Delhi High Court

36,659 judgments

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Gupta and Co. v. DDA

13 May 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru, J. · 2021:DHC:1593

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award to the extent it failed to award pre-reference interest and did not provide reasons for rejecting such claim, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of reasoned awards under Section 31(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitral award Pre-reference interest Section 31(3) Arbitration Act Section 34 Arbitration Act

Upendra Rai v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.

13 May 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:1589

The Delhi High Court held that Special Courts constituted under the PMLA have jurisdiction to try scheduled offences under the PC Act, and transfer of such cases to the Special Court (PMLA) is valid despite the PC Act's exclusive jurisdiction clause.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Special Courts jurisdiction non-obstante clause

Mohd. Bilal v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1581

Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of murder during Delhi riots due to prima facie evidence, ongoing investigation, and serious nature of offences.

criminal petition_dismissed bail riots murder CCTV damage

B.K. Bhatnagar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

13 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1599-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' claim for pay parity arrears limited to three years prior to the original application, directing payment from 2012 instead of 2006.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pay parity Superintendent Technical Superintendent Translation Central Administrative Tribunal

Chhaya Rai & Anr. v. KLJ Developers Private Limited; Anjani Kumar Rai v. KLJ Developers Private Limited

13 May 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1601
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The Delhi High Court set aside the appointment of an arbitrator appointed under a one-sided arbitration clause for non-compliance with Section 12(5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and appointed a new arbitrator to continue the proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) Section 16 One-sided arbitration clause

Chhaya Rai & Anr. v. KLJ Developers Private Limited; Anjani Kumar Rai v. KLJ Developers Private Limited

13 May 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1600

The Delhi High Court set aside the appointment of a sole arbitrator made under a one-sided arbitration clause as invalid under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act and appointed a new arbitrator to continue the proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) Section 16 one-sided arbitration clause

Shantanu Prakash v. Union Bank of India

13 May 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:1591

The Delhi High Court held that the Bank must comply with natural justice and the RBI Master Circular's procedural safeguards before declaring promoters as wilful defaulters, setting aside prior orders and remanding for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant wilful defaulter Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters natural justice principles of natural justice

Gaurav Vij & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT) Delhi & Ors.

13 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1585

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 467, and 471 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC Section 467 IPC Section 471 IPC

Shantanu Prakash v. Union Bank of India

13 May 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:1592

The Delhi High Court set aside the Bank's wilful defaulter classification orders for failure to comply with natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with proper disclosure and reasoned decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant wilful defaulter Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters natural justice show cause notice

Bimal Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

13 May 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1594-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension to petitioners similarly placed to earlier cases, with arrears and interest, preserving rights to further remedies.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant pro rata pension No Objection Certificate verification arrears

Ambika College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.

13 May 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:1588

The Delhi High Court set aside NCTE's rejection of an integrated B.Ed. programme application based on a State Government ban, directing reconsideration in line with prior precedent protecting applications filed before such bans.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Council for Teacher Education State Government ban Integrated B.Ed. courses Recognition application

MST. X v. STATE & ORS.

13 May 2021 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:1582

Delhi High Court held that interim compensation of Rs. 50,000 to a minor sexual abuse victim was inadequate and directed reassessment in line with statutory guidelines and victim compensation schemes.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim compensation POCSO Act victim compensation Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme 2018

Apoorva Y K v. South Asian University

13 May 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:360

The Delhi High Court held that South Asian University, despite its intergovernmental status, is amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 for disciplinary actions violating natural justice and set aside the expulsion of the petitioner.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Article 226 writ jurisdiction public function natural justice

Anju Sharma v. Union of India

12 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1571

The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate repatriation of an Indian citizen's mortal remains from Saudi Arabia after an erroneous death certificate translation, ensuring last rites as per religion and payment of pending dues.

administrative petition_allowed repatriation of mortal remains Ministry of External Affairs death certificate translation religious rites

Danny Pal alias Dainy & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

12 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1567

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement matrimonial dispute

Autometers Alliance Limited v. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited & Anr.

12 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1570

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the termination of a government contract, emphasizing adherence to contractual dispute resolution and jurisdiction clauses, and directed parties to attempt amicable settlement.

civil petition_dismissed performance security contract termination jurisdiction clause Office Memorandum

Roshni Sana Jaiswal v. Commissioner of Central Taxes, GST Delhi (East)

12 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1576-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed provisional attachment of a non-taxable person's bank accounts under Section 83 of the CGST Act, holding such attachment without jurisdiction as the petitioner was not a taxable person under the Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant provisional attachment Section 83 CGST Act taxable person Input Tax Credit

Vendors Cooperative Society Ltd v. Union of India

12 May 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1568

The Delhi High Court set aside a licence cancellation order for failure to provide a show cause notice, reaffirming the mandatory nature of audi alteram partem in administrative terminations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant audi alteram partem licence cancellation show cause notice natural justice

Hemantkumar Vasantrao Pawar v. Union of India & Ors.

12 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1579-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an interim stay does not entitle a candidate to promotion benefits when the underlying policy decision remains unchallenged, dismissing the petition seeking inclusion in the IAS promotion list.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant interim stay promotion Scheduled Tribe certificate cancellation supernumerary post

ROMANO BUILDTECH PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

12 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1575-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order passed without considering the assessee's request for extension to respond, emphasizing the requirement of procedural fairness and natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed Significant assessment order show-cause notice extension of time natural justice