Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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Kamdhenu Global Limited v. J &K Cold Storage & Ice Factory & Another

04 Mar 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:4483

The plaintiff's unconditional withdrawal of civil suits led to dismissal of the suits and related application as withdrawn.

civil other withdrawal of suit unconditional withdrawal dismissal as withdrawn civil procedure

Commandant Gajraj Singh Kabodula v. Union of India and Ors

04 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:836-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of promotion, holding that the official merit list and gradings were authoritative and the petitioner’s allegations based on unauthenticated documents were without merit.

administrative petition_dismissed Departmental Promotion Committee Order of Merit List PARBED gradings Annual Confidential Report

Prudent Broking Services Private Limited v. Poonam Maheshwari

04 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:835-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on brokerage charges, holding that concurrent findings of fact and contract interpretation by the arbitral tribunal and District Judge preclude interference under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Section 37 jurisdiction contract interpretation

Chander Prakash v. Ramlali

04 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:833

The court upheld the liability of the registered owner to pay compensation in a motor accident claim despite an alleged gift of the vehicle without formal transfer of ownership.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim registered owner liability gift deed transfer of ownership

Rajiv Bhasin v. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) & Anr.

04 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:832

The Delhi High Court clarified that its earlier order did not adjudicate on the charge sheet issued after the writ petition and the petitioner remains entitled to challenge it in a subsequent petition.

administrative other Significant charge sheet res judicata departmental proceedings Central Vigilance Commission

Anil Kumar Hajelay & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:839

The Delhi High Court deferred the decision on hybrid versus physical court hearings amid Covid-19 to a Division Bench, continuing interim protection for lawyers unable to appear physically.

administrative other Procedural hybrid hearings physical court functioning Covid-19 pandemic vaccination of lawyers

Jamil Ahmed & Ors. v. State & Ors.

03 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:794

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all related proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their expressed unwillingness to continue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC compromise deed

Subash Pal v. State of NCT

03 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:792

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 822/2014 and all related proceedings 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 compromise-cum-settlement deed

Rahul Chaudhary and Ors. v. State of NCT and Ors.

03 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:793

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 821/2014 and all proceedings 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 compromise-cum-settlement deed

Dhurendra Raghav v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:824-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension with arrears to the petitioner if similarly placed as in prior judgments, with interest payable on delayed payments.

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

Delhi Contract Bus Association v. Honble Lt. Governor & Ors.

03 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:820

The Delhi High Court treated the petition seeking exemption from road tax and penalty as a representation, directing the authorities to decide it after hearing the petitioners within six weeks.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi Motor Vehicular Taxation Act, 1962 road tax exemption penalty waiver COVID-19 lockdown

Rohit Sharma v. A.M. Market Place Pvt. Ltd.

03 Mar 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:826-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ex parte order against the defendant, holding that service by one mode of summons is sufficient and the defendant forfeited the right to file a written statement by missing the 120-day deadline.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant service of summons ex parte proceedings written statement Order IX Rule 7 CPC

Atul Bidhuri v. The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

03 Mar 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:823

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of grievously injuring a police officer by running him over with a vehicle, emphasizing the balance between personal liberty and public interest in serious offences.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC Article 21 Constitution attempt to murder

Ishika v. State

03 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:814
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in an NDPS case involving commercial quantity heroin, holding that the bar under Section 37 NDPS Act applies and conspiracy was established through call records.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 37 NDPS Act bail under NDPS Act criminal conspiracy intermediate quantity

Sheetal v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi; Rakesh Kumar Dahiya v. State

03 Mar 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:819
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Delhi High Court upheld convictions under NDPS Act for possession and conspiracy but set aside conviction under Section 25 for vehicle use, reducing sentences considering mitigating factors.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 21(b) Section 25 Section 29

Sheetal v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi; Rakesh Kumar Dahiya v. State

03 Mar 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:818
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Delhi High Court upheld Sheetal's conviction for possession of cocaine but reduced her sentence, set aside Rakesh Dahiya's conviction under Section 25 NDPS Act while affirming his conspiracy conviction, emphasizing strict interpretation of Section 25 and procedural compliance under NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 21(b) Section 25 Section 29

Shaurya Challana and Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

03 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:815

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

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

Mohan Singh Chamola v. State & Anr. & Ors.

03 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:816

Centrax Gas Turbines Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

03 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:831

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up and ordered dissolution of Centrax Gas Turbines Private Limited under Section 497(6) of the Companies Act, 1956 after finding compliance with all statutory requirements.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 Section 497(6) declaration of solvency

Shyam Sunder Sethi v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-10 & Ors.

03 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:830-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an appeal filed with a condonation of delay application is pending under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020, and the designated authority erred in rejecting the petitioner's application on the ground of non-admission of the appeal.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 pendency of appeal condonation of delay income tax appeal