Delhi High Court

37,662 judgments

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Satyam Khanna & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:618

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce decree.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute Settlement Agreement

Pradeep Kumar Jindal v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -7, New Delhi

19 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:625-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the ITAT must adjudicate appeals on merits and quashed its dismissal of the petitioner's appeal for non-prosecution, restoring the appeal for hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Rule 24 ITAT Rules 1963 non-prosecution dismissal restoration of appeal

Junaid v. State

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:613

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riot case due to lack of conclusive evidence of their presence at the crime scene and forensic findings indicating distant firing causing death.

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

Sanjay Gupta & Ors. v. Hariom Gupta

19 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:623

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to reject a plaint on limitation grounds where the refund claim was contingent on a future event, and dismissed the delayed revision petition challenging that order.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC limitation mutual/oral agreement rejection of plaint

Disha A. Ravi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

19 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:614

The Delhi High Court balanced the petitioner's privacy and fair trial rights against free speech and public interest, issuing interim directions restraining police leaks and mandating media adherence to verified sources and ethical codes.

constitutional other Significant right to privacy fair trial media regulation investigation leaks

EX HC GD GOPAL SINGH v. UOI AND OTHER

19 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:615-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme to petitioners in accordance with Supreme Court and Division Bench rulings, disposing of the writ petitions with a twelve-week timeline.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation government service benefits

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19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kaith · 2021:DHC:611

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riots murder case due to lack of conclusive evidence and inconsistencies in prosecution's case at pre-trial stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail communal riots murder unlawful assembly

Junaid v. State

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:611

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riot case due to lack of conclusive evidence placing them at the scene and absence of forensic proof linking them to the fatal shooting.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail communal riots Section 161 CrPC CDR analysis

Tarun Krishan Aggarwal & Anr. v. SHO, P.S. Hauz Qazi & Ors.

19 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:626

The Delhi High Court held that enforcement of arbitral interim orders under Section 17 must be through executing courts and not by direct police action, staying arbitral proceedings pending compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 Interim measures Appointment of receiver

Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt Ltd v. Agribiotech Industries Limited

19 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:622

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark and copyright infringement suit based on a settlement where the defendant agreed to cease infringing use and the plaintiff waived claims, disposing of the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement copyright infringement settlement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC

Lt. General Depinder Singh Ahuja v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:620 CRL.M.C.545/2021

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 249/2020 and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement criminal proceedings withdrawal of prosecution

Piyush Shukla & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

19 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:616-DB

Delhi High Court directs Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension with arrears and interest to petitioners similarly placed as in earlier pension entitlement cases.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension No Objection Certificate verification arrears

Arvind Chopra v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

18 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:592

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of a property pending appeal before the non-functional Appellate Tribunal MCD, emphasizing the need for material evidence before revoking regularization based on alleged misrepresentation.

administrative petition_allowed regularization plan subdivision of plot National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 demolition

Abhinav Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:606

The Delhi High Court held that a passport applicant who was a minor at the time of first passport issuance is entitled to change the date of birth after five years without penalty upon valid birth certificate verification, directing the passport office to issue the passport accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant change of date of birth passport issuance minor applicant birth certificate verification

D K Modi v. Y K Modi & Ors.

18 Feb 2021 · Chief Justice; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:610-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim reliefs for appointment of directors and restraining management actions in Modi Industries Ltd., holding that such reliefs should be sought before the trial court and not granted on the present facts.

civil appeal_dismissed interim relief minority shareholder company management appointment of directors

Value Line Interiors Private Limited v. Rolling Construction Private Limited

18 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:600

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator through DIAC under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes between Value Line Interiors Pvt. Ltd. and respondents, allowing the same arbitrator to handle related matters.

arbitration appeal_allowed Section 11(6) Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator Delhi International Arbitration Centre institutional arbitration

Vijay Kumar Shukla v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

18 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:591

The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity connection to a petitioner in possession of premises without requiring a No Objection Certificate from the landlord, subject to payment of security deposit and future bills.

administrative petition_allowed electricity connection reconnection lease deed No Objection Certificate

Nitin Sharma v. Sunita Sharma

18 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:589

The Delhi High Court modified interim maintenance by excluding the husband's mother as dependent and recalculating maintenance shares, affirming that only compulsory deductions reduce income for maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. income calculation deductions for maintenance

Rahul Nepal v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:603

The Delhi High Court held that correction of date of birth in passport must be allowed upon production of a genuine birth certificate regardless of delay or prior passport entries, directing issuance of a fresh passport with the correct date of birth.

administrative petition_allowed Significant date of birth correction passport birth certificate Regional Passport Office

Jitender Kumar Goswami v. The State NCT of Delhi

18 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:590
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the petitioner for child sexual assault under Section 377 IPC, affirming the reliability of the child victim's testimony and limiting revisional interference despite forensic evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 377 IPC child sexual abuse POCSO Act revisional jurisdiction