Delhi High Court

36,659 judgments

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Cement Manufacturers Association & Ors. v. Union of India

12 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1572

The Delhi High Court restrained coercive enforcement of CPCB's March 2021 SOP on plastic waste management until final Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules are notified, directing petitioners to comply with existing rules in the interim.

environmental other Significant Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 Standard Operating Procedure Extended Producer Responsibility Central Pollution Control Board

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

12 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1578-DB

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging faceless assessment orders passed by authorities in Delhi are maintainable before it regardless of the assessee's location but directed the matter to the Taxation Roster Bench for consideration.

tax other Significant Article 226 Income Tax Act 1961 faceless assessment jurisdiction

B.M. Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

12 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1573-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of promotion to a deputation employee, holding eligibility depends on regular absorption status as on promotion date and emphasizing the need for timely challenge of non-absorption.

administrative appeal_dismissed deputation promotion regular absorption discrimination

M/S KAMDHENU LIMITED v. M/S AASHIANA ROLLING MILLS LTD.

12 May 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:1569

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for infringement of a registered design on summary judgment under Order XIII-A CPC, holding the design was not novel and was anticipated by prior published standards.

civil appeal_allowed Significant registered design novelty prior publication functionality

Rajesh Tyagi v. Jaibir Singh

12 May 2021 · J. R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1580
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Delhi High Court approves and extends a Fast Track Scheme enabling resolution of road accident death compensation claims within 10 days through coordinated police, insurance, and tribunal action.

civil other Significant FastDAR Scheme road accident death compensation motor accident claims Delhi High Court

M/S BRIJ SYSTEMS LIMITED v. M/S SATSPACE TEL PVT. LTD.

11 May 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1566

The Delhi High Court dismissed BSL's petition under Section 34 challenging an arbitral award in favor of STPL, holding that findings of fact and evidence appreciation by the arbitrator are final absent patent illegality.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award Setting aside award

M/S JANTA ASSOCIATES v. INDIAN OIL FOUNDATION & ANR.

11 May 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:1560

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking stay of a contractual show cause notice and direction to secure disputed payments under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that interim reliefs require a clear prima facie case and risk of injustice.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act interim relief show cause notice contract termination

Air Traffic Controllers Guild (India) v. Union of India

11 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1557

The Delhi High Court upheld mandatory random Breath Analyzer Tests for aviation personnel during COVID-19 with safety modifications and directed DGCA to issue comprehensive guidelines balancing health risks and air safety.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Breath Analyzer Test Air Traffic Controllers Pilots COVID-19

National Highways Authority of India v. Bhubaneswar Expressway Private Limited

11 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1556-DB

The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act can be condoned for sufficient cause including Covid-19 disruptions, and upheld interim relief under Section 9 directing NHAI to deposit termination payment subject to bank guarantee.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act condonation of delay interim relief termination payment

M S FAM BHAGAT INFRATECH PVT LTD v. MR. ALOK KUMAR AGARWAL & ORS.

11 May 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1564
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause granting exclusive appointment rights to one party is invalid, terminated the existing arbitrator's mandate, and appointed a substitute arbitrator to continue the proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause exclusive appointment Section 12(5) Arbitration Act Section 14(1) Arbitration Act

EDELWEISS ASSET RECONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD v. THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES & ORS.

11 May 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:1565-DB

The Delhi High Court held that filing original documents is not mandatory at the time of filing Original Applications before Debt Recovery Tribunals and directed prioritization of large claim cases for expeditious disposal.

civil petition_allowed Significant Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 Debt Recovery Tribunal Original Application filing of original documents

Air Traffic Controllers Guild (India) v. Union of India

11 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1559

The Delhi High Court upheld the necessity of random Breath Analyzer Tests for aviation personnel during COVID-19 with modified safety protocols and mandated comprehensive DGCA guidelines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Breath Analyzer Test Air Traffic Controllers Pilots COVID-19

Akash Sharma & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

11 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1555

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a property dispute after the parties amicably settled the matter, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement compromise deed criminal proceedings

MOTHERS PRIDE EDUCATION INSTITUTION PVT.LTD. v. SHUKLA SEHGAL

11 May 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1563

The High Court held that in commercial suits, the limitation to file a written statement starts from service of summons, and delay beyond 120 days cannot be condoned, but if summons do not notify the commercial nature, the limitation may start from actual knowledge, subject to sufficient reasons for delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 written statement limitation period condonation of delay

Jogender v. State

11 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1553

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused who fired a shot with intent to kill, emphasizing the graver role and supporting forensic evidence against him.

criminal petition_dismissed bail Section 307 IPC intent to kill parity in bail

Shanti Swaroop & Anr. v. Secretary Ministry of Finance & Ors.

11 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1562-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the VI Central Pay Commission's classification of cities for Transport Allowance, dismissing employees' claim for TA at par with Delhi rates for postings in satellite towns.

administrative petition_dismissed Transport Allowance Central Pay Commission City classification Satellite towns

Union of India v. Chikkam Vijay Mohan

11 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1561-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal lacks jurisdiction over service matters of a Debt Recovery Tribunal Presiding Officer, setting aside CAT's interim order continuing the respondent in service.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction Presiding Officer Debt Recovery Tribunal Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act civil post under Central Government

Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

11 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1554 WP(C) 5263/2021

The Delhi High Court directed Jawaharlal Nehru University to take immediate steps to establish COVID-19 care and oxygen facilities on campus, emphasizing the administration's duty to protect the right to life and health during the pandemic.

constitutional other Significant COVID-19 right to life health facilities university administration

Air Traffic Controllers Guild (India) v. Union of India

11 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1558

The Delhi High Court upheld the necessity of random Breath Analyzer Tests for aviation personnel during COVID-19 with health safeguards, rejecting blood tests and pre-screening, and directed DGCA to issue uniform protocols balancing safety and operational needs.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Breath Analyzer Test Air Traffic Controllers Commercial Pilots COVID-19

Dharmendra Kumar Aggarwal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

10 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1549

The Delhi High Court directed government and pharmaceutical companies to provide data and take coordinated steps to address the shortage and ensure transparent distribution of Tocilizumab 400 MG for COVID-19 patients amid global supply constraints.

administrative other Significant Tocilizumab 400 MG COVID-19 drug supply shortage essential medicines