Delhi High Court

36,659 judgments

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

17 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1612

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

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

Tushar Garg; Pulkit Garg; Satish Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)

17 May 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:1608

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of landlords accused of forcibly dispossessing a tenant and stealing school property, holding that such conduct disentitles them from bail despite a civil rent dispute.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail forcible dispossession rent arrears dispute theft

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

17 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:1605

The Delhi High Court held that CWC could not alter the employment status of contract labour without Tribunal approval during pending disputes, upholding the principle of maintaining status quo under Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act.

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

Vibhuti Wadhwa Sharma v. Krishna Sharma and Anr.

17 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1602

The Delhi High Court held that occasional short stays do not constitute a shared household under the DV Act, allowing aged parents-in-law to sell their property despite matrimonial disputes involving their daughter-in-law.

family petition_dismissed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 shared household right to residence interim relief

Tushar Garg; Pulkit Garg; Satish Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)

17 May 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:1607

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of petitioners accused of forcible dispossession and theft from rented premises, holding that their conduct disentitles them from bail relief.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail forcible dispossession possession rent arrears

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

17 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:1604

The Court held that CWC unlawfully altered the status quo of contract labour deployment without Tribunal approval during pending disputes, directing maintenance of status quo and protecting workmen's rights pending adjudication.

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

Karan Nayyar alias Vicky & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

17 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1614

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce decree, holding that further prosecution would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement divorce decree

Tushar Garg; Pulkit Garg; Satish Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)

17 May 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:1606

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of petitioners accused of forcible dispossession and theft from rented premises, holding their conduct disentitles them from bail despite a civil rent dispute.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail forcible dispossession rented premises theft

Mukesh Meena v. Union of India & Anr.

17 May 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1616-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of the petitioner's suspension extension and payment of allowances, without expressing opinion on merits.

administrative other suspension extension Central Administrative Tribunal subsistence allowance Fundamental Rule 53

Rajiv Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

17 May 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1615-DB

Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of suspension extension orders ensuring all relevant factors and judicial developments are considered with a reasoned order.

administrative other suspension extension Central Administrative Tribunal reasoned order subsistence allowance

Lokesh Kumar Sagu & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

17 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1613

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

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

Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association v. Jawaharlal Nehru University through Vice Chancellor & Anr.

13 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1586

The Delhi High Court directed JNU and local authorities to establish on-campus COVID Care facilities and coordinate with external hospitals to ensure adequate COVID-19 care for campus residents during the pandemic.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant COVID-19 pandemic COVID Care Centre Jawaharlal Nehru University public health duty

Prof. Adya Prasad Pandey v. Union of India & Anr.

13 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1583-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the Vice Chancellor of Manipur University after a valid inquiry, holding that Article 311 protections do not apply to such university appointments and principles of natural justice were observed.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Vice Chancellor dismissal Article 311 Constitution of India principles of natural justice inquiry committee

Dharmendra Kumar Aggarwal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

13 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1587
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Delhi High Court directed the Union of India and Roche India to provide detailed affidavits on the supply, patent, and clinical trial status of Tocilizumab 400 mg amid COVID-19, emphasizing transparency and government policy discretion on patent licensing.

administrative other Significant Tocilizumab 400 mg COVID-19 treatment drug supply patent licensing

TDI Infratech Ltd. v. Ranjit Singh

13 May 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1598

The Delhi High Court upheld the National Commission's conditional interim stay requiring the petitioner to deposit 50% of the decretal amount pending final adjudication on possession and completion certificate compliance in a real estate consumer dispute.

consumer petition_dismissed Significant Consumer Protection Completion Certificate Possession Interim Stay

Jyoti v. State NCT of Delhi

13 May 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1597

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder after prolonged custody and examination of prosecution witnesses, emphasizing the accused's right to prepare defence and imposing conditions to ensure cooperation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C Section 302 IPC Section 313 Cr.P.C

Directorate of Health Services v. Sarvesh House Keeping Services Pvt. Ltd.

13 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1596
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a Section 34 arbitration petition as barred by limitation, holding that delay beyond the statutory period cannot be condoned.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Condonation of delay

Pramod Narayan Sharma & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

13 May 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1595-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF to decide the petitioners' pending representation regarding MACP benefits within six weeks without expressing any opinion on the merits.

administrative other Procedural MACP upgradation Assistant Sub-Inspector Sub-Inspector CRPF Rules

Girish Mittal v. Prateek Madhan and Ors.

13 May 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:1584

The Delhi High Court recalled an ex-parte order in a summary suit due to improper service of summons and held that defendants showing sufficient cause for non-appearance must be allowed to defend.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary suit Order XXXVII CPC ex-parte order service of summons

Wholesale Trading Services (India) Private Ltd v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

13 May 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1590

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the ICAI's dismissal of a complaint against a court-appointed auditor, holding that only the Karnataka High Court could examine the auditor's reports and that the petitioner lacked locus standi to maintain parallel proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed jurisdiction disciplinary proceedings Institute of Chartered Accountants of India professional misconduct