Delhi High Court

38,091 judgments

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Aviral Bhatla v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

23 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:680

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition to the petitioner pending disposal of his appeal before the Appellate Tribunal MCD, which was non-functional due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

administrative petition_allowed demolition order vacation notice building plan Appellate Tribunal MCD

Laishram Hemlata Devi v. State

23 Feb 2021 · Sumonaym Hasad · 2021:DHC:689

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs and criminal proceedings under Sections 509, 506, 323, 341, 354, 354A, and 34 IPC based on mutual settlement, cautioning against misuse of serious criminal provisions for trivial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 354 IPC Section 354A IPC mutual settlement

Jitender Kumar v. Hemant Kumar Gupta

23 Feb 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2021:DHC:677

The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC based on clear admissions despite the appellant's written statement being struck off, affirming the Court's discretionary power to pass judgment on admissions beyond pleadings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admission written statement struck off landlord-tenant relationship

Ami Abbas v. State

23 Feb 2021 · Subramaniam Prasad · 2021:DHC:679

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of rioting and attempt to murder under the Arms Act and IPC, emphasizing parity with co-accused and the pendency of investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC Arms Act Indian Penal Code

AMAN ABBAS v. STATE

23 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:679

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of rioting and related offences, emphasizing parity with co-accused and the prolonged pre-trial custody.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC riot unlawful assembly

Laishram Premila Devi & Ors. v. The State & Ors.

23 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:689

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 354 and related IPC provisions based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, warning against frivolous complaints and imposing costs on petitioners.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 354 IPC Section 354A IPC mutual settlement

Mohd. Ahtesham v. Shakeel Pracha

23 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:982

The Delhi High Court held that conviction and imprisonment under Section 138 NI Act pursuant to a Lok Adalat settlement extinguishes the debt, barring execution of the settlement amount thereafter.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Lok Adalat settlement dishonour of cheque execution proceedings

Suresh Chand Goel and Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

22 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:638

The Delhi High Court directed government authorities to decide the petitioners' representation for construction permission by a speaking order within four weeks, granting a personal hearing opportunity.

administrative petition_allowed representation permission to construct boundary wall speaking order

PCIT (Central) -3, New Delhi v. Krishan Kumar Modi

22 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:676-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's order deleting double taxation of undisclosed foreign income and interest, and dismissed the Revenue's appeals for assessment years 2006-07 to 2012-13.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 69 Section 69A Section 132

UPSRTC v. Suman & Ors.

22 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:645

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging a motor accident claim award, upholding the Tribunal's finding of negligence and compensation computation in line with Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim negligence rash driving compensation computation

M/S BLS SUMER JOINT VENTURE v. M/S RANGOLI BUILDTECH PVT. LTD.

22 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · DHC:649

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award that upheld the forfeiture of earnest money due to the petitioner’s breach of payment terms under an Agreement to Sell.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 forfeiture of earnest money Agreement to Sell

Rich Pal Singh v. Asst. General Manager Syndicate Bank

22 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:656-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the dismissal of an employee for misconduct, reaffirming that courts in writ jurisdiction cannot re-appreciate evidence in disciplinary matters if the enquiry is fair and supported by legal evidence.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings writ jurisdiction re-appreciation of evidence principles of natural justice

KAKE FINVEST PVT. LTD. v. DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD.

22 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:663

The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC's Covid-19 adjusted licence fee payment scheme and enforced contractual dispute resolution mechanisms, dismissing writ petitions by parking contractors seeking relief from payment and termination terms.

administrative petition_dismissed Covid-19 parking contracts Delhi Metro Rail Corporation licence fee

Raj Kumar PVK v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:650-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension with arrears to a petitioner similarly placed as in earlier judgments, preserving rights of appeal and mandating interest on delayed payments.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension No Objection Certificate verification arrears

Abhishek Anand & Ors. v. Bar Council of Delhi

22 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:673

The Delhi High Court upheld the Bar Council of Delhi's requirement of proof of residence within Delhi/NCR for advocate enrolment as a valid jurisdictional condition under the Advocates Act, 1961.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Advocates Act, 1961 Section 25 Advocates Act Bar Council of Delhi enrolment of advocates

M/S SEEMA ENTERPRISES v. IRCON INTERNATINAL LTD & ANR.

22 Feb 2021 · VIPIN SANGHI; REKHA PALLI · 2021:DHC:654-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a bidder's technical bid for failure to submit mandatory TDS certificates within the prescribed deadline, affirming strict adherence to tender conditions and disallowing late submissions.

administrative petition_dismissed Notice Inviting Tender Technical Bid Eligibility and Qualification Criteria TDS Certificate

KAKE FINVEST PVT. LTD. v. DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD.

22 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC’s Covid-19 adjusted licence fee payment scheme for parking contractors and directed dispute resolution through contractual conciliation and arbitration mechanisms.

administrative petition_dismissed Covid-19 pandemic parking contracts Delhi Metro Rail Corporation licence fee

Mokibe Mr Leepile Moses @ Patrick Umechukwu v. Narcotics Control Bureau

22 Feb 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:635
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The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in an NDPS case due to flawed sampling, inconsistent evidence, and failure to prove possession of Heroin beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Heroin recovery sampling procedure search and seizure

Rishima SA Investments LLC v. Shristi Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

22 Feb 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:648

Delhi High Court lacks territorial jurisdiction to enforce a foreign arbitral award for specific performance relating to shares situated in Kolkata; enforcement must be sought in the court having jurisdiction over the shares' situs.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 foreign arbitral award enforcement territorial jurisdiction specific performance

KAKE FINVEST PVT. LTD. v. DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD.

22 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:664

The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC's Covid-19 adjusted licence fee payment scheme for parking contractors and directed disputes to conciliation and arbitration, refusing writ interference.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Covid-19 pandemic parking contracts Delhi Metro Rail Corporation licence fee