Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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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

Paramjeet Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

10 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:911

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce decree between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Modern College v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr

10 Mar 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:915

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCTE Appellate Committee’s rejection of the petitioner’s delayed appeal for recognition of two D.El.Ed. units, holding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for condonation of delay.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant NCTE recognition condonation of delay limitation period Section 18 NCTE Act

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

10 Mar 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:905

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a director, holding that liability extends to persons in charge and disputed defenses must be adjudicated at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC Director liability Cheque dishonor

PBE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. Official Liquidator

10 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1007

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up and dissolution of PBE India Private Limited after finding full compliance with statutory requirements and absence of outstanding liabilities.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 Declaration of Solvency Official Liquidator

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10 Mar 2021 · Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi
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The Supreme Court restored criminal proceedings under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC in a commercial dispute, holding that the High Court erred in quashing them under Section 482 CrPC where prima facie cognizable offenses were disclosed.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal proceedings commercial dispute breach of contract

Nature Essence Private Limited v. Protogreen Retail Solutions Private Limited & Ors.

09 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:898

The Delhi High Court granted interlocutory injunction to the plaintiff restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar trademark "Nature's Tattva", holding that the plaintiff established a prima facie case of infringement and the defendants' prior use claim was not credible.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Interlocutory injunction Deceptive similarity Trade Marks Act, 1999

M/s Gwalior Transmissions Systems Ltd. v. New Okhla Industrial Development Authority

09 Mar 2021 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2021:DHC:900

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Authority's review petition seeking recall of a consent order fixing scaled down dues and interest payable by an auction purchaser in a liquidation sale, affirming the binding nature of consent orders and auction terms over original lease contract terms.

civil petition_dismissed Significant consent order review petition lease deed auction purchaser

Saddam Husain v. Ram Prasad and Ors.

09 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:893

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a motor accident claim petition withdrawn due to mistaken legal advice on jurisdiction, affirming that claims can be filed where the insurance company carries on business.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal jurisdiction restoration of claim petition insurance company

Delhi Development Authority v. Varindera Construction Limited

09 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:902
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The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing and re-filing a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, holding that re-filing after curing defects does not restart limitation and sufficient cause was shown to entertain the petition.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34(3) condonation of delay limitation

Kent Ro Systems Ltd. & Anr. v. Jaideep Kishnani & Ors.

09 Mar 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:903

The Delhi High Court dismissed defendants' application to file additional documents after written statement in a design infringement suit for failure to show reasonable cause for prior non-disclosure under Order 11 Rule 1(10) CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order 11 Rule 1(10) CPC Designs Act 2000 disclosure of documents commercial suit

Ashish Bansal & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:892

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC withdrawal of prosecution

Ganesh Prasad Ram v. Union of India and Ors

09 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:895-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings against a CISF member, holding no violation of natural justice and upholding the enhanced punishment as not disproportionate.

administrative petition_dismissed disciplinary enquiry CISF Rules 2001 natural justice punishment enhancement

Vaibhav Gupta v. Real Estate Regulatory Authority

09 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:894

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by a proposed buyer challenging a real estate project's legality, holding that only aggrieved parties have locus and unauthorized construction issues must be addressed by designated authorities.

civil petition_dismissed locus standi RERA registration unauthorized construction Special Task Force

Pitabasa Panigrahi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:896-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension to petitioners similarly placed as in prior judgments, with interest on delayed arrears and procedural safeguards.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension No Objection Certificate pension arrears verification

Linkquest Quippo Infra Limited v. A2Z Infra Engineering Limited

09 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:899

The Delhi High Court appointed a presiding arbitrator to complete the arbitral tribunal and granted interim reliefs restraining payments outside the escrow account pending arbitration of disputes arising from a subcontract termination.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement appointment of presiding arbitrator escrow account interim injunction

Meena v. Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

09 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:897

The Delhi High Court directed the parties to resolve their contractual disputes through arbitration under the DIAC as per the arbitration clause in their license agreement.

civil appeal_allowed arbitration clause possession delay license agreement alternative allotment

Rajendra Prasad Sharma v. Union Public Service Commission; Union Public Service Commission v. Akul Bhargava

08 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:882-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld its jurisdiction to entertain a writ petition challenging UPSC's cancellation of IAS induction interviews despite alternative remedy before the CAT, emphasizing natural justice and extraordinary circumstances.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Article 226 jurisdiction Administrative Tribunals Act Central Administrative Tribunal natural justice