Delhi High Court

99,151 judgments

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Court of Its Own Motion v. Union of India, Ministry of Urban Development & Ors.

03 Feb 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:405-DB

The Delhi High Court suo motu addressed concerns of unauthorized constructions in Sanjay Van, found no new constructions after surveys, and directed continued monitoring by the DDA.

administrative petition_dismissed Suo motu proceedings Unauthorized construction Sanjay Van Delhi Development Authority

Rakhee Bahl v. Pankaj Bahl

03 Feb 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:397-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's refusal to grant an anti-suit injunction restraining foreign divorce proceedings in Singapore where parties are domiciled there and the foreign court is the appropriate forum.

family appeal_dismissed Significant anti-suit injunction matrimonial dispute foreign divorce proceedings domicile

Biswasri Mukherjee v. Punjab and Sind Bank

03 Feb 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2021:DHC:399

The Delhi High Court held that an employee charged in a departmental inquiry has no absolute right to legal representation and upheld the bank's discretionary denial of permission to engage a lawyer where charges were not complex.

labor petition_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry legal representation Bipartite Settlement disciplinary proceedings

AADITI SHARMA & ORS. v. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI THROUGH ITS VICE CHANCELLOR & ORS.

03 Feb 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:403

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi’s prohibition on changing application categories post-submission during admissions, dismissing the petitioners’ claim to avail reserved category benefits after applying in the General Category.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant University of Delhi admission category change reservation Special Drive

Suresh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:398-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to grant pro rata pension and arrears with interest to petitioners similarly placed as in earlier judgments, subject to verification and reasoned denial if applicable.

civil petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension pension arrears No Objection Certificate parity in pension

Paras Mani Thapliyal & Ors. v. Govt. of N.C.T. Delhi & Anr. & Ors.

03 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:390

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant consented.

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

Sh. Sudhish Kumar & Ors. v. N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.

03 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:393

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's refusal to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC non-prosecution

Sh Jahid and Ors. v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi)

03 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:392

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR compromise deed Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement

Amit Goel v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

03 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:395

The Delhi High Court directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to grant a personal hearing and dispose of the petitioner's pending representation for de-sealing amalgamated shops within three weeks, without prejudice to pending appellate proceedings.

administrative other amalgamation de-sealing Delhi Development Authority South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Laxman Singh v. Ram Kumar Sharma & Anr.

02 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · RSA 2/2021
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the trial and appellate courts' findings that the appellant was a tenant, not owner, and confirmed the decree for possession, damages, and injunction in favor of the respondents.

civil appeal_dismissed tenancy possession transfer of property registered sale deed

Delhi Urban Cooperative Bank Federation v. Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Delhi

02 Feb 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:383-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the RBI-approved merger of a Delhi-registered cooperative bank with a multi-state cooperative society, holding that statutory merger provisions did not apply and the petition was mala fide.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant cooperative bank merger Delhi Cooperative Societies Act multi-state cooperative society Reserve Bank of India

Raj Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:381-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents, subject to any future Supreme Court orders.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MACP Scheme second financial upgradation mandamus service benefits

Deep Chandra Harbola v. Union of India & Anr.

02 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:379

The Delhi High Court held that correction of place of birth in a passport must be allowed upon production of a genuine birth certificate, irrespective of delay, and permitted the petitioner to apply for a fresh passport reflecting the correct place of birth.

administrative petition_allowed Significant passport correction place of birth birth certificate Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969

Vishal Tandon v. State

02 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:372

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's charge framing order in a property dispute-related molestation and assault case, directing reconsideration after forensic evidence, emphasizing the need to prevent mala fide prosecutions at the charge stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge Section 482 CrPC prima facie case mala fide prosecution

Dr. Rohit Kumar v. Lt Governor of Delhi & Ors.

02 Feb 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2021:DHC:371

The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative denial of study leave to a government doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that such leave is discretionary and subject to public service exigencies.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant study leave administrative exigency COVID-19 pandemic government servant

M/S Dwarka Das Agarwal v. Union of India and Ors.

02 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:385

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition restraining invocation of an irrevocable bank guarantee, holding that the petitioner’s withdrawal from the bid triggered forfeiture and no force majeure event was established.

civil petition_dismissed Significant bank guarantee force majeure bid security contractual jurisdiction

CT GD Virender Singh v. UOI and Other

02 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:380-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 Division Bench judgments, subject to any future Supreme Court orders.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation Union of India

BAL VIKAS SAMITI v. DELHI URBAN SHELTER IMPROVEMENT BOARD

02 Feb 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:386-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of a suit claiming adverse possession over government land, holding that adverse possession rights do not accrue over public utility land and the suit was not maintainable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant adverse possession government land public utility land Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010

M/S Bhole Nath Overseas Pvt. Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

02 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:376

The Delhi High Court directed the government to dispose of the petitioners' pending application for a no objection certificate within two weeks, emphasizing timely administrative action and communication.

administrative petition_allowed no objection certificate application disposal reasonable time administrative delay

Raj Shekar Radha Krishnan v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

02 Feb 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:377

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against a demolition order pending the functionality of the Appellate Tribunal MCD and the filing and listing of the petitioner's appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed demolition order interim protection Appellate Tribunal MCD municipal corporation