Delhi High Court

98,981 judgments

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Perot Systems India Foundation v. Official Liquidator

19 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1400

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition to dissolve Perot Systems India Foundation after confirming full compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed members voluntary winding up Companies Act, 1956 Section 497(6) Declaration of Solvency

Bobby Collin v. Narcotic Control Bureau

19 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1367

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a foreign national accused of trafficking commercial quantity of cocaine under the NDPS Act, holding that procedural lapses alleged can be examined during trial and bail is not warranted at the fag end of trial.

criminal petition_dismissed NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Act Section 67 NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act

Kusum Lata v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

19 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1368

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking direction to register FIR, holding that the Magistrate rightly exercised discretion under section 156(3) Cr.P.C. as the complainant had full knowledge of facts and evidence, and the dispute was essentially matrimonial.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. FIR registration Police investigation Matrimonial dispute

Salman @ Takli v. The State of NCT Delhi

19 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1370

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC abuse of process

Arun Attri v. Union of India & Anr.

19 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1369-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical unfitness for Airmen recruitment, holding that Armed Forces doctors' medical opinions prevail over civilian opinions and no further review examination was warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness Armed Forces recruitment review medical examination natural justice

Sunil Sud & Anr. v. Ajay Sud

19 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1397

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate partnership disputes involving alleged exclusion, mismanagement, and diversion of business assets, holding such disputes to be arbitrable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed arbitration partnership dispute fiduciary duties accounting irregularities

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1380

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to implement a comprehensive National Policy for Rare Diseases, including funding mechanisms and specialized committees, ensuring treatment and research support for patients with rare diseases.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

Avon Healthcare Private Limited v. Trade International & Ors.

19 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Najmi Waziri · 2021:DHC:1396-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot be granted against a non-party to the arbitration when execution of the award is stayed and disputed factual issues require separate adjudication.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act Interim measures Non-party to arbitration Fraudulent transfer

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr.

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1378

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to implement the National Policy for Rare Diseases, establish dedicated committees and funds for treatment and research, and address funding and disability-related concerns for rare disease patients.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

The Delhi Golf Club Employees Union v. Union of India and Ors.

19 Apr 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1403

The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Golf Club is amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 as an authority performing public functions and quashed illegal termination of permanent employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

labour appeal_allowed Significant Article 12 Constitution Article 226 Constitution Delhi Golf Club writ jurisdiction

Subhash Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

19 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1391-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents within twelve weeks, subject to any future Supreme Court orders.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant MACP Scheme second financial upgradation pay band grade pay

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr.

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1371

The Delhi High Court directed the Government to implement a comprehensive National Policy for Rare Diseases, establish specialized committees and funds, and ensure timely treatment and funding for patients suffering from rare diseases.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee Rare Diseases Fund

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr.

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1384

The Delhi High Court directed compliance with its detailed orders for finalizing a National Policy on Rare Diseases, constitution of expert committees, and proper management of funds to ensure timely treatment and funding for patients suffering from rare diseases.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

Utkarsh Indrajit Pawar v. Union of India & Anr

19 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1379

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India and AIIMS to implement and report on the National Policy for Rare Diseases, ensuring treatment funding and institutional mechanisms for rare disease patients.

constitutional other Significant Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Fund AIIMS Rare Diseases Committee

Bishan Swaroop v. Mahender Kumar Pandey

16 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1362

The Delhi High Court upheld the rights of female heirs to perform puja sewa and receive offerings in the Kalkaji Mandir bari, appointed court receivers to secure these rights and ensure transparent accounting during the Navratri period.

civil other Significant Mandir Shree Kalkaji puja sewa rights female heirs teh-bazari

Kavita Malik v. State of NCT of Delhi

16 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1364

The Delhi High Court held that the six-month cooling-off period for mutual consent divorce is directory and directed the Family Court to pass the first motion order retrospectively, remedying procedural delay and enabling expeditious divorce.

family petition_allowed Significant divorce by mutual consent cooling-off period Section 13-B Hindu Marriage Act first motion order

Taruna Saxena v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1366

Delhi High Court held that advocates have the right to represent parties before Maintenance Tribunals under the Act, and that Tribunals have discretion to regulate summary procedures including evidence.

civil petition_allowed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 Section 17 ultra vires Section 30 Advocates Act Right of advocates to represent

Mujeebuddin and Another v. The State & Anr.

16 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1363

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 306 IPC based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's non-objection, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to secure the ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 306 IPC Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR inherent powers of High Court

Anant Raj Projects Ltd. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

16 Apr 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:1365-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant a brief extension to deposit the second instalment as per the Single Judge's order, without expressing any opinion on the case merits.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural Letters Patent Appeal extension of time deposit of instalments interim relief

Yuva Vyavsaik Shikspian Mahavidyalaya v. Dr. Anand Mishra & Ors

15 Apr 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:4425

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to file afresh, as parties were attempting an amicable resolution.

civil appeal_dismissed petition withdrawal amicable settlement liberty to file fresh petition court discretion