Delhi High Court

98,981 judgments

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Vijay Kumar & Ors. v. Mera Baba Infrastructure Pvt Ltd

17 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:984-DB

The Delhi High Court held that parties settling disputes through legally arrived at out-of-court settlements are entitled to refund of court fees under Section 69-A of the Court Fees Act and Section 89 CPC, promoting amicable dispute resolution.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant court fee refund Section 89 CPC Section 69-A Court Fees Act out-of-court settlement

Raju & Anr. v. Sabir Hussain

17 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:982

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order against children ill-treating their senior citizen parent under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, refusing interim relief and granting time to vacate the property considering minor children.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 eviction ill-treatment senior citizens

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd.

17 Mar 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:977

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting IOCL's claim as barred by limitation, holding that time spent pursuing a claim before a wrong forum is excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act only if prosecuted with due diligence and good faith.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Limitation Act, 1963 Section 14 Limitation Act counter claim limitation

Mahender Singh Alias Sunny & Anr. v. The State & Ors.

17 Mar 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:978

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on a genuine compromise and minor injuries, imposing community service and costs as conditions, while emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC compromise

Community Welfare Banquet & Ors. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.

17 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:980

The Delhi High Court held that compensation for requisitioned banquet halls under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 requires an application by the owners and directed expeditious disposal of such applications, leaving the validity of requisition orders open.

administrative petition_dismissed Disaster Management Act, 2005 Section 66 requisition of property compensation determination

Parth Sarthi Yadav v. All India Council of Technical Education & Ors.

17 Mar 2021 · The Chief Justice; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:987-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking a second mercy chance to clear a diploma exam paper, holding that sympathy cannot override clear academic rules and lack of credible evidence.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant mercy chance examination diploma completion period academic rules judicial sympathy

Jagmohan Ratra v. Ampa Cycles Pvt. Ltd.

17 Mar 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:976

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining defendant from using the trademark AMPA, holding that the plaintiff established a prima facie case of passing off based on prior continuous use and goodwill.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant passing off trademark prior use interim injunction

M/S HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED v. M/S R.K. MAHAJAN ENTERPRISES AND ORS.

17 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:988

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, upheld interim injunctions, and declined to initiate perjury proceedings at the pre-arbitral stage despite disputes over the arbitration agreement's execution.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration Agreement Section 11 Arbitration Act Section 9 Arbitration Act Interim Relief

Aditya Ayurved College and Research Centre Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

17 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:983-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim permission to enhance Ayurveda college admissions, holding that delay in application and procedural requirements preclude such relief during pendency of challenge.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant enhancement of admission capacity Ayurveda college Ministry of AYUSH Central Council of Indian Medicine

Sohan Pal Singh Sharma v. Delhi Development Authority

17 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:986-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the withdrawal of promotions and MACP granted during pendency of prosecution, holding such promotions invalid and non-entitling the petitioner to retain benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant promotion MACP prosecution sanction withdrawal of promotion

Suman & Anr. v. Shyamveer Singh & Anr.

17 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:979

The Delhi High Court dismissed a motor accident claim filed after 16 years delay, holding that deletion of statutory limitation does not permit claims to be filed beyond a reasonable time without valid explanation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal limitation Section 166(3) Motor Vehicles Act reasonable time

Subhash Chandra Sharma and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

17 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:985-DB

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to petitioners reverted from ASI to Head Constable, holding that the earlier judgment was in personam and directing disposal of their representation with reasoned orders.

administrative other Railway Protection Force promotion Assistant Sub-Inspector Head Constable

Harvinder Singh v. Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd.

16 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:4458

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes over premature withdrawal of deposits from a multi-State co-operative society, holding such disputes fall within Section 84 of the MSCS Act and require arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 Section 84 MSCS Act Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator

M.A. Khan v. Union of India

16 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:965-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an administrative transfer of a disabled RPF Head Constable to Kashmir, directing compliance with medical board recommendations.

administrative appeal_dismissed transfer order Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987 medical disability alternative employment

Mohd. Umair v. The State (N.C.T.) Delhi & Ors.

16 Mar 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:967-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing that an adult woman be permitted to reside with her legally wedded husband and ordered police to ensure their safe passage.

family petition_allowed habeas corpus adult woman right to reside matrimonial home

M/S RWL Healthworld Limited v. Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre; M/S RWL Healthworld Limited v. M/S Fortis Hospitals Limited

16 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:972

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing respondents’ counter claims under Pharmacy Agreements, rejecting petitioner’s plea of set off based on an alleged third-party payment agreement and confirming the arbitrator’s jurisdiction to decide all disputes arising from the arbitration agreement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge counter claims terms of reference

Anoop Singh v. The State

16 Mar 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:971

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing recall of witnesses and production of corporate documents under Sections 311 and 91 CrPC as essential for a just decision in a criminal conspiracy case.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 CrPC Section 91 CrPC recall of witnesses production of documents

Sunil Kumar & Anr v. Harish Chander & Anr

16 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:968

The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal directing the registrar to grant the defendants an opportunity to be heard on their failure to file a written statement during the COVID-19 lockdown, emphasizing procedural fairness and adjudication on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant written statement default opportunity to be heard COVID-19 lockdown

Suresh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:966-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the medical categorization of RPF personnel as Bee-One with hearing aid, holding the decision lawful and not arbitrary.

administrative petition_dismissed medical categorization Bee-One category hearing aid Railway Protection Force

Indian Highways Management Company Limited v. Mukesh & Associates

16 Mar 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru, J. · 2021:DHC:970

The Delhi High Court held that the ninety-day period under Section 18(5) of the MSME Act for deciding disputes is directory, not mandatory, and does not terminate arbitration proceedings initiated by the Facilitation Council.

civil petition_dismissed Significant MSME Act Section 18(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Arbitral Tribunal