize the petitioner's vehicle for illegal parking and commercial activity, quashing the penalty demand and ordering immediate release.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Delhi Municipal Corporation Act 1957 Section 321 Section 322 vehicle seizure

JS & Anr. v. Central Adoption Resource Authority & Anr.

26 Jul 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2184

The Delhi High Court declared a minor child fit for adoption and recognized petitioners as adoptive parents under the Juvenile Justice Act, directing issuance of passport and NOC despite invalidity of prior adoption deed under HAMA for Christians.

family petition_allowed Significant Adoption Juvenile Justice Act Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act Child Welfare Committee

Arushi Suneja v. High Court of Delhi

26 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2189-DB

The Delhi High Court held that completion of probation does not confer automatic confirmation and dismissed the petition seeking confirmation and lien retention after resignation.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant probation confirmation deemed confirmation lien retention

M/S Integrated Techno Systems Pvt. Ltd. v. Irrigation and Flood Control Dept., Government of NCT Delhi

26 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2194

The Delhi High Court held that a sole arbitrator unilaterally appointed by an interested party without express written waiver under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act is ineligible, terminated his mandate, and appointed a substitute arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) Arbitrator ineligibility Express waiver

Har Kishan v. President Secretariat

26 Jul 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2192-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the exemption of personal details of selected candidates from disclosure under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act but ruled that an RTI applicant need not disclose personal interest when seeking information.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(j) personal information public interest

Parveen Bazard @ Lara v. State (NCT of Delhi)

26 Jul 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:2188
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Delhi High Court dismisses bail of accused under MCOCA, holding confessional statements and corroborative evidence suffice to prosecute him as a member of an organized crime syndicate.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant MCOCA organized crime syndicate Section 18 MCOCA confessional statement

Mahima Chaturvedi v. Deepak Malhotra

26 Jul 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2191-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an interim maintenance application under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that a qualified and earning spouse is not entitled to maintenance pendente lite merely due to income disparity.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act interim maintenance maintenance pendente lite income disclosure

Anil Kumar Singh Bhadoria v. Union of India & Anr.

26 Jul 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2021:DHC:2182
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The Delhi High Court upheld CCIM's authority to refuse certification to Ayurvedic faculty found to be 'On Paper Teachers' practicing in different States, affirming regulatory powers to maintain educational standards.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Central Council of Indian Medicine Regulation 3(1)(f) On Paper Teachers Ayurvedic faculty certification

Ashwani Kumar v. Scraft Products Pvt. Ltd.

26 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2193
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause using permissive language 'may' and providing an option between arbitration and litigation does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement, and thus refused to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement Section 11(6) Arbitration Act validity of arbitration clause permissive arbitration clause

Krishna Kishore Singh v. Sarla A Saraogi & Ors.

26 Jul 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:4631
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The Delhi High Court held that a film clearly depicting the life of deceased actor SSR infringed his posthumous personality and publicity rights vested in his legal heir, entitling the plaintiff to injunction against its streaming despite defendants' disclaimer.

civil appeal_allowed Significant personality rights right to publicity celebrity rights right to privacy

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Puspha L. Tolani

23 Jul 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2168

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of clerical errors in a judgment regarding party name and date, issuing a corrigendum accordingly.

other other correction of judgment clerical error party name correction date correction

ASIAN HOTELS (NORTH) LTD. v. SHIVAM MEDIRATTA

23 Jul 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2172

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate interconnected disputes and held that an Original Miscellaneous Petition can be treated as a Section 17 application before the arbitrator without re-filing.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 application Appointment of arbitrator Jurisdiction of arbitrator

Tajunissa & Anr. v. Mr. Vishal Sharma & Ors.

23 Jul 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2171

The Delhi High Court held that a suit may be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC without issuing summons and that the defendant has the right to be heard on maintainability objections before summons issuance.

civil other Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC summons issuance maintainability of suit right to be heard

R. Sugumaram & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2178-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that deputationist personnel have no inherent right to permanent absorption without consent of parent and borrowing departments, dismissing petitions challenging refusal of NOCs and repatriation from CBI.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant deputation permanent absorption No Objection Certificate Central Armed Police Forces

Ankit Kapoor v. The Income Tax Officer, Ward 63 4 & Anr.

23 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2166-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the ITAT order due to non-publication of cause lists denying fair hearing and directed rehearing along with mandatory online publication of cause lists and order sheets.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal cause list order sheet natural justice

M/S BSCPL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

23 Jul 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:2165
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act after the respondent failed to do so, emphasizing that unilateral appointment rights compromising impartiality are impermissible.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Arbitrator Dispute Resolution Board

Karam Pal v. Union of India

23 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2179-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings against a CISF officer for negligence, holding that concurrent findings of guilt and punishment were justified and not liable to judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental disciplinary proceedings gross negligence CISF Rules 2001 judicial review

M/S Pyramid Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

23 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2167-DB

The Delhi High Court granted a final opportunity to the petitioners to appear and be heard before confirming a large service tax demand, emphasizing adherence to statutory adjudication procedures and natural justice.

tax other service tax Central Excise Act 1944 Section 33A(1) Section 37C

National Research Development Corporation & Anr. v. M/S Som Shiva Impex Ltd.

23 Jul 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2164

The Delhi High Court appointed a retired judge as Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate a dispute involving repayment of government funding, ensuring impartiality under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

other other Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 Sole Arbitrator