Delhi High Court

99,151 judgments

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Anant Dhawan & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

04 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:412

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and resumed living together.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

The Little Pearl Charitable Society v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

04 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:409

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining further demolition of a building pending appeal against the demolition notice before the municipal appellate tribunal.

administrative petition_allowed demolition notice unauthorized construction municipal corporation interim relief

Yasmeen v. State (Govt. of NCT)

04 Feb 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:413

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of dowry harassment and attempt to murder, citing inconsistent statements and their cooperation with the investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. attempt to murder dowry harassment

Bir Singh v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Feb 2021 · Chief Justice; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:421-DB

The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized constructions cannot be demolished solely on photographic evidence in a writ petition and directed authorities to decide the matter after due process and opportunity of hearing.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized construction illegal encroachment writ petition due process

Lakhprit Singh & Anr. v. The State & Anr.

04 Feb 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4472

The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs under Sections 323, 341, 506, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties to maintain peace and harmony.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR cross FIRs settlement deed Section 482 CrPC

East India Construction Co. v. Airports Authority of India

04 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:414

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to approach the arbitral tribunal once constituted and dismissed the petition as withdrawn.

civil appeal_dismissed withdrawal of petition leave to withdraw liberty to approach arbitral tribunal arbitration

Tanya Agarwal v. The Passport Officer & Ors.

04 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:419

The Delhi High Court directed correction of the petitioner's date of birth in her passport issued as a minor, relying on hospital confirmation and Ministry of External Affairs guidelines, and ordered rectification of conflicting birth certificates.

administrative petition_allowed Significant date of birth correction passport amendment minor passport holder Ministry of External Affairs guidelines

Akashdeep Singh v. BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd

04 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:407

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing BSES-RPL to grant an independent electricity connection to a prospective purchaser in possession without requiring a No Objection Certificate from the registered consumer.

administrative petition_allowed Significant electricity connection No Objection Certificate prospective purchaser tenant

Savitri and Ors v. Keshav Singh and Ors

04 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:418

The Delhi High Court restored a withdrawn motor accident claim petition, holding that claims can be filed where the insurance company carries on business, and delay caused by withdrawal on erroneous legal advice should not prejudice the insurer.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 Section 140 territorial jurisdiction

Rajendra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:420-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioner’s ACP and MACP financial upgradations in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents, pending any Supreme Court orders to the contrary.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression (ACP) Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) financial upgradation service benefits

P.K. Thirwani v. Central Bureau of Investigation

03 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:388
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges against an auditor accused of conspiracy and corruption, holding that no prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act was required for conspiracy charges and that the question of sanction under Section 197 CrPC is a factual issue for trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 120B IPC Prevention of Corruption Act Section 19 sanction Section 197 CrPC

Nitesh and Ors v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) and Ors

03 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:391

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC discontinuation of prosecution

Vijay Laxmi Bussi & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

03 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:389

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers of High Court

G D Kataria v. AVL Leasing & Finance Ltd

03 Feb 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:387
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption of debt despite dishonor of cheques.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonor Presumption under Section 118 N.I. Act Revisional jurisdiction

Bharti Bhardwaj v. Deepak Bhardwaj

03 Feb 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:400-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree on cruelty grounds where the wife failed to cross-examine the husband’s detailed allegations and her false complaints under the DV Act were held to constitute mental cruelty.

family appeal_dismissed Significant cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 mental cruelty

Aneesh Ahmad v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:404-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a CISF personnel for molesting a minor, ruling that the disciplinary penalty was proportionate despite absence of a police FIR.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings dismissal from service CISF molestation

Sunil Kanr Raheja v. M/S Purearth Infrastructure Ltd

03 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:394

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the arbitration petition with liberty to refile after complying with the pre-arbitral protocol in the arbitration agreement.

arbitration petition_dismissed arbitration petition pre-arbitral protocol withdrawal of petition liberty to refile

Anil Rathee v. N S Mor & Ors.

03 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:396

The Delhi High Court directed removal of encroachments ensuring public access to a park, quashed FIRs arising from neighbour disputes, and disposed of related contempt and writ petitions upon compliance and mutual withdrawal of complaints.

property appeal_allowed unlawful encroachment public park access contempt petition FIR quashing

Samvidhan Bachao Trust v. Union of India

03 Feb 2021 · The Chief Justice; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:402-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging AIIMS Raebareli's faculty recruitment, holding that the respondents had addressed reservation grievances by undertaking to comply with the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2019.

administrative petition_dismissed reservation roster Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2019 AIIMS Raebareli faculty recruitment

ONE97 COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

03 Feb 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:401-DB

The Delhi High Court directed strict compliance with telecom regulations to curb unsolicited commercial communications, dismissing the petition challenging penalty provisions as the respondents were found to be taking adequate steps.

administrative petition_dismissed Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preferences Regulations, 2018 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 unsolicited commercial communication telemarketers