Delhi High Court

36,659 judgments

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KBB Nuts Private Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi & Anr.

10 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1552-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order passed without considering the assessee's objections, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice and directing a fresh assessment with a personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 assessment order principles of natural justice show-cause notice

Navdeep Singh @ Gaurav v. State of NCT of Delhi

10 May 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:1548

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioner accused of rape by deceit, holding that consent and fraud issues are to be decided at trial and no custodial interrogation was necessary at bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail rape by deceit consent intoxication

Pankaj Kumar v. The State

10 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1546
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO case, holding that bail denial solely on non-filing of charge sheet or absence of sexual assault allegations is unjustified where prima facie material is insufficient.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act sexual assault non-bailable offence

Rahul Yadav v. IDBI Bank

10 May 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1551

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of admission by IDBI Bank for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action arose in Mumbai and exclusive jurisdiction clause is a relevant factor in exercising writ jurisdiction.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 territorial jurisdiction cause of action exclusive jurisdiction clause

Mohit Aggarwal v. The State & Anr.

10 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1547

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a serious rape and intimidation case due to delay in FIR, lack of technical evidence, and prolonged custody, imposing conditions to protect the prosecution case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail rape criminal intimidation delay in FIR

Suresh Singh v. Union of India

07 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1543-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging CAT's refusal to grant retrospective promotion post-retirement, holding that eligibility alone does not confer a right to promotion and retrospective promotion is impermissible without prior promotion of juniors.

administrative petition_dismissed Departmental Promotion Committee retrospective promotion eligibility for promotion administrative discretion

Kalyani Chattopadhayay v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1537

The Delhi High Court directed police and medical authorities to ensure the petitioner’s mentally ill son receives urgent treatment under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, while safeguarding the petitioner’s family’s safety under Article 21.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 Article 21 Schizophrenia Police protection

Akshay Kanotra v. State

07 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1536

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious attempt to murder case, holding that the gravity of offence and forensic evidence outweigh the petitioner's claims of false implication and procedural irregularities.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail attempt to murder Section 307 IPC forensic evidence

Brijpal Singh v. Govt of NCT Delhi

07 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1539

The Delhi High Court allowed an elderly COVID-positive neurological patient to remain in a non-COVID hospital at his choice, directing the government to expedite creation of COVID care facilities at the hospital.

administrative other COVID-19 non-COVID hospital patient autonomy elderly patient

Dr. Anuradha Gupta v. University of Delhi

07 May 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2021:DHC:1538

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of Dr. Rajiv Chopra as permanent Principal of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, affirming the Governing Body's authority to review administrative decisions and emphasizing strict compliance with University Ordinances and UGC Regulations in academic appointments.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant University Ordinance XVIII UGC Regulations Appointment of Principal Acting Principal

Sunny Mittal v. Union of India & Ors.

07 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1540

The Delhi High Court permitted a guarantor not named as accused to travel abroad by suspending the Look Out Circular subject to conditions ensuring cooperation and surety.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Look Out Circular guarantor liability travel abroad cooperation with investigation

Waseem v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

07 May 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1541

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for three months to a petitioner accused of armed robbery, considering his prolonged custody, charge-sheet filing, and the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to strict conditions.

criminal petition_allowed interim bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. robbery habitual offender

Shifa-Ur-Rehman v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi

07 May 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:1544
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The Delhi High Court held that denial of legal consultation to an accused violates constitutional rights, but extension of investigation under UAPA can be granted multiple times within statutory limits, and mere violation of natural justice does not vitiate orders absent real prejudice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Article 22(1) Constitution of India Right to legal counsel Extension of investigation Section 43D UAPA

M/S Dewan Chand v. The Central Board Trustees

07 May 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1545

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and restored the appeal dismissed in default, holding that sufficient cause was shown for nonappearance and delay, emphasizing a liberal and pragmatic approach to condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay restoration of appeal Section 5 Limitation Act Employees Provident Fund Act

Rakesh Khanna v. New Delhi Municipal Council

07 May 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1542

The Delhi High Court quashed an assessment order and related demand and attachment for failure to consider objections and inadequate hearing opportunity, remitting the matter for fresh assessment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant assessment order rateable value Section 72 NDMC Act objections

Abdul Amir Amiro v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

06 May 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1527

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing grant of electricity connection to the petitioner’s mezzanine floor premises under the amended DERC regulations without requiring a fire clearance certificate.

administrative petition_allowed electricity connection building height fire clearance certificate Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission

MAX BUPA HEALTH INSURANCE CO LIMITED v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT DELHI & ANR.

06 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1529

The Delhi High Court held that employees processing health insurance claims during COVID-19 are essential service providers exempt from lockdown curfew and directed issuance of e-passes to them.

administrative petition_allowed Significant health insurance claims COVID-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions essential services

M/S FEDDERS ELECTRIC AND ENGINEERING LIMITED v. SOUTHEAST CENTRAL RAILWAY BILASPUR

06 May 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1534
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, upholding the tribunal's factual findings and limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award challenge Contract termination

Dharmendra Kumar Aggarwal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

06 May 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1528

The Delhi High Court directed government and Roche India to coordinate urgently to ensure supply of the critical COVID-19 drug Tocilizumab amid acute shortage, balancing patent rights with public health needs.

administrative other Significant Tocilizumab COVID-19 drug shortage public health emergency

Rahul Kumar Arya and Ors. v. Prasar Bharti and Ors.

06 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1532-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' belated claim for appointment as Engineering Assistants after accepting and joining as Technicians, upholding the recruitment policy and CAT's order.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant recruitment process appointment waiver belated challenge