Delhi High Court

98,981 judgments

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Rakesh Katyal v. Uma Pati Sood & Ors.

23 Mar 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:1071

The Delhi High Court held that a consent decree between some parties does not bind third parties not involved, and upheld the plaintiff's right to a one-fourth share in the partition suit property despite objections based on lis pendens and a collaboration agreement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit undivided share consent decree doctrine of lis pendens

Ram Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1072-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal of a government employee for prolonged unauthorized absence, holding that absence without sanctioned leave justifies dismissal and medical evidence must be credible.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized absence disciplinary proceedings dismissal from service principles of natural justice

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited v. Eros International Media Limited and Anr.

23 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1054
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The Delhi High Court dismissed Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' plea for interim injunction against a movie's use of the acronym 'DRL', holding no prima facie trademark infringement or disparagement and upholding the defendants' freedom of speech.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement interlocutory injunction freedom of speech Article 19(1)(a)

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S. C.P. Rama Rao

23 Mar 2021 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2021:DHC:1064
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award recognizing GST implementation as a change in law constituting force majeure, entitling the toll contractor to relief under the contract.

civil petition_dismissed Significant force majeure change in law Goods and Services Tax Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Minesh Chopra v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

23 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1068
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The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of a substitute arbitrator without consent is invalid and appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 Substitute arbitrator Unilateral appointment

Bhupender Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

23 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1059

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

family petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute mutual divorce

Puneet Sharma & Ors. v. State & Anr.

23 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1058

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to pursue prosecution.

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

Balancehero India Private Limited v. Arthimpact Finserve Private Limite

22 Mar 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:1035

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of arbitrator holding that jurisdiction lies exclusively with courts at the seat of arbitration, Gurugram, Haryana, despite a clause conferring jurisdiction to courts at New Delhi.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration seat jurisdiction Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition

Veena Devi & Anr v. Praveen Kumar Gupta & Ors

22 Mar 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1036

The Delhi High Court held that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC empower courts to restore possession to a party wrongfully dispossessed during suit pendency, even if the suit for injunction is dismissed, and allowed the appeal directing restoration of possession to the appellants.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 144 CPC Section 151 CPC Restoration of possession Doctrine of restitution

Rakesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Mar 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:1038-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the disciplinary dismissal of a BSF personnel for unauthorized absence, holding the petition barred by delay and lacking credible evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed delay and laches disciplinary dismissal BSF Act unauthorized absence

Naresh Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

22 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1040-DB

The Delhi High Court directed uniform extension of enhanced retirement age benefits to CAPF personnel who had not crossed 60 years as on 31 January 2019, quashing orders denying such benefits to the petitioners.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant enhanced retirement age superannuation Central Armed Police Forces retiral benefits

TES India Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

22 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1045

The Delhi High Court allowed TES India Private Limited’s petition for voluntary dissolution under Section 497(6) of the Companies Act, 1956 after finding full compliance with statutory requirements and no prejudice to members’ interests.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 Section 497(6) declaration of solvency

Sumitra Devi v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1041-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF to reconsider the petitioner’s claim for family pension and related benefits by passing a reasoned order on her grievance within twelve weeks, without expressing any opinion on the merits.

administrative other Procedural family pension pension records legal heir online grievance

Mehabub Rehman @ Empha v. State Through: Spl Cell, Delhi Police

22 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1028
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The Delhi High Court held that a charge sheet under Section 173(2) CrPC is complete despite delayed expert CFSL reports, and thus rejected the accused's application for default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC in an NDPS case.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 167(2) CrPC default bail charge sheet completeness

Master Navneet Rana v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

22 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1031

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from a school scuffle between minors after an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement minors Section 482 CrPC

Naresh Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

22 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1043-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging land acquisition after thirty years, holding that acquisition does not lapse once possession is taken and compensation is pending, and delay due to medical incapacity must be supported by contemporaneous evidence.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act acquisition lapse possession compensation

Gurmeet Singh Sethi v. Harsharan Kaur Batra

22 Mar 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1046
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The Delhi High Court held that a decree passed by a court lacking territorial jurisdiction is not a nullity if no timely objection was raised and no failure of justice occurred, dismissing the petition challenging the decree on territorial jurisdiction grounds.

civil petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Section 21 CPC failure of justice decree nullity

Master Navneet Rana v. State of NCT of Delhi

22 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1030

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from a school scuffle between minors after an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement minor parties Section 482 CrPC

Delhi Development Authority v. M/S Eros Resorts and Hotels Ltd

22 Mar 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:1032
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing release of performance bank guarantees and rejected DDA's challenge except for setting aside an unreasoned award portion for bank guarantee renewal expenses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Performance Bank Guarantee Penalty clause Liquidated damages

Ravindra Kumar Mishra & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

22 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1034

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of directors' rights and reactivation of DINs following NCLT restoration of their struck-off company under the Companies Act, 2013.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Companies Act, 2013 Section 164(2)(a) Section 252 company restoration