Delhi High Court

98,981 judgments

Year:

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd v. Kamal Kumar & Ors.

12 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1313

The Delhi High Court set aside interim compensation awards passed under deleted Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, clarifying that only fixed interim sums under the unamended Act or settlements accepted by claimants under amended Section 149(3) are valid.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 140 Section 149(3) Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019

Sushil Kumar Singh v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

12 Apr 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:1309-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a licensee is not entitled to automatic extension of a parking site contract when the licensor validly calls fresh tenders to maximize public revenue, dismissing the petition seeking enforcement of contractual extension rights.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant license extension parking site contract public revenue contract determinable

Vijay Singh v. Sh. Jamshed Ali & Ors.

12 Apr 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1304

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's application for official demarcation of disputed property by Revenue Authorities to ensure complete adjudication of ownership in a civil suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant property dispute demarcation Khasra number Order XXVI Rule 9 CPC

Steel Authority of India Limited v. M/S Mohan Steel Limited

12 Apr 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:1308-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award that erroneously relied on extraneous documents and misinterpreted an escalation clause, dismissing the appellant's appeal and ordering repayment of alleged overpayments.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 escalation clause contract interpretation

Banana IP Counsels LLP v. Nisha Kurian

12 Apr 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1305

The Delhi High Court held that a Suit challenging termination of employment and seeking issuance of experience and relieving letters is maintainable and cannot be summarily rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC termination of employment declaration suit experience certificate

Centre for Development of Telematics v. Rajiv Bhasin & Anr.

12 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1302-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the plea of res judicata must be decided by the court seized of the subsequent proceedings and set aside an order of clarification by the earlier court that improperly negated such plea.

civil appeal_allowed Significant res judicata constructive res judicata clarification of judgment jurisdiction

OM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION v. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION

12 Apr 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:1306
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that the State of Rajasthan cannot block NCTE recognition of D.El.Ed. courses by refusing faculty approval, directing the State to cooperate or the NCTE Chairperson to relax regulations under its statutory powers.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Council for Teacher Education D.El.Ed. course recognition State Government policy Faculty approval

Harjyot Singh v. Manpreet Kaur

12 Apr 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru, J. · 2021:DHC:1298

The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing a written statement beyond ninety days under its Original Side Rules cannot be condoned, and summons are deemed served when the defendant appears in Court with knowledge of the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay written statement Delhi High Court Original Side Rules service of summons

Ravindra Pratap Singh Tomar v. Rubychauhan

12 Apr 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4481
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court directed refund of interim maintenance paid during the respondent's employment period, emphasizing mandatory disclosure and adjustment of maintenance claims under Section 125 and 127 CrPC.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 CrPC Section 127 CrPC disclosure of income

Jagdish Singh and Others v. Union of India & Anr.

12 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1318-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench judgments.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation service benefits mandamus

Maruti Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

12 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1317-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that business is considered set up when ready to commence, allowing deduction of expenses incurred prior to statutory license grant, and set aside the Tribunal's disallowance of such expenses.

tax appeal_allowed Significant setting up of business commencement of business business expenses preoperative expenses

Sh. Mahender Pal Chhabra & Anr. v. Sh. Subhash Aggarwal

12 Apr 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:1319-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a decree for specific performance, holding that the plaintiff was ready and willing to perform the contract and that payment was contingent upon mutation and conversion of the property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance Section 16(c) Specific Relief Act ready and willing financial capacity

Suraj Kumar & Ors. v. Staff Selection Commission and Anr.

12 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1311-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of time to upload CGLE 2020 applications, holding that unsubstantiated claims of server downtime do not justify setting aside examination deadlines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant extension of time application deadline server downtime Combined Graduate Level Examination

Vikas Mittal v. State & Anr.

12 Apr 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:1300

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of bail granted to the petitioner, holding that bail cannot be cancelled mechanically on past conduct alone without cogent evidence of misuse or interference with justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail cancellation past conduct failure to surrender Section 439(2) Cr.P.C.

Nabi Alam & Anr. v. The State & Anr.

12 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1299

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings following an amicable settlement and divorce as per Muslim law.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute mediation

Rakesh Sharma & Ors. v. Bhuvneshwar Dayal

09 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1287
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed a transfer petition seeking to move a long-pending civil suit to another court on territorial grounds, emphasizing the advanced stage of proceedings and absence of jurisdictional issues.

civil petition_dismissed transfer petition Section 24 CPC territorial jurisdiction Delhi courts

Prof Adya Prasad Pandey v. Union of India and Anr

09 Apr 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1288

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, affirming the lawful constitution of the inquiry and adherence to principles of natural justice, while clarifying the President's role as Visitor acting on ministerial advice.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Vice-Chancellor dismissal Manipur University Act 2005 Inquiry Committee constitution Principles of natural justice

Reema v. The State & Anr.

09 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1281

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers

MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

09 Apr 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1279

The Delhi High Court held that contractual disputes arising from a toll collection agreement with SDMC are not amenable to writ jurisdiction and dismissed the petition seeking reliefs on grounds of force majeure and contractual modifications.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant contractual dispute writ jurisdiction Article 226 force majeure

Ramjas School and Anr v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr

09 Apr 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1296

The Delhi High Court quashed an ex parte municipal tax assessment order for lack of service and directed a fresh hearing with opportunity to the petitioner, ensuring compliance with natural justice and limitation.

administrative other Significant ex parte assessment order Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Section 123D Section 154(1)