Delhi High Court

98,981 judgments

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M/S MEP Sanjose Talaja Mahuva Road Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India

17 Feb 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:571

The Delhi High Court held that COVID-19 force majeure reliefs do not apply to concessionaires in prior default and upheld NHAI's termination and substitution rights under concession agreements.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Force Majeure COVID-19 pandemic Extension of Time Concession Agreement

Rajpal Singh v. Ashok Kumar

17 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:583

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the decree for possession and rent recovery, holding the defendant estopped from disputing plaintiff's ownership based on admitted documents and tenancy.

civil appeal_dismissed ejectment possession rent agreement ownership dispute

Rafiq v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

17 Feb 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:575
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The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that combined contraband quantity with co-accused exceeds commercial quantity and stringent bail conditions under Section 37 NDPS Act apply.

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Dr. Ruchita Ghiloria & Ors. v. Medical Superintendent & Ors.

17 Feb 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:585

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking study leave for government doctors to join sponsored DNB seats, holding that study leave is discretionary and can be refused during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

17 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:582

The Delhi High Court allowed impleadment and directed a structured transition of control over the Mandir Shri Kalkaji, defining the incoming party's period of control and issuing directions for secure handling of donations and assets.

civil appeal_allowed Bari religious institution management receivership transition of control

MS TARA PALACE HOTEL v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

17 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:577

The Delhi High Court directed continuation of interim protection for the petitioner until the Appellate Tribunal MCD becomes functional and takes up the appeal, emphasizing independent consideration by the Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed interim protection Appellate Tribunal MCD municipal corporation appeal

Jagbir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:581-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in light of binding Supreme Court and Division Bench judgments, absent any interim stay by the Supreme Court.

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Karmveer v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:563-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITBP's transfer order of a Sub-Inspector from a soft area to a hard area, rejecting compassionate grounds for indefinite exemption beyond prescribed tenure.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer policy soft area posting uniformed Force compassionate grounds

Shivendra Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

16 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:549

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings upon an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

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Frigorifico Allana Private Limited v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

16 Feb 2021 · Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:562

The Delhi High Court held that the transfer date for handing over leased slaughterhouse facilities cannot be fixed retrospectively and extended the divestment period to 30 days from the date of notice to the lessee.

civil appeal_allowed Significant lease agreement license agreement transfer date divestment

Jyoti Lakhtakia v. Vineet Mehra

16 Feb 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:566-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court's anti-suit injunction restraining prosecution of foreign proceedings, holding that the Indian court lacked territorial jurisdiction and the foreign court was the appropriate forum.

family appeal_allowed Significant anti-suit injunction Family Courts Act, 1984 jurisdiction forum conveniens

Radhey Shzyam Rai v. Staff Selection Commission & Anr.

16 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:560-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with medical standards prescribed for ex-servicemen recruitment, directing administrative reconsideration instead.

administrative petition_dismissed ex-servicemen medical standards recruitment Sub-Inspector

Chattar Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

16 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:567-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement after quashing deemed resignation restores the employee as a regular worker with entitlement to back wages and benefits, allowing the appeal and directing payment accordingly.

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M/S SKYCOM & ANR. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ORS.

16 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:556

The Delhi High Court directed the municipal authority to decide the petitioners' application for advertisement permission within three days, without prejudice to the parties' rights.

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Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan & Ors. v. M/S Nityam Software Solution Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

16 Feb 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:546

The Delhi High Court dismissed the challenge to the 2020 Indian Orthopaedic Association online election, holding that the election process was prima facie valid and courts should not interfere post-voting absent clear mala fide or illegality.

civil petition_dismissed Significant online election Indian Orthopaedic Association election process vendor selection

Gujarat Gas Limited v. The Union of India

16 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:564

The Delhi High Court upheld APTEL's stay on PNGRB's cryptic injunction order against GAIL, directing APTEL to expeditiously adjudicate the matter on merits and jurisdiction, while leaving open the quorum issue for future determination.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board temporary injunction quorum Member (Legal)

Manisha Kumari v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:559-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary action against a CISF ASI, holding that non-challenge of appellate orders and submission of an apology letter preclude relief.

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Gujarat Gas Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board

16 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:565

The Delhi High Court clarified that the petitioner’s exclusivity in natural gas distribution applies to industrial consumers up to 50,000 SCMD but does not extend to LNG stations dispensing natural gas in liquid form to vehicles.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board exclusivity rights natural gas distribution Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Harmeet Singh v. Union of India

16 Feb 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:547-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld a COFEPOSA preventive detention order despite delay, holding that explained delay and detenu's non-cooperation do not break the nexus between prejudicial activity and detention.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant COFEPOSA Act preventive detention delay in detention order live-link test

Sapna Devi v. M/S Yadav Auto Deals

16 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:558-DB

The Delhi High Court directed disputed factual issues regarding a hypothecated vehicle loan to be resolved through arbitration and ordered the respondent to initiate arbitration proceedings promptly.

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