Delhi High Court

36,653 judgments

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Madhusudhana P.S. v. Union of India

18 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1631-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical disqualification for army admission, holding that medical board findings in accordance with the Medical Manual are final and review is discretionary, not a right.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Medical Board Review Medical Board Hallux Valgus Medical Manual

Brij Mohan Garg & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

18 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1625

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 105/2020 and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC compromise deed

M/S ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. M/S ACE FOOTMARK PVT. LTD.

18 May 2021 · Vibhu Bakru · 2021:DHC:1632

Delhi High Court upheld most of the arbitral award in an insurance claim dispute, except setting aside the award's treatment of excess/deductible, emphasizing limited judicial interference and that discharge vouchers signed under duress do not discharge contracts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1966 Discharge Voucher Accord and Satisfaction Underinsurance

Karmodaya Charitable Trust v. Union of India & Anr.

18 May 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1630-DB

The Delhi High Court held that exemptions under the FCRA are discretionary government powers and directed the petitioner to approach the competent authority for relief instead of seeking judicial directions.

administrative petition_dismissed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 Section 11 FCRA Section 50 FCRA exemption

NARENDRA KUMAR GUPTA v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

18 May 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:1624

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 Arms Act for unconscious possession of a single live cartridge by a licensed arms holder, holding no offence was made out.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 25 Arms Act Section 30 Arms Act unconscious possession live cartridge

M/S CLEAR SECURED SERVICES (P) LTD v. SANTOSH KUMAR MEHTA

18 May 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1622

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to record a lawful settlement for Rs.10 lakhs as full and final compensation under the Employees Compensation Act, modifying the earlier award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Employees Compensation Act, 1923 compensation claim settlement Order 23 Rule 3 CPC

Nazia Praveen v. Government of NCT of Delhi

18 May 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1635-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking judicial directions on COVID-19 vaccination policy, holding that vaccine prioritization and policy formulation are executive functions beyond judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed COVID-19 vaccination policy formulation public interest litigation separation of powers

Sandeep Bhardwaj v. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development & Ors.

18 May 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1634-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging DDA's conversion charges Notification, holding that a businessman pursuing a private grievance cannot maintain a PIL lacking public interest.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation PIL maintainability private grievance conversion charges

Rakesh Saxena v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

18 May 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1636-DB

Delhi High Court directed the government to consider a doctor's offer to operate a hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic despite ongoing insolvency proceedings, emphasizing public interest and expeditious decision-making.

administrative other Covid-19 pandemic hospital operation insolvency proceedings public interest

Seema Ahlawat @ Pinki & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

18 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1626

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No.106/2020 and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties who no longer wished to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement compromise deed criminal proceedings

Dhirender Kumar Singh v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

18 May 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1621

The Delhi High Court held that an administrative order dismissing a representation must contain reasons addressing the contentions raised and remitted the matter for fresh consideration after hearing the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant administrative order reasons for decision representation licence fee

Raghuvir Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. v. Ircon International Limited

18 May 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1620

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrator's jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes existing at the time of referral, excluding claims arising solely from contract termination post-referral, emphasizing minimal judicial interference under Section 37(2)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37(2)(a) jurisdiction of arbitrator termination of contract

Mayank Wadhwa v. Union of India & Ors.

18 May 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1629-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking disclosure of foreign COVID-19 vaccine approval details, holding that writ jurisdiction cannot be used to bypass statutory remedies like the RTI Act.

constitutional petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Article 226 Right to Information Act, 2005 writ jurisdiction

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-8 v. Sony Mobile Communications India Pvt. Ltd.

18 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1619-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that assessment orders passed in the name of a non-existent company post-merger are void ab initio and not curable under Section 292B of the Income Tax Act, dismissing the Revenue's appeals.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant assessment order non-existent company void ab initio Section 292B Income Tax Act

Shweta Singh Huria & Ors. v. Santosh Huria & Anr.

18 May 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1633

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the Trial Court's preliminary decree, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of insurance policy claims under the amended Section 39 of the Insurance Act, 1938.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Insurance Act 1938 Insurance Laws Amendment Act 2015 Section 39 nomination beneficial nominee

Dr Indraneel Mittra v. New Delhi Municipal Council

17 May 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1610

The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order relying on a previously quashed notice and remitted the matter for fresh consideration after considering objections and tenancy documents.

administrative appeal_allowed assessment order notice quashed objections tenancy documents

Nandan Puri v. State of NCT of Delhi

17 May 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1609

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to a young accused apprehended for robbery and assault, emphasizing his right to continue education subject to strict bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. robbery assault

Pradeep Malik & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1611

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a conflict after the parties amicably settled their dispute, holding that continuing prosecution would serve no useful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC criminal proceedings

RKKR Foundation v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi & Anr.

17 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1617-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an assessment order passed without granting a personal hearing after the assessee’s request for extension was ignored, emphasizing the mandatory nature of natural justice in faceless assessment proceedings.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 assessment order principles of natural justice personal hearing

Central Warehousing Corporation v. Govt. of India and Ors.

17 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:1603

The Delhi High Court held that CWC's replacement of contractors without retaining existing workmen or Tribunal approval violated Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act, mandating maintenance of status quo pending adjudication.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 Regularization of contract labour