Delhi High Court

99,388 judgments

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Dr. P. S. Malik v. High Court of Delhi

29 Jan 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:332-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a judicial officer following valid disciplinary proceedings under service rules and the Sexual Harassment Act, affirming the High Court's exclusive disciplinary control under Article 235 of the Constitution.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Higher Judicial Services Sexual Harassment Act 2013 Internal Complaint Committee Disciplinary Proceedings

Sunil Raikwar v. The State and Anr.

29 Jan 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:335
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR under Section 377 IPC and POCSO Act, holding that serious non-compoundable offences against a child cannot be compromised or quashed under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences Section 377 IPC

Neeraj Kumar Saini v. Joint Secretary, Revenue & Anr.

29 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:354-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the revisional authority to decide the petitioner’s pending revision application within 12 weeks after providing an opportunity of hearing, thereby ensuring timely administrative adjudication.

administrative other revision application unauthorized auction time bound disposal opportunity of hearing

Alkem Laboratories Limited v. Minto Gupta Purshotam

29 Jan 2021 · Najmiwaziri

The Delhi High Court accepted the respondents' apology for breach of court directions but imposed costs by directing them to supply trees for environmental plantation, emphasizing proportionate and socially beneficial penalties for contempt.

civil petition_allowed Significant contempt of court breach of court directions costs environmental plantation

Santosh Kumar Pal v. Union of India & Ors.

29 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:344-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify petitioners' entitlement and grant pro rata pension and arrears if similarly placed as per earlier judgments, with interest payable on delayed payments.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pro rata pension pension arrears verification of entitlement No Objection Certificate

Rajiv Chakraborty Resolution Professional of EIEL v. Directorate of Enforcement

29 Jan 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:4739
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC does not bar the Enforcement Directorate from attaching properties under the PMLA during insolvency proceedings, affirming the primacy of PMLA provisions in confiscating proceeds of crime.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 14 moratorium Attachment orders

Okhla Industrial Area Tempo Transport Union v. Delhi & Ors.

28 Jan 2021 · D.N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:330-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking stay of eviction notice on government land allotted temporarily without renewal, holding that possession without valid renewal is unauthorized and interim relief is not warranted.

property appeal_dismissed temporary allotment government land encroachment renewal of allotment

Deputy Secretary (Committees) v. Rajdut Gehlot

28 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:329-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interim stay on a legislative committee's notice, directing the Single Judge to decide the writ petition expeditiously.

constitutional appeal_dismissed jurisdiction locus standi interim order writ petition

Lalit Mohan Aggarwal and Anr. v. Andhra Bank and Ors.

28 Jan 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:319-DB

The Delhi High Court held that failure to serve the mandatory 30 days' notice under Rule 8(6) of the Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002 vitiates the auction sale of mortgaged property under the SARFAESI Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act, 2002 Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002 Rule 8(6) notice auction sale

Anil Gupta v. Agarwal Welfare Society (Regd.) & Ors.

28 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:321

The Delhi High Court recalled an election schedule fixed on unauthorized representation, appointed an independent Election Officer for fair conduct of society elections, and issued notice for contempt against the misrepresenting party.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Agarwal Welfare Society election schedule authorization to represent misleading court

Prince Chauhan v. State & Anr.

28 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:313

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

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

Santosh Kumar v. Union of India and Ors

28 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:325-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the grant of pro rata pension to the petitioner if found similarly placed as in earlier judgments, setting aside the rejection letter and mandating payment of arrears with interest.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension similarly placed petitioners arrears of pension No Objection Certificate

Greenpolis Welfare Association v. M/S. Orris Infrastructure Private Limited & Anr.

28 Jan 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. · 2021:DHC:317

The Delhi High Court held that where a statutory appeal exists, it will not interfere under Article 227 with procedural orders of the National Consumer Commission such as adjournments, and dismissed the petition seeking expeditious disposal.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Consumer Protection Act 1986 National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Section 23 Consumer Protection Act

Greenpolis Welfare Association v. M/S. Orris Infrastructure Private Limited & Anr.

28 Jan 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. · 2021:DHC:316

The Delhi High Court held that where a statutory appeal remedy exists under the Consumer Protection Act, it will not interfere under Article 227 with procedural orders of the National Commission such as adjournments.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Consumer Protection Act 1986 Section 23 Consumer Protection Act National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Score Information Technologies Limited v. GR Infra Projects Limited

28 Jan 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:311

The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of a sole arbitrator by a party with an interest in the dispute is impermissible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and terminated such arbitrator's mandate.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) unilateral appointment sole arbitrator

M/S ELECON POWER INFRA LTD. v. BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD.

28 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:328

The Delhi High Court set aside a blacklisting order for lack of clear notice and opportunity of hearing, emphasizing the necessity of explicit communication before imposing such a severe penalty.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant blacklisting show cause notice natural justice opportunity of hearing

Shri Manoj Kumar v. Shri Amit Gupta & Ors.

28 Jan 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:320

The High Court set aside a status quo injunction passed against a non-party tenant, emphasizing the necessity of impleadment and opportunity to be heard before affecting possession rights.

civil appeal_allowed Significant status quo order impleadment tenant possession

Vijay Gandhi & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:312

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of amicable settlement and non-prosecution by the complainant.

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

M/S INDIABULLS DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LIMITED v. M/S B.G.A REALTORS

28 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:318

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal and disposed of arbitration petitions following an amicable settlement between the parties.

arbitration appeal_allowed arbitration petition settlement agreement withdrawal of petition disposal of petition

Najmus Sakib v. National Investigation Agency; Al Mamun Kamal v. National Investigation Agency

28 Jan 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar

The Delhi High Court upheld the extension of investigation and judicial custody under UAPA due to voluminous digital evidence and pending forensic reports, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the extension order.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 43D(2)(b) UAPA extension of investigation judicial custody digital evidence