Delhi High Court

98,981 judgments

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Aviraj Garg v. Union of India & Anr.

02 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:802

The Delhi High Court directed the constitution of a multi-disciplinary committee to recommend accelerated approval, funding, and treatment access measures for children suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and other rare diseases.

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Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd. v. Press Council of India & Ors.

02 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:796

The Delhi High Court stayed the Press Council of India's direction effectively barring government advertising in the petitioner's newspapers, emphasizing the need for proportionality and protection of freedom of speech.

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R P Sarthy v. Delhi Development Authority

01 Mar 2021 · Najmi Waziri · 2021:DHC:4424

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition after the respondent paid the refund due to the petitioner following cancellation of allotment.

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Kamal Kant v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:777-DB

The Delhi High Court held that UPSC recruitments constitute All India Competitive Examinations entitling ex-servicemen to only five years age relaxation, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for extended age relaxation based on length of military service.

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Prerna Ek Disha Foundation v. The Chairman Special Task Force and Ors.

01 Mar 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:784-DB W.P.(C) No.2653/2021

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of alleged unauthorized constructions due to lack of evidence, procedural deficiencies, and the petition's blackmailing nature.

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Business Standard Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Lohitaksha Shukla & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:758

The Delhi High Court quashed a defamation complaint and summoning order for lack of maintainability as the complainant was not a "person aggrieved" under Section 199 CrPC and failed to prove defamation under Section 499 IPC.

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Rajender Gurani & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:766

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.

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United Telecoms Limited v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:783

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the commercial petition with liberty to pursue other remedies and dismissed the petition as withdrawn.

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Vikrant Mani v. State

01 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:765

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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Wholesale Trading Services Pvt. Ltd. v. The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India

01 Mar 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:785-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interim order directing disclosure of connection with a company, emphasizing non-entertainment of appeals without compliance of cost orders.

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Unison Hotels Private Limited v. M/S Value Line Interiors Private Limited

01 Mar 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:768

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award, holding that a party who willfully fails to participate and comply with procedural directions is not denied the opportunity to present its case under Section 34(2)(iii) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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Prem Pal Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Mar 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:786-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to stop alleged illegal construction for lack of specific evidence, holding that legality must be established by cogent proof and not presumed from photographs.

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Dinkar Kumar Singh v. Union of India

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:773-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld termination of paramilitary recruits for failure to complete mandatory training within two years, rejecting claims of discrimination and entitlement to extended training periods.

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Capt Sukhjit Singh Bindra v. ALM Infotech City Private Limited

01 Mar 2021 · Najmi Waziri · 2021:DHC:4428

The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions after respondents complied with payment directions including TDS deductions and returning original documents, resolving contractual payment disputes.

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Abdul Fahim & Ors. v. The State of Delhi NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:763

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.

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Jaiveer Singh Virk v. Sir Sobha Singh & Sons Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:781-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the civil suit seeking enforcement of a family settlement and Board Resolution against a family-owned company, holding that such shareholder disputes fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the NCLT and are not maintainable in civil courts without specific pleadings.

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C & C Constructions Ltd. v. Ircon International Ltd.

01 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:782-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's summary dismissal of the appellant's claims barred by contract clause 49.[5], affirming limited judicial interference under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.

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Bhopal Singh v. Delhi Development Authority

01 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:778-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal without inquiry of a DDA employee for serious misconduct creating an atmosphere of fear, affirming the authority’s power under Regulation 30(2) and Article 311(2)(b) to dispense with inquiry when it is not reasonably practicable.

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Gaurav Kaushik v. State of NCT of Delhi

01 Mar 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:762

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to proceed expeditiously with recording the evidence of threatened witnesses after ordering protective measures under the Witness Protection Scheme, thereby balancing witness safety with the need to avoid trial delays.

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Deepak Kumar v. Meenu Sirohi

01 Mar 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:771-DB

The High Court set aside the Family Court's decree of nullity, holding that the respondent failed to prove coercion or lack of consent to annul the marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act.

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