Delhi High Court

98,981 judgments

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Hammad Khan (Minor) & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

26 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:738

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 395 IPC involving minors after amicable settlement, emphasizing leniency to protect their future prospects.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR minor accused Section 395 IPC Section 482 CrPC

LPR CO PRIVATE LIMITED v. ORIENTAL CARBON AND CHEMICALS LTD

26 Feb 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:753

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to allow the petitioner to lead delayed additional expert evidence, emphasizing the need for timely action and discouraging abuse of process.

civil petition_dismissed Significant additional evidence Section 45 Indian Evidence Act Local Commissioner report reopening evidence

Manoj Gupta v. Narcotics Control Bureau

26 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:737

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case involving Pseudoephedrine, holding that the stringent bail provisions under Section 37 NDPS Act do not apply to controlled substances like Pseudoephedrine.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC NDPS Act Pseudoephedrine

Vipin v. University of Delhi

26 Feb 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:744

The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner to appear in a delayed LL.M. exam beyond the prescribed span period due to the University’s failure to personally notify the advancement of the exam date.

academic/administrative petition_allowed Significant LL.M. examination span period University of Delhi examination date advancement

Cholamandalam MS Gen Ins Co. Ltd. v. Seema

26 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:743

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by modifying the compensation award in terms of the parties' settlement, reducing the amount by Rs. 2,10,000 and directing appropriate refund and disbursal.

civil appeal_allowed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation award income tax deduction amicable settlement

Ravinder Kumar v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:749-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking denotification of land and directed the petitioner to first file a representation with the DDA, emphasizing exhaustion of administrative remedies before judicial intervention.

property petition_dismissed land acquisition denotification unauthorized colony Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013

Sube Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:748-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension arrears and future payments to the petitioner if similarly placed as in precedent cases, with interest on delayed payments.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension Indian Air Force pension arrears verification

Ramesh Singh v. Union of India

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:746-DB

The Delhi High Court directed fresh reconsideration of petitioners' redeployment in posts suitable to their medical conditions, vacating interim relief and emphasizing employer's duty to accommodate medical fitness.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant redeployment medical fitness Railway Protection Force interim order

M/S CAPARO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LTD v. M/S BHAKTI ENTERPRISES & ORS

26 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:752

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing continuation of arbitral proceedings after the original arbitrator's withdrawal, while declining to decide on procedural pleadings.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration Substitute Arbitrator Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Withdrawal of Arbitrator

Sunil Wadhwa v. South Delhi Municipal Commissioner

26 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:741

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition until the Appellate Tribunal, MCD became functional and directed the petitioner to seek relief before the Tribunal, emphasizing judicial non-interference thereafter.

administrative petition_dismissed interim protection demolition proceedings Appellate Tribunal MCD stay application

Sh. Raghubir Singh v. Shri Kanwar Inderjit Singh

26 Feb 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:754

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant for non-payment of rent with interest and unauthorized subletting under the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing the tenant's challenge to the eviction order.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 14(1)(b) rent arrears

Usha Batra & Ors. v. Ombir Creation Pvt. Ltd.

26 Feb 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:751-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil appeal by recording and enforcing a lawful compromise between the parties for sale of property shares, thereby ending the litigation.

civil appeal_allowed compromise settlement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC

Manashwy Jha v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:740

The Delhi High Court directed facilitation of vaccination for lawyers and encouraged hybrid hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic while protecting lawyers from adverse orders for non-appearance due to health concerns.

administrative other Significant COVID-19 vaccination of lawyers hybrid hearings physical court functioning

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Jiwan Kant Jain and Anr

26 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:736
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The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused in a rape case at the charge framing stage, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case based on contradictions, mobile tower data, and CCTV footage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 227 Cr.P.C charge framing discharge of accused prima facie case

ACTIS ADVISERSPVTLTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOMETAX

26 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:4503-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw its income tax appeal after resolving the dispute under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020, granting liberty to approach the court if the statutory certificate is not issued.

tax appeal_allowed Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 tax dispute resolution withdrawal of appeal Form-5 certificate

J D Solutions v. Clix Capital Services Pvt Ltd

26 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:756

The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of a sole arbitrator by one party is invalid under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) to ensure fair arbitration proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(5) unilateral appointment

Shakuntla Gupta v. M/S Bharti Airtel Ltd.

26 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:755

The court held that no decree of possession under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is required when the lessee is not in physical possession, leaving lease termination and damages issues for trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XII Rule 6 CPC lease termination possession decree mesne profits

ACTIS ADVISERS PVT. LTD. v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

26 Feb 2021 · R. A. V. SHAKDHER; TALWANT SINGH · 2021:DHC:4502-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw its income tax appeal pending settlement under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020, with liberty to approach the court if the statutory certificate is not issued.

tax appeal_allowed Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020 appeal withdrawal income tax appeal settlement of tax disputes

Savita Arora v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

26 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:742

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of the petitioner's property until the Appellate Tribunal, MCD hears the appeal, subject to no further construction during the interim period.

administrative petition_allowed demolition order interim stay Appellate Tribunal MCD construction activity

Sunil Sarda v. State & Anr.

25 Feb 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4473

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 120/2007 under Sections 420, 467, and 471 IPC against petitioners following a bona fide settlement with the complainant, finding no public interest in continuing prosecution.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR settlement agreement Section 420 IPC Section 467 IPC