Delhi High Court

98,981 judgments

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Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology and Anr. v. Ravleen Kaur & Anr.

12 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:924-DB

The Delhi High Court held that prima facie observations or orders lacking reasons are not appealable, dismissing intra-court appeals and directing a proper hearing before substantive orders.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant intra-court appeal appealability of orders prima facie observation interlocutory order

Surender Nath Verma v. Arun Verma & Ors.

12 Mar 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:933

The Delhi High Court held that a partition suit challenging a Will's validity can proceed alongside a pending probate petition, clarifying issue framing and allowing the suit to continue on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit testamentary case probate Will validity

Mohd Umair @ Umer v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) and Ors

12 Mar 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:922

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 307 IPC on compromise between parties, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC with conditions to balance justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR compromise

Maj Desai Prajakta Hemant v. Union of India and Ors

12 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:929-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's refusal to stay the petitioner's release from service based on adverse ACR entries and procedural delays.

administrative petition_dismissed Annual Confidential Report Permanent Commission Extension of Service Armed Forces Tribunal

Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology and Anr. v. Ravleen Kaur & Anr.

12 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:926-DB

The Delhi High Court held that prima facie observations without reasoned orders are not appealable, dismissing intra-court appeals against interlocutory orders and directing the Single Judge to hear the parties before passing final orders.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant intra-court appeal appealability of orders prima facie observation reasoned order

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan v. Manju Sahgel & Ramesh Chandra Agarwal

12 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:938-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside CAT orders granting pension benefits to retired KVS employees who belatedly sought conversion from CPF to GPF cum pension scheme, holding such claims barred by limitation and established by continuous CPF contributions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant GPF cum pension scheme Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan limitation

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan v. Manju Sahgel & Ramesh Chandra Agarwal

12 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:937-DB

Delhi High Court set aside CAT orders allowing belated conversion from CPF to pension scheme for KVS employees, holding claims post-retirement barred by limitation and established option to remain under CPF.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant GPF cum pension scheme Contributory Provident Fund option to continue CPF limitation and laches

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Worldfa Exports Pvt. Ltd.

10 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:919

Delhi High Court upheld most of the arbitral award on insurance claim disputes but allowed interest on the entire claim amount for delayed payment under IRDA regulations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Insurance claim Fire insurance policy Surveyor report

M/S MGCPL-AETPL (JV) v. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

10 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:917

The Delhi High Court held that failure by NHAI to appoint its nominee arbitrator within 30 days resulted in loss of that right, directing the Court to appoint the arbitrator to enable arbitration proceedings.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) nominee arbitrator EPC agreement

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Delhi Transport Corporation

10 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:918-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed HPCL's appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding the challenge was barred by limitation and that commercial unviability does not excuse contractual performance.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34(3) Limitation Arbitral award

Nadir Shah & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

10 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:912

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

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

New Friends Colony Residents Welfare Association v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

10 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:907

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to expedite and complete the recategorization of New Friends Colony within six months, treating the writ petition as a representation and emphasizing compliance with earlier judicial directions.

administrative petition_allowed recategorization Municipal Valuation Committee public representation judicial directions

The Leprosy Mission Trust India v. The Collector of Stamps & Ors.

10 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:906

The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery of stamp duty and penalty against the petitioner until the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority is appointed and the revision application is decided expeditiously.

administrative petition_allowed Indian Stamps Act, 1899 Article 62(e) Section 40 stamp duty

Nasir Khan and Another v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

10 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:910

The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR under exceptional circumstances where the complainant and accused reconciled and are living together peacefully with a child.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 376 IPC rape offence reconciliation

Devender Kumar @ Rahul v. The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

10 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:908

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a minor girl abduction and sexual assault case due to inconsistencies in the victim's statements and absence of conclusive medical evidence, while imposing conditions to safeguard the trial.

criminal appeal_allowed bail abduction sexual assault minor

NIDHI v. STATE AND ORS

10 Mar 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:909

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 103/2017 and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their consent to discontinue prosecution.

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

Sanjeev Srivastava v. State of NCT of Delhi

10 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:913

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 138 NI Act after the parties amicably settled their dispute and complied with the settlement terms.

criminal petition_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act quashing of FIR settlement agreement Section 482 CrPC

Summy Bhasin v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

10 Mar 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:904

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that disputed factual defenses must be adjudicated at trial and not at the summoning stage under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. summary trial dishonour of cheque

Sunita Aggarwal v. Yogesh Garg & Ors.

10 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:914-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing temporary de-sealing of a property for repairs and subsequent re-sealing, affirming municipal authority powers and court's contempt jurisdiction to enforce compliance.

civil appeal_dismissed sealing of property unauthorized construction municipal corporation powers repair and rectification

ICICI BANK v. KANTA MALHOTRA & ANR.

10 Mar 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:916

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the execution order, holding that the petitioner’s withdrawal of the challenge without leave confirmed the trial court’s order directing payment of interest on a fixed deposit.

civil petition_dismissed execution petition withdrawal without leave interest on fixed deposit Article 227 Constitution of India