Delhi High Court

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Madan Gopal Yadav v. State

07 Apr 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:1243-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony and medical evidence despite absence of motive and forensic proof.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 324 IPC Section 304 IPC murder

Baidyanath Sarkar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1242-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and High Court precedents within twelve weeks.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation writ petition

Ex. CPL Pushpendra Kumar Gupta v. Union of India

07 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1240-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension to the petitioner if similarly placed as in earlier judgments, with arrears and interest, preserving rights of appeal.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension parity of pension verification No Objection Certificate

Ashima Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Parsvnath Developers Ltd.

07 Apr 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:1234

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award favoring Parsvnath Developers Ltd., dismissing Ashima Infrastructure's challenge regarding rent, security deposit, fixtures, and electricity charges under their Sub-License Agreement.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Sub-License Agreement Rent-free fit-out period Security deposit adjustment

Aroon Purie v. State

07 Apr 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:1232

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the summoning order and complaint against the editor-in-chief for alleged defamatory publication, holding that procedural safeguards were complied with and disputed facts cannot be adjudicated at the quashing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. defamation editor-in-chief liability Section 196(2) Cr.P.C.

Milen Ivanov Davranski v. Union of India

07 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1223

Extradition of a fugitive accused in pending criminal cases in India cannot be expedited unless he is finally discharged by acquittal or expiration of sentence, and bail or permission to travel abroad does not amount to discharge under Section 31(1)(d) of the Extradition Act, 1962.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant extradition Extradition Act 1962 Section 31(1)(d) bail

Aroon Purie v. State

07 Apr 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:1231

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the summoning order and complaint against the editor-in-chief for defamation, holding that procedural objections and defenses require trial and are not grounds for quashing under Section 482 Cr.P.C. at this stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. defamation editor-in-chief liability Section 7 Press and Registration of Books Act

Saurabh Sharma v. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (East) & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1224

Delhi High Court upheld the legality of fines imposed for not wearing face masks while travelling alone in private cars under COVID-19 regulations, holding such vehicles as public places for the purpose of mask mandates.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 Disaster Management Act, 2005 face mask mandate public place definition

Ashok Kumar Bagga v. Rajvinder Kaur

07 Apr 2021 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2021:DHC:1244
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree for possession against a tenant, holding that clear admissions and valid termination notices justify judgment under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, and oral lease extensions contrary to written agreements are invalid.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC possession suit landlord-tenant relationship termination of tenancy

Prafull Chand v. Union of India

07 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1239-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension to an ex-Sergeant if similarly placed as in earlier judgments, with interest on delayed arrears and preservation of appeal rights.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension armed forces pension verification of entitlement No Objection Certificate

Sandeep Ahuja v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1249

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition to reactivate the petitioner’s DIN/DSC, holding that ongoing director disqualification under Section 164(2)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 constitutes a continuing cause of action not barred by delay or laches.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant director disqualification Section 164(2)(a) Companies Act 2013 DIN reactivation delay and laches

Saurabh Sharma v. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (East) & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1226

The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of fines imposed for not wearing face masks while travelling alone in private vehicles under COVID-19 regulations, holding such vehicles to be public places for pandemic control purposes.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 Disaster Management Act, 2005 face mask COVID-19

Rajesh Karnani and Anr. v. State and Anr.

07 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1229

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent powers of court discontinuation of prosecution

GTL Infrastructure Limited v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

07 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1248

The Delhi High Court referred the dispute between GTL Infrastructure Limited and BSNL to arbitration before Justice Madan B. Lokur, directing compliance with procedural requirements under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

arbitration appeal_allowed arbitration Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(2) Fourth Schedule

BALAJIPRIVATE ITI v. DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING

07 Apr 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:4468

The Delhi High Court directed the State Directorate of Training, Bihar, to process ITI affiliation applications notwithstanding offline submission, emphasizing substantive compliance over procedural technicalities amid pandemic constraints.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Industrial Training Institutes affiliation Directorate General of Training 2018 Affiliation Norms

Vipin Singh v. State and Anr.

07 Apr 2021 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:873

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in POCSO case holding that age determination is for trial court and Section 29 presumption does not apply at bail stage before framing charges.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act age determination Section 29 POCSO

Registrar Cooperative Societies v. Deepak Tyagi and Ors.

06 Apr 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:1220-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a public auction and allotment of cooperative society flats to highest bidders, ruling substantial compliance with statutory procedural requirements suffices when the legislative purpose is fulfilled.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 Section 77 Rule 19(2) DCS Rules public auction

Suraj Prakash Pahwa v. Nand Lal

06 Apr 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1213

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant's petition under Section 44(3) of the Delhi Rent Control Act is maintainable despite prior withdrawal without leave, as the cause of action is continuing and the petition itself serves as notice to the landlord.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 44(3) landlord's duty to repair tenant's right to repair

Manikaran Power Limited v. Valuehunt Advisors LLP

06 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1218-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on limited grounds, upholding the award and emphasizing the narrow scope of judicial interference in arbitration matters.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Suresh Kumar & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1193

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

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