Delhi High Court

37,662 judgments

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UPSRTC v. Suman & Ors.

22 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:644

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

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Samina & Ors. v. Syed Asim Pasha

22 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:631

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's maintenance order directing the husband to pay maintenance to the wife and daughters, emphasizing determination based on totality of circumstances in absence of documentary income proof.

family appeal_dismissed maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. matrimonial dispute income disclosure

Ravi Rajan Kumar v. Union of India

22 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:651-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of a constable from Sashastra Seema Bal for failure to complete mandatory training within the prescribed probation period despite medical unfitness.

administrative petition_dismissed probation period basic recruit training medical unfitness termination of service

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

22 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:669

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

administrative petition_dismissed Covid-19 pandemic force majeure licence fee parking contracts

M/S ROLLFORM EQUIPMENT PVT. LTD. v. M/S HEMA ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES LIMITED

22 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:642

The Delhi High Court referred the parties to arbitration to decide the existence of the arbitration agreement and all disputes, dismissing the petition for interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

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M. K. Saini v. Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd.

22 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:674-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an employee illegally kept out of service due to a quashed transfer order is entitled to back wages despite not working during that period, rejecting the absolute application of the 'no work, no pay' principle.

labor appeal_allowed Significant no work no pay back wages illegal transfer quashed order

Vikas @ Vicky & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

22 Feb 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2021:DHC:640

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving grievous injury under Sections 323, 308, 506, and 34 IPC based on a formal settlement between parties and mitigating factors, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

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

22 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:659

The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC's Covid-19 adjusted licence fee payment scheme for parking contractors, directing disputes to conciliation and arbitration as per contract terms.

administrative petition_dismissed Covid-19 pandemic force majeure licence fee parking contracts

Naveen Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

22 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:636

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Section 482 CrPC following amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint by the complainant.

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

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

22 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:667

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

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

Ex. HC/GD Mahesh Prasad v. Union of India and Ors.

22 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:671-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider the petitioner’s claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in light of binding Supreme Court and High Court precedents, pending final adjudication by the Supreme Court.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation writ petition mandamus

M/S Ashutosh Enterprises v. Indian Trade Promotion Organization

22 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:641
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The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause appointing an arbitrator contrary to Section 12(5) and the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration Act is unenforceable and appointed an independent arbitrator to resolve the dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) Seventh Schedule Appointment of arbitrator

FDC Limited v. Faraway Foods Pvt. Ltd.

20 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:493

The Delhi High Court analyzed principles of trademark infringement and passing off, focusing on deceptive similarity, use, and product classification, in a dispute over the marks 'MUMMUM' and 'MUMUM'.

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Amit Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:619

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 6/2021 and all proceedings arising therefrom following an amicable settlement between the parties and their consent to discontinue prosecution.

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Sunil Kumar Jain & Ors. v. Registrar General, Delhi High Court & Anr

19 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:627-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the summary eviction procedure under Section 25B of the Delhi Rent Control Act applies mandatorily to commercial premises eviction petitions under Section 14(1)(e), and the Court cannot issue Practice Directions contrary to statutory law.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B summary eviction procedure

Junaid v. State

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kaith · 2021:DHC:612

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riots murder case due to lack of prima facie evidence and incomplete investigation.

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Junaid v. State

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:612

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riot case due to inconclusive evidence and scientific uncertainty about their involvement in the fatal shooting.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail communal riots Section 161 Cr.P.C. CDR evidence

M/STECHNOCRATS ADVISORY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

19 Feb 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:621
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The Delhi High Court held that a designated authority's failure to appoint an arbitrator before a party's court application results in forfeiture of that right, and the court may appoint an arbitrator despite restrictive contractual clauses.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Forfeiture of right

Niteen Yeola v. Vartika Katiyar

19 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:624

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition alleging denial of court-ordered child access by directing the Family Court to facilitate videoconferencing access with supervisory mechanisms, emphasizing cooperation without affecting the merits of the matrimonial dispute.

family other Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 child access videoconferencing family court

Rahul Kumar & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:617

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on a settlement reached through mediation and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC mediation settlement