Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant family settlement Board Resolution shareholder rights company management

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 16 Section 34 Section 37

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary inquiry dismissal without inquiry Regulation 30(2) DDA Regulations Article 311(2)(b) Constitution

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.

criminal other Significant Witness Protection Scheme 2018 Section 311 Cr.P.C Threat Analysis Report Witness safety

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.

family appeal_allowed Significant Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 voidable marriage consent coercion

CINEPOLIS INDIA PVT. LTD. v. SARITA MULTIPLEXES PVT. LTD.

01 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:770

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the parties' commercial disputes and permitted the petitioner to file an application under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before the arbitrator, directing interim orders to continue pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 application Appointment of arbitrator Interim orders

BISWAJIT ROY v. UNION OF INDIA

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:776-DB

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging only show cause notices issued by Sashastra Seema Bal are premature and directed that termination orders, if passed, be stayed for two weeks to enable statutory appeals under Rule 29 of the SSB Rules, 2009.

administrative petition_dismissed show cause notice prematurity statutory appeal Sashastra Seema Bal Rules, 2009

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

01 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:759

The Delhi High Court quashed a defamation complaint and summoning order for lack of locus of the complainant as a 'person aggrieved' under Section 199 CrPC and absence of prima facie offence under Sections 499 and 500 IPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant defamation Section 199 CrPC person aggrieved Section 499 IPC

Hero Motocorp Limited v. M S Deep Automobiles & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:767

The Delhi High Court referred a contractual dispute under a dealership agreement to arbitration and directed appointment of an arbitrator due to the respondents' failure to respond or participate.

civil appeal_allowed Dealership Agreement Arbitration Clause Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Appointment of Arbitrator

Manish Kumar v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences

01 Mar 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:787
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The Delhi High Court set aside the NCDRC's order condoning delay beyond the statutory period for filing a written version under the Consumer Protection Act, holding such delay condonation without reasons and jurisdiction is illegal.

consumer_protection petition_allowed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Section 13 condonation of delay National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission

Parveen Kumar v. M/S Poonam Securities Pvt Ltd

01 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:775

The Delhi High Court set aside an order appointing a receiver under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act after the parties amicably settled their loan dispute and the vehicle was returned.

civil appeal_allowed Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of receiver loan dispute settlement

Jagat Ram & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench judgments, subject to any future Supreme Court orders.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant MACP Scheme second financial upgradation pay band grade pay

Saleem v. State of NCT & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:761

The Delhi High Court dismissed revision petitions challenging the discharge of two accused due to vague allegations, affirming the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction in interference with discharge orders.

criminal appeal_dismissed revision petition discharge order framing of charge Sections 397/401 CrPC

Saleem v. State of NCT & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:760

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of two accused from dowry harassment and murder charges due to vague allegations and lack of supporting evidence, emphasizing the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant revisional jurisdiction discharge of accused vague allegations charge framing

Vinod Kumar and Ors v. Union of India and Ors

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:779-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the method of fixing inter se seniority of ITBP Assistant Commandants promoted through LDCE by combining marks of the LDCE and Basic Professional Course, dismissing the petition challenging the seniority list.

administrative appeal_dismissed Limited Departmental Competitive Examination inter se seniority Indo-Tibetan Border Police Recruitment Rules

EX HC GD HANUMAN PRASAD v. Union of India

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:774-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents within twelve weeks.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant MACP Scheme second financial upgradation government employees writ petition

CINEPOLIS INDIA PVT. LTD. v. SARITA MULTIPLEXES PVT. LTD.

01 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:769

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes between Cinepolis India Pvt. Ltd. and Sarita Multiplexes Pvt. Ltd., permitting a Section 17 application before the arbitrator and continuing interim orders.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 application Appointment of arbitrator Section 12(2) disclosure

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-2 v. M/S Cinestaan Entertainment Pvt Ltd

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:780-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order rejecting the Revenue's addition under Section 56(2)(viib), holding that valuation by a prescribed expert using the DCF method cannot be disregarded merely because actual results differ from projections.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 56(2)(viib) Income Tax Act, 1961 Discounted Cash Flow method valuation of shares

Ajay Kumar Saroj & Anr. v. State & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:764 CRL.M.C.663/2021

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

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

Ram Krishna & Ors v. The State & Anr

26 Feb 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4474

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a voluntary settlement and dissolution of marriage, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement