Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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GTL Infrastructure Limited v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

03 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:821
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from similar agreements despite one agreement providing for a three-member tribunal, holding that post-petition unilateral arbitrator nomination is impermissible.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator sole arbitrator three-member arbitral tribunal

Prem Chandra Thakur v. Central Industrial Security Force

03 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:825-DB

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a confirmed CISF constable for suppression of criminal antecedents was unsustainable where he had been cleanly acquitted prior to application and no departmental inquiry was held, directing reinstatement with continuity of service.

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Union of India v. Archana Wadhwa & Ors.

03 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:828-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order granting 2017 Rules benefits to pre-2017 CESTAT members, holding that statutory provisions preserve their earlier service conditions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Section 129(7) Customs Act Finance Act 2017 Tribunal service conditions Equal pay for equal work

Rohan Kapoor & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

03 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:813

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute.

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

Prashant Yadav v. Union of India & Anr.

03 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:829-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a candidate's provisional appointment for failing to meet the prescribed eligibility cut-off date despite COVID-19 related delays, affirming the validity of fixed cut-off dates in recruitment processes.

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Bank of Baroda v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

03 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:817

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

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

NIDHIGOSWAMI v. MANISHA SAXENA & ORS.

02 Mar 2021 · Najmi Waziri · 2021:DHC:4423

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions as withdrawn pending a review application directed by the Supreme Court to be decided on merits, granting liberty to reapproach in altered circumstances.

civil petition_dismissed Procedural review application petition dismissed Supreme Court direction procedural propriety

Jaswant Kaur Soor v. Krishan Lal Gulati

02 Mar 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:807

Delhi High Court allowed summary judgment application for possession and rent against tenant, holding that disputed title issues cannot bar summary relief where respondent fails to produce evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XV-A CPC summary judgment possession suit registered Sale Deed

Sandeep v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:791-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner’s application to fix a fresh enrolment date for the Indian Air Force despite his prior absence, imposing conditions to ensure compliance and discipline.

administrative appeal_allowed enrolment Indian Air Force No Objection Certificate Section 151 CPC

HC Ram Naresh v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:798-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging administrative action related to Alcohol Dependence Syndrome as an abuse of process and premature, imposing costs on the petitioner.

administrative petition_dismissed Alcohol Dependence Syndrome no dues certificate re-litigation abuse of process

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

02 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:795

The Delhi High Court stayed the Press Council of India's directive effectively barring government advertisements in the petitioner’s newspapers, emphasizing the need to balance statutory powers with constitutional freedoms.

constitutional other Significant Press Council of India censure advertisement disclosure Section 14 Press Council Act

Aviraj Garg v. Union of India & Anr.

02 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:804

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to explore accelerated approval and crowdfunding mechanisms for rare disease therapies and constituted a Committee to recommend timely solutions.

constitutional other Significant Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy rare diseases accelerated approval clinical trials

Sanoj Kumar Yadav v. Union of India

02 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:799-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a CISF constable for willful suppression of a pending criminal case in his attestation form, affirming that truthful disclosure is mandatory and subsequent acquittal does not negate the termination.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suppression of facts termination of service criminal prosecution disclosure Probation of Offenders Act

Aviraj Garg v. Union of India

02 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:803

Delhi High Court directs constitution of expert Committee to explore accelerated approval, crowdfunding, and indigenous development of therapies for children suffering from rare diseases including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

constitutional other Significant Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy rare diseases accelerated approval crowdfunding

Surjeet Munda v. State

02 Mar 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:789-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Surjeet Munda for murder and robbery, affirming the reliability of eyewitness and scientific evidence despite minor contradictions and procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 392 IPC Section 313 CrPC injured eyewitness

Aviraj Garg v. Union of India & Anr

02 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:801

Delhi High Court directs formation of expert Committee to expedite treatment access, explore accelerated approvals, and enable crowdfunding for children suffering from rare diseases like DMD.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy rare diseases accelerated approval crowdfunding

Narender Singh v. V.V. Pankajakshan & Ors.

02 Mar 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:788-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award disqualifying the appellant from election, holding that Chairperson, President, and Chief Executive of a member cooperative society are authorized by office to represent the society without board resolution, and attendance requirements under Section 43(1) apply to the society, not individual nominees.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Multi-State Cooperative Society Act, 2002 Section 38(3) Section 43(1)(m) and (n) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Sneha Ahuja v. Satish Chander Ahuja & Anr.

02 Mar 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:808
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The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order permitting an application for alternate accommodation under the DV Act at the interim stage in civil possession proceedings, emphasizing adjudication on merits based on evidence.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 19 right to residence alternate accommodation civil suit for possession

Aviraj Garg v. Union of India & Anr.

02 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:805

Delhi High Court directs constitution of expert Committee to facilitate accelerated approval, crowdfunding, and indigenous development of therapies for children suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and other rare diseases.

constitutional other Significant Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy rare diseases accelerated approval crowdfunding

Hero Electric Vehicles Private Limited & Anr. v. Lectro E-Mobility Private Limited & Anr.

02 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:790
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The Delhi High Court held that statutory trademark infringement claims under the Trade Marks Act are non-arbitrable and refused to refer the dispute over the "Hero" mark to arbitration, allowing the suit for permanent injunction to proceed in court.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitrability trademark infringement Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Family Settlement Agreement