Delhi High Court

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Kishan v. State (NCT of Delhi)

31 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1748

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of attempted murder, considering prior enmity, delay in trial, and parity with co-accused already granted bail.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 307 IPC grievous injury enmity

Nishant Nain v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.

31 May 2021 · D.N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1764-DB W.P.(C) No.5638/2021

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to expedite completion and operationalization of two SDMC hospitals to protect public health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

constitutional other right to health public health COVID-19 pandemic hospital construction

Amir Bano & Ors. v. Dhara Singh & Ors.

28 May 2021 · J.R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1726
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awards in fatal accident claims by adding future prospects and loss of consortium, affirming the use of unskilled minimum wages as income basis.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation fatal accident loss of dependency future prospects

Satish v. Staff Selection Commission

28 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1737-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of a departmental candidate who missed document verification and sought age relaxation, holding that courts cannot grant relief prejudicing other compliant candidates in limited vacancy recruitments.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant recruitment process document verification departmental candidate selection procedure

Shiv Kumar & Anr. v. State & Anr.

28 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1732

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's non-objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers of High Court

Captain Mohit v. Air India Limited

28 May 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1739

The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of a writ petition by a pilot against Air India subject to the release of statutory dues and arrears within six weeks, allowing the petitioner to pursue other remedies independently.

civil appeal_allowed writ petition withdrawal statutory dues arrears of salary Civil Aviation Requirements

Black Diamond Track Parts Private Limited and Ors. v. Black Diamond Motors Private Limited

28 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1728-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the interim injunction granted to the plaintiff for trade mark infringement due to forum shopping and prior user rights of defendants in a family business dispute involving the 'BLACK DIAMOND' mark.

civil appeal_allowed Significant forum shopping interim injunction trade mark infringement passing off

Steel Authority of India Limited v. M/S Jaldhi Overseas Pte Ltd.

28 May 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:1730

The Delhi High Court upheld an international arbitral award rejecting SAIL's claim for set-off under a separate contract and affirmed the award of 12% compound interest, dismissing SAIL's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge equitable set-off international commercial arbitration

Captain Yogesh v. Air India Limited

28 May 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1740

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw his writ petition subject to the respondent releasing all outstanding employment dues within six weeks and permitted the petitioner to pursue independent remedies.

administrative appeal_allowed writ petition withdrawal statutory dues arrears of salary Civil Aviation Requirements

Gaurav Sachdeva v. NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1733

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 Arms Act for unconscious possession of a single cartridge belonging to a licensed family member, holding no offence was made out.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 25 Arms Act, 1959 unconscious possession live cartridge arms license

Bharati Rathore v. Union of India and Anr.

28 May 2021 · J.R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1729

The Delhi High Court held that recruitment for Examiner of Patents and Designs must include an interview stage alongside written exams to ensure fair, reasonable, and uniform selection in public service.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Recruitment process Examiner of Patents and Designs Interview necessity Article 14

Aarogya Pathcare LLP v. Wellness Pathcare India LLP

28 May 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1734

The Delhi High Court dismissed a non-party’s petition challenging the sealing of its premises in a trademark infringement suit, holding that locus standi requires demonstration of prejudice to legal rights.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India locus standi trade mark infringement Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC

Satish Chandra Verma v. Union of India

28 May 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1736-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to expeditiously adjudicate the petitioner's disciplinary proceedings, refusing premature judicial interference.

administrative appeal_dismissed disciplinary proceedings natural justice representation Union Public Service Commission

Om Prakash and Anr. v. Commissioner, Employee Compensation and Ors.

28 May 2021 · J.R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1738

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and upheld the owner's primary liability to pay compensation for labourers' death during construction under the Employees Compensation Act, emphasizing the availability of appeal remedy.

labor petition_dismissed Employees Compensation Act Section 12(1) owner liability construction accident

State of West Bengal v. Gandharva Rathore & Ors.

28 May 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1735-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State of West Bengal’s petition and directed it to grant cadre transfer to an IAS officer on marriage grounds, reinforcing established precedents mandating timely relief and issuance of NOC.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant IAS cadre transfer No Objection Certificate State of West Bengal marriage transfer

Bhanwar Singh v. The State and Another

28 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1731
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 304A IPC arising from an accidental death after the parties amicably settled and compensation was paid, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC accidental death compensation

YCD INDUSTRIES v. NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE, DELHI

27 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1719-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to issue a mandatory show cause notice-cum-draft assessment order and denied the petitioner a personal hearing as required under Section 144B of the Income Tax Act and the Faceless Assessment Scheme, 2019.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 144B Income Tax Act Faceless Assessment Scheme 2019 show cause notice-cum-draft assessment order principles of natural justice

Madhurima Kundu v. Government of NCT of Delhi

27 May 2021 · The Chief Justice; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1712-DB

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to treat a petition highlighting poor conditions at a Covid isolation centre as a representation and take immediate remedial action without issuing direct judicial orders.

administrative other Covid Care and Isolation Centre quarantine facility healthcare standards sanitation

Falcon Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India and Ors.

27 May 2021 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1714-DB

The Delhi High Court directed GST authorities to process the timely filed TRAN-1 Form and reflect transitional input tax credit in the electronic ledger, emphasizing the statutory right of taxpayers under GST transition rules.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST TRAN-1 Form transitional input tax credit CGST Rules 2017 electronic credit ledger

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Puspha L. Tolani

27 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1711

The Delhi High Court held that suits for malicious prosecution against customs officials are governed by the Limitation Act, 1963 and not by the notice and limitation provisions of Section 155(2) of the Customs Act, 1962, dismissing the petition challenging the suit's maintainability as within limitation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant malicious prosecution limitation period Customs Act 1962 Section 155(2)